When we first got my cocker spaniel back in 1985, there wasn't nearly as many dog treat choices on the market! She didn't like Milk Bones at all, so my mom found a recipe for homemade treats, and for several years, that was the only treat that Freckles would eat! My mom still has the recipe someplace - I believe it had several types of grains in it (including barley) and chicken broth. They were completely safe for dogs and humans!