19 Drool-Worthy Spaces Just for Your Dog + 5 Dog Treat Recipes

It’s National Dog Day! Don’t miss an opportunity to pamper your pup.

By: Allie Holcomb King

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Nothing compares to the love of a furry friend, and National Dog Day is the perfect occasion to show your pooch just how much you love them back. Maybe it’s time you build the doghouse or feeding station you know they dream about. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite dog-friendly spaces for inspiration, plus a few of our favorite dog-friendly bites. Put your pup on your lap, scroll through and see which space perks up those adorable ears.

Shared Doggy Bedroom

Brown Doggy Den

The pooches belonging to HGTV Star judge Vern Yip get pampered, too. The dogs have the run of a room that connects to a side yard.

From: HGTV Magazine

Photo by: Sarah Dorio

Sarah Dorio

Toy + Treat Station

Dog Treats in Glass Jars

Pet toys and treats look so much nicer on display in jars.

From: HGTV Magazine

Photo by: Sarah Dorio

Sarah Dorio

Pooch Porch

Dog-friendly Outdoor Space With Partition

Pup-Level Windows

Pet-Level Windows

Pet-level acrylic windows were built into this fence to give the family dog a prime view.

Hip Hound House

Property Brothers' Doghouse

Drew and Jonathan Scott's Las Vegas home features this Southwestern styled dog house that they built in the backyard.

From: Property Brothers At Home

Photo by: Larry Hanna/AP Images

Larry Hanna/AP Images

Mudroom With Canine Kennel and Spa

Mudroom With Dog Kennel and Spa

No need for a trip to the kennel. Constructed by Washington, D.C.-based Four Brothers Carpentry, this built-in dog kennel and spa is located in a spacious mudroom that includes the family’s laundry facilities. Two comfy cages hold large dogs. A bottom drawer reveals a hide-a-way bed for a tiny pooch.

Photo by: Four Brothers Carpentry

Four Brothers Carpentry

Sophisticated Dog House

Stylish Dog House

This stylish dog house with white siding is a cozy place for any pet and adds character to this backyard space.

Fido’s Feeding Station

Contemporary Kitchen Nook With Place for Dog to Dine

Contemporary Neutral Dining Nook for a Dog

A nook in a small contemporary kitchen serves as a family dog's eating area. A tall shelf provides storage space, with the bright blue feeding stand, crisp white shelf and green artwork adding nice touches of color to the neutral room.

From: Gail Wright

Photo by: Gail Fedela

Gail Fedela

Built-In Doggy Dining

Kitchen Island With Built-In Dog Bowls

Dogs can dine in style with built-in dog bowls at the base of a kitchen island designed by Artisan Kitchens Inc. in Osterville, Mass. Drawers with dog bone cutouts conceal pet food and treats.

Photo by: Artisan Kitchens Inc.

Artisan Kitchens Inc.

Cute + Cozy Dog House

Wood Dog House With Shingled Roof and Black Dog Bones on Exterior

Small Wooden Dog House With Shingled Roof

This dog house, featured on HGTV All American Handyman, is perfect for a pint-sized family pet. Vented sides, a functional front door and a welcome mat make it a comfy outdoor spot for your four-legged best friend.

Double-Dog Dare You

Master Bedroom and "Doggie Dream Home" at HGTV Dream Home 2011

Red Master Bedroom with Dog Bed at HGTV Dream Home 2011

In the master bedroom at the 2011 edition of the HGTV Dream Home, black furnishings and menswear fabrics pop against walls painted in a vibrant cranberry shade. The "Doggie Dream Home," a miniature replica of the actual HGTV Dream Home constructed by carpenter David Brown, features space for two small dogs.

Comfy Pup Nook

Cozy Pet Nook With Orange Pillows

Orange throw pillows and a dog bed are nestled inside this nook, creating a cozy relaxation spot for the family pet.

From: Elbow Room

Under-the-Stairs Hideout

Pet Cubby Underneath White and Brown Wooden Staircase

Cozy Pet Nook Beneath Stairs

These homeowners made the most of their space by fashioning the area beneath the stairs into a pet nook. The cozy dog cubby provides a space for their four-footed friend to sleep in style.

From: Elbow Room

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Pooch-Friendly Entry

Pet-Friendly Entryway Storage

Pet owners can make their walks much more efficient by outfitting their entry as a pet station. Here a shallow console table is used to keep framed photos of the family dog on display along with a crate to hold essentials neatly and within arm's reach.

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

Doggy-Dedicated Shower

White Tiled Pet Shower

Cleaning your dog is easier with a floor-level pet shower. The large opening takes the hassle out of luring rover into the shower. Splash-friendly flooring also make this an ideal area to clean pet dishes and toys.

Photo by: AV Architects and Builders

AV Architects and Builders

Pup's Porch Getaway

Porch With Colorful Built-In Bench & Dog Beds Underneath

Pet-Friendly Porch

Keeping in mind their love of kayaking and entertaining winery guests, Kim Lewis Designs fulfilled the clients' desire for an indoor/outdoor space. The porch features a place for the pooches! Built-in benches offer lounge seating, but space underneath is super valuable, so built-in dog beds were added.

From: Kim Lewis Designs

Photo by: Molly Winters Photography

Molly Winters Photography

DIY Outdoor Pallet Dog Bed

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Make It: Wood Pallet Dog Bed Tutorial

DIY Mobile Pallet Dog Bed

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Give your four-footed family member a stylish place to sit with a one-of-a-kind shipping pallet pet bed mobilized with casters.

Photo by: Brian Patrick Flynn

Brian Patrick Flynn

Make It: Mobile Dog Bed Tutorial

DIY Doggy Digs

Finishing touches

Make the space homey by adding your pet’s name above the door. For the inside, consider a blanket or a rug that can be removed for cleaning. Make sure no nails have poked through the inside. If they have, file down the points so your dog will not be harmed.

Photo by: Photo by Sam Henderson

Photo by Sam Henderson

Make It: Easy Dog House Tutorial

5 Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

Wrap up National Dog Day by whipping up a batch of homemade treats for your BFF. Here are five of our best, pup-approved recipes:

Dog Biscuits With Cream Cheese Frosting

Bone-Shaped Dog Treats With Cream Cheese Icing

Bone-Shaped Dog Biscuits With Cream Cheese Frosting

Make these healthy and delicious dog treats for your favorite four-legged friend. Your pup is sure to love the tasty cream cheese frosting.

Make Them: Dog Treats With Cream Cheese Frosting

PB&J Dog Treats

Make Them: Doggy PB&J Poppers

Strawberry Shortcake Dog Biscuits

Strawberry Shortcake Dog Biscuits

Delight your pet with this dog-friendly take on the classic berries-and-cream dessert.

Make Them: Strawberry Shortcake Dog Treats

Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits

Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits

Surprise man's best friend with these nutritious, homemade goodies that can be baked using many of the ingredients you already have on hand.

Make Them: Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Peanut Butter Dog Ice Cream

Cute Dog Enjoying Peanut Butter Ice Cream for Dogs

This peanut butter ice cream recipe for dogs is lip-smackin' good.

From: H. Camille Smith

Photo by: H. Camille Smith

H. Camille Smith

Make It: Peanut Butter Dog Ice Cream

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19 Drool-Worthy Spaces Just for Your Dog + 5 Dog Treat Recipes

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Shared Doggy Bedroom

Brown Doggy Den

Toy + Treat Station

Dog Treats in Glass Jars

Pooch Porch

Dog-friendly Outdoor Space With Partition

Pup-Level Windows

Pet-Level Windows

Hip Hound House

Property Brothers' Doghouse

Mudroom With Canine Kennel and Spa

Mudroom With Dog Kennel and Spa

Sophisticated Dog House

Stylish Dog House

Fido’s Feeding Station

Contemporary Neutral Dining Nook for a Dog

Built-In Doggy Dining

Kitchen Island With Built-In Dog Bowls

Cute + Cozy Dog House

Small Wooden Dog House With Shingled Roof

Double-Dog Dare You

Red Master Bedroom with Dog Bed at HGTV Dream Home 2011

Comfy Pup Nook

Cozy Pet Nook With Orange Pillows

Under-the-Stairs Hideout

Cozy Pet Nook Beneath Stairs

Pooch-Friendly Entry

Pet-Friendly Entryway Storage

Doggy-Dedicated Shower

White Tiled Pet Shower

Pup's Porch Getaway

Pet-Friendly Porch

DIY Outdoor Pallet Dog Bed

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DIY Mobile Pallet Dog Bed

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DIY Doggy Digs

Finishing touches

5 Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

Dog Biscuits With Cream Cheese Frosting

Bone-Shaped Dog Biscuits With Cream Cheese Frosting

PB&J Dog Treats

Strawberry Shortcake Dog Biscuits

Strawberry Shortcake Dog Biscuits

Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits

Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits

Peanut Butter Dog Ice Cream

Cute Dog Enjoying Peanut Butter Ice Cream for Dogs

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