Kitchen countertop treat maker is for the dogs

Specialty countertop kitchen appliances have evolved at a spectacular rate. These clamshell contrivances that populate countertops everywhere have become common enough that they can produce everything from cupcakes to empanadas at a moment's notice. That's all fine and well for the humans in the family, but our four-legged friends want to get in on the action, too.

Fido can finally join in the fun with the Nostalgia Electrics DBM200 Dog Biscuit Treat Maker Kit ($29.99). The familiar shape of this appliance doesn't hide people food this time around, instead housing doggie delights sure to make our furry friends beg. Included in this kit are six pooch-friendly cookie cutters that produce a fire hydrant, a small bone, a large bone, a cat, a dog, and a dog house.

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, and perhaps that may be correct, but dogs both young and old will soon pick up on the deliciousness of freshly baked treats. Expect to see puppy dog eyes every time you reach into the cupboard thinking to whip up a batch of snacks-on-a-stick or cake pops. Luckily, with a 5-minute bake time, both human and canine will be rewarded soon enough.