Hi
im looking for a somwhat inexpensive way to make a healthier (than store bought) for my pup

by inexpensice i mean more then store bought stuff but less then a 2 inch thik t bone

I would recommend you get Innova Evo or Canidae. You can get them both online but they don't have any fillers and it'sl much healthier than store bought foods from the grocery. Plus, you don't have to feed as much. It's very difficult to properly balance nutrients at home. It's better to get a food that already has the nutrients in it.