Everyone deserves some delicious snacks, to fulfill the emptiness between meals, to be lifted after a long day, to reward oneself after done a good job, that applies to your canine friend as well! If they can treat themselves (while they can and you do not want that!), it is your role and responsibility to show your appreciation to the naughty one who is always by your side. Though your dog should get most of his nutrition from a healthy dog food formula, there is no harm in giving him a few treats now and then.
Some dog treats are designed for training purposes — they are small but flavorful and aromatic to make them an enticing reward for good behavior. Some dog treats that provide dental benefits and others that serve as nutritional supplements. There is also a wide variety of regular treats that are soft, crunchy, freeze-dried, or jerky.
If you are overwhelmed by the limitless options on dog treats, do not panic, we have done the research and filtered our the 10 best dog treats for you, no matter what your purpose is using this treat, there will be one(or more) that works great for you, and your dog.
Zuke’s Mini Naturals Dog Treats
Zuke’s treats are sturdy enough to carry with you during training sessions or long walks, and their uniform shape and size make them easy to grab and dole out quickly. Also, because they’re semi-moist, you don’t have to worry about crumbs on the floor or pulverized treat dust at the bottom of the package (a minor annoyance we had with freeze-dried treats).
Key Features:
- Small and low calories, each contain 3.5 calories
- Made with real meat
- Free from corn, wheat, and artificial additives
- Available in six different flavors
- Ideal for both training purpose and regular treat
Rocco & Roxie Gourmet Jerky Dog Treats
Rocco & Roxie Gourmet Jerky is made in small batches comes with 6-inch jerky sticks that rich in flavor, it is considered the best-seller in dog jerky treats category. The ingredients are sourced only from reputable farms and each treat is also guaranteed to never contain artificial ingredients or even allergic filters like gluten, soy or corn. Rocco & Roxie promises to deliver only the best jerky teats and seems like it has fulfilled this promise.
Key Features:
- All natural, premium ingredients
- Free from soy, wheat or artificial flavors
- Single protein ingredient formulation
- Non-greasy, non-smelly residue
- Best Jerky Treats for all purposes
Wellness Grain-Free Puppy Bites
As the title suggests, this is the treat that designed mainly for puppies. Puppies are constantly growing, and this means they have different nutritional needs than adult dogs. and Wellness Puppy Bites play a great role giving your puppies what they need. These treats are rich in DHA, a natural omega-3 fatty acid essential in the development of a puppy’s brain and nervous system. They are also free from corn, soy, artificial colors or flavors and is grain-free, so it won’t upset your puppy’s stomach
Key Features:
- Grain-free and contains no artificial flavors
- Rich in DHA, EPA and ALA
- Comes in puppy-sized for easy chewing
- Good as nutritional supplements or training treats for puppies
BLUE Wilderness Trail Treats
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Trail Treat Biscuits are so tasty that the entire wolf pack would run for miles to get just one. The perfect crunchy treat for your meat-loving dog, Wilderness Trail Treat Biscuits are made with only the finest natural ingredients like duck, salmon, turkey, potatoes and flaxseed. They’re 100% grain-free so your dog can enjoy a high-protein treat without any of the grains that contain gluten.
Key Features:
- Grain-free, high nutrition and protein
- Contains omegas for a healthy skin and coat
- No artificial preservatives, colors or flavors, all natural ingredients
- Satisfy dog’s meat-loving and chewing instincts
- Great treats for dogs of all ages
Natural Balance Mini Rewards Dog Treats
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Natural Balance Mini-Rewards Dog Treats are a great motivator for dogs of any age. They are available in duck, lamb, or chicken, Natural Balance Mini Rewards Dog Treats are designed to give your dog an irresistible reward for good behavior without adding too many calories to his diet. They are a great way to reward and motivate dogs while helping them stay healthy, balanced and trim.
Key Features:
- Made with real chicken
- 5 calories or less per treat
- No Corn, wheat, artificial preservatives, colors or flavors
- Great training treats for dogs of all ages
Milk-Bone Daily Dental Dog Treats
Milk-Bone Brushing Chews Daily Dental Dog Treats are made for dogs that aren’t so excited to see a toothbrush but still need to keep those pearly whites in good shape. When given to your dog daily, these dental bones are as effective as brushing his teeth twice a week in reducing tartar buildup. These flexible bones have a patented design that’s made to twist as your dog chews to clean even hard to reach teeth with its bristle-like nubs and ridges. Milk-Bone Brushing Chews make it easy to provide oral care for your pup because they have a delicious chicken taste dogs can’t resist.
Key Features:
- Available in multiple sizes for dogs of all barks
- Provides 12 essential vitamins and minerals
- Clinically proven to cut down on tartar and fight bad breath
- Great treats to improve your dog’s dental health
Hill’s Science Diet Jerky Dog Treats
Flexi-Stix Jerky Dog Treats taste like a fun and indulgent reward to dogs, but inside they’re chock full of delicious ingredients that have functional benefits to keep your pet happy and strong. These soft and chewy treats are formulated for dogs with mobility issues, as they contain natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin to promote joint health. Made with real turkey, Flexi-Stix natural jerky treats can be rewarded regularly to provide daily support for healthy hips and joints.
Key Features:
- Daily support for joint health
- Stick shape is easy to break into pieces
- No Corn, wheat, artificial preservatives, colors or flavors
- Great for mature dogs with mobility issues
Nutro Natural Choice Health Benefit Dog Treats
The Nutro Natural Choice Health Benefit Dog Treats help strengthen your dog’s digestive health. The dog biscuits are made with whole grains and pumpkin, which is a natural antioxidant. The coconut fibers help strengthen the intestinal tract and there are no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Real chicken is the first ingredient followed by whole grains.
Key Features:
- Natural coconut fibers, chicory, and flaxseed help strengthen intestinal defenses.
- Fortified with whole grains and pumpkin, a natural antioxidant source.
- Contains no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors
- Great for dogs with sensitive stomachs
StarMark Everlasting Treat for Dogs
This pack of Everlasting Treats includes 2 treats that can be given on their own or with a StarMark’s ball. The treats can be given to your dog for short periods of time until they finish it. Since many large dogs can be aggressive chewers, we thought this Everlasting Treat was a great option. As a bonus, this treat has raised dental ridges to help clean your dog’s teeth. The treat should last your dog hours of chewing and they’re pretty inexpensive. These treats are available in chicken, liver, vanilla mint and barbeque flavors.
Key Features:
- Chews Like a Real Bone
- Features a unique shape that your dog can lick, chew or gnaw
- Helps clean teeth & gums
- Great treat for large dogs
Old Mother Hubbard Classic Dog Treats
Old Mother Hubbard treats are made in Canada and contain no artificial preservatives. They are considered ” the most comprehensive quality assurance program in the industry.” They say they hold their suppliers to standards over and above those from the FDA. Their formulation is available in different sizes of biscuits and in various favors. Even though your dog is a peaky eater, Old Mother Hubbard knows how to make him/her happy
Key Features:
- Wide selection of flavors and sizes
- All natural, finest ingredients
- Contains no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors
- Great treats for dog of all sizes and ages
