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We’ve reviewed tons of treats here on The Dog People, but based on purchase data and further screened for healthy ingredients and responsible sourcing (and no junk fillers), these are the ones that our readers like best. You’ll find freeze-dried crunchies, chewy jerkies, fruit bites, and more.
Keep in mind that treats should only make up about 10% of your dog’s diet, so if you’re in hardcore training mode, you’ll need to adjust the amount they get at mealtimes.
Our Reader’s All-Time Top Training Treats
Whether you’re teaching an old new dog new tricks or starting to train a puppy from scratch, our community of users and readers have sniffed out these well-respected brands to keep a dog focused while school’s in session.
Happy training!
1. Wellness Puppy Bites Natural Grain Free Training Treats
A soft grain-free training treat that doesn’t contain any corn, soy, or artificial ingredients.
Shop on Amazon2. Stewart Freeze Dried Liver
This dried liver treat has been a longtime favorite in the dog show world.
Shop on Amazon3. Fruitables Crunchy Treats
Fruitables are a great way to give your dog a dose of healthy fruit in a form they love. They also have a low-calorie version, Skinny Minis, which are just 3.5 calories apiece.
Find on Amazon4. Zuke’s Mini Naturals
Zuke’s offers a variety of training treat flavors (chicken, rabbit, salmon) in various bag sizes (6 oz, 1 pound, etc.). A plus for training: the minis pack just 3.5 calories apiece.
Shop on Chewy5. Soft and Chewy Buddy Biscuits
These soft grain-free training treats are perfect for older or smaller dogs, and come in three different flavors: roasted chicken, peanut butter, or slow roasted beef.
Shop on Chewy6. Blue Buffalo Wilderness Trail Treats
Blue Buffalo’s huge range of grain-free treats have something for every dog. Jerky, semi-moist, or crunchy baked treats come in variety of flavors. Since all protein sources are clearly named, this is a great treat for dogs with protein allergies.
Find on Amazon7. Natural Balance Belly Bites
These training treats have a unique chewy texture sure to please even the pickiest of palates. Four flavors to choose from.
Shop on Amazon8. Nutro Mini Bites Berry & Yogurt Flavor
Made with tummy-loving probiotic yogurt glaze and featuring antioxidant blueberries.
Shop on Amazon9. Train Me! Triple Treat Pack
Crazy Dog’s Triple Treat Pack features one resealable 4 oz. bag each of bacon, chicken, and beef flavor treats to keep training interesting for your dog.
Shop on Amazon10. Pure Bites Freeze Dried 100% Liver Treats
Freeze dried raw liver has a unique scent dogs really focus on.
Shop on AmazonFurther Reading
For other articles about dog training and finding the right training treats, check out one of the stories below.
- A Professional Trainer’s Favorite Healthy Training Treats
- The Best Puppy Training Treats
- The 7 Essential Training Must-Haves
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