The 10 Best Calming Treats for Dogs

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Best Calming Treats for Dogs

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How we created this calming treat list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best calming treats for dog.

We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best calming treats for dogs.

Key calming treat considerations

Dosage

Effectiveness

Ingredients

Long-term effects

1

Pupford Beef Tendon Dog Chews, 10 count

Pupford Beef Tendon Dog Chews, 10 count

Pupford Beef Tendon Dog Chews, 10 count

Pupford Beef Tendon Dog Chews, 10 count

Pupford Beef Tendon Dog Chews, 10 count

Pupford Beef Tendon Dog Chews, 10 count

Pupford Beef Tendon Dog Chews, 10 count

Pupford Beef Tendon Dog Chews, 10 count

Pupford Beef Tendon Dog Chews, 10 count

Pupford Beef Tendon Dog Chews, 10 count

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

132

$26.99Chewy Price

($2.70/ea)

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Our ratings

Dosage

4.5/5

Great

Effectiveness

4.5/5

Great

Ingredients

4.6/5

Excellent

Long-term effects

4.1/5

Great

Is this calming treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredient

Beef Tendon

Special Diet

Natural, High-Protein, Grain-Free, Limited Ingredient Diet

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2

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Calming Care Liver Flavored Powder Calming Supplement for Dogs, 30 count

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Calming Care Liver Flavored Powder Calming Supplement for Dogs, 30 count

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Calming Care Liver Flavored Powder Calming Supplement for Dogs, 30 count

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Calming Care Liver Flavored Powder Calming Supplement for Dogs, 30 count

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Calming Care Liver Flavored Powder Calming Supplement for Dogs, 30 count

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Calming Care Liver Flavored Powder Calming Supplement for Dogs, 30 count

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Calming Care Liver Flavored Powder Calming Supplement for Dogs, 30 count

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Calming Care Liver Flavored Powder Calming Supplement for Dogs, 30 count

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Calming Care Liver Flavored Powder Calming Supplement for Dogs, 30 count

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

1,448

$33.99Chewy Price

($1.14/ea)

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Our ratings

Dosage

4.4/5

Great

Effectiveness

4.3/5

Great

Ingredients

4.3/5

Great

Long-term effects

4.3/5

Great

Is this calming treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Bifidobacterium longum BL999 1x109 CFU., Inactive Ingredients: Liver flavor, Maltodextrin. B-2519

Food Flavor

Liver, Meat

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3

Zesty Paws Hemp Elements Calming Hemp OraStix Peppermint Flavored Dental Chews Melatonin Supplement for Dogs, 25-oz bag

Zesty Paws Hemp Elements Calming Hemp OraStix Peppermint Flavored Dental Chews Melatonin Supplement for Dogs, 25-oz bag

Zesty Paws Hemp Elements Calming Hemp OraStix Peppermint Flavored Dental Chews Melatonin Supplement for Dogs, 25-oz bag

Zesty Paws Hemp Elements Calming Hemp OraStix Peppermint Flavored Dental Chews Melatonin Supplement for Dogs, 25-oz bag

Zesty Paws Hemp Elements Calming Hemp OraStix Peppermint Flavored Dental Chews Melatonin Supplement for Dogs, 25-oz bag

Zesty Paws Hemp Elements Calming Hemp OraStix Peppermint Flavored Dental Chews Melatonin Supplement for Dogs, 25-oz bag

Zesty Paws Hemp Elements Calming Hemp OraStix Peppermint Flavored Dental Chews Melatonin Supplement for Dogs, 25-oz bag

Zesty Paws Hemp Elements Calming Hemp OraStix Peppermint Flavored Dental Chews Melatonin Supplement for Dogs, 25-oz bag

Zesty Paws Hemp Elements Calming Hemp OraStix Peppermint Flavored Dental Chews Melatonin Supplement for Dogs, 25-oz bag

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

1,272

$24.97Chewy Price

($1.00/oz)

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Our ratings

Dosage

4.3/5

Great

Effectiveness

4.4/5

Great

Ingredients

4.4/5

Great

Long-term effects

4.3/5

Great

Is this calming treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Hemp Seed Powder, Healthy Teeth & Gum Proprietary Blend (Kelp, Peppermint Oil, Rosemary Extract), Valerian Root

Special Diet

Indoor, No Corn No Wheat No Soy

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4

VetIQ Calming Soft Chew Calming Supplement for Dogs, 60 count

VetIQ Calming Soft Chew Calming Supplement for Dogs, 60 count

VetIQ Calming Soft Chew Calming Supplement for Dogs, 60 count

VetIQ Calming Soft Chew Calming Supplement for Dogs, 60 count

VetIQ Calming Soft Chew Calming Supplement for Dogs, 60 count

VetIQ Calming Soft Chew Calming Supplement for Dogs, 60 count

VetIQ Calming Soft Chew Calming Supplement for Dogs, 60 count

VetIQ Calming Soft Chew Calming Supplement for Dogs, 60 count

VetIQ Calming Soft Chew Calming Supplement for Dogs, 60 count

VetIQ Calming Soft Chew Calming Supplement for Dogs, 60 count

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

970

$9.97Chewy Price

($0.17/ea)

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Our ratings

Dosage

4.2/5

Great

Effectiveness

4.2/5

Great

Ingredients

4.3/5

Great

Long-term effects

4.2/5

Great

Is this calming treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Active Ingredients (per 3.5g soft chew) Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) 60mg, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate) 60mg, L-Tryptophan 30mg, L-Theanine 20mg, Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) 20mg

Food Flavor

Hickory

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5

Vibeful Calming Melatonin Peanut Butter Flavored Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 90-Count

Vibeful Calming Melatonin Peanut Butter Flavored Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 90-Count

Vibeful Calming Melatonin Peanut Butter Flavored Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 90-Count

Vibeful Calming Melatonin Peanut Butter Flavored Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 90-Count

Vibeful Calming Melatonin Peanut Butter Flavored Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 90-Count

Vibeful Calming Melatonin Peanut Butter Flavored Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 90-Count

Vibeful Calming Melatonin Peanut Butter Flavored Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 90-Count

Vibeful Calming Melatonin Peanut Butter Flavored Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 90-Count

Vibeful Calming Melatonin Peanut Butter Flavored Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 90-Count

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

465

$19.99Chewy Price

($0.23/ea)

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Our ratings

Dosage

4.3/5

Great

Effectiveness

4.3/5

Great

Ingredients

4.2/5

Great

Long-term effects

4.3/5

Great

Is this calming treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Passionflower, Chamomile, Valerian Root, L-Tryptophan, Melatonin

Special Diet

Chicken-Free

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6

NaturVet Hemp Quiet Moments Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 180 count

NaturVet Hemp Quiet Moments Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 180 count

NaturVet Hemp Quiet Moments Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 180 count

NaturVet Hemp Quiet Moments Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 180 count

NaturVet Hemp Quiet Moments Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 180 count

NaturVet Hemp Quiet Moments Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 180 count

NaturVet Hemp Quiet Moments Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 180 count

NaturVet Hemp Quiet Moments Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 180 count

NaturVet Hemp Quiet Moments Soft Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 180 count

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

1,087

$33.97Chewy Price

($0.19/ea)

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Our ratings

Dosage

4.2/5

Great

Effectiveness

4.3/5

Great

Ingredients

4.1/5

Great

Long-term effects

4.3/5

Great

Is this calming treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Hemp Seed Oil, Hemp Seed Powder, Chamomile, Ginger, Passion Flower

Food Flavor

Unflavored

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7

VetriScience Composure Bacon Flavored Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 120 count

VetriScience Composure Bacon Flavored Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 120 count

VetriScience Composure Bacon Flavored Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 120 count

VetriScience Composure Bacon Flavored Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 120 count

VetriScience Composure Bacon Flavored Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 120 count

VetriScience Composure Bacon Flavored Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 120 count

VetriScience Composure Bacon Flavored Chews Calming Supplement for Dogs, 120 count

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

373

$33.00Chewy Price

($0.28/ea)

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Our ratings

Dosage

4.4/5

Great

Effectiveness

4.3/5

Great

Ingredients

4.4/5

Great

Long-term effects

4.2/5

Great

Is this calming treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Colostrum Calming Complex Biopeptide Blend, L-Theanine., Inactive Ingredients: Brewers Yeast, Calcium Sulfate

Food Flavor

Bacon, Meat

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8

Natural Farm Whole Pig Ears Dog Treats, 8 count

Natural Farm Whole Pig Ears Dog Treats, 8 count

Natural Farm Whole Pig Ears Dog Treats, 8 count

Natural Farm Whole Pig Ears Dog Treats, 8 count

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

446

$16.49Chewy Price

($2.07/ea)

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Our ratings

Dosage

3.9/5

Good

Effectiveness

4.2/5

Great

Ingredients

4.3/5

Great

Long-term effects

4.0/5

Great

Is this calming treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredient

Pig Ear

Special Diet

Rawhide-Free, Grain-Free, High-Protein, Natural

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9

Rescue Remedy Stress Relief Pet Supplement, 20-mL bottle

Rescue Remedy Stress Relief Pet Supplement, 20-mL bottle

Rescue Remedy Stress Relief Pet Supplement, 20-mL bottle

Rescue Remedy Stress Relief Pet Supplement, 20-mL bottle

Rescue Remedy Stress Relief Pet Supplement, 20-mL bottle

Rescue Remedy Stress Relief Pet Supplement, 20-mL bottle

Rescue Remedy Stress Relief Pet Supplement, 20-mL bottle

Rescue Remedy Stress Relief Pet Supplement, 20-mL bottle

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

1,517

$18.74Chewy Price

($0.94/mL)

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Our ratings

Dosage

4.2/5

Great

Effectiveness

4.3/5

Great

Ingredients

4.2/5

Great

Long-term effects

4.2/5

Great

Is this calming treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

HPUS 5x Dilution of Helianthemum Nummularium, Clematis Vitalba, Impatiens Glandulifera, Prunus Cerasifera, Ornithogalum Umbellatum

Special Diet

Natural

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10

Pawstruck Dental Chew Brush Small Dogs Treats, 15 count

Pawstruck Dental Chew Brush Small Dogs Treats, 15 count

Pawstruck Dental Chew Brush Small Dogs Treats, 15 count

Pawstruck Dental Chew Brush Small Dogs Treats, 15 count

Pawstruck Dental Chew Brush Small Dogs Treats, 15 count

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

43

$15.99Chewy Price

($1.07/ea)

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Our ratings

Dosage

4.1/5

Great

Effectiveness

4.4/5

Great

Ingredients

4.6/5

Excellent

Long-term effects

4.2/5

Great

Is this calming treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds, Medium Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Sunflower Lecithin, Miscanthus Grass, Cultured Skim Milk, Vegetable Glycerin, Brown Rice Flour

Special Diet

Limited Ingredient Diet, Natural, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Gluten Free

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Frequently Asked Questions about Calming Treats for Dogs

Do calming treats help hyper dogs?

Calming treats can help hyper dogs feel and behave more relaxed. Most calming treats contain soothing ingredients that promote relaxation and a more balanced disposition. Look for treats with helpful ingredients like l-theanine, tryptophan, chamomile, passionflower, valerian root and more. Your vet may be able to recommend good calming treats for your hyperactive dog and suggest other interventions, as well.

Are calming treats good for dogs with separation anxiety?

Calming treats can be good for dogs with separation anxiety. Dogs who get anxious when left home alone or away from their favorite person may suffer from stress and anxiety, and calming treats can be a great way to help them relax. If your dog suffers from separation anxiety, talk to your vet about the best management strategies and see if calming treats might be a good choice.

Do vets recommend calming treats for dogs?

Many vets do recommend calming treats for dogs who suffer from anxiety, stress or hyperactivity. Calming treats for dogs are usually non-prescription dietary supplements, and they often contain calming ingredients like l-theanine, tryptophan, melatonin, hemp and other relaxing compounds. If your dog is anxious, stressed, high-strung or prone to separation anxiety, talk to your vet about whether calming treats may help.