Best Dog Treats for Training 2026: According to Reviews | Chewy

Best Dog Training Treats

How we created this dog treat list

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

Key dog treat considerations

Ingredients

Nutritional Value

Size and Texture

Training Specific

Our Top Picks

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Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Tender Beef Recipe Chicken-Free Soft-Moist Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Tender Beef Recipe Chicken-Free Soft-Moist Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Tender Beef Recipe Chicken-Free Soft-Moist Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Tender Beef Recipe Chicken-Free Soft-Moist Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Tender Beef Recipe Chicken-Free Soft-Moist Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Tender Beef Recipe Chicken-Free Soft-Moist Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Tender Beef Recipe Chicken-Free Soft-Moist Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Tender Beef Recipe Chicken-Free Soft-Moist Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Tender Beef Recipe Chicken-Free Soft-Moist Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag

Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Tender Beef Recipe Chicken-Free Soft-Moist Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
8,301
$4.98 Chewy Price
($1.25/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Size and Texture

4.6/5
Excellent

Training Specific

4.4/5
Great

Is this dog treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Beef, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Cane Sugar, Potatoes

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Natural
2
Zuke's Mini Naturals Peanut Butter & Oats Recipe Pet Treats for Dogs, 3-oz pouch
Zuke's Mini Naturals Peanut Butter & Oats Recipe Pet Treats for Dogs, 3-oz pouch
Zuke's Mini Naturals Peanut Butter & Oats Recipe Pet Treats for Dogs, 3-oz pouch
Zuke's Mini Naturals Peanut Butter & Oats Recipe Pet Treats for Dogs, 3-oz pouch
Zuke's Mini Naturals Peanut Butter & Oats Recipe Pet Treats for Dogs, 3-oz pouch
Zuke's Mini Naturals Peanut Butter & Oats Recipe Pet Treats for Dogs, 3-oz pouch
Zuke's Mini Naturals Peanut Butter & Oats Recipe Pet Treats for Dogs, 3-oz pouch
Zuke's Mini Naturals Peanut Butter & Oats Recipe Pet Treats for Dogs, 3-oz pouch
Zuke's Mini Naturals Peanut Butter & Oats Recipe Pet Treats for Dogs, 3-oz pouch

Zuke's Mini Naturals Peanut Butter & Oats Recipe Pet Treats for Dogs, 3-oz pouch

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
6,641
$4.49 Chewy Price
($1.50/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.7/5
Excellent

Size and Texture

4.6/5
Excellent

Training Specific

4.5/5
Great

Is this dog treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds, All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Peanut Butter, Rice, Water, Oats, Potatoes

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Chicken-Free, Natural
3
Bil-Jac Little-Jacs Small Dog Chicken Liver Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Bil-Jac Little-Jacs Small Dog Chicken Liver Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Bil-Jac Little-Jacs Small Dog Chicken Liver Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Bil-Jac Little-Jacs Small Dog Chicken Liver Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Bil-Jac Little-Jacs Small Dog Chicken Liver Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Bil-Jac Little-Jacs Small Dog Chicken Liver Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Bil-Jac Little-Jacs Small Dog Chicken Liver Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Bil-Jac Little-Jacs Small Dog Chicken Liver Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag
Bil-Jac Little-Jacs Small Dog Chicken Liver Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag

Bil-Jac Little-Jacs Small Dog Chicken Liver Training Dog Treats, 4-oz bag

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
4,484
$4.48 Chewy Price
($1.12/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.7/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.7/5
Excellent

Size and Texture

4.7/5
Excellent

Training Specific

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this dog treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken Liver, Chicken, Chicken Meal, Wheat Flour, Glycerin

Special Diet

Flax-Free, Pea-Free, High-Protein
4
Stewart Beef Liver Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 2-oz tub
Stewart Beef Liver Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 2-oz tub
Stewart Beef Liver Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 2-oz tub
Stewart Beef Liver Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 2-oz tub
Stewart Beef Liver Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 2-oz tub
Stewart Beef Liver Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 2-oz tub
Stewart Beef Liver Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 2-oz tub
Stewart Beef Liver Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 2-oz tub
Stewart Beef Liver Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 2-oz tub

Stewart Beef Liver Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Treats, 2-oz tub

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
8,294
$7.49 Chewy Price
($3.75/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.7/5
Excellent

Size and Texture

4.5/5
Great

Training Specific

4.4/5
Great

Is this dog treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredient

100% Pure Beef Liver

Special Diet

Gluten Free, Raw, Natural, High-Protein...
5
Pupford Train Low-Calorie Beef Liver Freeze-Dried Puppy & Dog Training Treats, 2-oz bag
Pupford Train Low-Calorie Beef Liver Freeze-Dried Puppy & Dog Training Treats, 2-oz bag
Pupford Train Low-Calorie Beef Liver Freeze-Dried Puppy & Dog Training Treats, 2-oz bag
Pupford Train Low-Calorie Beef Liver Freeze-Dried Puppy & Dog Training Treats, 2-oz bag
Pupford Train Low-Calorie Beef Liver Freeze-Dried Puppy & Dog Training Treats, 2-oz bag
Pupford Train Low-Calorie Beef Liver Freeze-Dried Puppy & Dog Training Treats, 2-oz bag
Pupford Train Low-Calorie Beef Liver Freeze-Dried Puppy & Dog Training Treats, 2-oz bag
Pupford Train Low-Calorie Beef Liver Freeze-Dried Puppy & Dog Training Treats, 2-oz bag
Pupford Train Low-Calorie Beef Liver Freeze-Dried Puppy & Dog Training Treats, 2-oz bag

Pupford Train Low-Calorie Beef Liver Freeze-Dried Puppy & Dog Training Treats, 2-oz bag

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
1,222
$11.49 Chewy Price
($5.75/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.7/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.8/5
Excellent

Size and Texture

4.7/5
Excellent

Training Specific

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this dog treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult, Puppy

Top Ingredients

Freeze Dried Beef Liver, Beef Heart, Mixed Tocopherols (Natural Antioxidant)

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Natural, High-Protein, Limited Ingredient Diet
6
Wellness Soft Puppy Bites Lamb & Salmon Grain-Free Dog Treats, 3-oz pouch
Wellness Soft Puppy Bites Lamb & Salmon Grain-Free Dog Treats, 3-oz pouch
Wellness Soft Puppy Bites Lamb & Salmon Grain-Free Dog Treats, 3-oz pouch
Wellness Soft Puppy Bites Lamb & Salmon Grain-Free Dog Treats, 3-oz pouch
Wellness Soft Puppy Bites Lamb & Salmon Grain-Free Dog Treats, 3-oz pouch
Wellness Soft Puppy Bites Lamb & Salmon Grain-Free Dog Treats, 3-oz pouch
Wellness Soft Puppy Bites Lamb & Salmon Grain-Free Dog Treats, 3-oz pouch
Wellness Soft Puppy Bites Lamb & Salmon Grain-Free Dog Treats, 3-oz pouch

Wellness Soft Puppy Bites Lamb & Salmon Grain-Free Dog Treats, 3-oz pouch

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
10,259
$4.98 Chewy Price
($1.66/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Size and Texture

4.5/5
Great

Training Specific

4.4/5
Great

Is this dog treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Puppy

Top Ingredients

Lamb, Salmon, Chickpeas, Ground Potatoes, Vegetable Glycerin

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Natural, Grain-Free
7
Fruitables Skinny Minis Pumpkin & Berry Flavor Dog Treats, 5-oz bag
Fruitables Skinny Minis Pumpkin & Berry Flavor Dog Treats, 5-oz bag
Fruitables Skinny Minis Pumpkin & Berry Flavor Dog Treats, 5-oz bag
Fruitables Skinny Minis Pumpkin & Berry Flavor Dog Treats, 5-oz bag
Fruitables Skinny Minis Pumpkin & Berry Flavor Dog Treats, 5-oz bag
Fruitables Skinny Minis Pumpkin & Berry Flavor Dog Treats, 5-oz bag
Fruitables Skinny Minis Pumpkin & Berry Flavor Dog Treats, 5-oz bag
Fruitables Skinny Minis Pumpkin & Berry Flavor Dog Treats, 5-oz bag
Fruitables Skinny Minis Pumpkin & Berry Flavor Dog Treats, 5-oz bag

Fruitables Skinny Minis Pumpkin & Berry Flavor Dog Treats, 5-oz bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
3,773
$4.25 Chewy Price
($0.85/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Size and Texture

4.6/5
Excellent

Training Specific

4.3/5
Great

Is this dog treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Pumpkin, Chickpeas, Peas, Vegetable Glycerin, Tapioca Starch

Special Diet

Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy
8
Greenies Anytime Bites Original Chicken Flavor Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 10.3-oz bag
Greenies Anytime Bites Original Chicken Flavor Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 10.3-oz bag
Greenies Anytime Bites Original Chicken Flavor Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 10.3-oz bag
Greenies Anytime Bites Original Chicken Flavor Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 10.3-oz bag
Greenies Anytime Bites Original Chicken Flavor Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 10.3-oz bag
Greenies Anytime Bites Original Chicken Flavor Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 10.3-oz bag
Greenies Anytime Bites Original Chicken Flavor Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 10.3-oz bag
Greenies Anytime Bites Original Chicken Flavor Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 10.3-oz bag

Greenies Anytime Bites Original Chicken Flavor Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, 10.3-oz bag

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
1,373
$17.98 Chewy Price
($1.75/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.5/5
Great

Size and Texture

4.6/5
Excellent

Training Specific

4.3/5
Great

Is this dog treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Adult

Top Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Glycerin, Wheat Gluten, Gelatin, Water

Special Diet

Rawhide-Free, Flax-Free, Pea-Free, Molasses-Free...
9
Full Moon All Natural Human Grade Chicken Savory Bites Dog Treats, 9-oz bag
Full Moon All Natural Human Grade Chicken Savory Bites Dog Treats, 9-oz bag
Full Moon All Natural Human Grade Chicken Savory Bites Dog Treats, 9-oz bag
Full Moon All Natural Human Grade Chicken Savory Bites Dog Treats, 9-oz bag

Full Moon All Natural Human Grade Chicken Savory Bites Dog Treats, 9-oz bag

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
1,975
$9.99 Chewy Price
($1.11/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.8/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.8/5
Excellent

Size and Texture

4.6/5
Excellent

Training Specific

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this dog treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Organic Cane Sugar, Cassava Root, Salt, Ground Celery

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Human-Grade, Pea-Free, Natural...
10
Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Dog Treats, 1.9-oz bag
Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Dog Treats, 1.9-oz bag
Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Dog Treats, 1.9-oz bag
Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Dog Treats, 1.9-oz bag
Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Dog Treats, 1.9-oz bag
Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Dog Treats, 1.9-oz bag
Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Dog Treats, 1.9-oz bag
Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Dog Treats, 1.9-oz bag
Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Dog Treats, 1.9-oz bag

Vital Essentials Chicken Hearts Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Dog Treats, 1.9-oz bag

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
2,638
$11.99 Chewy Price
($6.32/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Size and Texture

4.4/5
Great

Training Specific

4.2/5
Great

Is this dog treat right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredient

Chicken Heart

Special Diet

Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Pea-Free, Raw...

Frequently Asked Questions about Dog Treats for Training

How small should dog training treats be?

Aim for pieces around the size of a pea or blueberry. You want your dog to be able to swallow it instantly and stay focused on training. If you have a small dog or puppy, go even smaller. For large dogs, keep it bite sized for them. Soft, breakable treats make it easy to change the size as needed without adding many calories per reward.

How can I tell if dog training treats have gone bad?

Throw away treats that smell spoiled or sour, have visible mold or discoloration, or feel more greasy or tacky than usual. If the packaging is puffed up, the seal is not working, or the treats are past the best-by date or use-by window after opening, be safe and toss them. You can keep treats fresh by storing them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, and follow any label directions about refrigeration after opening.