You may love tossing your pup a dog treat when they've been a good girl or boy, but did you know dog treats can be more than a useful training tool? While dog treats come in seemingly endless shapes, sizes and flavors, many also boast health benefits such as specially formulated dental treats or dog chews that help support hip and joint health.
Below, you'll find the best dog treats as rated and reviewed by Chewy customers. These product recommendations are updated every day to help you make the best shopping decision for your pet.
The best ingredients to look for in dog treats are real meat and protein-rich canine favorites like peanut butter and cheese. Look for recipes with mainly healthy, natural ingredients and a minimum of fillers and artificial ingredients. Freeze-dried real meat and organ treats are usually a good choice, as are crunchy natural dog biscuits made with wholesome meats, fruits and veggies. Chewy offers a wide selection of premium dog treats of all types, so try a few and see which ones your dog likes best!
Professional dog trainers use a variety of treats for training. Most trainers give a mix of high-value treats and lower- or medium-value treats to encourage different behaviors. Special high-value rewards like freeze-dried meat dog treats, moist dog treats and treats with a strong, palatable odor are usually used for difficult training tasks and when introducing a new behavior. For reinforcing learned behaviors, lower-value treats like dried dog biscuits and lower-calorie rewards are more commonly used. Chewy has a great selection of dog treats you can use for training, so you can find everything you need for a perfectly trained pup!