In the human and in the dog world, treats are a game changer! These magic morsels are the key for training, showing appreciation, and serving as a quick pick-me-up for the midday blues. Since there are a ton on the market, we decided to give a quick rundown that covers all aspects of pup life:
American Journey Lamb Recipe Grain-Free Oven Baked Crunchy Biscuit Dog Treats
Sitting pretty at the number one spot for the best overall treat is American Journey (lamb recipe). This delicious, all-natural treat is irresistible to dogs with it’s crunch and unlike potato chips that we love oh so much, they are also healthy! Since dogs are omnivores, they need both meat and vegetables so this is a solid option made up of lamb, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, blueberries, and apples. With absolutely no soy, corn, wheat, grain or fillers even picky eaters are fans! Reasonably priced and sustainably sourced, you really can’t go wrong with American Journey.
Grandma Lucy's Organic Pumpkin Oven Baked Dog Treats
These adorable bear-shaped treats are the closest thing to homemade on the market right now. Grandma Lucy’s Organic Pumpkin Oven Baked Dog Treats are a 100 percent USDA organic, GMO-free and made mostly of pumpkin, which is great for digestion. Made by a small Southern California family-owned business, you can really feel the love in each bite. That’s right...they are human-friendly as well so this is truly a two-for-one deal. Although they are very organic, you still want to watch out for any excessive weight gain...for you and your dog!
DreamBone Churro-Style Mini Sticks, 30 Count
With great training comes great treats, and a lot of them! That’s why our number three spot is taken by DreamBones Churro-Style Mini Sticks. These rawhide-free chews are amazing for your budget and they can also be chopped up into smaller pieces to really get more bang for your buck. The recipe is a combination of chicken, veggies and a little bit of cinnamon (safe for dogs in small quantities).
Pup-Peroni Dog Snacks
Pup-Peroni sticks are a crowd favorite and one of the most successful in the realm of training. The flavors range from bacon, lean beef and so on maintaining a 90-percent-fat-free composition with a super meaty flavor that your pup will love.
Available in a variety of flavors like lean beef, bacon, and more, these 90 percent fat-free treats are guilt-free, and your dog will love their meaty flavor. Since they are so potent, a little goes a long way in terms of giving them a taste for command obedience and then rewarding them once they honor your command accordingly.
Nudges Jerky Chews
Nudges are sized perfectly for small to medium-sized dogs because they are proportional to their mouths. These all-natural, preservative-free, and rawhide treats are made with U.S. raised chicken that is multi-layered in jerky form to keep them busy. They will love having to work their way through the layers as a sort of activity as well!
Ava's Pet Palace Ava's Salmon Snacks
Ava’s lands at our number six spot because it is a bit of a splurge but it’s always good to mix it up every now and then! Made with only one ingredient, 100 percent wild-caught Alaskan salmon, this is a great way to incorporate extra nutrients into their diet to get healthy omega-3 fatty acids for immune support as well as keeping their coats shiny and healthy. These treats are so popular that there is actually a waiting list for them, so trust us when we say they are worth it! When the weather gets really hot, pop one of these in the freezer for ten minutes and watch your dog fall even more in love with you than they already are!
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