The Best Dog Treats in Canada: A Full Guide

PureBites are freeze-dried dog treats that preserve flavour, freshness, and nutrients – while also creating a longer lasting shelf life before they expire. 

They’re made of 100% USDA approved liver, and nothing else. No other ingredients. They’re the best you can get if you just want a treat that is entirely made from one ingredient that’s high in protein and pure meat. Most dogs seem to absolutely love the taste of them, according to user reviews and personal use. 

PureBites do come in other types besides liver as well, including chicken breast, cheese, and duck. On average they’re about 5 to 10 calories per treat and are high in protein. 

Depending on which size of treat bag you choose, there are approximately anywhere from 54 to 452 treats in each. One caveat is that since they are freeze dried, they can be susceptible to being crushed into powder accidentally if they’re handled too roughly, so keep that in mind when tossing them into a drawer under anything heavy or hopefully not crushed in the mail on delivery. 

When you’re looking for small treats for specifically training your dog, Zuke’s Mini treats are top of the list for pet owners and trainers alike. 

If you’re looking to use treats for training, they need to be small enough that they can be eaten and then it’s right back onto training without taking too much time in between, not being distracted from the task at hand, and can be given continuously. 

These bite-sized top-rated dog treats are made without corn, soy, wheat, or any artificial colours and flavours. While their packaging may vary as they switch over to a new design, the same trail-tested recipe is always consistent. There are less than 3 calories per treat which is why they’re ideal for training to be given continuously, but they’re also jam packed with protein and high-quality ingredients that will fuel your dog as they go. 

Zuke’s has many kinds of treats available as well such as Puppy, Hip Action that helps with joint issues, Links, Superfood blends, and more! 

VitaLife Natural Treats has you covered if you want single-ingredient, natural treats for your dog. 

These are 100% hormone-free duck breast. No additional fillers, flavours, or artificial preservatives. They’re well liked by most dogs, though some are picky, and they may not enjoy duck meat. 

They do state on the packaging that it is best and recommended to break them up into small pieces before feeding, and a caveat is that some owners have stated that their treats were hard to break up and contained a lot of sinew that is impossible to break up. It does seem to vary batch by batch, so be careful of that. Otherwise, it seems that many dogs absolutely love them, and owners do as well. 

There are other flavours/types as well if your dog is picky or doesn’t enjoy duck – such as chicken, sweet potato and duck, or apple and chicken. 

If you have a dog or multiple dogs that go crazy over peanut butter as a treat, the SmartBones peanut butter flavoured treats might be exactly what you need. 

Made with real peanut butter, these bite sized treats are perfect for those dogs that can’t get enough of the flavour. They also include chicken and vegetables and are rawhide free for peace of mind. They’re stick shaped treats and are recommended to be broken up into smaller pieces for small dog breeds that may be a choking hazard for the whole stick. 

Vitamin and minerals enrich these treats to ensure that they still get a decent amount of vital nutrients, and chewing can help prevent dental issues or otherwise. Easily digestible, there shouldn’t be any trouble eating these for most dogs. As with any other treat – if your dog has digestive issues or otherwise of the sort, be sure to see how your dog reacts to these as well. 

A natural soft-baked treat with sweet potato and beef, (and multiple other flavours such as duck or chicken), these treats are great for any dog that has a more sensitive stomach. 

They’re made in the United States with natural ingredients and Hill’s even has a 100% satisfaction guaranteed policy in case you or your dog doesn’t seem to enjoy them as well as you hoped. Grain-free, with no corn, wheat, or soy and all the flavours have full protein meats, such as the chicken, duck, and beef. 

According to reviews, a lot of picky dogs love these treats and prefer them to others, so if you have a pickier hound that gives you some grief when it comes to finding something they enjoy – give these Hill’s treats a try. 

If you’re looking for a dog treat that will freshen their breath and maintain a healthier dental record as they age, Greenie’s dog treats are the go-to choice. 

According to most top-rated reviews on Amazon and elsewhere, a lot of dogs absolutely love these treats. They’re great for giving to your dogs after their dinnertime or before bed and it helps to keep their breath and teeth fresher and maintained. 

Reviews have stated that their dog’s breath was fresher after starting to have these once a day, and it can help with a dental plan if your dog is dealing with dental issues. They come in several different sizes for various breeds and the ‘Teenies’ size is perfect for small pups, as well as splitting them into smaller portions for training reward purposes. 

Plano Paws calming treats are all-natural ingredients treat that should help your dog relax and calm down, whether it’s overall anxious, fireworks anxiety, travelling, and more.  

No grain, corn, soy, or wheat, along with no sugars, salts, or gumming agents. They’re made for all size of dog, regardless of breed, and are manufactured in a GMP compliant factory in the United States to ensure premium quality. Valerian root, chamomile, ginger root, and L- Tryptophan helps dogs to relieve their stress – and it works well for separation anxiety too. 

Motion sickness, storm anxiety, nervous chewing, and inappropriate marking are lessened, and your dog is less stressed. The chews are soft and easy for pets to take, chew, and swallow – which works well with senior dogs or any other dog that may have dental problems with chewing hard treats. 

Ideal for puppies, these all natural highly palatable stick treats are formulated for teething and great for pups of all sizes and ages. 

The pliable texture is great for relieving puppies of their gum pains while they chew, and the treats are easily digestible. No artificial colours or flavours are included and the main negative comment from most top-rated reviews are that they aren’t as long lasting as they state – since their dogs go through them quickly and love to eat them. 

They’re easy on the stomach, which is perfect for growing pups as their digestive systems can tend to be more sensitive as they grow older.