What are the Best Dog Treats on the Market?

All dogs deserve (and love) treats.

They’re a wonderful way to reward good behavior and extremely helpful when it comes to training. But there are other benefits to dog treats too.

Did you know that treats and chews can also be used as part of your dog’s dental health routine, and even as a calming aid for anxious dogs?

Which is why we want to share the Dog Food Advisor’s favorite dog treats and have included recommendations on the best treats for calming and for dental health too.

However, it’s important to remember, there are many reasons why a dog may suffer from anxiety or behavioural issues, so treats should be used as a part of a multifactorial approach to calming. And although chewing can support teeth cleaning, it is unlikely that treats alone will prevent any dental issues, so should be used alongside tooth brushing and other canine oral hygiene products.

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Are Dog Treats Healthy?

We don’t look at dog treats in the same way we look at dog food. There are several reasons why.

For one, dog treats aren’t regulated in the same way dog food is, so we can’t analyze them against official guidelines.

Also, treats are not dog food — they’re additional to and not part of a complete diet.

And finally, treats are treats! Sometimes you treat kids with carrots, sometimes with candy. It’s the same with dogs. Some treats can be a little naughty… in small doses.

That said, we’ve done our best to select treats that don’t include any nasties.

We sincerely hope your pooch will be rolling over (and sitting and begging and shaking hands) with joy when they taste them.