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Top 9 Dog Treats in Canada for 2025: Expert-Backed Picks for Training, Dental Health, and Clean-Label Nutrition

Snack and reward options for dogs now span training bites and dental chews to single-ingredient snacks and functional treats fortified with vitamins or probiotics. In Canada, shoppers increasingly prioritize clean labels, high-protein and low-calorie formulations, and freeze-dried or air-dried formats for freshness and portability. These trends reflect practical priorities—easy-to-use training pieces, products that support dental and digestive health, and transparent sourcing—plus lifestyle factors such as travel, small-space storage, and weight management. For many Canadian pet owners, local availability, clear ingredient lists, and veterinary endorsements are major drivers when choosing treats for puppies, adult dogs, and seniors.

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BEST TRAINING TREATS FOR DOGS

Wellness Soft Puppy Bites

Wellness Soft Puppy Bites

Wellness Soft Puppy Bites are tailored for young dogs, combining a soft, tiny format ideal for rapid reinforcement with nutrients formulated for development, making them the top choice when training puppies. They are slightly pricier versus generic training bits but provide a technical advantage for growth-stage animals that need DHA and balanced nutrition, so trainers will often reserve them for puppy sessions rather than high-volume adult training.

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  • Puppy-soft nibbles — first-lesson friend

  • DHA-boost morsels — smart starts

  • Puppy-soft nibbles — first-lesson friend

  • DHA-boost morsels — smart starts

Review Summary

91%

"Wellness Soft Puppy Bites are highly rated for gentle texture and puppy‑friendly recipes that encourage learning; some owners find them more expensive than basic alternatives."

  • Tiny gentle size — baby-teeth safe

  • Formulated specifically for puppies with small, soft bites easy for tiny mouths.

  • Tiny gentle size — baby-teeth safe

  • Formulated specifically for puppies with small, soft bites easy for tiny mouths.

Skill Development & Mastery

Wellness Soft Puppy Bites are tailored for young dogs, combining a soft, tiny format ideal for rapid reinforcement with nutrients formulated for development, making them the top choice when training puppies. They are slightly pricier versus generic training bits but provide a technical advantage for growth-stage animals that need DHA and balanced nutrition, so trainers will often reserve them for puppy sessions rather than high-volume adult training.

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$6-14 CAD

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BEST SOFT MOIST TREATS FOR DOGS

Crumps' Naturals Semi-Moist Mini Trainers

Crumps' Naturals
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Crumps' Naturals Semi-Moist Mini Trainers offer a budget-friendly soft option with a pleasing chew and reliable palatability, making them a value leader for owners who want moist texture without a premium price. Compared to Blue Buffalo and Wellness they are generally more economical, and they provide a softer mouthfeel than PureBites while keeping costs lower than some specialty puppy or single-ingredient treats.

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  • Semi-moist squish

  • No-crumb reward

  • Semi-moist squish

  • No-crumb reward

Review Summary

85%

"Popular for natural ingredients and an appealing semi-moist texture that many dogs find irresistible, with reviewers noting good training performance. Some buyers mention variability in softness and a higher price point, but overall satisfaction is strong."

  • Meat-forward nibble

  • Semi-moist texture that stays soft but resists crumbling during training sessions.

  • Meat-forward nibble

  • Semi-moist texture that stays soft but resists crumbling during training sessions.

Skill Development & Mastery

Recreational Enjoyment

Time-Saving Convenience

Crumps' Naturals Semi-Moist Mini Trainers offer a budget-friendly soft option with a pleasing chew and reliable palatability, making them a value leader for owners who want moist texture without a premium price. Compared to Blue Buffalo and Wellness they are generally more economical, and they provide a softer mouthfeel than PureBites while keeping costs lower than some specialty puppy or single-ingredient treats.

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$6-12 CAD

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BEST BISCUIT AND CRUNCH TREATS FOR DOGS

Open Farm Grain-Free Dehydrated Dog Treats

Open Farm Grain-Free Dehydrated Dog Treats
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Open Farm’s grain-free dehydrated treats claim a niche best-in-class position through strong ethical sourcing, complete ingredient transparency, and a dehydration process that preserves nutrients more than baked biscuits. Compared to crunchy biscuits on this list, these dehydrated pieces offer a denser protein bite and higher cost per treat, appealing to buyers who prioritize sustainability and ingredient provenance over low-unit price.

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  • Humanely sourced meat

  • Nutrient-preserve chew

  • Humanely sourced meat

  • Nutrient-preserve chew

Review Summary

94%

"Repeat purchasers praise the human-grade, single-source ingredients and strong flavor that keeps dogs excited, but many mention the high cost and small piece size for training use."

  • Farm-to-fur feast

  • Dehydrated single-protein pieces that preserve natural flavor and nutrients.

  • Farm-to-fur feast

  • Dehydrated single-protein pieces that preserve natural flavor and nutrients.

Recreational Enjoyment

Increased Safety & Security

Open Farm’s grain-free dehydrated treats claim a niche best-in-class position through strong ethical sourcing, complete ingredient transparency, and a dehydration process that preserves nutrients more than baked biscuits. Compared to crunchy biscuits on this list, these dehydrated pieces offer a denser protein bite and higher cost per treat, appealing to buyers who prioritize sustainability and ingredient provenance over low-unit price.

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$18-35 CAD

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BEST FREEZE DRIED MEAT TREATS FOR DOGS

Crumps' Naturals Mini Trainers Freeze-Dried Beef Liver

Crumps' Naturals
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Crumps' Naturals Mini Trainers Freeze-Dried Beef Liver stand out in this list for offering bite-sized, training-friendly portions that minimize waste and overfeeding during frequent reinforcement sessions. They provide a technical advantage over larger cuts by delivering consistent portion control and lower calories per treat, making them a cost-effective choice for repetitive training compared with pricier whole-piece or specialty-protein options.

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  • Mini training bites

  • Low-calorie reward

  • Mini training bites

  • Low-calorie reward

Review Summary

90%

"Crumps' Naturals Mini Trainers are widely liked for their small size and strong scent that motivates dogs during training, with reviewers noting excellent palatability; a few users report occasional hardness or variability between batches. Many buyers appreciate the value and convenience for frequent training sessions."

  • Pocket-ready crunch

  • Tiny, uniform pieces designed for repeated training rewards

  • Pocket-ready crunch

  • Tiny, uniform pieces designed for repeated training rewards

Skill Development & Mastery

Time-Saving Convenience

Recreational Enjoyment

Crumps' Naturals Mini Trainers Freeze-Dried Beef Liver stand out in this list for offering bite-sized, training-friendly portions that minimize waste and overfeeding during frequent reinforcement sessions. They provide a technical advantage over larger cuts by delivering consistent portion control and lower calories per treat, making them a cost-effective choice for repetitive training compared with pricier whole-piece or specialty-protein options.

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$10-22 CAD

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BEST AIR DRIED MEAT TREATS FOR DOGS

Open Farm Dehydrated Beef Dog Treats

Open Farm Dehydrated Beef Dog Treats
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Open Farm ranks as a market leader among ethically sourced, dehydrated beef treats thanks to transparent supply-chain sourcing and clear animal welfare commitments that appeal to conscious buyers. The dehydration technique yields a slightly different texture than true air-dried products but delivers strong value through traceability and mid-tier pricing, making it a cost-effective alternative to premium air-dried venison. Compared with the richer, pricier Ziwi and the brittle freeze-dried options, Open Farm balances responsible sourcing with approachable pricing for the Air Dried Meat Treats for Dogs shopper.

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  • Humanely sourced beef

  • Dehydrated crispness

  • Humanely sourced beef

  • Dehydrated crispness

Review Summary

87%

"Humanely sourced, dehydrated beef with consistent texture and clear ingredient sourcing that many owners trust; most dogs enjoy them but some find the price-per-treat high. Good middle-ground between quality and cost."

  • Farm-fresh charm — moo wink

  • Made from ethically raised, traceable beef with transparent sourcing.

  • Farm-fresh charm — moo wink

  • Made from ethically raised, traceable beef with transparent sourcing.

Recreational Enjoyment

Open Farm ranks as a market leader among ethically sourced, dehydrated beef treats thanks to transparent supply-chain sourcing and clear animal welfare commitments that appeal to conscious buyers. The dehydration technique yields a slightly different texture than true air-dried products but delivers strong value through traceability and mid-tier pricing, making it a cost-effective alternative to premium air-dried venison. Compared with the richer, pricier Ziwi and the brittle freeze-dried options, Open Farm balances responsible sourcing with approachable pricing for the Air Dried Meat Treats for Dogs shopper.

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$15-35 CAD

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BEST SINGLE INGREDIENT NATURAL TREATS FOR DOGS

Open Farm Dehydrated Beef Lung Treats

Open Farm Dehydrated Beef Lung Treats
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Open Farm holds a best-in-class position for buyers who prioritize supply-chain transparency and ethical sourcing; their dehydrated beef lung treats emphasize traceability and higher-welfare sourcing even though they command a premium price. Technically, dehydration preserves a light, porous texture that many dogs find palatable, and compared with more commodity-priced options here it offers stronger provenance and auditability for consumers willing to pay more.

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  • Humanely raised nod

  • Dehydrated pure flavor

  • Humanely raised nod

  • Dehydrated pure flavor

Review Summary

94%

"Open Farm Dehydrated Beef Lung Treats are frequently described as high-quality, ethically sourced single-ingredient chews that picky dogs consistently enjoy; reviewers value the sourcing and low-ingredient formula though they consider it pricier than mainstream options. Many long-term buyers report strong repeat purchase and consistent acceptability by sensitive dogs."

  • Cloud-like tenderness

  • Single-ingredient dehydrated beef lung from traceable, humanely raised cattle

  • Cloud-like tenderness

  • Single-ingredient dehydrated beef lung from traceable, humanely raised cattle

Recreational Enjoyment

Time-Saving Convenience

Open Farm holds a best-in-class position for buyers who prioritize supply-chain transparency and ethical sourcing; their dehydrated beef lung treats emphasize traceability and higher-welfare sourcing even though they command a premium price. Technically, dehydration preserves a light, porous texture that many dogs find palatable, and compared with more commodity-priced options here it offers stronger provenance and auditability for consumers willing to pay more.

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$18-32 CAD

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BEST FUNCTIONAL TREATS WITH VITAMINS AND PROBIOTICS FOR DOGS

Wellness CORE Digestive Health Bites

Wellness CORE Digestive Health Bites

Wellness CORE Digestive Health Bites are concentrated chews formulated with probiotics, prebiotics and digestive enzymes to support the microbiome, giving them a technically robust position for digestive health. Compared to pill-pockets and multi-vitamin bars, Wellness CORE prioritizes clinically minded gut ingredients and higher-protein formulations, which can make it a preferred — if slightly more premium — choice for targeted digestive support.

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  • Digestive support - calm

  • Probiotic boost - balanced

  • Digestive support - calm

  • Probiotic boost - balanced

Review Summary

90%

"Dog owners commonly report improved digestion, reduced gas and firmer stools after regular use, and dogs generally enjoy the taste; criticisms focus on the higher price and relatively small package sizes. The product is widely viewed as effective for ongoing digestive support."

  • Grain-free crunch - happy tum

  • Formulated with probiotics and prebiotic fiber to support digestion

  • Grain-free crunch - happy tum

  • Formulated with probiotics and prebiotic fiber to support digestion

Recreational Enjoyment

Self-Improvement & Personal Growth

Wellness CORE Digestive Health Bites are concentrated chews formulated with probiotics, prebiotics and digestive enzymes to support the microbiome, giving them a technically robust position for digestive health. Compared to pill-pockets and multi-vitamin bars, Wellness CORE prioritizes clinically minded gut ingredients and higher-protein formulations, which can make it a preferred — if slightly more premium — choice for targeted digestive support.

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$15-25 CAD

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BEST DENTAL CHEWS FOR DOGS

Greenies Original Dental Chews

Greenies Original Dental Chews

Greenies Original Dental Chews remain best-in-class thanks to a long track record of clinical studies, a proprietary enzymatic formula and a shape engineered to clean teeth and freshen breath. They command a premium price but justify it with strong efficacy, wide size range and brand recognition — making them more reliable for owners prioritizing proven results compared with some softer or lower-cost alternatives on this list.

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  • Paw-shaped crunch

  • Vet-approved wag

  • Paw-shaped crunch

  • Vet-approved wag

Review Summary

90%

"Users commonly praise Greenies for visibly reducing tartar and freshening breath, and most dogs enjoy the taste; a minority report size/calorie concerns or occasional choking issues with aggressive chewers."

  • Minty breath-fix

  • Clinically proven to help reduce tartar and plaque with regular use.

  • Minty breath-fix

  • Clinically proven to help reduce tartar and plaque with regular use.

Recreational Enjoyment

Time-Saving Convenience

Greenies Original Dental Chews remain best-in-class thanks to a long track record of clinical studies, a proprietary enzymatic formula and a shape engineered to clean teeth and freshen breath. They command a premium price but justify it with strong efficacy, wide size range and brand recognition — making them more reliable for owners prioritizing proven results compared with some softer or lower-cost alternatives on this list.

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$15-40 CAD

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BEST LONG LASTING CHEW TREATS FOR DOGS

Big Country Raw Elk Antler Chews

Big Country Raw

Big Country Raw elk antler chews stand out for extreme durability and minimal odor, offering the longest-lasting natural chew on the list and justifying a premium price for heavy chewers who quickly destroy other treats. Technically superior in longevity to bully sticks, rawhide and vegetable chews, antlers are a higher upfront cost but often the most cost-effective per hour of chewing for powerful-jawed dogs.

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  • Ultra long-lasting

  • Mineral-rich

  • Ultra long-lasting

  • Mineral-rich

Review Summary

92%

"Owners praise Big Country elk antlers for exceptional durability, minimal odor, and extremely long-lasting chewing value, especially for moderate to heavy chewers. Some reviewers and vets caution about the risk of tooth wear or fractures in very aggressive chewers."

  • Silent crunch

  • Made from naturally shed elk antlers that are extremely hard and long-wearing.

  • Silent crunch

  • Made from naturally shed elk antlers that are extremely hard and long-wearing.

Recreational Enjoyment

Time-Saving Convenience

Big Country Raw elk antler chews stand out for extreme durability and minimal odor, offering the longest-lasting natural chew on the list and justifying a premium price for heavy chewers who quickly destroy other treats. Technically superior in longevity to bully sticks, rawhide and vegetable chews, antlers are a higher upfront cost but often the most cost-effective per hour of chewing for powerful-jawed dogs.

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$20-80 CAD

What the Research and Veterinary Guidance Say

A growing body of veterinary and nutrition research supports specific benefits tied to treat types, but quality varies by product and study. Dental chews with mechanical texture and appropriate size can help reduce plaque and tartar when used alongside tooth brushing. Probiotic-fortified treats may improve stool consistency and gut microbial balance in some dogs, though strains and doses matter. High-protein, low-calorie formulations support lean mass and weight control when used as part of a balanced feeding plan. Freeze-drying and air-drying preserve nutrients better than some heat-intensive processes, which helps retain natural flavors and micronutrients. Always review evidence quality for specific ingredients and consult your veterinarian before changing a pet's diet or adding functional supplements.

Dental chews: Studies and veterinary guidelines indicate that textured chews can reduce plaque and tartar accumulation when given as part of an oral care routine; size and chewing time are important for effectiveness and safety.

Probiotics: Peer-reviewed research shows targeted probiotic strains can improve stool quality and some markers of gastrointestinal health, but benefits are strain-specific and dose-dependent.

High-protein treats: Diets and snacks higher in protein can help maintain muscle mass, particularly in active and aging dogs, but total daily calories must be managed to avoid weight gain.

Low-calorie options: Using low-calorie treats for training helps maintain energy balance and prevent obesity, especially in small breeds and less active pets.

Freeze-dried and air-dried processing: These methods better preserve nutrients and flavor compared with high-heat extrusion, making them popular for portable, nutrient-dense treats.

Single-ingredient snacks: Limited-ingredient treats reduce exposure to common allergens and make ingredient sourcing transparent, which appeals to owners managing food sensitivities.

Whether you need training bites, dental chews, single-ingredient snacks, or functional treats with vitamins or probiotics, the Canadian market in 2025 offers clear-label and performance-minded options. We hope you found the information you were looking for; use the site search or filters to narrow by calorie, protein level, size, or ingredient to find treats that best suit your dog's age, health, and lifestyle.