Treats are more than just a response to those puppy dog eyes –

They can be a great way to bond with, train, reward, and show affection to your dog!

Since our dogs are soooo good, it’s important to choose the best healthy dog treats that love them back. When you’re giving your dog treats throughout the day, it’s best they have high nutritional value. This way, treating time can benefit their health, along with their taste buds.

When choosing a treat for your dog, it’s important to look for a few factors:

 

 

1. Quality of Ingredients

While it’s important to read the list on the back of the bag, don’t stop there. Not all ingredients are created equal and sourcing matters. Especially with animal protein and produce, the way they were raised or grown determines their nutritional value. Aim for brands with transparent sourcing!

2. Whole Food Content

Your dog’s treats should be a list of ingredients you recognize, with  mainly whole food sources. Ideally, meat will be the first ingredient. While biscuits are great, they shouldn’t stand as your dog’s only treat. Your pup’s health will benefit far more from ingredients like meat, vegetables, and fruit.

3. Variety

Providing multiple treat sources isn’t just to combat boredom, it’s great for their health. Exposure to many foods, especially when your dog is young, can boost their immunity and prevent allergies. Since the goal is to get nutrition from their treats, your dog should have a variety so that they can benefit from different ingredients.

 

The Best Healthy Dog Treats:

Whether your dog is picky or a pig, there is always a great option out there to fill their cookie jar with.

Here are our top 5 picks for best healthy dog treats!

 

 

Calling all picky pups! Tilted Barn jerkies have gotten rave reviews from all our furry friends at Barkfield. 

These meaty treats are made with clean and simple ingredients in three proteins: beef, pork, and lamb. Created in small batches, you know these treats are top quality.

With a softer texture and nutritious organ meat, these treats are perfect for dogs of all ages!

 

 

Liver is a powerhouse of nutrients, packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Healthy blood, vision, skin, and immunity are all supported by liver treats.

SmallBatch only uses humanely raised and harvested protein sources. This ensures the highest nutrient content, so the treats pack a punch of health!

These single-ingredient treats come in chicken, beef, duck, pork and lamb, so there is an option for every pup.

 

 

This brand had to make the list of best healthy dog treats because of their variety & quality. Preen offers crunchy & soft, round & flat, single-ingredients & biscuits!

We rarely have a pup say no to a Preen treat – with favorites being the Dark Chicken Meatballs, Turkey Strips, and Beef Frites.

Preen uses limited ingredient panels with no additives to ensure your dog is getting only the best. Plus, they produce their treats at their own human-grade facility in Pennsylvania with USA-sourced ingredients.

 

 

Nugget’s Healthy Eats is all about gut health, and their jerkies are no exception. They are known for their Bone Brew – a nutrient rich broth with gut-healthy benefits – that is kettle-simmered with organ meats & bones from humanely sourced proteins.

These soft, savory jerkies added in immune-supporting ingredients such as coconut, mushrooms, kelp, and beets. Senior dogs especially love these, since they basically melt in their mouth – enough for even dogs with no teeth to enjoy!

Beyond a special treat or training tool, Nugget’s jerkies make excellent pill pockets. Their flexible, soft texture plus the irresistible flavor makes for a perfect delivery system for your pup’s medications.

 

 

Ever wanted to know just where your dog’s treat originated? Farm Hounds has you covered! Each bag of these treats has the specific farm that the meat was sourced from. 

Their products are single-ingredient, dehydrated, quality proteins. With organ meats and muscle meats to choose from – in turkey, pork, chicken, beef, and duck – there is a treat for every pup.

Your dog will agree this is one of the best healthy dog treats, from how it tastes to how it makes them feel. Simple and quality are the best way to give a treat, and Farm Hounds nails it.

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We know it can be overwhelming finding the perfect treat for your dog. That’s why shopping at Barkfield Road is the best choice! Our team carefully selects the best healthy dog treats. So you know if it’s in our store, it’s good for your dog.

Whether your pup is missing teeth, very picky, or has allergies, we are certain there is a perfect treat for them!