Dog Treats and Chews: Shop by Purpose

Pick a treat for its job: tiny soft treats for training, long-lasting chews for calm gnawing, and dental chews as an extra to tooth brushing. Size every chew to your dog and supervise, take it away when it gets small enough to swallow, and keep treats to a small share of the day's food.

A happy dog lying on a rug gnawing a long natural chew, with a small bowl of training treats nearby

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association and the American Animal Hospital Association suggest treats make up no more than 10% of a dog's daily calories. Never give cooked bones, and keep anything containing xylitol, chocolate, grapes or raisins well away; see toxic foods.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Dental Chews

Dental chews can help a little with plaque as an extra to brushing, not instead of it. Choose the right size for your dog's weight, and count them as calories. See dental chews vs brushing.

Bully Sticks and Natural Chews

Bully sticks and other natural chews give long, satisfying gnawing. Pick a thickness that suits your dog, supervise, and take the end away before it can be swallowed. A holder helps. See are bully sticks safe?

Jerky and Freeze-Dried Treats

Single-ingredient freeze-dried meat or fish makes a high-value reward that breaks into tiny pieces. Check where jerky is made and follow the pack's feeding guide.

Rawhide Alternatives and Toys

Many owners prefer digestible chews or durable rubber and nylon toys to rawhide. Whatever you choose, supervise, size it to your dog, and throw it away when it gets small or sharp.

Training Treats

Tiny, soft and smelly is the formula: quick to eat, so training keeps flowing. Use part of your dog's normal food for easy cues and save the best treats for hard ones.

Lighter Treats

Low-calorie treats help with dogs watching their weight. Plain, dog-safe vegetables such as carrot or green beans are another option many dogs enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Every dog has an opinion on this page.

How many treats can my dog have?

Keep treats to a small share of the day's food; vet associations suggest no more than 10% of daily calories. Ask your vet for your dog.

Can dogs have cooked bones?

No. Cooked bones can splinter and cause serious injuries. Choose chews made for dogs and supervise.

Do dental chews replace brushing?

No. They can help a little, but daily brushing does far more.