Zuke’s Mini Naturals Dog Training Treats for Dogs, Pet Treats Made with Real Chicken, 16 oz

5/5 training treats for dogs
These tiny, soft treats are perfect for training. They’re low‑calorie, easy to give quickly, and my dog stays focused the entire session. They don’t crumble in your pocket, and the smell is mild enough to carry on walks without being overwhelming. The only downside is they can dry out if the bag isn’t sealed well, but they stay fresh when stored properly. Great for puppies, small breeds, or any dog that trains often.

Pretty sure my dogs would also give these 5 stars
My two dogs get so excited over these and very quickly they have become my go-to treats for training. Every time they hear me open the bag they come whipping around the corner.I have two dogs, a 6-year-old Australian Shepherd (50lbs) and 4-year-old mixed terrier (30lbs). I had bought these last week after researching healthier training treats. I have been using them not only for ongoing training of commands and tricks, but I have also found many other uses for them as well. They work well inside brain stimulation toys and inside a pet camera that tosses treats, because they are small enough. These treats are just a little smaller than average sized dry dog food. They are small enough to use often to reward good behavior without guilt. My dogs have not had any problems chewing or swallowing them during training sessions and they do not have a super strong odor.It was especially important for me to find dog treats that were healthy. I appreciate these treats being made and sourced within the USA, but also, they are made without any artificial coloring, flavors, or by-products. I can tell this brand genuinely cares about the quality of their treats, as well as my dog’s health. My Australian Shepherd has a sensitive stomach, and I have not noticed any digestive problems since I started giving him these, so that is very reassuring.The bag they come in is resealable to keep them fresh, and so far, it has been doing its job. I have not noticed any dryness or crumbling inside the bag as of now. I also noticed there is a lot of separate flavors available. I like changing up the flavors, so my dogs do not get bored. I am excited for them to try more!What I like about these:* Easy to chew during training* 2 calories per treat* No strong smell* Doesn’t crumble or fall apart* Resealable bag keeps them fresh* Made with quality ingredients* They’re versatile (training, enrichment toys, treat cameras)One thing I should mention, I did expect them to be a little softer. They are not as hard as dry dog food, but they are also not soft enough to squish in your fingers.I can fit many of them in my training pouch, and I will absolutely be ordering more, and trying out other flavors as well!

Full review + Q&A with Zuke’s!
——————————————–INTRO AND GENERAL INFO——————————————–My wife and I purchased these treats one day when we had run out of our normal treats. They are small, our dogs love them, and are much better quality than many commonly available store brands. Still, I had some questions about the ingredients, so I sent an email over to the Zuke’s customer service address, and got a very nice response, pasted below.You may be asking already, “if your dogs love them and they’re good quality, why four stars?”. Because in our household, “good” quality and “best” quality are two very different things, and in the (sometimes) murky world of meat grading the difference can actually mean health or illness and even life or death. I’m not trying to be dramatic, but after seeing the DOZENS of recalls on pet food and treats over the past few years, my wife and I decided (with the help of a top Amazon reviewer, Chandler) to get informed about meat quality.This is what led me to my email to Zuke’s.——————————————–Q&A WITH A ZUKE’S CS REP——————————————–Hello!!Thank you so much for writing us here at Zuke’s, and thank you for the great questions! Here are the answers:1) Your treats are made in the USA, but are the ingredients ever sourced overseas?We are still made in the United States, with all of our meat, fruits and veggies sourced from the USA (with the exception of the Wild Rabbit and Venison, which comes from New Zealand). Our Salmon is Pacific Wild Caught when available, and USA farmed (Pacific Coast) when Wild Caught is not an option. Our ingredients are grown, processed and packaged all in the USA. I would like to assure you that we here at Zuke’s would never put anything harmful in our products. Our pets are our family, and we treat them as such!2) You have done a great job at NOT being part of recent recalls – do you have a recall history?Our company has been in business since 1995 and has never had a recall, because of the methods we use to test. We test our products throughout manufacturing, and then one final test before packaging. The product is then packaged, and sits in the warehouse until the test results return from the lab confirming their safety. Only after the final thumbs up does our product get shipped. I would like to assure you that we here at Zuke’s take our treats very seriously.3) Could you tell me a little bit more about your meat content? I know it’s not human-grade, but what specific inspections are made by the FDA for the meat content?All meats come from USDA regulated and inspected facilities… The meat is handled the same way meats for human consumption are handled. It is shipped in frozen blocks to our manufacturer and is kept frozen until our product is produced……NZ Rabbit and venison are inspected at the port of entry.Thank you again for writing us here at Zuke’s, and please feel free to contact me with any other questions you may have!——————————————–SO WHY NOT FIVE STARS?——————————————–Listen, I was very satisfied with Zuke’s customer service, and their responses lead me to believe that they are absolutely above-standard when it comes to dog treats. That said, knowing what I know about the “standards” of non human-grade meats (and the animals they come from) that are used in dog treats (regardless of the manner in which they are handled) I simply cannot rate this at the full five stars. I feel much more comfortable feeding these to my pups than other common brands, but with recent news of super-premium brands with no recall history having to recall products (which they only do after significant numbers of illness and death are reported), I really think that human-grade dog treats are just so much safer.——————————————–OVERALL——————————————–If you have been feeding your dog “regular” treats with all sort of animal by-products, Zuke’s is certainly a step up. I don’t want to discourage ANYONE from buying better-quality treats than they are currently purchasing. That said, if you want the absolute best treats for your pup don’t have the time or resources to make your own, I highly suggest researching companies that use human-grade meat. Keep in mind “handled in the same way as meat for human consumption” and “human-grade” are two entirely different things.Recommended, but with some reservation.NOTE: I edited this review to remove the portion inviting people to email me for more information – I’m sorry I couldn’t get to everyone, however the sheer volume of emails every week is a little much for one person. In short, these are still very decent treats as long as nothing has changed behind the scenes, but you can never go wrong with well-researched DIY treats.

Look …. These are BY FAR the best treats i have ever given to my little puppy! Love them! They smell nice, she loves them and you can easily break them down to smaller pieces! The only negative thing was the delivery time but given the quality of the product i am willing to overlook it and give 5 stars. However be advised: 3 weeks of delivery time is not a nice amount of time to wait so that you can start treating your puppy.

Good product. Prompt delivery