10 Best Dog Treats of 2024
Reward, train or bond with your best bud using these healthy dog treats.
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If you've got a food-motivated pup who will behave better if there's any chance of getting a bite of something bacon-flavored, a good dog treat can be just the thing. "Treats are great for training but I also give them as a fun snack or use them to bond with my dogs," says Megan Conrad, M.B.B.S., a veterinarian with Wellhaven Pet Health and the owner of two dogs, Beatrice (a mixed breed) and Archie (a Lab).
Rather than handing over nibbles of your own meals, which can get your dog in a bad habit of begging at the table, you should get a treat created with your dog's nutritional needs in mind, Dr. Conrad says. The Good Housekeeping Institute regularly tests pet products. To find the best dog treats, our experts sifted through five-star choices, chatted with dog owners, consulted trainers and interviewed Dr. Conrad and Sylvalyn Hammond, DVM, who goes by @thehonestvet on Instagram, about the best size, ingredients, price and brands.
Jamie (she/her) is a parenting and pets reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she spends her time testing, researching and writing about pet and family products. Prior to starting at GH in 2021, she worked at BuzzFeed and People, covering a combination of product reviews and lifestyle content. She's a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and psychology and a master’s degree in journalism.
Jessica (she/her) is a freelance writer with several decades of experience writing lifestyle content and evaluating home and parenting products. A mom of two teens and two cats, her previous work can be seen in American Baby and Parents.
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