Best Dog Training Treats
Our top picks at a glance
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Training treats are the fuel of every good training session — but most dog owners make the same mistake: treats that are too big, too fatty, or too boring to hold a dog's attention. The best training treats are small enough to swallow in one bite, smelly enough to be genuinely rewarding, and low-calorie enough that you can use a handful per session without ballooning your dog's waistline. These are the treats we'd actually use, tested for size, value, ingredients and how fast dogs work for them.
What to look for in a training treat
- Size: 9mm-1cm treats are ideal — big enough to be worth the effort, small enough to be swallowed instantly so the dog re-focuses on you.
- Calorie density: aim for 2-4 calories per treat; low-fat, high-protein recipes let you reward generously.
- Meat-first ingredients: a named meat (liver, chicken, fish) as the first ingredient means real reward value, not filler.
- Softness: soft, pliable treats break easily mid-session and work for puppies and seniors; hard biscuits slow down training.
1. Best overall: Barker and Barker 500 Little Liver Treats
~£7.49
The classic UK training treat — 500 tiny 9mm pieces of liver-flavoured, grain-free, low-fat reward in one tub. They're soft enough to split, smelly enough that even distracted dogs snap to attention, and at roughly 2 calories each you can run a whole session without guilt. The sheer quantity per pound makes them the best-value way to stock up. A genuinely unbeatable all-rounder for puppies and adults alike.
2. Best value pack: SKIPPER'S Training Treats 500g
~£9.99
A 500g pouch of 100% natural, grain-free, omega-3-rich training treats that disappears fast in multi-dog households. The pieces are small and crunchy, making them a good everyday reward for loose-lead walking and settled behaviour rather than high-intensity recall work. Natural ingredients, no additives, and a big bag that actually lasts — hard to beat on price per treat.
3. Best high-value recall: Coachi Natural Ocean Fish
~£2.99
Small, grain-free and hypoallergenic fish treats made in the UK — the kind of stinky, high-value reward you reach for when training recall or proofing behaviours around distractions. Fish is one of the highest-value smells for most dogs, and the 100g pouch is perfectly sized for a training pouch. A budget-friendly secret weapon for the hardest exercises.
4. Best for sensitive stomachs: Pet Munchies Venison & Beef Liver
~£1.12
Single-protein venison and beef liver bites with no grain and minimal ingredients — ideal for dogs with allergies or sensitive digestion who can't tolerate chicken or wheat. The natural meat recipe is gentle on tummies and high in protein, while the small 50g bag keeps it fresh. For a genuinely hypoallergenic training reward at pocket-money prices, this is hard to beat.
5. Best soft chew: YEARS Beef, Raspberry & Spinach
~£6.95
A soft, 90% real-meat training treat with added raspberry and spinach for brain health — the texture makes it perfect for puppies and senior dogs who struggle with hard biscuits. The soft cubes tear easily into smaller pieces mid-session, and the natural, grain-free recipe means no artificial nasties. A premium-feel option that dogs work noticeably harder for.
Bottom line
The Barker and Barker Little Liver tub is the best all-round training treat for most owners — tiny, soft, low-calorie and unbeatable value. If you want a big bag for everyday work, the SKIPPER'S 500g is the value king, and for recall and distraction work the Coachi fish treats are the high-value secret weapon. Sensitive tummies should start with Pet Munchies venison, and puppies or seniors will appreciate the YEARS soft chews.