From bones and rawhide to chewy treats, biscuits, and more, dogs love treats of all kinds. And when compiling a list of favourite treats as ranked by dogs, jerky treats are certain to rank at or near the top. Dog jerky comes in a variety of flavours dogs love, and as a pet parent, there are reasons to love serving it as well. These meaty beef dog treats are high in protein and low in fat and may be used as training treats while also providing mental stimulation and promoting dental health. Look to PetSmart for the very best in dog jerky treats, and learn more about them below.  

Different Flavours of Beef Jerky for Dogs 

Beef jerky dog treats aren’t the only flavour of jerky for your pup to enjoy. Dog jerky treats come in a number of delicious flavours, all of them available at PetSmart. Feed your dog chicken or duck jerky dog treats, or choose from other flavours including salmon, pork, bacon, and sweet potato, to name a few. Dogs are just like us in that they have their individual favourites. Experiment with your furry friend, and find the meaty jerky dog treats and irresistible flavour options he or she loves best.

Nutritional Elements of Jerky Dog Treats

Beef Jerky for dogs offers nutritional elements that you as a pet parent can get behind. The best dog jerky treats are high in protein and low in fat, and this doesn’t only apply to beef jerky. Other options, including chicken jerky or duck jerky, are also low in fat because the fat is trimmed away before commencing the hydrating process that makes jerky. Even so, serving jerky treats as dog snacks should be done with moderation in mind, as beef jerky does have a medium-high calorie density.

Dental and Mental Benefits

Beef, duck and chicken jerky dog treats encourage chewing, which in turn facilitates a number of health benefits for your dog. Chewing is not only an instinctive behaviour for dogs but provides mental stimulation while relieving stress as well. In addition, chewing on beef jerky dog treats can help to reduce plaque and tartar; leading to cleaner, healthier teeth and fresher breath.

Great for Training

Treating as a reward has long been an effective canine training tool, and jerky treats are an effective choice when it comes to making the most of training sessions. The irresistible flavour of these meaty dog treats makes them a natural for teaching your furry friend to exhibit the behaviours you desire. Remember that, when used as training treats, beef, chicken or duck jerky for dogs should be used in moderation so as to not overdo it when it comes to calorie intake.   
Make jerky treats the dog snacks of choice for your pup, and peruse the PetSmart website to find great options including beef, chicken, and duck jerky for dogs (along with a host of other flavorful options). You can find other great canine treating options including bones and rawhide, chewy treats, biscuits, and more here as well.
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