Zuke's
Zuke's Mini Naturals Training Treats, Real Chicken (16 oz)
This is a researched pick — specs, prices, and owner reviews compared; not physically tested. Listing and price recorded Aug 6, 2026; confirm the current price on Amazon before buying. How we decide
Our verdict
🔁 Best for Frequent Rewards
The tradeoff: Dries out if the bag isn't sealed well.
+ What it gets right
- + ~3 kcal per treat — hundreds of reps stay inside the 10% rule
- + Soft, so there's no crunch-pause breaking the training rhythm
- + Real chicken is the first ingredient
- + The trainer's default for a reason — widely stocked and consistent
− Where it falls short
- − Dries out once opened if the bag isn't sealed well
- − Not high-value enough for hard distractions — save liver for those
Key specs
- kcal per treat
- 3
- size
- 16 oz
- texture
- Soft
- primary protein
- Chicken
Why this pick won
Training a puppy means hundreds of rewards a week, and Zuke's minis are the profile trainers ask for: soft (fast to eat, no crunch-pause mid-session), tiny at roughly 3 calories each, and palatable enough to hold attention through a long set. The 16 oz bag holds enough for weeks of daily repetitions.
Full specifications
As published by the manufacturer on the retailer listing, read August 6, 2026. Specs change without notice — confirm anything critical on the listing before you buy.
- Product Dimensions
- 3.75 x 7.65 x 10.5 inches; 1 pounds
- Manufacturer
- Merrick Pet Care
- Flavor
- Chicken
- Item Form
- Bites, Bits, Tender, Soft
- Specific Uses For Product
- Training
- Breed Recommendation
- Small Breeds
- Allergen Information
- Allergen-Free
- Recommended Uses For Product
- Dog Training
- Target Species
- Dog
- Included Components
- One (1) 16 oz Bag - Zuke's Mini Naturals Training Dog Treats Chicken Recipe
- Unit Count
- 16 Ounce
- Number of Items
- 1
- Item Weight
- 16 ounces
- Brand
- Zuke's
- Age Range (Description)
- All Life Stages
What the manufacturer claims
Zuke's's own description, quoted from the product listing. These are marketing claims, not our findings — our assessment is the verdict and tradeoff above.
- Natural dog treats made with added vitamins and minerals and no corn, wheat, or soy at only 2 calories per treat
- Keeps dogs begging for more with soft dog treats featuring real ingredients like cherries and chicken
- Excellent dog training treats dogs can enjoy on the trail, or on any adventure, while encouraging bonding
- Chewy treats crafted in the USA using the Earth’s best ingredients
- Choose your adventure with other Zuke’s treats for dogs like Lil’ Links, Puppy Naturals, and Hip and Joint