Best Dog Training Treats in Canada 2026: Low-Calorie Picks from Crumps' Naturals and Greenies

Training a dog means handing out dozens of treats a day — and those calories add up fast. The best training treats for 2026 are small, soft, low in calories, and irresistible enough that your dog will work for them. In our North York store, two brands come up again and again when customers ask for guilt-free options: Crumps' Naturals and Greenies. This guide compares both, breaks down the numbers, and helps you pick the right one. Ready to stock up? You can shop dog treats online or grab them in person on Finch Ave.

Key Takeaway: The best dog training treats in Canada for 2026 are under 5 kcal per piece, small enough to swallow quickly, and soft enough to eat without chewing. Crumps' Naturals mini training bites and Greenies low-calorie options both fit — and both are available at Ashario Pets in North York.

What makes a dog training treat "good" in 2026?

A good training treat is small (under 1 cm), soft, low-calorie (ideally 1–5 kcal each), and high-value enough that your dog stays motivated through a full session. Treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog's daily caloric intake, so during repetitive training you need pieces that are tiny by design.

Here's why size and calories matter so much. A typical 25 lb dog needs roughly 500–650 kcal per day. That means the treat budget is around 50–65 kcal daily. If you're doing recall drills and rewarding 40 times, each treat needs to land near 1–2 kcal to stay inside that window. Big biscuits blow the budget in three rewards.

Our team at Ashario Pets recommends breaking any treat down further when possible — even a "small" treat can be pinched in half for puppies. Pet owners tell us their dogs don't care about size during training; they care about speed and taste. A pea-sized piece that's gone in one gulp keeps the session moving without a chewing pause.

Beyond size, check the guaranteed analysis on the bag. Look for a recognizable single protein source near the top of the ingredient list, moderate fat content (around 10–15%), and no artificial dyes. The AAFCO sets the nutritional adequacy standards Canadian and US pet-food labels follow, and reputable training treats will note whether they're a complementary treat versus a complete food. As of 2026, most premium Canadian training treats are labelled as complementary — meaning they're meant for rewards, not full meals.

Crumps' Naturals training treats: the low-calorie Canadian pick

Crumps' Naturals is a Canadian brand making minimal-ingredient, low-calorie treats that work beautifully for training. Their mini training bites and freeze-dried options run very low per piece — often 1–3 kcal — and use simple recipes like beef liver, sweet potato, or lamb, making them ideal for high-frequency reward sessions and puppies.

What customers love about Crumps' is the ingredient transparency. Many of their treats are single-ingredient or short-list recipes, which matters for dogs with sensitivities. When a customer comes in with a puppy that has a touchy stomach, we typically point them to a limited ingredient Crumps' option because there's less to react to. Their freeze-dried beef liver, for example, is one ingredient — protein content is naturally high and fat content stays modest.

Because Crumps' pieces are small and crumbly, they're easy to portion. Pinch a beef liver piece into quarters and a single treat covers four rewards. That stretches your budget and your dollar. You can browse Crumps' Naturals training treats in our dog treats collection.

Crumps' also makes semi-moist and soft training bites for dogs who prefer a chewier texture. These small soft training treats are gentle on senior teeth and quick to eat — no crunching delay mid-drill. In our store we see customers with reactive dogs prefer soft treats because they can be delivered fast to reward the split-second a dog offers the right behaviour.

Greenies training treats: small, soft, and dental-conscious

Greenies is best known for dental chews, but their training-size treats are soft, small, and formulated to be low-calorie — many pieces fall around 2–5 kcal each. They're a strong pick for owners who want a consistent, mess-free treat that holds together in a pocket or treat pouch without crumbling.

The advantage with Greenies training treats is texture consistency. They're uniformly sized and soft enough for fast delivery, which matters when you're marking behaviours with a clicker and need the reward in your dog's mouth within a second. Customers with food-motivated breeds like Labs and Golden Retrievers tell us the uniform size makes portioning predictable — you always know roughly how many kcal you've handed out.

Greenies also formulates for palatability, so picky dogs who ignore plain biscuits often perk up. If your dog "checks out" halfway through a session, a higher-value, aromatic treat like these can re-engage them. Explore soft training options in our dog treats collection.

Crumps' Naturals vs Greenies: side-by-side comparison

Both brands make excellent training treats, but they suit different dogs and different training styles. Here's how they compare on the factors that matter most for Canadian dog owners in 2026.

Our honest take? Choose Crumps' if you want a Canadian, single-ingredient treat you can pinch into tiny pieces for puppies or sensitive dogs. Choose Greenies if you value uniform, mess-free treats that stay whole in a pouch and appeal to picky, food-driven dogs. Many customers on the Yonge-Finch corridor buy both — Crumps' for daily drills and Greenies as a high-value "jackpot" reward for tough behaviours.

How many training treats can I give my dog per day?

Training treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog's total daily calories. For a 25 lb dog eating around 600 kcal per day, that's a 60 kcal treat budget — roughly 20–30 low-calorie training treats. For puppies, the same 10% rule applies, but you'll want to reduce their regular meal slightly on heavy training days.

Here's a quick guide by weight, assuming treats at ~2 kcal each:

• 10 lb dog — ~300 kcal/day, ~30 kcal treat budget, about 15 training treats
• 25 lb dog — ~600 kcal/day, ~60 kcal treat budget, about 30 training treats
• 50 lb dog — ~1,000 kcal/day, ~100 kcal treat budget, about 50 training treats
• 75 lb dog — ~1,350 kcal/day, ~135 kcal treat budget, about 65 training treats

These are estimates — activity level, age, and body condition all shift the numbers. The American Kennel Club recommends adjusting treat quantities for active versus sedentary dogs, and always monitoring body condition score. If your dog is gaining weight, cut treats before cutting meals, since meals carry the balanced nutrition. For persistent weight concerns, talk to your veterinarian. For more on healthy weight and nutrition, see our dog health and wellness collection.

Training treats for puppies: what's different?

Puppies need extra-small, extra-soft treats they can eat in under a second, because puppy attention spans are short and repetition matters. Aim for pieces around 1–2 kcal, and pinch larger treats into quarters. Soft treats are gentler on developing teeth than hard biscuits.

Puppy training is intense — you might reward 50+ times during a single potty-training or crate-training session. That's exactly why low-calorie matters most for puppies. Crumps' freeze-dried treats pinch down to almost nothing per reward, which is why our nutrition experts at the North York store often suggest them for new puppy owners. Pair training treats with proper puppy nutrition from a complete diet; the treats are complementary, not a meal.

For a broader look at what works across different training styles, our earlier guide on the best dog training treats in Canada 2026 covering soft, high-value and natural options pairs well with this low-calorie comparison.

The bottom line

Key Takeaway: For low-calorie training in 2026, Crumps' Naturals delivers Canadian-made, single-ingredient, pinchable treats ideal for puppies and sensitive dogs, while Greenies offers uniform, pocket-friendly soft treats for food-motivated dogs. Both keep you inside the 10% treat-calorie rule, and both are on our shelves in North York.

Whichever you choose, keep pieces tiny, deliver them fast, and count them toward your dog's daily calories. Consistency beats quantity every time. Come see the full range at our store or order for delivery across the GTA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best low-calorie dog training treats in Canada for 2026?

The best low-calorie dog training treats in Canada for 2026 are small, soft, and under 5 kcal per piece. Crumps' Naturals freeze-dried and soft training bites (around 1–3 kcal each) and Greenies soft training-size treats (around 2–5 kcal each) are top picks. Both are available at Ashario Pets in North York and keep you inside the 10% daily treat-calorie rule.

Are Crumps' Naturals treats good for training?

Yes. Crumps' Naturals treats are excellent for training because they're small, low-calorie, and made with minimal single-ingredient recipes like beef liver and lamb. The freeze-dried pieces pinch into quarters, stretching one treat into several rewards — ideal for high-frequency puppy sessions and dogs with sensitive stomachs. They're a Canadian-made brand carried at Ashario Pets.

How many training treats can I give my puppy per day?

Training treats should stay under 10% of your puppy's daily calories. For a small puppy eating around 300 kcal per day, that's roughly 30 kcal — about 15 treats at 2 kcal each. On heavy training days, reduce the puppy's regular meal slightly. Choose extra-small, soft treats and pinch larger ones down. Consult your veterinarian for puppy-specific feeding guidance.

What's the difference between Crumps' Naturals and Greenies training treats?

Crumps' Naturals uses Canadian-made, single-ingredient recipes that are crumbly and pinchable — best for puppies, sensitive dogs, and minimal-ingredient diets. Greenies offers uniform, consistently soft treats that hold their shape in a treat pouch — best for food-motivated dogs and clicker training. Both are low-calorie and both are stocked at Ashario Pets in North York.

Where can I buy dog training treats in North York?

You can buy dog training treats at Ashario Pets, located at 1111A Finch Ave W, Unit 2, North York, ON M3J 2P7, open 7 AM to 11 PM daily, 365 days a year. We carry Crumps' Naturals, Greenies, and 79+ other premium brands. Order for GTA delivery via Uber Eats, DoorDash, SkipTheDishes, Instacart, or Fantuan, or pick up in store. Call +1-647-564-4433 with questions.