Method: Crier staffers set out five treats in a lineup for the three dogs (Mia, Juno and Danny) to eat in which ever order they wish. The ranking reflects what the dogs rate the treat; eating it first means the treat came in first place.
Tough cookie: Petco Donut Cookie
Looking past the cookie’s colored frosting and coconut sprinkles, all three dogs were not majorly impressed by the treat’s taste. Mia and Juno were skeptical to the point of retreating from the treat until Crier staffers made it a game for them to jump up for the treat.
Mia ate this 4th
Juno ate this 5th
Danny ate this 3rd
Minty munch: Three Dog Bakery Lick’n Crunch
A peppermint flavored dog-safe replica for Oreos, the dogs found this treat to be very intriguing as they chomped through the crisp cookie sandwiches to reveal the minty cream center. As all of the dogs seemed to enjoy this “sweet treat,” we’d say its a safe choice to treat your dog to something different than the usual milk bone treat.
Mia ate this 2nd
Juno ate this 3rd
Danny ate this 1st
Not so cheesy Cheez-It: Wholesome’s Rewards Cheezy Bites
Varying across the board for each dog’s ranking, this small cheesy. Its simplicity and mediocrity seemed to stem from the treat not emitting any scent into the atmosphere. Dogs also falter to acknowledge the color orange, so it’s understanding as to why they didn’t gravitate towards a gray scentless treat first.
Mia ate this 3rd
Juno ate this 2nd
Danny ate this 4th
No hatin’ on bacon: Beggin’ Bacon
Alluring the dogs with its pungent meaty aroma, was within the top two treats within the bracket. The marketing team for this brand weren’t kidding with the name as the dogs wear “Beggin ‘’’ for another treat. Although the dogs seemed to favor this treat, it made them rather parched.
Mia ate this 1st
Juno ate this 1st
Danny ate this 2nd
“Baby food” for dogs: Wholehearted Peanut Butter Spread
Save the best for last? That’s what we all say but who knows how far this saying goes for dogs. The GoGo Squeeze type treat may have seemed a bit odd and unfamiliar to the dogs which may have affected their ratings. Or perhaps it was the color plate it was displayed on that faltered the results.
Mia ate this 5th
Juno ate this 4th
Danny ate this 5th
Meet the dogs: Highlight of the dog reviewers
Juno
Owner: Marianna Young
Breed: Great Pyrenees
Age: 3
Best trick: sit
Fun fact: she can’t catch anything
Favorite toy: bones from Howard & Sons
Nicknames: Uno, Mia, Junster, Sugaree
Danny Zuko
Owner: Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy
Breed: Border Collie mix
Age: 6
Best trick: sit pretty
Fun fact: he has a T-Birds leather jacket just like Danny Zuko from Grease
Favorite toy: blue Kong bone
Nicknames: DZ, Zuk-a-Duke, José, Jerk Face
Mia
Owner: Marianna Young
Breed: American Staffordshire
Age: 7
Best trick: paw
Fun fact: she is weirdly self conscious like the dog from Big Mouth
Favorite toy: big red Kong
Nicknames: Mia Mikita, Fomo, TSA, Trixie, Reggie, ia, Fire Killer