I’m a holistic dog trainer in Vancouver, and nutrition is a foundational part of my work because healthy food is not only critical for physical health, but it’s also essential for emotional regulation, fulfillment, and stable mood and energy levels.
I only recommend canned wet or frozen raw food for main meals, plus healthy natural treats for snacking.
A quick note:
My selection of these brands is based on ingredient quality, ingredient sourcing, manufacturing standards, brand reputation, and recall history.
I will soon publish a master brand review blog post with details on each of my favorite brands, including their manufacturing location, ingredient sourcing, and recall history.
I will link to it here once it’s published.
Why I Recommend Pet Pantry Vancouver
Pet Pantry is one of Vancouver’s longest-running independent natural pet stores. They mainly focus on premium nutrition, although they still carry a few legacy pet food brands.
What I like most is that they offer a wide selection of high-quality wet food, frozen raw food, and freeze-dried treats, with a strong focus on premium Canadian brands.
Store Highlights
Pet Pantry is a locally owned independent Vancouver pet store with a strong focus on natural nutrition and premium Canadian brands.
Store Locations
Website: https://petpantry.ca/
Vancouver Locations:
- Downtown: 1068 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
- Main Street: 3272 Main St, Vancouver, BC
- Commercial Drive: 2240 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC
Best Dog Food Brands at Pet Pantry Vancouver
My Favorite Wet Dog Food Brands
I’ve personally tried and regularly recommend all of the brands below. My dog clients love them.
- FirstMate
- KASIKS
- The Honest Kitchen
- Open Farm
- Tripett
- Zignature
- PetKind
- GO!
- Identity
- N&D
- ACANA
- Fromm
- ORIJEN
- Canada Fresh
- Weruva
- Ziwi Peak
- Boréal
- Almo Nature
- RAWZ
- KOHA
- Natural Balance
Best Frozen Raw Dog Food Brands
All of the brands below are manufactured in Canada, with some produced locally in British Columbia.
- Red Dog Blue Kat
- Iron Will Raw
- Natural Instincts
- 3P Naturals
- Bold by Nature
- Crudo
- Happy Dog
Healthy Natural Freeze-Dried Dog Treats
Dog treats are meant for snacking, entertainment, and random act of love – not just training or treat bribes.
That’s why I mainly choose meat-based and whole-prey freeze-dried treats that can be given generously as healthy snacks.
Organ treats – especially liver – should only be given in moderation.
These are some of my favourites that my dog clients love:
- PureBites (salmon & chicken)
- Open Farm (cod skins, cod, pork)
- ICELANDIC+ (cod chips, cod skins, whole fish, herring)
- Noah’s Ark (sardines, salmon skin, beef tripe, organs)
- Granville Island Pet Treatery (sardines)
- K9 Natural (organ treats)
- Crumps’ Naturals (single-ingredient organ treats)
- ORIJEN (variety of proteins. I just find them a little too soft for most dogs)
Happy dog food shopping, and to helping your dog enjoy healthy, natural, and tasty food and snacks.
Ready to Help Your Dog Thrive?
Providing your dog with the right nutrition is foundational for their physical health, emotional wellbeing, and nervous system regulation, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle.
If your dog is struggling with reactivity, fear, or anxiety, or you’re ready to upgrade their lifestyle and connect with them like never before, check out my 1:1 In-Person Vancouver Dog Behavior Breakthrough Session. This comprehensive 3-hour assessment covers the foundations needed to help your dog move from survival and lack to safety and fulfillment.
I’m a holistic dog trainer in Vancouver, helping dogs thrive through my in-person holistic dog training programs and dog walk & train programs.
P.S. If you live outside my Vancouver service area (Downtown, Kitsilano, Yaletown, West-End, Mount Pleasant, and East Van), or can’t bring your dog here, then check out my 1:1 online dog behavior breakthrough session.
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