As a holistic dog trainer in Vancouver, nutrition is an essential part of my work because healthy food is not only critical for physical health, but also for nervous system 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 self-entertainment and 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 and why I recommend them. I will link to it here once it’s published.
Why I Recommend Global Pet Foods in Vancouver
Even though Global Pet Foods still carries a few legacy food brands, they also have a huge selection of natural dog food brands, including many limited-ingredient options, that you won’t find elsewhere.
Store Highlights
Global Pet Foods is a Canadian pet store franchise with independently owned locations.
Because each store chooses some of its own inventory, product availability may vary between locations.
Store Locations
Website: globalpetfoods.com
Metro Vancouver Locations:
- Vancouver: 4221 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, BC
- Burnaby: 4293 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC
- Burnaby: Unit 134, 7155 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC
- Langley: 6183 200 Street, Langley, BC
Best Dog Food Brands at Global Pet Foods Vancouver
My Top Pick Natural Wet Dog Food Brands
I’ve included a large selection here because not every Global Pet Foods location carries all those brands.
- Organomics
- Canine Caviar
- Tripett
- PureBites
- Naturo
- Nature’s Harvest
- PetKind
- N&D
- Freely
- FirstMate
- Open Farm
- The Honest Kitchen
- Canada Fresh
- KASIKS
- Oven-Baked Tradition
- Tri-V Lean Cuts
- Little BigPaw
- Fromm
- Boreal
- SquarePet
- Nutram
- Halo
- Hound & Gatos
- Nature’s Logic
- BIXBI Rawbble
- Inception
- Caru
- Canidae
- Eagle Pack
- Holistic Select
- Acana
- K9 Natural
- Koha
- Nulo
- Orijen
- Almo Nature
- Identity
- Zignature
- Ziwi Peak
- Weruva
- Go!
Best Frozen Raw Dog Food Brands
All of the brands below are manufactured in Canada, with most of them produced locally in British Columbia.
- Red Dog Blue Kat
- Iron Will Raw
- Naturawls
- Pets Go Raw
My Go-To Healthy Natural Dog Treats
Dog treats are meant for snacking, games, and a random act of love, not just training or treat bribes.
I mainly choose one-ingredient, meat-based treats that can be given in abundance.
Organ treats, especially liver, should only be given in moderation.
Here are some of my favorite options that my dog clients love:
- Raw Rewards (poultry meat, necks, organs, fish & mussels)
- Sojos (beef, lamb, boar, venison, turkey & salmon, meat-based)
- Badlands Ranch (salmon & chicken, meat-based)
- PureBites (chicken & salmon, meat-based)
- Etta Says! Eat Simple! (duck & turkey, meat-based)
- Hare of the Dog (rabbit, meat-based)
- Icelandic+ (fish & fish skin chews)
- New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co. Woof (lamb & mussels)
- Cubes (organs)
- Green Juju (organs)
- Dog Bites (organs)
- K9 Natural (green-lipped mussels & organs)
- Nature’s Harvest (fish & organs)
- Shepherd Boy Farms (organs)
- Crump’s Naturals (one-ingredient varieties)
- Orijen (all varieties – I simply find them too soft for most dogs)
I hope you find this helpful.
Happy Dog Food Shopping 🙂
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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