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 emotional regulation, fulfillment, and stable mood and energy levels.
I only recommend canned wet or 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. I will link to it here once it’s published.
Why I Recommend Korna Pet in Vancouver
Korna Pet is one of my favorite natural pet stores in Vancouver because they carry a wide variety of natural canned wet dog food, plus a unique selection of freeze-dried, one-ingredient dog treats.
Store Highlights
Korna Pet is a locally owned natural pet supply retailer. The store carries a wide selection of natural pet food brands, making it easy to rotate brands and flavors while maintaining high quality standards.
Store Locations
Website: kornapet.com
Lower Mainland Locations:
- Kitsilano: 2030 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
- North Vancouver: 1174 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC
- Coquitlam: 2773 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, BC
Best Dog Food Brands at Korna Pet Vancouver
My Top Wet Dog Food Brands
I’ve personally tried and regularly recommend all of the brands below. My dog clients love them.
- FirstMate
- Open Farm
- The Honest Kitchen
- K9 Natural
- Koha
- Nulo
- Acana
- Orijen
- Tripett
- Identity
- Zignature
- Ziwi Peak
- Weruva
- Go!
Best 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
- Natural Instincts
- Simply Raw
- Iron Will Raw
- Faim Museau
Healthiest Natural Dog Treats
Dog treats are meant for snacking, self-entertainment, and random acts of love, not just training or treat bribes. So I only choose treats that can be given in abundance (meat-based).
Organ treats, especially liver, should be given in moderation.
These are my go-to treats. They’re highly nutritious, relatively low in calories, and my dog clients absolutely love them:
- PureBites (salmon & chicken meat)
- Granville Island Pet Treatery (sardines)
- Sojos (beef & lamb meat)
- Gunnis (fish & fish skin chews)
- Noah’s Ark (fish, fish skin & meat chews)
- Raw Rewards (fish)
- Icelandic+ (fish & fish skin chews)
- K9 Natural (green mussels & 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. I intentionally kept this guide short so you can easily use it as a quick reference while 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 help them live a happier, more fulfilling life, check out my 1:1 In-Person Dog Behavior Breakthrough Session. This comprehensive 3-hour assessment uncovers the root causes of your dog’s struggles and gives you the foundational roadmap to help them 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.
