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 a 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 the ingredients list, ingredients sourcing, manufacturing facility 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 published.
Why I Recommend Moonlight Natural Pet Store in Vancouver
Moonlight specializes in biologically appropriate nutrition and whole-food feeding. Rather than trying to carry every brand on the market, they carefully curate foods they believe in based on ingredient quality, sourcing, manufacturing standards, and real-world results.
And if you’re looking for frozen raw – in particular, It’s their speciality.
Their website is one of the most educational resources I’ve found from an independent pet food store. They publish articles covering raw feeding guides, dog food research, and overall dog wellness to help dog parents make informed decisions.
Store Highlights
Moonlight natural pet store is a small boutique in East Van that focuses on minimally processed nutrition and carefully selected products they can confidently stand behind.
Store Locations
Website: moonlightpetstore.com
Vancouver Location:
935 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Best Dog Food Brands at Moonlight Pet Store Vancouver
My Top Pick Canned Wet Dog Food Brands
I have tried and I regularly recommend all the brands below. My dog clients love them.
- Acana
- Instinct
- Nature’s Logic
- Naturo
- Open Farm
- Rawz
- Zignature
Best Frozen Raw Dog Food Brands
All the brands below are manufactured in Canada, with some being manufactured locally in British Columbia.
- Iron Will Raw
- Healthy Paws
- Back2Raw
- Red Dog Blue Kat
- Big Country Raw
- K9 Choice Raw
- Faim Museau
- 3P Naturals
- Bold by Nature
- Natural Instincts
Healthy Natural Freeze-Dried Dog Treats
Dog treats are meant for snacking, puzzle times, and a random act of love, not just training or treat-bribes.
So I mainly choose natural freeze-dried treats that can be given in abundance (Meat-based & Whole prey).
Organs and particularly liver treats need to be given only in moderation.
Those are my favourite ones that my dog clients love:
- Sojos (Meat-based beef & lamb)
- Purebites (Meat-based salmon & chicken)
- Raw Rewards (Meat-based, fish, and organs)
- Green Juju (Whole prey)
- Wild Vibes (Meat-based, organs, and bone broth)
- Wild Bites (Organs)
- K9 Natural (Mussels and organs)
- Crump Natural (Only one ingredient ones)
- Orijen (All types – I just find them too soft for dogs)
Happy healthy dog food shopping because our dogs deserve the absolute best 🙂
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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