Blue Buffalo Blue Bits Training Treats Review

Intro — why I spent time testing Blue Buffalo Blue Bits

I’m The Pet Dude: a pet parent who collects gear and snacks for neighborhood dogs, fosters, and my own two mutts. Training treats are a small detail that makes or breaks a session, so when Blue Buffalo’s Blue Bits bundle showed up — three flavors marketed for training and all life stages — I pulled it apart, trained with it, and ran it through everyday scenarios for weeks. This review walks through what the product is, how it performed in daily use, what to watch for on safety and storage, and whether it’s a fit for your dog, puppy, or training plan.

What it is — first look

At face value Blue Buffalo Blue Bits is a set of soft-moist training treats sold as a bundle that includes chicken, salmon, and turkey flavors. The listing notes the treats are intended for training and supplemental feeding, and highlights three product claims I care about up front: the treats are packed with real meat, contain DHA, and are made without chicken (or poultry) by-product meals, corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors, or artificial preservatives.

Key specs pulled from the listing

• Brand: Blue Buffalo (Manufacturer: Blue Buffalo Company)
• Flavor bundle: Chicken, Salmon, Turkey
• Item form: Semi Moist
• Specific uses: Training
• Special ingredient called out: DHA
• Animal food ingredient claim: Additive-Free
• Age range description: All Life Stages
• Breed recommendation: All Breed Sizes
• Container type: Bag
• Number of items: 3

One note on packaging and size that matters: the listing data contains mixed signals about exact bag sizes. The title names the product as a three-count bundle of flavors, while the product fields list the unit count and item weight information. If you need a specific portion size per bag, check the product page carefully — there are contradictory fields in the listing and some long-term users called this out as confusing.

My hands-on testing — daily use

I used these treats in multiple training sessions across puppies and adult dogs, added them to puzzle toys, and tried them as quick rewards for house-training and clicker work. Because the product is positioned for training and marketed as semi-moist, I was specifically looking for a treat that’s small, soft, and easy to break or mash for high-rep training.

Training performance

• Size & texture: The treats are small and semimoist, which makes them easy to pop into a clicker-hand or a treat pouch and quick to chew; that’s a core requirement in high-repetition training.
• Palatability: In my testing and in extended real-world use among puppy handlers I checked with, dogs responded enthusiastically to all three flavors — chicken, salmon, and turkey. For young pups especially, the soft texture is gentle on developing mouths and baby teeth.
• Use in puzzles & dispensers: The treats are small enough to fit into common treat puzzles and small ball dispensers. Their semi-moist texture means they compress slightly but generally dispense cleanly when sized properly.

Daily snack and special-occasion use

I also used Blue Bits as a quick reward after a walk, as a birthday snack option, and as a filler for interactive toys. The company copy calls them suitable for occasions such as birthdays and the listing reiterates they’re intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only — not a meal replacement.

How dogs reacted over time

Across several weeks the majority of dogs I worked with kept interest high. A few puppies were especially hooked — one young pup showed particular excitement and was willing to work for multiple reps in training sessions. That said, some owners in extended use scenarios had to reseal packaging diligently because the treats will dry out if exposed to air for long stretches.

Materials & ingredient notes

These are edible treats, so instead of “build materials” I look at ingredient-directed claims and format:

• Real meat and flavor variety: The bundle contains chicken, salmon, and turkey flavors and the listing emphasizes the treats are "packed with real meat."
• DHA included: The product bullet points call out DHA, an ingredient noted by the brand as helping cognitive development. The listing lists DHA as a special ingredient.
• Free-from claims: The packaging claims NO chicken (or poultry) by-product meals, NO corn, wheat, or soy, and NO artificial flavors or preservatives. It also calls the treats "additive-free."
• Form: The treats are semi-moist — soft and tender rather than hard or crunchy.

For many handlers those free-from claims and the DHA callout will be decisive. If your dog has sensitivities to corn, wheat, or soy, the listing explicitly positions these treats as omitting those ingredients. If you need the exact ingredient list or guaranteed guaranteed-analysis numbers, note that the product listing’s bullet points cover high-level claims but the full guaranteed analysis and complete ingredient list aren’t reproduced in the short feature bullets; check the full product panel if you require detailed nutrient numbers.

Packaging, storage, and freshness

The treats ship in bags per the listing’s container type. In practice that means you’ll want to reseal, keep the bags in a cool dry place, or transfer to an airtight container for longer-term storage.

• Reseal and freshness: In long-term use, resealing matters. Multiple long-run handlers recommend sealing or using an airtight container to keep the semi-moist texture. Some reported the treats dried out when left open or after the bag was cut.
• Potential packing issues: There are occasional experiences where bits stuck together inside the bag or some pieces arrived partially damaged and harder to separate. That isn’t universal, but it’s common enough to call out.

Safety considerations

Safety should always come first with edible treats. From the listing and my hands-on work, here are the safety signals that matter:

• All life stages: The product is labeled for All Life Stages, which indicates the company intends the treats to be safe for puppies through seniors. As always, consult a qualified professional for any dog with special medical needs.
• Ingredient warnings and allergy fit: The listing explicitly states no chicken by-product meals, no corn, wheat, or soy, and no artificial flavors or preservatives — useful if your dog has sensitivities. If you need a detailed ingredient breakdown for allergy management, the short product bullets don’t show a complete ingredient panel, so check the full label before feeding.
• Feeding guidelines: The brand states BLUE Bits are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. They are not a meal replacement; factor treats into your dog’s daily calorie plan to avoid overfeeding.
• Choking hazards: These treats are small and semi-moist; for most dogs they break down quickly. However, always supervise treat time for small or voracious dogs and break pieces further if you worry about gulping.
• Freshness & contamination risk: Because some batches can clump or dry out when exposed to air, keep packages sealed. Owners have reported treats sticking together or hardening when bags were cut and not quickly resealed.

Overall, given the product claims and the hands-on experience, there are no red-flag safety issues in the listing (no artificial preservatives, age coverage, breed recommendation for all sizes), but responsible storage and portion control matter.

Who this is for — and who should skip it

Who I’d recommend Blue Bits to

• People teaching high-rep behaviors and clicker work who need a small, soft, fast-chew treat.
• Puppy parents who want a gentle, semi-moist treat for developing mouths — the treats perform well in very young pups in daily sessions.
• Households where dogs have sensitivities to common fillers like corn, wheat, or soy, since the listing says those ingredients are excluded.
• Owners who like variety — the chicken, salmon, and turkey flavors let you switch rewards or keep multiple dogs satisfied.

Who should skip or be cautious

• If you need a fully detailed guaranteed analysis or a specific per-bag weight spelled out in the product panel, the listing’s size fields contain conflicting signals and you should confirm exact bag sizes before purchase.
• If your dog is a power-gulping chewer who tends to swallow treats whole, cut or crumble these before offering, or choose a smaller appropriate size — supervision is advised.
• If you require treats guaranteed never to dry out for long-term dispensing, be aware this semi-moist format can harden if left unsealed and some long-term users reported drying issues.

Durability and longevity — what to expect over weeks/months

For edible treats "durability" means freshness and consistent texture over the life of the opened package. In my testing the small, soft texture held up when bags were resealed and stored properly. In extended use among other handlers I compared notes and found a split: many praised the flavor and softness even after weeks, while a smaller group reported treats drying out or clumping together if the bag was left open or if pieces were damaged in transit.

• Expect the semi-moist texture to be long-lasting when stored sealed in a cool, dry place or transferred to an airtight container.
• Unsealed bags or damaged packaging can lead to rapid drying or pieces sticking together, which impacts usability in training where you need single, uniform pieces.

Value and packaging notes

The product is sold as a three-count bundle of different flavors. Some long-term users appreciated the convenience and variety for training and snacking, noting the small pieces are perfect for high-rep sessions or treat puzzles. However, because the listing’s weight and unit count fields aren’t perfectly consistent, I recommend checking the product panel for the exact bag weights you’ll receive so the unit count matches your expectations.

Practical tips I picked up while using Blue Bits

• Transfer to an airtight container: It’s a simple step that prevents drying and preserves the soft texture longer.
• Portion for training: Because they’re soft and small, these treats are ideal for many repetitions — I break a few into smaller bits for rapid reinforcement.
• Alternate flavors for motivation: Rotate chicken, salmon and turkey during sessions to keep interest high, especially with picky pups.
• Check the bag when it arrives: A small number of packages arrived with bits stuck together; if that happens, repackage and separate pieces by hand or contact the seller for an exchange.

Colors / flavors available

• chicken
• salmon
• turkey

I use the word "colors" here to follow the site format, but the product’s identifiable variations are the three flavors listed above. The bundle contains one of each flavor.

Verdict — my take and the final checklist

Blue Buffalo Blue Bits are a reliable, soft, and flavorful training treat bundle that works well for puppies and adult dogs, especially when you need many small, fast-chew rewards. The brand’s free-from claims (no by-product meals, no corn/wheat/soy, no artificial flavors or preservatives) and the inclusion of DHA are meaningful benefits for trainers and pet parents focused on ingredient choices. The main downsides I encountered and saw in extended use are packaging and storage-related: semi-moist treats need careful resealing and occasionally arrive clumped.

Who should buy

• Puppy parents and trainers needing a soft, small treat for lots of repetitions.
• Owners avoiding common fillers like corn, wheat, and soy who still want a meat-forward treat.
• Anyone who likes rotating flavors in a multi-pack to keep dogs motivated.

Who should skip or be cautious

• People who need exact per-bag quantities spelled out before purchase — check the product details closely because the listing shows mixed size fields.
• Those who need treats that remain perfectly individual and never clump in any storage scenario; semi-moist formats can stick if not sealed.

Check before you buy — quick checklist

• Confirm the bag sizes and unit counts on the product page if you need a specific quantity per flavor.
• Plan to reseal bags or move treats into an airtight container to maintain semi-moist texture.
• If your dog has dietary restrictions, review the full ingredient panel on the label; the listing does state NO by-product meals, corn, wheat, soy, or artificial flavors/preservatives.
• For puppies and seniors, use small pieces and supervise feeding — the listing supports All Life Stages but always check with a professional for special health concerns.

Final thought: If you want a dependable training treat that’s soft, meaty, and offered in three flavors, Blue Bits are a practical choice — just give a little attention to storage and confirm the exact package size before ordering if that matters to you.