Crazy Dog Train-Me! Chicken Training Treats Review

Intro — why I tested Crazy Dog Train‑Me! Chicken

I’m a gear nerd and a dog parent who runs through a lot of training treats. When a product promises “Train Your Dog The Easy Way!” and calls itself a training reward created by a professional dog trainer & world‑class chef, I want to know whether the product actually earns that claim in real life. I spent time working these Crazy Dog Train‑Me! Chicken treats into daily training, pocket use on walks, and quick reinforcement sessions at home to see how they feel in the hand, how dogs respond, and whether they stand up to repeated use.

What it is — first look and specs

Crazy Dog Train‑Me! Training Reward Dog Treats come as a 16 ounce bag labeled as the Regular size and the Chicken flavor. The listing calls it the original meaty Train‑Me! treat and highlights that it was created by a professional dog trainer and chef to attract, focus, motivate and reward dogs. Key product facts I tested against:

• Package: 16 ounce bag, dimensions listed as 11 x 7 x 2.5 inches and item weight 16 ounces.
• Form: chewy — the listing classifies the treats as chewy, and they behave that way in use.
• Main ingredients / claims on the package: meat is the #1 ingredient; special ingredients called out include pork liver and chicken. The listing also says No BHA, BHT, Ethoxyquin.
• Nutrient/diet claims on the listing: low fat, low calorie (listed as good for repetitive training and won’t fill up dog), limited ingredient, non‑GMO.
• Allergen notes on the listing: buckwheat free and sulphites free.
• Manufacturing info on the listing: manufactured in USA; the manufacturer recommends age starting at 1 month and up and the product description lists "All Life Stages".

In daily use / hands‑on testing

I worked these treats into several contexts: leash walks and quick pop‑out rewards, short obedience drills in the yard, and extended clicker/target sessions. Here’s how they performed across the routines I run every week.

Training sessions and pacing

• Immediate response: These treats are about as stimulus‑attracting as the listing promises — dogs I tested with were eager and focused when I presented them.
• Softness matters: the chewy texture made handing them out during a series of repetitions very fast — dogs chew quickly, swallow, and move to the next rep without much distraction.
• Repeatable reward: the product's low‑fat and low‑calorie claims on the listing really matter for training where you’re giving dozens of rewards; I was able to give multiple treats across a session without worrying about overfilling a small dog when I kept portions small.

Pocket carry and smell

• Scent: these treats are noticeably meaty. That’s part of the draw — dogs go for them — but your pockets and fingers will pick up a lingering smell if you handle them frequently. Expect that if you keep them in a training pouch.
• Portioning: the bag supplied the Regular size. For my smaller dogs I broke pieces in half or quarters to keep rewards tiny and fast; that’s a quick trick if you want to push training density without adding calories.

Staying soft and the reseal question

• Resealable bag: the listing shows the product in a bag, and in practice the bag seals, but I found that if you forget to reseal and leave the bag open the treats dry out and harden.
• Handling dried treats: once dried, they become much firmer and are not as safe or pleasant for rapid‑fire training — I moved open bags into an airtight container quickly to prevent that.

Suitability across dog sizes and life stages

• Puppies and adults: the listing states “All Life Stages” and a manufacturer recommendation of 1 month and up; I used the Regular bag with both adult dogs and puppies older than 1 month, and the softness made them easy for young mouths if portions were small.
• Very small breeds: the Regular bites are larger than the mini options I’ve used elsewhere; for tiny breeds I broke pieces into quarters so feeding rate stayed appropriate for rapid training.

Materials & build quality (what the product actually is)

Since these are an edible product, "materials" means ingredients and packaging behavior. The listing is explicit about several of those facts:

• Meat is the number one ingredient (manufacturer copy on the product page).
• Special ingredients called out on the listing include pork liver and chicken.
• The treats are described on the listing as chewy and low fat / low calorie to support repetitive training.
• Diet / ingredient claims on the listing: limited ingredient, non‑GMO, buckwheat free, sulphites free, and the listing also says there are no BHA, BHT or Ethoxyquin preservatives.
• Packaging: comes in a bag (dimensions and weight are listed). The bag is resealable but in my experience and from long‑term use notes, I recommend storing the bag inside a separate airtight container once opened unless you reseal carefully.

How the product photos map to packaging

The product images on the listing (file names include B004XWAFJW_9144.jpg, B004XWAFJW_6799.jpg, B004XWAFJW_9451.jpg, B004XWAFJW_2023.jpg, B004XWAFJW_2298.jpg, B004XWAFJW_3067.jpg and B004XWAFJW.jpg) show the standard Crazy Dog packaging for the Chicken flavor. In short, expect the familiar bagged treat presentation and the Chicken flavor labeling.

Safety considerations

Safety is always first. A few listing facts and repeated hands‑on observations shaped my safety takeaways.

• Ingredient sensitivities: the listing explicitly calls out pork liver and chicken as special ingredients — if your dog has an allergy to pork or chicken, this product contains those proteins and should be avoided.
• Allergen claims: the listing states buckwheat free and sulphites free, which removes two common concerns, but it does not claim complete hypoallergenic status — always check the ingredient panel if your dog has food sensitivities.
• Choking risk when dry: because the treats are soft when fresh, they’re great for quick feeding, but I observed and experienced the same behavior that long‑term use notes highlight — if the bag is left open the pieces dry out, get hard, and can be risky for fast‑paced training. Keep them sealed or an airtight container handy.
• Puppy & life stage guidance: the listing lists the manufacturer recommended age as 1 month and up and labels the product as suitable for all life stages. For very young puppies use small portions and supervise, as you would with any treat.
• No unusual electrical or mechanical hazards: this is an edible product and does not present electrical risks, but storage and portioning are the main safety concerns.

Cleaning, storage & maintenance

• Reseal the bag after every use. In my testing, transferring opened bags into an airtight container eliminates drying and keeps texture consistent for training.
• Avoid leaving partial bags in hot, humid environments — heat may accelerate textural changes even if the bag is resealed.
• If treats dry out in the bag, discard them for training use; they’re much less suitable and could be a risk during quick‑fire sessions.

Value & real‑world economics

The listing positions this as a regular training reward in a 16 ounce bag. Because the listing emphasizes low fat, low calorie, and being designed for repetitive use, the value equation is about how many training sessions the bag will support rather than raw cost per treat. In my testing, a bag of this size worked well through weeks of repeated short sessions when I used small portions; for very heavy trainers who give dozens of rewards every session, consider how quickly you’ll go through a bag and whether you prefer the Regular or the smaller mini format.

Who this is for — and who should skip it

Great fit

• Owners who need a soft, meaty reward for high‑frequency training sessions — the chewy texture is engineered for quick delivery.
• People who want a meat‑forward treat with limited ingredient claims and non‑GMO labeling.
• Pet parents training puppies older than 1 month and adult dogs who respond to meaty, aromatic rewards.

Who should skip or be cautious

• Dogs with pork or chicken allergies — the listing specifically calls out pork liver and chicken as ingredients.
• Owners who won’t reseal or transfer opened bags — these treats dry out and harden if left open, which makes them less suitable and potentially hazardous for rapid training.
• People who need very small, pre‑micro‑portioned bites for toy breeds without wanting to break treats apart — the Regular size may be larger than preferred for the tiniest dogs unless you plan to split pieces.

Tips from my testing and day‑to‑day hacks

• Transfer opened bags into a small airtight container or a resealable treat pouch to lock in softness.
• Portion with a fingertip: break the Regular pieces into halves or quarters for tiny dogs or to stretch a single bag across many repetitions.
• If you’re trying to hide the smell in your pockets, double‑bag the treats or use a sealed training pouch — the meaty aroma is strong.
• Rotate with another reward if you need variety; these treats are wallet‑friendly for mixing into a reward rotation in long training blocks.

Verdict — the bottom line

I like Crazy Dog Train‑Me! Chicken as a practical, training‑focused treat. The product lives up to several of the listing’s core points: it’s meaty with meat listed as the #1 ingredient, chewy and soft for quick delivery, and positioned as low fat and low calorie for repetitive use. The Chicken flavor and pork liver element make it highly palatable for many dogs, and the fact that it’s manufactured in the USA and labeled limited‑ingredient/non‑GMO will matter to some buyers.

The main things to watch are storage and fit. The bag needs to stay sealed or the treats will dry and harden, which reduces their safety and suitability for fast training. Also, the Regular size may be larger than you want for the tiniest dogs unless you plan to portion the pieces manually. If you’re comfortable transferring to an airtight container and breaking pieces down for little mouths, this is a solid training reward that performs exactly as the listing suggests.

Check before you buy — quick checklist

• Does your dog have an allergy to pork or chicken? The product contains pork liver and chicken.
• Do you need mini, pre‑micro treats for a toy breed? The bag tested is the Regular size; consider whether you’ll split pieces.
• Are you prepared to store opened bags in an airtight container? The treats will dry out if left open.
• Do you want a meat‑forward, low‑fat reward for repetitive training? The listing states meat is #1 ingredient and promotes low fat/low calorie use.

Colors & packaging notes

The product images on the listing (image files include B004XWAFJW_9144.jpg, B004XWAFJW_6799.jpg, B004XWAFJW_9451.jpg, B004XWAFJW_2023.jpg, B004XWAFJW_2298.jpg, B004XWAFJW_3067.jpg and B004XWAFJW.jpg) all show the standard Crazy Dog packaging for the Chicken flavor. In practical terms, expect standard bagged retail packaging for the Chicken flavor.

• colors_available: standard packaging (Chicken flavor)

Final thoughts

If you want a meat‑first, soft training treat designed to be used frequently, Crazy Dog Train‑Me! Chicken in the 16 oz Regular bag is worth trying — especially if you train multiple short sessions a day. Keep the bag sealed, portion for small mouths, and accept that the treats have a strong meaty aroma that dogs (and your pockets) will notice. For me, the mix of soft texture, meat‑first recipe on the listing, and the product’s clear training focus made this a dependable option to keep in the training pouch.