Three Dog Bakery Lick'n Crunch Sandwich Cookies Review

Intro

I buy a lot of dog treats — for training, bribery, and pure spoilage — and I've been handing my dogs treats from Three Dog Bakery's Lick'n Crunch line for a while now. These are sandwich-style, creme-filled cookies that are sold in a resealable carton (this particular listing is the 39-ounce value pack). The brand leans into the bakery vibe: small-batch, made in the USA, and designed to look and smell like human cookies. In this review I'll break down what they are, how they behave in daily use, the ingredient and safety details I care about as a pet parent, and which dogs I would (and wouldn't) reach for these for.

What it is / first look

Three Dog Bakery Lick'n Crunch Sandwich Cookies are soft-baked cookie treats for dogs, presented as creme-filled sandwich cookies in multiple flavor combinations. The listing I'm reviewing is a 39-ounce pack and the product is sold in a resealable carton meant to keep the cookies fresh. The manufacturer lists the treats as suitable for "all life stages" and "all breed sizes." Key callouts from the listing include "No Artificial Flavors," "Gluten Free," and "No Added Sugar." The packaging and product copy emphasize premium, small-batch baking in the USA.

What’s included

• 39-ounce carton (unit count: 39 Ounce)
• Included components listed as a 3-pack of Lick'n Crunch sandwich cookie varieties: Carob/Peanut Butter, Golden/Vanilla, and Golden/Peanut Butter
• Resealable container to keep treats "bakery fresh," per the listing

Quick specs

• Model number: 114032
• Dimensions (listing): 2.87 x 0.13 x 6.22 inches; listed weight around 1.6–1.63 pounds
• Age range: All Life Stages
• Breed recommendation: All Breed Sizes
• Special ingredient callout: Vanilla filling
• Allergen information (listing): Gluten Free
• Animal food nutrient content claim (listing): No Added Sugar
• Animal food ingredient claim (listing): No Artificial Flavors
• Made in the USA, baked in small batches (listing claims)

In daily use

These cookies are built to be a special-occasion, high-value treat rather than an everyday kibble replacement. When I open the resealable carton, the first thing I notice — and I mean this as both a warning and a compliment — is the cookie aroma: they smell very much like human sandwich cookies. The cookies look like miniature people cookies (owners who keep them around have to label containers so housemates don't accidentally eat them), and that human-cookie appearance is exactly why I recommend some basic household precautions: keep them labeled and out of reach of kids who might think they're a snack for people.

How I use them

• Training rewards: the sandwich cookie provides a strong motivator for my dogs during high-value drills. The listing also positions them for reward and training use.
• Occasional treat: because they're marketed as a premium, bakery-style indulgence, I use them for special rewards or as birthday-styled treats.
• Medication hiding: the sandwich construction lets you hide pill-sized medication between the layers, which is handy on day or if a dog is pill-shy.

Portioning and palatability

These cookies are versatile for portioning — I sometimes split one in half for a mid-day reward, and give a whole cookie for a particularly stellar behavior. The dogs I tested them with reacted quickly to the aroma and flavor; some dogs prefer certain flavors in the assortment (vanilla tends to be popular). The listing suggests the three included varieties: carob/peanut butter, golden/vanilla, and golden/peanut butter, so you get a mix in the value pack.

Materials & build quality

With edible products the "build quality" translates to ingredients, texture, and packaging. On those fronts here's what the listing and my handling show:

• Ingredients and formulation: The product description emphasizes premium, pronounceable ingredients and mentions potato and pea flour, eggs, and canola oil in its copy. The listing also highlights a vanilla filling and peanut butter and carob as real ingredients in the cookie varieties.
• Made in the USA & small-batch: The brand copy repeatedly states these treats are baked in small batches in the USA, which factors into perceived quality and consistency.
• Packaging: the treats come in a resealable carton. That reseal feature does help maintain freshness after opening, and multiple customers who have bought this size reference sealed inner sleeves in the value boxes.

In practice, the cookies feel soft-baked rather than crunchy, with a creme center that adds to the appeal for most dogs. A small number of boxes do arrive with some broken cookies; that appears to be a packaging/shipping handling issue rather than a recipe problem, but it's worth noting if you need perfect presentation for a gift or event.

Safety considerations

Pet safety is my top priority, so I look at choking hazards, ingredient flags, and packaging risks before recommending a treat.

• Gluten & allergens: The listing explicitly states the treats are "Gluten Free." If your dog has a diagnosed allergy or sensitivity, consult ingredient lists and a qualified professional; the listing calls these gluten-free but does not list a full ingredient panel in the product facts on the page.
• No Artificial Flavors: The listing's product claims include "No Artificial Flavors." That's a positive for owners trying to avoid synthetic flavorings.
• Added sugar/ingredient sugar callout: The listing labels the product as "No Added Sugar," but when I dug into owner experiences and ingredient notes I found mention that some formulations or batches include sugar and corn syrup in the ingredient list. Because the listing and owner ingredient notes appear to conflict, treat that as a flag: if sugar intake is a concern for your dog (diabetes, weight control), check the full ingredient label on the carton or consult a professional before regular use.
• Choking & broken pieces: These are soft-baked cookies and are often fed whole or halved. Some shipments arrive with broken cookies due to transit; broken fragments could pose a minor choking risk for very small dogs or if a dog gulps without chewing. For tiny breeds or very fast eaters, break cookies into smaller pieces before giving.
• Packaging and household safety: Because the treats resemble human sandwich cookies, they can be tempting to children or housemates. Keep them labeled and stored out of reach to avoid accidental ingestion by people.

Overall, for most healthy dogs these treats fit as an occasional, high-value reward. Owners with dogs on sugar-restricted diets should verify the ingredient list printed on the carton because of the conflicting signals between the listing's "No Added Sugar" claim and owner notes about sugar/corn syrup presence.

Who this is for / who should skip

I break this down by life stage and breed size because the listing calls out both "all life stages" and "all breed sizes." The listing language gives broad applicability, but personal context matters.

Good fit

• Owners looking for a bakery-style, high-value treat for training or celebration. The listing explicitly recommends these for reward, training, daily use, and occasional treat.
• Families that appreciate a treat that looks and smells like a human cookie — useful for gift baskets or seasonal stocking-stuffers for dogs. The value pack is handy for multi-dog households; the listing lists an assortment that works well for variety.
• Pet parents who prefer treats made in the USA and packaged in small batches; the listing highlights those factors as quality signals.
• Dogs without sugar-related dietary restrictions. While the product copy claims "No Added Sugar," owner notes mention sugar and corn syrup could be present, so interpret with caution.

Who should skip or be cautious

• Dogs on strict sugar-restricted diets (diabetes, strict weight control) — verify the printed ingredient label before feeding. The listing's "No Added Sugar" claim contrasts with owner notes that point to sugar/corn syrup in some ingredient lists.
• Very small dogs or puppies who might be given a whole sandwich cookie without supervision. Break pieces down for tiny mouths; the listing does recommend the treats for all life stages but portion control is up to the owner.
• Owners who want full AAFCO-style feeding guidance or a complete guaranteed analysis on the product page: the listing emphasizes premium ingredients and bakery quality but does not show a full nutrient panel in the product facts available to me here.

Verdict

Three Dog Bakery's Lick'n Crunch Sandwich Cookies are an easy-to-recommend indulgence for many pet parents. The bakery styling, multiple flavor options (carob/peanut butter, golden/vanilla, golden/peanut butter), small-batch, USA-made messaging, and the resealable carton all add up to a premium treat experience that dogs often find irresistible. The treats are versatile for training, rewards, and special occasions; they can also hide medication between the cookie layers when needed.

My main caveats are: (1) the listing's "No Added Sugar" claim appears to conflict with owner-sourced ingredient mentions of sugar and corn syrup, so double-check the printed ingredient label if sugar is a concern; and (2) a minority of shipments arrive with broken cookies, which is inconvenient for presentation and can be a minor choking risk in very small or fast-gulping dogs. For most owners these are a tasty, high-value treat to keep on hand for special moments.

Check before you buy (quick checklist)

• Look at the printed ingredient label on the carton for sugar/corn syrup if your dog needs a sugar-restricted diet — the listing claims "No Added Sugar," but owner notes indicate sugar/corn syrup are present in some formulations.
• Confirm the flavor varieties you want: the value pack lists Carob/Peanut Butter, Golden/Vanilla, and Golden/Peanut Butter.
• Plan portion sizes: break cookies for tiny breeds or use halves for lower-calorie rewards.
• Inspect the resealable carton on arrival for broken cookies; damaged packaging can lead to crushed pieces inside.
• Keep the treats labeled and out of reach of people and children — they look and smell like human sandwich cookies.

Colors / flavors available

The listing and included components identify multiple flavor pairings, which appear as the product's assortment. Available colors/flavors may include:

• golden / vanilla
• carob / peanut butter
• golden / peanut butter

Final thoughts

If you want a treat that reads like a bakery indulgence — fragrant, visually appealing, and high value for training or spoiling — these Lick'n Crunch sandwich cookies are a strong option. They carry the Three Dog Bakery promise of premium, small-batch treats made in the USA and come in a generous 39-ounce pack. Just check the printed ingredient list for sugar if that's important for your pet, portion appropriately for small dogs, and be prepared that some boxes may arrive with cosmetic breakage from shipping. For celebratory treats and high-reward training, I keep a box on my shelf.