Gnarly Pets’ strongest documented strength is simple: real meat comes first, and dogs go wild for it. Every Gnarly Bites recipe lists meat as the first ingredient, is grain free, and is cooked in the USA. The Slammin’ Duck Sausage, for example, starts with real duck and turkey. Owners featured by the brand describe the kind of reaction treat makers dream about. One wrote, “My dogs are obsessed!” and another said her pup “can be pretty picky and has not scoffed once at these.” Gnarly Pets is a family-owned U.S. dog treat brand with an irreverent personality. It positions itself as a brand for active dogs that run, dig, get muddy and chase squirrels, rather than as a “cute lifestyle” pet label. What makes it different is the format. Its sausage-style treats come in actual casings, alongside jerky, crunchy bites and soft training treats, all marketed with a playful, high-energy voice that stands out in a crowded aisle.
The range covers four main formats. Slammin’ Sausages come in duck and chicken. A 14-oz bag of the duck version lists duck, turkey, pea flour, vegetable glycerin, gelatin, salt, natural smoke flavor, mixed tocopherols (a natural preservative) and rosemary extract. Junkyard Jerky comes in flavors such as chicken and cranberry. Amp’d Up Training Treats are soft, chewy bites made with chicken, venison and carrots, also sold in 14-oz bags. The line also includes Beef Crunchy treats, plus long-lasting chews and branded apparel. A popular four-pack bundle (Chicken & Cranberry Jerky, Duck Sausage, Beef Crunchy and Amp’d Up Chicken) sells for the price of three. All Gnarly Bites are grain free and labeled for all life stages, and the brand says it sources meats, fruits and vegetables from trusted farmers. Gnarly Pets sells through its own site and Amazon. Prices vary by retailer and bundle, so check current listings.
The honest caveat: independent reviews are almost nonexistent. We found no Trustpilot profile, so there is no one-star rate to report. The duck sausage also contains salt, smoke flavor and pea flour, which some owners of sensitive dogs prefer to avoid, and smaller dogs need these chewy pieces cut down.
✅ Real meat is the first ingredient in every Gnarly Bites recipe
✅ Cooked in the USA, with meats, fruits and vegetables from trusted farmers
✅ Grain-free recipes labeled for all life stages
✅ Distinctive sausage-in-casing format that dogs love to chew
✅ The duck sausage features novel proteins (duck and turkey) for dogs bored of chicken
✅ Soft, chewy Amp’d Up bites are made for training
✅ Four formats: sausages, jerky, crunchy treats and training bites
✅ Four-pack bundle offered for the price of three
✅ Natural preservation with mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract
✅ Picky-eater appeal, with one owner saying her dog “craves them”
✅ Family-owned brand with a fun, bold personality
✅ Available on Amazon as well as direct from the brand
❌ No Trustpilot profile and very few independent reviews
❌ The duck sausage contains salt and natural smoke flavor
❌ Pea flour is included, which some owners of legume-sensitive dogs avoid
❌ Chewy sausage pieces need cutting for small dogs and puppies
❌ Pricing isn’t always clear across the brand site, Amazon and bundles
❌ The brand’s website can be hard to access, according to our research
❌ A small treat range compared with long-established brands
We reviewed Gnarly Pets’ product listings and ingredient panels on Amazon and its own site, brand testimonials, and the brand information Gnarly Pets provides to partners. We found no Trustpilot profile and no independent lab or editorial testing, so this review relies on ingredient analysis and the brand’s published claims. GlossGirly has no commercial relationship with Gnarly Pets that affects this verdict. Pet note: treats should make up no more than about 10% of your dog’s daily calories. Cut chewy treats to a safe size, and supervise your dog while it eats. Ask your vet before giving new treats to dogs with allergies, kidney issues or sodium-restricted diets.
Gnarly Pets builds its treats around a meat-first promise, and the published ingredient panels back it up. The Slammin’ Duck Sausage leads with duck and turkey, uses pea flour and gelatin for texture, and adds vegetable glycerin to keep it soft. It’s seasoned with salt and natural smoke flavor and preserved naturally with mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract. There are no artificial colors and no grains. The Amp’d Up training treats combine chicken, venison and carrots, and the jerky line pairs chicken with fruit such as cranberries. Everything is cooked in the USA, which matters to owners who prefer to avoid imported jerky, and the brand says its ingredients come from trusted farmers. For most healthy dogs, this is a clean, simple treat profile. The fair cautions are the salt and smoke flavoring, which are fine as occasional rewards but not ideal as a main food, and the pea flour, which some owners prefer to limit.
The sausage-in-casing format is Gnarly’s calling card, and it’s genuinely different from typical jerky strips or biscuits. The texture is soft and chewy, smells strongly enough to grab attention, and is easy to slice into coin-sized rewards. That makes the sausages useful as high-value treats for recall training or nail trims, not just snacks. The Amp’d Up line is purpose-built for training, with small, soft, chewy bites that dogs can swallow quickly between repetitions. The jerky offers a longer chew, and the Beef Crunchy gives a firm, crunchy option for dogs that prefer it. Rotating proteins (duck, turkey, chicken, venison and beef) helps keep picky dogs interested and can suit owners who want to avoid chicken-only treats. For tiny breeds and puppies, cut pieces small and supervise, as with any chewy treat. Gnarly’s labels say all life stages, but very young puppies still need size-appropriate portions.
Owner feedback on Gnarly Pets is overwhelmingly about excitement at treat time. Testimonials on the brand’s site describe dogs jumping up the moment they see the bag, drooling at the sound of it opening, and picky eaters who never turn them down. Those are useful signals of palatability, but they’re curated by the brand, and we couldn’t find an independent review platform with a meaningful sample. There’s no Trustpilot profile, no editorial lab testing, and little retailer review history in our research. That doesn’t mean the treats are bad. Rather, the brand is small and building its audience, and much of its growth runs through partner marketing. Our practical advice is to start with a single bag or the four-pack bundle, watch your dog’s stool and skin for a week, and judge from your own dog’s reaction rather than marketing copy. Keep the ingredient list handy if your dog has known sensitivities.
Gnarly Bites typically come in 14-oz bags, a generous size for a premium treat, and the brand’s four-pack bundle gives you one bag of each format for the price of three. Exact pricing varies between the brand site, Amazon and promotions, so check the per-ounce cost before you buy. For context, comparable duck sausage and duck jerky treats from other brands on major retailers range from around $14 to $18 for 10- to 22-oz bags. That puts Gnarly in the premium-casual tier, paying a bit more for USA cooking, meat-first recipes and the fun format. Value is strongest if you cut the sausages into small training pieces, which stretches a bag much further than feeding whole links. Buy the bundle first to discover which format your dog prefers, then reorder that format in larger quantities.
This is the signature treat: soft, chewy sausage bites made with real duck as the first ingredient, plus turkey, then pea flour, glycerin, gelatin and natural seasonings, preserved with tocopherols and rosemary. It’s grain free and made in the USA. It’s best for picky eaters and dogs that need a novel protein break from chicken. The casing makes it easy to slice into small rewards for training. The trade-off is salt and smoke flavor, so treat it as an occasional reward rather than a daily filler. For small dogs, cut each piece into several small coins. Store sealed in a cool, dry place
Amp’d Up is Gnarly’s training treat: small, soft and chewy, made with real chicken, venison and carrots, grain free, and cooked in the USA. These treats are designed to be eaten quickly between repetitions, which keeps training sessions moving, and the mix of chicken and venison keeps interest high. It’s best for puppy classes, recall practice and trick training. Use tiny portions, since even small treats add up over a long session. Reduce your dog’s meal size slightly
Junkyard Jerky offers a longer, chewier treat built around real chicken with cranberry. It’s meat-first, grain free and cooked in the USA. It’s a good fit for dogs that enjoy working on a treat rather than gulping it, and a nice reward after walks. Jerky is denser than the soft training bites, so break it into smaller pieces for small breeds and older dogs with dental issues. Monitor your dog while it chews. If you’re wary of imported jerky, the USA-cooked label is a meaningful plus.
The best way to try the brand is the bundle: one Chicken & Cranberry Jerky, one Duck Sausage, one Beef Crunchy and one Amp’d Up Chicken training treat, all meat-first and grain free, for the price of three. It lets you test different textures and proteins on your dog before committing to one. It’s ideal for multi-dog homes, gift boxes and picky eaters. Introduce one new treat at a time over a few days so you can spot any digestive reaction. Reorder whichever bag disappears first.
Note: We could not find a Trustpilot profile or other independent review platform for Gnarly Pets. The statements below are testimonials published by the brand and Amazon listing statements, clearly attributed.
“My dogs are obsessed! As soon as they saw the bag, they started jumping like crazy.” — Gnarly Pets customer, brand testimonial (Slammin’ Sausages)
“She can be pretty picky and has not scoffed once at these, in fact, she craves them.” — Jess, brand testimonial (Aussiedoodle owner, Junkyard Jerky)
“Her mouth instantly begins to water and drool drips out of her mouth when she sees me reaching for them.” — Gnarly Pets customer, brand testimonial (Gnarly Bites)
The Amazon listing for the Slammin’ Duck Sausage shows salt and natural smoke flavor in the ingredients, which owners on sodium-restricted diets should note. (paraphrased) — Amazon product listing (Slammin’ Duck Sausage)
Independent review volume for the brand is minimal, so buyers have little third-party feedback to compare against. (paraphrased) — GlossGirly editorial assessment (Gnarly Pets range)
Gnarly Pets is worth trying for owners who want USA-cooked, meat-first, grain-free treats with a fun format, especially for picky eaters and training sessions. Start with the four-pack bundle, cut sausages into small pieces, and keep treats under about 10% of daily calories. If your dog has allergies, kidney issues or a low-sodium diet, check the ingredient panel with your vet first.
Feature | Gnarly Pets | Redbarn | Zuke’s | Full Moon | Jungle Calling | Pawmate |
Signature format | Duck and chicken sausages, jerky | Chews and rolls | Mini training treats | Human-grade jerky | Duck sausage and jerky | Duck sausage and jerky |
First ingredient | Real meat | Varies | Varies | Real meat | Duck | Duck |
Grain free | Yes | Varies | Varies | Yes | Varies | Varies |
Made in USA | Yes (cooked in USA) | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site |
Example price | Check site | Check site | Check site | About $17.94 (22 oz duck jerky) | About $16.69 (10.6 oz duck sausage) | About $13.99 (11 oz duck sausage) |
Trustpilot rating | No profile found | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked |
Gnarly Bites are cooked in the USA, with meats, fruits and vegetables sourced from trusted farmers, according to the brand.
Yes. The Slammin’ Sausages, Junkyard Jerky and Amp’d Up training treats are all grain free, with meat as the first ingredient.
They’re labeled for all life stages, but cut them into small pieces and supervise puppies while they eat.
Keep all treats under about 10% of your dog’s daily calories, and break the sausages into small training pieces.
Duck, turkey, pea flour, vegetable glycerin, gelatin, salt, natural smoke flavor, mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract.
Gnarly Pets brings personality and real substance to the treat aisle. Its meat-first, grain-free recipes are cooked in the USA, the sausage-in-casing format is easy to slice for training, and duck, venison and beef give dogs a welcome break from chicken. Brand testimonials paint a consistent picture of obsessed dogs and won-over picky eaters, and the four-for-three bundle is a smart, low-cost way to find your dog’s favorite.
The limits are transparency and track record. There’s no Trustpilot profile and almost no independent reviews, pricing varies by retailer, and the sausages include salt, smoke flavor and pea flour. Start with the bundle, portion carefully, and let your own dog’s reaction guide you. For active, treat-motivated dogs, Gnarly Pets is a fun, solid recommendation.
Category | Score |
Made in USA | 9.0/10 |
Brand Personality | 9.0/10 |
Palatability (Owner Reports) | 8.8/10 |
Ingredient Quality | 8.4/10 |
Product Variety | 7.5/10 |
Value for Money | 7.0/10 |
Price Transparency | 6.0/10 |
Review Volume | 4.5/10 |
Overall | 7.4/10 |