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At least in here you can get 'chocolate' treats spesifically for dogs and they obviously don't have any cocoa in them. Apparently they taste quite a bit like chocolate, but I haven't tried myself and I think it's a bit questionable to teach a dog that it's fine to eat "chocolate". Obviously our lab doesn't really care as he eats everything (couch, drywall, mouldings, chair legs both wooden and steel, socks, shoes...) but as a principle in my human thinking it feels weird.
I believe "chocolate"-y treats for dogs are made with carob, not cacao. Carob is safe for dogs. If you want to make chocolatey treats that will be safe if dogs consume them, and are tasty in their own right, you can use carob instead.
Edit to add: here's a random link explaining that it's the theobromine and caffeine in cacao that is toxic to dogs. Bonus, carob is a healthy alternative and packs quite a few nutrients for both humans and dogs: https://www.petscare.com/news/post/ultimate-guide-carob-dog-treats