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May Pet of the Month: Morty |
 Breed: Bichon Frise
Age: 5 months, born December 17th as a Sagittarian.
Story: We wanted a doggy but with our schedules, we did not think it would be complimentary to our lifestyles. So, we put up real pictures from a couple of Bichon Frise calendars instead. Each individual picture brought such joy everyday and became such a part of our lives that Morty became real before he even entered our lives. By the time our schedules cleared up we had already given fictitious Morty his own bedroom and found his own play friends, so we decided it was time to bring him home in the flesh, or fur rather. His mission is now to bring love and laughter into every life that crosses his path, and he's been fulfilling that mission daily!
Favorite activity: Chasing Mommy on the tennis court is tied with having his belly rubbed while hearing "Good Boy" in a falsetto C range pitch.
Most endearing bad habit: He is impossible to get dressed in the morning. The photo session for his Facebook picture was murderous and took forever (he is modeling his USC sweater in the photo above).
Favorite Good Dog Food products: Truckers Mutt-loaf!!
If Morty could speak, what would he say about Good Dog Food? I like picking out the green peas and lining them up in the pantry for the housekeeper to find! Despite the peas, however, I'm glad to be getting the good stuff and I know my parents care because they keep my food in the same place as theirs.
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April Pet of the Month: Roo |
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Breed: Rottweiler
Age: 4
Story: We got Roo as a puppy, and she has really been a pretty delightful dog. We used to have trouble getting her into the car, so I began a strict regimen of taking Roo for a ride, then taking her through In 'n Out for a meat patty... Now she can't wait to jump into the hamburger machine!
Favorite activity: EATING
Most endearing bad habit: One of Roo's most charming tricks is to give hi-fives. Roo knows this, so when she's really focused on something, and can't be bothered to actually listen to the commands she's receiving, she'll air hi-five in your general direction, like, "Here, is this good enough? You love this. Now leave me alone."
Favorite Good Dog Food product: Trucker's Mutt-loaf (and any and all bones)
If Roo could talk, what would she say about Good Dog Food?
I like to think she'd say something articulate like, "Good Dog Food is absolutely delicious, and it has truly done wonders for my health," but perhaps, “mmnnmuttloafmuttloatmuttloafmoregimmemoremnnn..." would be more realistic.
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March Pet of the Month: Emma |
Breed: Papillon
Age: 7 ½
Story: I found my family right after I weaned my litter of four (yes, four). My Auntie Barb is friends with my breeder, and she knew I would be a perfect match with my family. I was 1 1/2 years old when I was adopted, but I did not have any more puppies. I am really happy here!
Favorite activity: I love spa days and playing with my bratty little sister Daisy Duke the Boston Terrier, but most of all, I love cuddling with my mom!
Most endearing bad habit: I have a "helicopter tail" when I am really happy (especially meal time) and whack my sister in the face with my tail. Other than that, I am pretty much perfect!
Favorite Good Dog Food product: Trucker’s Mutt-loaf
If Emma could talk, what would she say about Good Dog Food? It changed my life. I was so sick for so long. I had lost the joy in my life due to chronic illness. Everything I ate made me sick, even prescription food. I feel like a new "person". For the first time in my life, I look forward to meal time, and live without the worry of getting sick from my food! |
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February Pet of the Month: Remy |
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 Breed(s): mixed
Age: about 6 ½
Story: Remy was found abandoned by a mailman in Bristol, Connecticut when she was just a little over a year old. She was skinny, dirty, and looking for love. She would follow the mailman on his route everyday, going with him from house to house. The mailman found her a home with Liz, a family member, who then moved with Remy to Las Vegas. Last year Remy became terribly sick, was vomiting and became so dehydrated she had to be admitted overnight at the animal hospital where she was put on an IV. She was having some allergy problems as well and was on a steroid. With some research her owner Liz stumbled upon Trucker’s Mutt-loaf. Remy has been addicted and healthy ever since! To read more about Remy’s story, visit the blog on our website.
Favorite activity: running circles in her yard like she’s a greyhound racer
Most endearing bad habit: Remy truly believes she is a lap dog despite being 75 lbs!! She climbs right up in your lap.
Favorite Good Dog Food product: Trucker’s Mutt-loaf
If Remy could talk, what would she say about Good Dog Food?: “I prefer Trucker’s Mutt-loaf any time over a double double from In N Out Burger!!”
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January 29, 2010
We made a trip to Oregon at the end of January to work on some new food and treat recipes. Starting in March, Duke's Buffalo stew and a new hypo-allergenic rabbit recipe will be available to our home delivery customers. We are also coming out with two new treat recipes made with elk and rabbit. These delicious treats made from unique meats will be in stores as soon as we finalize the packaging! Here is a picture of their newly renovated processing area and another of the new treats going into the dehydrator...
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2nd Annual Halloween Howl |
 Halloween Howl is a fundraiser to benefit the Lied Animal Foundation, the largest sigle facility shelter in the United States. I recently joined the board of the Animal Foundation so I was very happy to take on the role as one of the event organizers. We raised over $12,000 for the shelter and had a fantastic time. Here I am with the executive director of the shelter, Christine.
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October 24, 2009
 Hallo-weiner is the annual fundraiser for the Hot Diggity Dachsund Rescue Club of Las Vegas. This year it was held at Barkin Basin park and was our first year participating.
This little banana costume was fantastic! I need to get one for Milton to wear next year...
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Name our new puppy contest! |
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September 2, 2009
 We added a new member to our family on Sunday! He is just 10 weeks old and is half bulldog, half bassett hound, officially called a "bullhound". We fell in love with him instantly and were intrigued by his breed as we'd never seen one before. We found very limited information about bullhounds on the internet, and when we took him for a puppy check-up the vet and vet technician both said they had never in their entire careers seen one either! So far he's been the sweetest puppy, but can definitely hold his own against Trucker and Penelope. He's a real head turner and we can't take him anywhere without dog lovers coming up to get a closer look. Good thing he doesn't mind the attention at all!
*As of October 21st the naming we held is over. After nearly 2 months of being called "little dog" we finally picked a name that is perfect for him - Milton.
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August 22-23, 2009
I went to New York last weekend to check out the latest and greatest
in today's dog world, and because our company is featured in this
Fall's issue of Modern Dog, which was distributed at the show.
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April 26, 2009
Ian and I went to Oregon a few weeks ago to finalize the details of switching production to The Butcher Shop in Eagle Point. We were trly impressed with what we saw. Here are some pictures from the trip:
Tony B. and me at his ranch. Tony has been raising cattle for 70 years and prides himself on the cleanliness of his farm. All the cattle are fed the most nutrient and protein dense grass, have access to clean running water, and droppings are cleaned every day. They also have hundreds of acres to graze on. These things may seem like they should be industry standards but unfortunately they aren't, and cows raised on feedlots are not as lucky as Tony
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April 18, 2009
Here are some pictures of Trucker during our ceremony. He was such a Good Dog!
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 Before Ian and I found our wonderful butcher, Cam, we made all the food ourselves. Here we are washing and chopping vegetables. Cam has state of the art equipment that makes this process go a lot faster!
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Family, Fur and Fun Festival |
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October 11, 2008
Pictures from Family, Fur, and Fun festival in Summerlin:
Trucker in front of our booth. He made a lot of new friends, both two-legged and four-legged.
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October 8, 2009
Welcome to The Good Dog Food Company blog! We’re very excited our food is now on the market and we hope you will try it out on your four-legged family members. It can be purchased in bulk online, but if you wish to buy a smaller quantity please visit one of the retail outlets that carries our product. A list of these places can be found on the “Where to Buy” page. We’re thrilled that Whole Foods has recognized how unique and healthy our product is and has decided to purchase entire freezers of it for their pet food aisles at two locations!
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