Talking Prices: Save Money, Shop Small and Local!

I see a great many social media posts asking people to shop small and support local businesses. I am suggesting you shop small to save money as well. We are competitively priced with other small businesses, the big box stores and the online retailers! Surprised? The commercials for the big box stores and online retailers always say they are the most economical, but let me show you how that isn't true. I compared prices at two of the online retailers, Chewys and Petflow. Their prices are pretty much identical, as are their so called "list prices". I am not sure where these list prices come from, but they are not the manufacturer's suggested retail price.

Let's start with the Champion Co. They make Orijen and Acana, two very high quality dry foods. I selected Orijen Original and Acana Pork & Squash to compare prices.
Orijen Original 25 lb., our price 76.99, online price 78.99

 Acana Pork & Squash 25 lb. our price 68.99, online price 68.99

The Champion Co also gives independent retailers a bonus: we can offer the frequent buyer program. After you buy 12 bags your 13th bag is free. So while 13 bags of Orijen from the online retailer would cost you $1026.87, buying from us would cost you $923.88. 13 bags of Acana from the online retailer would cost $896.87, buying from us would be $827.88. As you can see that is a significant savings!

When you look at Fromm on the online retailers they show a list price that makes their price look pretty good. I chose Fromm Gold Adult 33 lb. to compare prices. The "list price" is 68.99, the online price is 46.66. Our price is 47.99. Not a huge difference, but here comes a big savings when you shop local. Fromm also has a frequent buyers program. Buy 12, get your 13th bag for free. So the price comparison for 13 bags is 606.58 from the online retailer, 575.88 when you shop with us.

When you look at freeze dried foods the difference is even bigger. I compared online prices and two of the local big box stores, and was very pleased to see our prices are lower. I selected Primal Freeze dried Duck Formula 14 oz and Sojo's Freeze Dried Beef 8 lb. For the Primal 14 oz Duck Formula our price is 26.99, online price was 30.99 and the big box store was 28.99. Primal also gives us a frequent buyer program, buy 12 and your 13th bag is free.
So let's compare; 13 bags from us is 323.88. Online
is 402.87 and the big box store 376.87.

For the Sojo's Beef Formula 8 lb. our price is 76.99, online
price is 83.14. Again we are able to offer a buy 12 get your 13th free so you are saving even more when you shop with us!

The price comparisons on canned foods were similar as were dry, canned and freeze dried foods for cats. When it comes right down to it, the online retailers and chain stores aren't saving you any money. The online retailers do offer convenience, but certainly not savings.

One of the things we promise our customers is high quality products. We do a lot of research before we bring a product in, and we will never carry a product just because we can make money on it. If I wouldn't give it to my dog or cat I won't sell it to you for yours. That is our pledge to you. My online and big box competitors can't say the same thing, as I saw looking at their websites. The Whole Dog Journal and TheDogDigest.com recently put out a list of the worst dry dog foods and I was appalled to see all of these foods were available online and in the stores. What that says to me is they don't care what you feed your pets as long as they make money selling it to you.

Love is in the air...and fresh from our ovens!

We have so much love for your pups, that we have come up with some delightful and delicious goodies for your pup in our bakery!

Peanut Butter Conversation Hearts
A loving conversation heart just for you & your puppy valentine!
We make these handcrafted treats with our oh-so-yummy peanut butter recipe, dip and decorate them with yogurt and finish them with a lovely message.

Carob Sandwich Treats
Just for your sweetheart!
Our yummy carob cookie recipe made into bite-sized sandwiches!
Carob & sprinkles


These and many other yummy goodies are available in our online store and in our store in North Ridgeville.  Don't forget, all orders over $50 will get free shipping always!  Enjoy our little sweethearts!

Flea Prevention: Start Planning!

Seasons are changing, start thinking about flea prevention!

While Spring has been slow in coming, there is still time to get started on the all-natural flea repellents for your dog or cat. 

We have safe alternatives to chemical repellents, so ask us what would work best for your pet. We have Healthy Dogma, Earth Animal and Alzoo in stock now for dogs and cats.

Wintery Treats are still in Store!

After a weekend of puppy love, it's been very apparent to us just how much all of you love your pups and kitties just like we love ours.  This is exactly why we do what we do...we want to make sure we've researched every product we carry to ensure the safety and health for your furry friends.
It's still winter out there for sure...and we still have winter treats we are baking up daily.  Check out these fine handcrafted snacks we are baking fresh from our ovens...

Peanut Butter Oat Stars

One of our most PUPular treat recipes!
These yummy hypoallergenic peanut butter treats are made with oat flour and are absolutely delish to your pup's palate!  All ingredients are from sustainable farms and baked up for your special pooch!












Sam The Snowman 
A delectable turkey treat for your furry friend during this winter season!
Our absolutely yummy handcrafted treat has ingredients only from sustainable farms. 
Stone ground, Whole Wheat Flour, Turkey, Turkey Stock, Organic Egg, Carob dipping.











Peanut Butter and Rye Snowcones
This is a hypoallergenic treat that is delicious to pups with or without wheat allergies.
We use only ingredients from local sustainable farms, selected by us, baked by us, and delivered to your pup's healthy tummy!

Freshly baked up for your pup!

We've got loads of handcrafted treats baked daily that are grrrreat gifts for your pup or pups in your family.  We like to sneak them on a decorative plate and see the first human sneak a bite.  Although totally safe for humans, our treats don't have the sweet factor your tastebuds are looking for in a cookie.  Beware if you're coming to our house for the holiday~ ha!
To ensure delivery in time for Christmas, please order by Dec. 20th!


Carob Mittens and Stockings
These adorable treats will be sure to keep your pup wanting more!  We use our yummy carob treat recipe, and decorate them with vanilla yogurt and sprinkle with seasonal colors! Whole Wheat.














Peanut Butter Oat Stars
Safe for pups with Wheat Allergies!
These yummy hypoallergenic peanut butter treats are made with oat flour and are absolutely delish to your pup's palate!  All ingredients are from sustainable farms and baked up for your special pooch!

Professional Pet Portraits Nov. 17th!

Professional Pet Portrait Day

Sunday, November 17th   

11AM-4:30 PM

Barbara Bowers of Equine Artistry by Barbara will be at the bakery for professional pet portraits! Barbara Bowers is a wonderful lady with great experience with pet photography.  

This is your opportunity to get your Christmas card pictures done! 

The sitting fee is $30 and includes a 4 X 6 print. Barbara will donate half of each sitting fee to a local rescue! Please call for an appointment, 440-353-1990. To see Barbara's work, please visit her website www.equineartistrybybarbara.com.  You can see a gallery of beautiful dog photos!   

Our yogurt dipped and carob dipped delectables are back online!

We're so sad to see the summer go.

 But what makes us able to deal with the season change is the beautiful cooler months ahead, the smell of spice in the air, beautiful leaves, pumpkins, and.... our dipped handcrafted treats are back online in our online store!

We can't ship such delicate tasty snacks in the summer time for fear of damage and melting while in shipment.

So, with this cooler weather brings our online store packed full with delicious seasonal and specialty treats. We've added Stella and Chewy's foods too!

Our treats online have a special "5 Pack Snack Attack*" option, saving you some bone$ and the ability to get a deal on more than one handcrafted treat! We've also added our BARKer's Dozen as an option online too! You can get 13 of any tasty treat for the price of 12!

AND we've concocted an UltiMUTT FALL PupPack variety of tasty treats in the form of a BARKer's dozen, so the 13th treat in that specialty pack is free too! We're looking forward to a beautiful and TASTY Autumn season just for your best friends!

*5 pack options are only available online

The Grateful Dog Bakery Guarantee
We guarantee our fresh baked treat ingredients are sourced from local,sustainable farms. They contain NO GMO's, antibiotics, hormones, pesticides, salt, chemicals, or bi-products. 

Now offering FREE SHIPPING online!

That’s right!  You’ve barked again, and we are listening in!

Now you can place your order online, and receive FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $50.00! 

…and this is FURever!

More stuff for your pup, and a treat for your wallet!