Barkalicious Dog Treats, LLC
Est. 2021
Cara and Stanley Karpinski
Being a dog lover and having three dogs of our own, we decided to open a small business that makes preservative-free, human-grade dog treats. We have a 6 1/2-year-old mini Australian Shepherd named Chewie, a 5-year-old mini doodle named Buttercup, and a rescue Aruban Cunucu named Lexi, who will be one this year.
Being new to the New Hampshire area, we did not have any contacts or know how to get our products to potential clients. We researched how to start this type of business, and we sent our treats to be analyzed by a lab and then registered by the Department of Agriculture. After that long process, we found a great local farmer’s market where we could sell our treats, and they seemed to be a hit! We have since been approached to join other markets and pop-up events.
We understand that the market is flooded with many different types of treats, but we felt we were not getting the quality that our special pups deserved. Our dog treats are made with real meat and real food and baked with eggs from our own chickens! Our treats are large, so they can easily be broken up and given on separate occasions. They store well in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks or can be frozen for a few months. We also recently started making specialty dog birthday cakes. Even the frosting is dog-safe!
One of our biggest sellers is our chicken jerky. We slice fresh chicken, marinate it in our secret (dog-safe) marinade, and then dehydrate it to the perfect consistency for that chewy, delicious texture. Even humans like it!
In the near future, we would love to expand to small local shops that carry artisan items. My hope is to share our passion for what we do with a larger target area. Thank you, Southern NH, for your tremendous response to our preservative-free dog treats! Make sure you come visit us at the Candia Farmers Market again this season.
Order online: barkalicioustreats.com (we offer shipping)
Porch pick up in Londonderry NH or free local delivery within 15 miles.