Why Did We Start Green Dog Deli?
The whole idea behind making the dog food was to give dog owners (ourselves included) the opportunity to put the same amount of thought into feeding their dogs as they do into feeding themselves or their families.
After reading pretty much every book available on the subject (from the light-hearted to the serious academic publications), Carol was very lucky to meet two influential veterinary consultants, both passionate about holistic health and nutrition, under whose direction the Green Dog Deli Diet was developed. She started making fresh food for her own dogs, then family and friends, and the business grew from there.
It is hugely rewarding to see the dogs enjoying every mouthful of their meals and so clearly glowing with health and brimming with energy, especially as they age.
My professional background is in Law and NGO Development. I have been a dog owner for 25 years.
It is very important to me to try my best to create a sustainable, environmentally considerate business. A long time ago I read a book which stated that keeping domestic animals (and dogs in particular) was very damaging for our environment. I have never been able to forget that but am not about to give up my dogs!
I want Green Dog Deli to deliver optimum nutrition at its most convenient and to do so with impeccable environmental credentials.
Our 'doggy bags' (or boxes for multiple dog owners!) are designed to give you everything you need to feed your dog, presented in a clean, convenient and easy to feed way.
Believe it or not, both Jo and I are vegetarian, so I really didn’t want messy meat wrappers in my own kitchen or in my bin. By buying from us you can have the exact amount of food you need, thus avoiding any waste, and research has shown that the risk of bacterial contamination is massively reduced in chicken that has been given room to move and has led a less stressful life.
I have been training dogs for 20 years and have competed in (and won!) just about every major agility event in the UK.
I need my dogs to be extremely fit, healthy and quick thinking. This has made me look at everything I do for them, from exercise to feeding, as it all has an impact on their behaviour and performance. I tried many shop bought foods over the years, but never found one that suited all of my dogs, all of the time.
With the Green Dog Deli range of treats I can reward good behaviour without ruining a dog's diet. Good rewards lead to good work and happy dogs. For me, that's what dog training is all about.
Green Dog Deli is based in West Oxfordshire, UK. Our office is in the small village of Clanfield and our food is made in the nearby fairtrade town of Faringdon.
We deliver widely throughout the neighbouring counties, regularly attend local farmers' markets and can be found at various shows and events around the country.
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