And the story began like this…  

BarkBoo emerged from the cherished moments shared with my beloved dog, Valarie. Although she's no longer with us, her spirit lives on as the heart and soul of our company. Despite being advised for years that grain-free dog food was the optimum choice, I discovered its potential drawbacks through Valarie's experience. After five years of feeding her this supposedly premium diet, she began exhibiting signs of aggression and irritability, leading me to seek veterinary guidance. The diagnosis revealed Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), a heart condition possibly linked to grain-free dog food, a concern highlighted by the FDA in their July 2018 article.

This revelation prompted a transformation in Valarie's diet and a dedicated search for safer, healthier alternatives, extending to the toys she played with. Witnessing her joy while munching on a coconut sparked an idea: "Bamboo! I wonder if she'd love it too." Delving into research, I discovered that bamboo, a grass rather than wood, aligns with dogs' natural affinity for grass. Eager to enhance their well-being, I began crafting bamboo toys filled with peanut butter for my dogs.

The positive impact on Valarie's life inspired the birth of BarkBoo, extending its reach to the homes of friends and family. Our mission is to bring joy to dogs of all sizes, offering a variety of BarkBoo products tailored to each unique canine companion.