We got a dog! In July of 2018, a spur of the moment decision was made and we got our first dog, Melo. We knew we wanted to feed Melo something good for him, but we ran into a few problems during our search for the perfect food. We were given kibble from his breeder, but he was reluctant to eat it. We tried tried every type of food on the market and least to say, he was a picky eater!

With our options running low, we were finally introduced to a fresh, frozen dog stew from a local shop in Seattle. We were getting desperate to find something for Melo and prayed he would love it. The first time we gave it to him, he gobbled it up in less than 30 seconds! WOW! We found gold! And we've been feeding him that ever since.

Two years later, we bought our second dog, Nico! Fortunately, he was not as picky but his stomach was a little more sensitive than Melo's when we tried different food options with him. So we knew we would feed Nico the fresh stew thereafter, which he loved! We were both so grateful to have found a dog food that not only our dogs' loved, but also kept them healthy and with very few vet visits!

We are both from Hawaii, and we were ready to move home for good, but we faced another problem. There were no stores on Oahu that sold a cooked dog stew! How could we go through all that trouble to find something both our dogs loved to eat, and not continue to feed them something like that moving home? We couldn't! So The Doggy Kitchen was born.

That’s why we created recipes that are easy to understand and even easier to trust. No mystery meat, no by-products, no artificial anything—just real, recognizable ingredients you’d find in your own kitchen. We believe that our dogs deserve the same quality of food we expect for ourselves.

Fresh food isn’t just a trend—it’s a return to what’s natural. Unlike kibble, which is processed at high temperatures and often packed with fillers, our recipes are made with human-grade ingredients and gently cooked in small batches to retain nutrients and flavor. The result? Meals that look, smell, and taste like real food—because they are.

Each of our meals is thoughtfully formulated by a canine nutritionist to provide complete and balanced nutrition that exceeds AAFCO standards for adult maintenance. We rely on whole food nutrition—not synthetic additives—to supply essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that support digestion, skin and coat health, immunity, and long-term vitality.

From grass-fed meats and vibrant vegetables to responsibly sourced organ meats and natural supplements, everything we use is selected with purpose. Because feeding your dog shouldn’t feel like a compromise. It should feel like love.