It all started here. Me, Tanis. Circa 1980. My love of dogs began with my mother's Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Fancy. She was my mom's show dog who earned her Championship title with the Canadian Kennel Club. My childhood memories are filled with back seat rides to dog club meets or shows, stuffed in with a couple of dogs in the back seat. I would stroke their silky groomed show dog coats and fall in love! I told myself I would definitely have a dog of my own one day, and sure enough I have now had many.

My personal quote would have to be "A house is truly not a home unless there is a dog in it" :)

Through the years owning several of my own dogs, I have become very interested in dog nutrition and exploring natural options for nourishing dogs. I have delved into much self-study and also taken a course on RAW feeding to better understand a dogs digestive system.

I am in No way a trained medical professional, just a person who has done extensive research and want to share the tips and information that I have found works for me and my dogs to help them live healthier, happier lives.

My vision is to change the game in how we think when it comes to feeding our dogs. To remind pet owners that our dogs are not our children, but wild animals at heart whom with we share our homes. They have needs. They have natural instincts. Nurturing these instincts that nature gave them allows us as dog owners to honor something that cannot be removed, or trained out of our pets, and in turn, leads to a feeling of fulfillment in our dogs, leaving them happier and as a result, Healthier!

My goal is that everyone finds value in the information and products that I offer and are inspired to beef up your dogs' diet with natural options.

Because Man's best friend deserves THE BEST!

xo Tanis of Rustic Paws