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Today's guest post is by Karen Hartman
Just a few steps from my home there exists a little slice of doggie heaven. It’s a gourmet dog bakery and boutique called Dogma. Established in 2000, Dogma’s goal is to provide “the local community with a unique selection of products and outstanding customer service that you may not find in a ‘big box’ store.” And what a selection it has! From clothing and collars to treats and toys, there’s something for every dog and dog owner.
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| Dogma Storefront |
The store’s main feature is the bakery. They bake their own treats and use only human-grade ingredients. Per the
store site, they don’t add salt, sugar or preservatives of any kind. “No
fancy colored frosting, just cream cheese or yogurt with vegetable dyes made
from spinach, beets or blueberries.” They even make their own ice cream!
There are always some samples available, so your dog can test out a new treat.
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| Dogma's Bakery Display |
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| What dog wouldn't like to take a bite out of a squirrel or mailman? |
Dogma also has a wide variety of dog food and packaged treats. I call
it the Wonderful Wall of Tastiness. Buttercup loves the Taste of the Wild brand
food. It’s grain-free and fairly small, so I can give it as a treat in addition
to her regular meals. She also likes the
Fruitables – organic, all-natural, gluten-free chewy treats. And I like them
because they’re not too big—just
right to use for training without ruining her dinner or her girlish figure.
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| Wonderful Wall of Tastiness |
I also like Dogma’s selection of leashes and collars. The staff helped
me select a really cute pink reflective martingale collar for Buttercup from
the computer catalog. It wasn’t a stock item, so they ordered it and called me
as soon as it arrived. They also have a variety of clothing, art, stationery,
crates, and dog-themed household items. Where else can you find a game called
Beagle-opoly?
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| Leashes, collars, toys, and more |
And if that isn’t enough, Dogma even has a grooming salon on site to
keep your dog looking good. Cassandra
Reed, a local groomer, leads the salon staff. You can also choose to just have
them brush your dog's teeth, trim nails, or give a bath. They even have a quick
"Dip and Dine" option for those visiting one of the local
restaurants.
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| Cassandra Reed (second from the right) and her grooming staff |
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| One of Cassandra's pretty pups |
While Dogma’s selection, service, and location are great, the thing I
like most is the store’s community involvement. They support a variety of
adoption and rescue events and are part of "Operation Socialization",
an organization devoted to providing resources for puppy owners. That
alone is enough to give it Buttercup and my stamp of approval. (And the mailman
treats don’t hurt, either.)
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