my favourite aussie small businesses.
We love to support small, so what better way to start my blog writing by sharing my favourite Aussie businesses. Most of these businesses I have bought from or used their services before, so they have been tried & tested by me & the hell hounds themselves.
The saltiest dog
The Saltiest Dog makes a range of ready made raw meals for dogs and also has a huge range of everything you need to DIY raw feed including bones, offal and our best selling "Mix Ins".
Owned and operated by Vet Nurse Kate who is passionate about dog health and well-being and educating pet parents on fresh feeding for dogs and the hidden nasties in some pet foods.
You won't find crappy cheap filler ingredients or nasty preservatives in anything at The Saltiest Dog. We live for the love of dogs and want your precious pooches to live long, happy lives by your side :)
Delivering the goods around Melbourne in our big pink van plus regional VIC and now NSW.
Stay Salty!
Kate & Lulu the boxer
salty paws designs
Salty Paws Designs was inspired by my journey with my two kelpies, combining my passion for creative design and my love for dogs.
I am passionate about creating quality, functional products for life with a dog. Our product range includes the best Treat Pouch on the market, quick dry, fur free dog adventure towels, travel/training mats so you can take a piece of home with you to help your pooch settle and the perfect pawrent backpack in the Ultimate Adventure Grab Bag. Salty Paws products are designed with both style and functionality in mind. We are committed to offering only the best, ensuring every product is of the highest quality and brings joy and practicality to your doggy adventures.
Our hope is that our products bring a little joy and happiness to you and your pooch and become a staple in your doggy adventures.
the good gods cookie club
Hello! I am Chelsea and I own The Good Dogs Cookie Club. I’ve been running the business since 2022 alongside working as a Veterinary Nurse. I wanted to use my creative side while still being in the animal industry. I absolutely love baking treats as well as designing, drawing and creating for the cookie club as well as for other businesses. I am lucky enough to have a very cute and curious Kelpie, Casper, who just happens to be a treat connoisseur and will only allow the best products to land on our website.
The Good Dogs Cookie Club is inspired by the simple words of “cuteness” and “sweetness”. Keeping true to my own love for everything adorable, I aim to make sure everything falls in the style of vintage sweetheart and 1950’s heartthrob vibes. I have applied this to my graphics and overall design of my business.
As a Veterinary Nurse myself, I want to see a change in the industry and that is why I donate 5% of all sales ongoing to Sophie’s Legacy. “We are only Human” encourages pet and animal owners to be kind and respectful and to understand the massive pressures impacting veterinary staff.
Please feel free to check out the club over at @thegooddogscookieclub
conscious pet
Conscious Pet Co. was founded in 2022 by a woman and her dog, Madi & Ziggy.
Madi has always had a passion for eco-conscious living, but it wasn’t until Ziggy came into her life, that she realised there was an extreme lack of natural and eco-friendly pet toys on the market.
A few years later, Conscious Pet Co. was born, with a clear vision to eradicate the use of plastic/synthetic pet toys, and provide high quality all-natural alternatives.
Madi created this brand for the pet parents who want to see their furbabies live their longest and healthiest life, while reducing their environmental impact.
BETTER FOR YOUR PET. BETTER FOR THE PLANET.
bois the label
"BOIS THE LABEL CREATES HIGH QUALITY, EVERYDAY BASICS FOR YOUR PETS.
BOIS was created to offer stylish, well fitting clothing for larger breeds, rescue dogs and mixed breeds who might be an odd shape! We believe all clothing, even your pet’s, should last for years to come. That’s why we choose only the highest quality materials to create our products which, if cared for properly, have years of wear in them. At BOIS, we are dedicated to creating high quality, cozy hoodies for you and your pups. Each and every BOIS sweatshirt is handmade in Melbourne, using locally-sourced materials and even some Australian-made fabrics.
$2 of every BOIS item sold is donated to different animal rescue charities throughout the year."
MAD MUTT DESIGN CO
Illustrator, designer and avid dog-lover, Steph’s work reflects her love of all things dogs & design.
Inspired by her pup BigMac, her small business ‘Mad Mutt Design Co’ specialises in pet portraints and branding for new and existing businesses. She enjoys capturing memories and producing artwork that you’ll cherish for years to come.
BOBBIES BOWWOW
Bobbies BowWow which is named after our gorgeous Labrador, specialises in Australian made sustainable hemp dog accessories for eco-conscious pet owners. Our products range from hemp dog collars, leashes and harnesses, rope toys, as well as health and wellness products and bedding. Our collections are not only environmentally friendly but also perfect for dogs with sensitive skin, reducing rashes and irritations caused by synthetic materials.
