Over 40 years ago, one of our founding owners, John, fell in love with dogs and training them. He was particularly taken with German Shepherds. This led him to train Police canines, with Blackjack as his first four-legged student.
As he started to think more holistically, John developed a passion for canine nutrition and the competitive working dog world.
In 1995, John’s competition dog, Nic, suffered a shoulder injury requiring surgical repair of his bicep tendon. Researching rehab options, John discovered the world of supplements for muscle building and joint support. (This was long before people were familiar with nutritional products for dogs.) Adding supplements to Nic’s diet boosted his muscle and shoulder strength far beyond what a diet alone could provide.
The following fall, John and Nic were back in competition. They placed 1st in the New England Championships and ranked 6th overall in the US.