Idaho Barkery founder Sabrina Sherwood is a clinical pharmacist, dog lover, and entrepreneur who is dedicated to serving our furry friends gourmet all-natural treats. Based in Boise, Idaho, her company sells healthy, handcrafted treats from fresh ingredients online and at a growing number of pet stores.
“My unique background as a pharmacist has helped me formulate a treat using ingredients that are safe,” said Sherwood, who enrolled in the Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah to grow the business. “So much of my career has involved education on which supplements are unnecessary or even harmful. My expertise allows me to see past the misinformation that many dog treat products try to sell us.”
Sherwood started Idaho Barkery after facing burnout in the healthcare field during the coronavirus pandemic. That’s when she started a hobby baking treats for dogs, alongside her co-founder and fiancé, Brendon Garcia.
Idaho Barkery makes dog treats that are grain-free, meat-free, gluten-free, and preservative-free. They also provide custom shapes by using 3-D printing technology. Customization is key, and their recipes and processes reflect that.
“We use all-natural ingredients and customizable shapes, transforming the treat-giving moment into a personalized experience for both owners and pets,” Sherwood said. “Our recipe is specifically designed to allow for easy customization of the treat, which gives our brand an additional niche and opportunity for brand partnerships.”
The custom-shaped treats can be used for individuals or for company promotions. Whether it be a more personal treat for your pup, or some treats to be a neat advertisement, you can deck out your dog treats with logos, pictures, shapes and more to craft your ideal treat.
“We look forward to continuing to serve tasty treats to dogs everywhere and partner with businesses within and outside of Idaho to create lasting collaborations and branding opportunities,” Sherwood said.
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