If you are a stay-at-home mom (or person) and you are thinking about setting up a low cost business venture, then a home based gourmet dog bakery might be a good option for you. Aside from the fact that you can start your operations almost immediately, you can create your products right out of your kitchen too, certified or otherwise. You also have the liberty of being able to launch your business online, which can save you a lot of money in terms of rent and utility bills. Additionally, gourmet dog treats usually last for a few weeks. This means that you can create large batches of goodies and keep them in containers until they are ready to be shipped out.
So how exactly do you launch your own gourmet dog bakery? Here are a few tips.
1. Always check first local rules and regulations about creating and selling dog food and treats. Some states, counties and towns demand that dog food and treats should only be manufactured from certified kitchens. If this is the case, you might want to get your certification and permit from the local authorities first.
2. Make sure that you have good background knowledge of the foods that are safe to give to dogs. Try to choose ingredients that are suitable to all canine breeds so that you have a wide market base right from the start.
You can always specialize though. For example: you can create gourmet dog treats that are specifically for toy dog breeds, or for giant dogs, or for one breed only (like the poodle or the Great Dane or the Akita.) Although you are severely limiting your market base, specialized products are usually pegged at steeper prices which may earn you a lot of profit in the long run.
3. Try to create your own gourmet dog treat recipes. Creating gourmet treats usually means that you offer something better than the average dog treats in the market. You might want to try existing recipes first and then improve on these for that added flair. Later on, you can develop your own unique recipes.
4. Always test your products first with your pets (if you have canine companions.) Very often, your dog would tell you which ones are really good and which ones should be thrown out the window.
Karen Freeman is the author of Start Your Own Gourmet Dog Treats Business: Bake Your Way To Success. As a dog treats bakery owner, she shares her expert insider tips to starting and growing a successful dog bakery business from home. Be sure to visit www.home-made-dog-treats-business.com for tips on how for you can turn your passion for pets into a successful business.
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