Where are you located and what are your hours?
We opened our first bakery cafe in March 2009 in Northern Suffolk at 3509 Bridge Rd. on Route 17, just minutes from I-664. We are in the same building as the Bennetts Creek's Home Away From Home Pet Kennel. Our store offers a wide selection fo treats, pastries and cakes for your canine friends. Our hours are Wednesday through Saturday 11-6, Sunday 12-5, and Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Our store is a fun, comfortable atmosphere where you and your dog can come relax together with other dogs and their owners.
Are you a licensed a pet treat producer?
Yes. We are fully licensed and certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Agriculture as a pet treat producer. Our products have all been analyzed in a professional laboratory for fat, protein, moisture, and fiber content.
People quality ingredients? Are they safe for my dog?
Every ingredient we use at Working Dog Bakery are ones you would find in your own kitchen. Most commercial dog foods and treats are made with a lot of filler and artificial preservatives. Our treats contain no artificial preservatives, and they contain natural ingredients such as unbleached flour, rye flour, oats, egg, natural peanut butter, vegetable oil, and carob.
Okay, so what is carob?
Carob is a dog-safe alternative to chocolate. Carob trees
(Ceratonia siliqua) are native to the eastern Mediterranean and have been cultivated for thousands of years. Carob is much healthier than chocolate because it is free of the allergenic and addictive effects of caffeine and contains much less fat. People, particularly vegetarians and healthy dieters, often substitute carob for chocolate. If you are dying for a piece of chocolate, don't steal your dog's treats. Not only is the flavor different, but your dog may get a little peeved.
How many treats should my dog eat?
Would you eat chocolate cake and ice cream all day if you could? Okay, bad question.
Should you eat chocolate cake and ice cream all day? No. Dog treats are exactly that - treats. You should only feed yourdog one or two treats a day. canine obesity is a huge problem in the United States, and we encourage pet owners to exercise good judgement when allowing their dogs to indulge.
Do you make cat treats?
Not yet. We plan on introducing a few when we open our new storefront.
