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Grand Dog Essentials Alberta sourced and prepared raw food for dogs, available through online store. We deliver weekly d

A look back on where we started and where we are going ⬇️ ⬇️Seven years ago, Greg left for Calgary to do his first deli...
19/06/2025

A look back on where we started and where we are going ⬇️ ⬇️

Seven years ago, Greg left for Calgary to do his first delivery run for Grand Dog Essentials.

It consisted of driving to Penhold for product pick up and then driving to Calgary and meeting Hauke (who he purchased the business from and is now our Four Roots Business partner) at the Starlight Diner. Together over breakfast they made that days route.

Oh how things have changed!

From biweekly deliveries to Edmonton and Calgary to weekly deliveries. Then increasing to two times a week in both cities. Calgary days used to include Red Deer. Now, there is a dedicated driver and day dedicated to Red Deer and area.

Routing has evolved from that breakfast meeting. Greg spent many hours at his desk manually entering orders into a spreadsheet and routing in Google Maps. Now we have an automated system with tracking capabilities.

Greg drove many miles along HWY 2 delivering BY HIMSELF for the first year. Our delivery team has grown to two full time drivers. Len and Ken are the true superstars of the operation!

From being primarily online to expanding to in person sales through markets and our space in Devon (more to come on this!).

And now, after years of people thinking we made the food offered in our shop, we can finally say that's true with our partnership with products.

It's been a crazy ride these last seven years! We wouldn't be here without the support of everyone of you. It means a lot to us that you put your trust and support into our little company. We are so grateful for all of you!

Thank you! 🙏

- Amanda, Matt, Greg, and Joy Monsma

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✨ NEW PRODUCT ✨ Tackle your dog's troubled tummy with Adored Beast's Gut Soothe!🐾 Gut Soothe was made to provide relief...
13/06/2025

✨ NEW PRODUCT ✨ Tackle your dog's troubled tummy with Adored Beast's Gut Soothe!

🐾 Gut Soothe was made to provide relief of digestive upset and lung issues: diarrhea, vomiting, IBD, acid reflux, and inflammation of the digestive tract

🐾 Provides immune support against viruses and bacteria.

🐾 Useful for diet transitions, travel, and when a dog is on antibiotics.

🐾 Useful for sinus issues (especially for Bully breeds)

Ingredients include:

Slippery Elm Bark:

Soothes the mucous membranes of the digestive, urinary, and respiratory tracts. Protects the stomach against ulcers and inflammation.

Aloe:

Known for its healing effects on the skin and intestinal tract.

Marshmallow Root:

Protects tissue and soothes the stomach, intestines, bladder, and lungs.

14 Strain Probiotic Blend:

1 billion allergen-free colony forming units of a multi-strain probiotic blend. Provides beneficial bacteria to establish healthy colonies and keep bad bacteria at bay.

Check out the full list of ingredients here: https://bit.ly/4e7j36m

10/06/2025

We had the best time at the Four Roots Pet Products open house this past weekend. Thanks to everyone for coming out and celebrating with us!

Scenes from this past weekend at and ! Thanks to everyone who came to chat with me; it was great seeing you all!The l...
03/06/2025

Scenes from this past weekend at and ! Thanks to everyone who came to chat with me; it was great seeing you all!

The last frame has a new product I haven't announced yet. Do you see it?? 😊

Happy June 1! Swipe through for all you need to know about our deliveries this coming month. Also, I'm at all day tod...
01/06/2025

Happy June 1! Swipe through for all you need to know about our deliveries this coming month.

Also, I'm at all day today - come say hi if you are around! Our booth is located near the 17th Ave & 2nd Street stage; almost in front of S**g Salon and (they keep me caffeinated every year!).

Will you be giving this one a try? We are excited to add this new option to our line of Smack Dehydrated Dog Food! Jus...
28/05/2025

Will you be giving this one a try? We are excited to add this new option to our line of Smack Dehydrated Dog Food! Just in time for your travel adventures this summer!

Lip Smacking Lamb 😍 Dehydrated Raw Dog Food

Smack can be fed as an entire meal or used in combination of a raw or kibble diet. I personally use Smack when we go camping and I like to add things like Goat Kefir, bone broth, or raw egg for some moisture and sardines for omega 3.

Recipe Breakdown:

80% grass-fed lamb (bone-in with organs)
20% certified organic, GMO-free fruits and vegetables

Ingredients:

Lamb, Lamb Bone, Lamb Kidneys, Lamb Lung, Lamb Spleen, Lamb Liver, Lamb Tripe, Lamb Heart, Pumpkin*, Apple*, Dried Yeast, Carrot*, Blueberry*, Kale*, Sprouted Quinoa*, Shiitake Mushroom*, Thyme*, Kelp*, Peppermint*, Turmeric*, Viramin E (Mixed Tocopherols*), Salt, Marine MicroAlgae Oil.

*Indicates Certified Organic

Grass-fed lamb is bone-in and whole.

Ps. I just added another dry food option to the website, just in time for camping season! 😎 I'll share more details soon, but you are welcome to head to granddog.ca to check it out! 😉

26/05/2025

You're invited! Check it out!

The first delivery day to Athabasca was carefully supervised by Philly. Once the deliveries were complete, Philly and Ma...
15/05/2025

The first delivery day to Athabasca was carefully supervised by Philly. Once the deliveries were complete, Philly and Matt celebrated with a quick visit to the Athabasca dog park. 🥳🐶

Next week will be the first time we deliver to places like: Daysland, Killam, Mundare, Vegreville, Vermillion, Wainwright, and Westerose! Do you know anyone in these areas? Tag them in the comments below!

FACILITY TOUR 🐾 IN-STORE DISCOUNT 🐾 SAMPLES 🐾 MEET THE FOUR ROOTS TEAM 🐾 CONNECT WITH FOUR ROOTS VENDORS 🐾You're invited...
10/05/2025

FACILITY TOUR 🐾 IN-STORE DISCOUNT 🐾 SAMPLES 🐾 MEET THE FOUR ROOTS TEAM 🐾 CONNECT WITH FOUR ROOTS VENDORS 🐾

You're invited to our open house! Or as I like to call it, our "YAY, WE ARE FINALLY MAKING RAW PET FOOD" party!

You will have the opportunity to try some new Four Roots raw pet food blends before anyone else! Samples will be offered for you to try with your pups and you have the option to share your feedback with us so we can tweak and perfect our recipes!

When: Saturday June 7, 2025

Time: 11 am - 2 pm

Where: Four Roots Pet Products #3, 4812 - 78 Street Red Deer, Alberta

Bookmark this post, share to your stories, help us get the word out! We would love to see you all there!

We had a blast hanging out with the BubbleUP Marketing crew!
10/05/2025

We had a blast hanging out with the BubbleUP Marketing crew!

✨ONE WEEK ONLY✨ It's my birthday week! To celebrate, we are having a sale on some of my favourite items from our shop!N...
02/05/2025

✨ONE WEEK ONLY✨ It's my birthday week! To celebrate, we are having a sale on some of my favourite items from our shop!

No discount code required! SHOP HERE ➡️ ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UobVsM

SAVE NOW ON:

CK9 Ultimate Turkey
Quail Eggs from Craft Quality Poultry
Four Leaf Rover Hip & Joint
Four Leaf Rover Safe Sea
Four Leaf Rover Kibble Fixer (yes, I use this every day for my raw fed dogs. It's the ultimate meal topper for any diet in my opinion)
Adored Beast Potent Sea

Offer valid for orders placed May 1 - 8, 2025. Minimum $50 order. Not to be combined with other promotions. GST and delivery fee extra.

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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Raw food - best for your best friend

We sell and distribute Dog’s Choice raw food, made with love and care in central Alberta. We have fed our own purebred German Shepherd this food since she was weaned eight years ago, and she is a happy, healthy pooch with a glorious coat. There are multiple varieties of food available in one or two pound tubes. You can choose from beef, chicken, and meat and veggie mix.

Greg is the Top Dog at Grand Dog Essentials and he loves dogs, especially ours. In fact, some days I think he loves that dog more than me! He will talk about raw dog food to anyone who will listen and has influenced so many of our family and friends to feed raw, we figured we might as well go into the business and make a living at it.

We know there are detractors of the raw food diet for dogs. However, our experience has been very good. We have an extremely healthy dog, free of digestive issues, and free of that awful thing called doggie breath. Watch our feed for future blogs on the raw food diet.

Some people think it will be horribly expensive. Well, if you buy the precious little packages at the store it will be expensive. Our food is reasonably priced and you can feed your medium to large dog for a similar cost to the top grade kibble food. Plus our pooch has gas so seldom that if a fart escapes her, she is so surprised she gets up to investigate.