Treats 4 Teddy

25/04/2024

Good afternoon, all. It's been a while since you've heard from me. For personal reasons, Treats 4 Teddy will be dissolving. It has been a complete pleasure serving you, meeting your four-legged family members and hearing about them. I will miss you.

I do have someone interested in re-branding the business and continuing to serve you. If and when that happens, I will pass along contact information via this page.

Thanks so much. Robin

31/03/2024

Good morning and happy Easter! Had the privilege of seeing these two yesterday. They are so good for the soul - as is seeing my oldest son.

Wanted to remind you that treat orders for April are due by noon on Friday. If your fur baby is as special to you as these two are to me (and I know they are), give them a treat that is made from ingredients you recognize - table food, no preservatives. Harley is still in training (and she is quickly learning), but when Teddy sees the treats come out, he immediately sits up pretty and patiently waits. And those eyes.

I hope you all have a blessed and wonderful Easter.

27/03/2024

Good Wednesday morning! What a difference a day - and sunshine - makes. When I posted about the Crescent Farmers Market, I put up the link for vendors vs. the link for the market itself. I hope you will find some time to come out and visit me this season. Have a fantastic day!!!

26/03/2024

Good Tuesday morning! I hope this post finds you all doing well.

Teddy and Harley are pleased to let you know that April's offerings are pork roast and gravy and cinnamon apples. Yum!

Stay warm - more consistent, good weather is almost here!

20/03/2024

Good Wednesday morning! I am thrilled to relay that Treats 4 Teddy will be a vendor at the Crescent Farmers Market this year. I have so much to learn and am ready for the opportunity.

The Crescent Farmers Market is a great venue for Treats 4 Teddy because it is new this year and we can learn together - though I will be doing most of the learning. It's held once a month - so I won't be overwhelmed and it allows me to interact with people. I don't want to work full-time but I definitely need to have purpose and talk to people.

Treats 4 Teddy would love to see you at the Market this year. Have a fantastic day!!!

Homemade Baked Goods, Information on Crescent Iowa Farmers Market

19/03/2024

Good Tuesday afternoon! I spent this morning making PB & J treats. I am newly retired (this is my 2nd day!!!) and able to cook during the week - during the day. What a sense of calm I feel with the extra time.

The treats are delicious! - yes, I tried one. Truth be told, I have tried every flavor of treat offered by Treats 4 Teddy. I thought there would be specks of red berries throughout the treats and was surprised the berries turned opaque during the process. I was hoping to share a scientific explanation, but can't find one that is consistent.

It's hard to believe how quickly retirement happened. One minute I was raising two young boys and now I have two (not so young) men - both of whom I am extremely proud.

I am excited for my new found freedom and the opportunities it brings with it. Treats 4 Teddy will be getting more attention.

13/03/2024

Good Wednesday morning! I hope you have all had a chance to enjoy some of this great weather we are having.

Wanted to send a reminder that March orders will close at noon on Friday.

Have a terrific rest of your week!!!

08/03/2024

Holli says "happy Friday"! Isn't she a beauty. Her mama says she is exercising great restraint with those treats sitting next to her -😋. Thanks Holli (and Marcy) for choosing Treats 4 Teddy.

04/03/2024

Good Monday morning! We got to see these two over the weekend. They are so much fun - and so well behaved. It is obvious how much they are loved.

If you guessed PB & J as the nostalgic flavor - you are right! I have PB & J toast for breakfast one to two times a week and it never gets old. Now you can share a childhood favorite with your fur babies.

Treats 4 Teddy thanks you for liking, sharing and following its Facebook posts - and especially the positive reviews. I love seeing pics of your babies. Have a fantastic week and I look forward to serving you.

29/02/2024

Happy Thursday!

These two are anxiously awaiting the March menu - which will be posted on Monday. Treats 4 Teddy is excited to share a new flavor with you - which resonates with most of our childhoods (and mine to this day). What could it be?

21/02/2024

My heart. These two are so stinking cute waiting to go outside. What do you think they are thinking?

If you could ask your dog one question - what would it be?

05/02/2024

What a difference a few short weeks makes. When I originally posted with February's offerings, it was -100 degrees (not really but it felt like it) and now were getting in the upper 40s. I know there is a lot of winter left, but these pockets of warmth during the winter make the rest tolerable.

I wanted to remind you that Friday is the deadline for placing February orders. I truly appreciate all of you and hope you have a fantastic week!

25/01/2024

Good morning! It's hard to believe that next week is the end of January. Wow!, where did the time go?

I would like 2024 to be the year of getting to know you better. I will periodically pose a question and, based on your input, will begin to make tweaks to Treats 4 Teddy.

The first question is: Do you like that treat flavors rotate each month? Is there a treat flavor you think your doggo likes so much that it should be offered every month?

Don't forget to order treats for your fur babies by February 9. There aren't words enough to thank you all for your support. Stay warm - 54 days until Spring.

21/01/2024

Good Sunday morning! I told you Treats 4 Teddy would have some exciting news - and here she is! Her name is Harley and she could not be any cuter. She is 8 weeks old and, like Teddy, is also a cockapoo. Teddy is excited for his new sister and playmate. Welcome to the family, Harley!

17/01/2024

Good Wednesday morning, all! Given that the weather here SUCKS right now, Treats 4 Teddy thought it fitting to bring in a summer vibe by offering cheeseburgers and pina coladas to warm your souls in February. Teddy is even showing his whimsical side.

Treats 4 Teddy thanks you for your support! We love it when you like, share and comment about your experience. Stay warm with tropical thoughts and enjoy the rest of your week.

12/01/2024

Good snowy morning!

If you ordered treats and were planning to pick them up tonight or tomorrow, I will be here. If you are unable to pick them up at the designated times, please send me an email at [email protected] and we can make other arrangements.

Thanks so much for your patronage and support! Stay safe and warm. Treats 4 Teddy has some exciting news coming soon - stay tuned.

02/01/2024

Good Tuesday morning and Happy New Year! 2024 is going to be a spectacular year!

I wanted to remind you that Friday at noon is the cutoff for ordering January treats. This month's offerings are pork roast and gravy and fruit and veggie.

Thanks so much for the support Treats 4 Teddy has gotten with orders, likes, shares and followers. It's been a fun journey!

27/12/2023

Good morning and happy December 27th!

Mmmmmmmm. Do you know what this is? It is sometimes referred to as liquid gold. This is the pork bone broth that is going into the pork roast and gravy treats (don't worry - it's in the freezer for now). Look at the beautiful color on it. Water, pork roast bones, oregano, a little bit of salt and about 20 hours. Oh my goodness, your fur babies are going to love it!

If you would like to order treats for your doggo, please remember to do so by noon on Friday, January 5th. As a reminder, January's treats are pork roast and gravy and fruits and veggies.

Have a fantastic day!

25/12/2023

Treats 4 Teddy wishes you and your fur babies a very Merry Christmas.

23/12/2023

What makes Treats 4 Teddy gourmet dog treats you ask? You start out by pan frying an 8 # pork roast seasoned moderately (under seasoned to most of us) with salt and oregano until it is GBD (golden, brown and delicious). You then let it hang out in the hot tub - a/k/a crock pot - for 10 hours until the meat is falling off the bone. You strain off and refrigerate the liquid which makes the fat easier to dispose of. The bone will be cooked for another 10 hours in the reserved liquid, which is the start of the gravy. That's two days of prep!

Why oregano? It pairs well with pork and it's good for your doggos. It is a rich source of vitamins A, C and K; minerals like calcium, iron, manganese; omega-3, and fiber. It is also rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals and prevent cell damage.

If you are still waiting to try Treats 4 Teddy, do it. We would love to serve you.

Have a safe and blessed Christmas.

19/12/2023

Just once I'd like to NOT notice a mistake after I have posted. :) The Pork Roast and Gravy treats now say Pork Roast and Gravy vs. Elvis. Thanks.

18/12/2023

Good Monday morning! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend and are ready - or nearly ready - for Christmas a week from today.

Treats 4 Teddy is starting off 2024 by offering pork roast and gravy and fruit and veggie treats. If you are a regular customer, you already noticed that I changed the shape of the treats from rounds to bones for the smaller treats and dogs for the larger treats. Why? Because I wanted the treats to be more dog-like. What I didn't think through as much was packaging - eyeballing doesn't work. That said, you're getting about 1/3 more (by weight) with the small treats for the same price and the same weight for the larger treats - when you add in the 3 extra treats - 18 vs. 15. You will also notice there are two size offerings vs. three. I will now be using the same size bag for both treat sizes and am doing away with the $5 bag. All part of the learning process - among a lot of other things.

Treats 4 Teddy wishes you and your family a blessed Christmas.

17/12/2023

Happy 2nd birthday, Teddy! Who knew what an inspiration you would be. We love you so much.

17/12/2023

Happy Sunday, everyone! December was Treats 4 Teddy's best month so far!

Thank you to everyone who placed an order - in December and since August. I am learning so much about dog diets and use this information to create and refine the treats I offer. Every treat is made with ingredients I would feed my family - and made with a healthy dose of love.

I am looking forward to 2024. There is still so much to learn about running a business and I am glad to be on this journey with all of you. I will post January's offerings tomorrow.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

04/12/2023

Good Monday morning

I started working on treats for December's offering over the weekend. A couple of ingredients in the beef pizza treats are beef bone broth and roast beef. If you are buying treats from Treats 4 Teddy, your dog is probably eating better than you are! When I am working on treats, it is common for Jim, my husband, to say "something smells good" only to have me answer, "it's for the dog treats". He tells people I follow that up with, "we're having sandwiches".

If you have not yet had a chance to order treats for your four legged family members, there's still time! I am taking orders until noon on Friday.

I hope you all have a fantastic week! Stay safe.

26/11/2023

Happy Sunday afternoon!

For the month of December, Treats 4 Teddy is offering beef pizza and Elvis treats - two dog favorites. I try to be whimsical with the names, but I am serious about the ingredients. I use quality cuts of meat (vs. scraps) and have started making bone broth for the savory treats. Bone broth has been known to help protect joints and may even repair connective tissue in older dogs. It is also a great way to boost your dog's immune system.

As you're checking off your Christmas gifts, don't forget your four legged family members. Teddy has brought us so much joy by just being himself. Happy holiday season and thank you for your continued support.

24/11/2023

Happy day after Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you were all able to make some new memories with friends and family.

We spent the day with family, to include Teddy's half brother, Maverick. They had a great day getting lots of attention and their own version of a Thanksgiving feast. They started out with a mix of chicken breast, wild rice cooked in chicken bone broth, peas and shredded carrots - warmed up, of course. They then drank chicken bone broth and finished with a dish of pumpkin puree and whipped cream. They played hard and went home exhausted - and happy.

Stay tuned - the next round of treat offerings will be posted on Sunday. Your doggos will be very happy.

10/11/2023

Happy, happy Friday!!! Wanted to remind you that today is the last day to order treats this month for your doggos.

On a personal note, I want to say how thankful I am for my husband, Jim, my two sons, Matt and Kyle, Matt's significant other, Ashley, and the inspiration for this business, Teddy. Thank you for making my life so full.

I hope you have a fantastic day and an even better weekend!

06/11/2023

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend and enjoyed that extra hour. I used it (and then some) to make bone broth for this month's treats. While time consuming, making as many of the dog treat components as I can ensures that I am offering you a treat that is as healthy as it can be. I will use the broth to cook the wild rice and it will also be used in the biscuit.

If you would like to order treats for your fur baby and haven't yet had a chance, Friday by midnight is the deadline. You can reply to this post or email me at [email protected].

I hope you have a fantastic week!

29/10/2023

Happy Sunday everyone!

So hard to believe the holiday season is almost upon us. Where has the year gone? In a month, we will be celebrating my favorite holiday - Thanksgiving. I love everything about food - whether it's for humans or dogs.

November features one tried and true favorite and one Thanksgiving classic - chicken and wild rice and pumpkin pie. Orders are due by Friday, November 10th and will be ready for pick up on Saturday, November 18.

Thank you for continuing to support Treats 4 Teddy with your orders, follows, likes and shares. I look forward to serving you.