Fresh is not dry, it’s not wet, or raw. Fresh is gently cooked just enough to get rid of dangerous pathogens while maintaining whole food integrity. We believe there’s a big difference between surviving and thriving. As pet obesity, cancer, and diabetes rise at alarming rates, there is a growing body of scientific evidence that points to the health benefits of a fresh food diet, and to the dangers of many commercial pet food manufacturing processes including high heavy metal content and increased AGE levels. And whether your dog is a picky eater grappling with a particular health issue or perfectly healthy and willing to eat just about anything, we’ve seen first-hand with our own dogs and those of our customers the positive impact of feeding fresh.

There really isn’t anything fancy or magical about what we’re trying to do. It’s real, fresh food made convenient. Dog food, just how it should be.

Our meals are prepared in human food facilities, where each recipe is gently cooked at low temperatures according to human-grade standards. They’re then quickly frozen for safe shipping and your storage convenience. Since we package and deliver your meals on a convenient subscription, your food is truly made fresh and never contains preservatives which allow kibble to sit on a shelf for years at a time. Sometimes things just work out to be a win-win.

Yes! Since our food is truly made fresh and we donʼt use any preservatives, itʼs essential that you treat it like real food (because it is!). Keep the food at a safe temperature in a refrigerator or freezer. Your box will also include an easy guide on how to store and feed the food properly (it’s very simple!).

No need, our food is pre-portioned and ready-to-serve! You can serve it directly from the fridge or add a touch of hot water if your dog prefers warm food.

We work closely with vets to figure out the optimal meal plans for different combinations of breed, age, activity level, and ideal weight. That way, we can ask you the right questions to create a plan that’s truly customized to your dogs’ characteristics and needs. After you start, our trusty team is here every step of the way to help monitor your dog’s progress and make adjustments to your plan.

Please do! They will take comfort in the fact that we work alongside board certified veterinary nutritionists, and while many vets fight over different food trends, just about every vet agrees that freshly made, nutritionally-balanced food is great for dogs. Our recipes are formulated to fully replace a standard diet, but many pups with a range of health issues are also doing great on our meals.

You can - let us help you do it right! Studies have shown 95% of home-prepared diets have one or more significant nutrient deficiencies, which may place a pet at risk of developing serious health problems. The Farmer’s Dog DIY Nutrient Mix and online recipes ensure that you are cooking meals that are formulated by a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist (™) to be complete and balanced. Click here to learn more. Happy cooking!

Yes! We have recipe options suitable for dogs at different stages of life, from puppies and adult dogs to seniors. Our recipes are formulated to feed with no additional supplementation necessary, and all are developed by our board-certified animal nutritionist and reviewed by a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® to be complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards (tell your vet, they’ll love it!) Just tell us a little about your dog in our dog profile questionnaire, and we’ll recommend a plan that’s just right for their age and needs!

Every dog is different, and your exact plan and price options will depend on your dog(s) and their food needs, factoring in age, weight, activity, recipe choice, and more. Plans start at about $2/day, and delivery options mostly range from 1 week to 2 months of food and include free shipping. Because we deliver the food right to your door, your dollars are going towards the highest quality ingredients, and not to the mark-ups of a big retail store.

To see your exact pricing options, simply fill out our short questionnaire.

We offer multiple fresh human-grade recipes (meaning food made from ingredients fit for humans in human-food facilities according to human safety standards). Our recipes feature whole ingredients including real proteins like beef, chicken, turkey, and pork, alongside whole veggies and all the vitamins and minerals dogs need.

Our recipes are complete and balanced for dogs at every stage of life, from puppies to seniors, and require no additional supplementation. Each is formulated by our on-staff Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists® to meet AAFCO standards.

You can learn more about our recipes here.

We have many recipes, including grain-free and grain-inclusive options. If youʼd like to hear more, please call our customer support team. Weʼre here to answer any and all questions, 24/7.

A novel protein is one from a new source that your dog hasnʼt had before. We offer pork and turkey, which are less common in traditional kibble and can be “novel” for many dogs. These are both good options for dogs with certain protein sensitivities.

The Farmerʼs Dog creates a variety of human-grade recipes that are simple in nature using different proteins and vegetables to account for dietary restrictions. Our on-staff Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists® carefully formulate each recipe to be 100% complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards, and we use all human-grade ingredients and processes to do so.

Every recipe has human-grade proteins, mixed with simple whole foods, and balanced with vitamins and minerals. Thatʼs it. We never use feed-grade ingredients. All of our ingredients are human-grade and sourced from reputable, human food purveyors that meet human-grade standards. They are tested for quality and safety, including heavy metal content levels, high levels of which have been reported in many kibbles and freeze and air-dried foods.

Finally, we gently cook our food, which retains nutrients better than the ultra-processing of most kibbles and shelf stable foods. This ensures that the natural nutrients in our high quality ingredients end up in your dogʼs bowl. Our minimally processed food was even clinically shown to reduce Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs), harmful compounds associated with oxidative stress and age-related decline, as compared to ultra-processed kibble.

You can find the specific ingredient lists for the meal plan we recommend on the “Your Plan” section of our meal plan questionnaire.

Click here to tell us about your dog and weʼll determine their perfect plan. Itʼll only take a few minutes!

We work closely with our vet nutritionists to figure out the optimal calorie needs for different combinations of breed, age, activity level, and ideal weight. Certain dogs can metabolize faster than others, so some plans may need further adjusting.

We did. (The dogs helped).

We currently ship to the 48 contiguous states. With our meal plans, customers receive deliveries of freshly prepared food on a recurring and flexible basis. Plans are customized to fit your dog’s needs and come in convenient serving packs to make feeding easy. Your pup’s food arrives in refrigerated and environmentally friendly boxes that keep the food safe. We perfectly time deliveries to make sure you never run out of food and you will have the ability to adjust deliveries at any time online.

Only feed packs that arrive frozen or very cold (as if just out of the fridge). Partial defrosting is okay, but the food should still be below 40°F.

Your boxes are packed with plenty of insulation and coolant for precisely this reason, and keep your food safe and cold during and after transit. Unpack it as soon as youʼre able, and be sure to only feed packs that arrive frozen or very cold (as if just out of the fridge). Partial defrosting is okay, but the food should still be below 40°F.

Click here to see tracking info for your shipped orders. We also send an email notification with this information for each order.

Very! You can change addresses, rush, delay, or edit the amount of food we send. Once you’re signed up, you can easily make tweaks to your plan to your personal preference online.

This planet gave us dogs, so taking care of it is a priority. We pack our boxes with the environment in mind. You can recycle the cardboard box the food is delivered in. We have two kinds of insulation—one is biodegradable and dissolves right down the drain under running water, and the other you can recycle curbside along with the box. Please refer to your insulation’s liner for exact disposal instructions. The food storage container that comes in each shipment is also biodegradable, and all of our packs are made from BPA-free materials and are non-toxic.

Your order will arrive in a cardboard box with earth-friendly insulation, and either dry ice or cold packs to keep the food at a safe temperature while in transit. Dry ice should be left untouched in the box, where it will disappear very quickly. The cold packs can be refrozen and reused, or can be safely disposed of by allowing them to fully defrost, then cutting the top off and pouring the thawed contents down the drain (itʼs drainsafe and nontoxic!). The empty cold pack and our empty food packs are all recyclable with #4 plastics. Finally, our insulation is one of two kinds—one is biodegradable and dissolves right down the drain under running water, and the other you can recycle curbside along with the box. Please refer to your insulation’s liner for exact disposal instructions.

You can reset your account password by visiting this page. You’ll receive a reset link in your email inbox where you can then input a new password.

Before your box arrives, you can make sure you have a week’s worth of your dog’s old food on hand to mix with their new food. You’ll also need to clear some freezer space. Everything else you’ll need to know will be in your box.

Your box will include complete instructions on how to gradually transition your dog from their old food to their new fresh food. But in short: You’ll start with feeding meals of 25% The Farmer’s Dog food, 75% old food. You’ll gradually increase the quantity of new food and decrease the old, until you’re feeding 100% The Farmer’s Dog.

Your packs will be delivered frozen in an insulated box. When you receive your first box, store all of your packs in the freezer—except one, which you can put in the fridge to thaw. Frozen packs take ~12 hours to thaw in the fridge. When you finish a pack, you can move one from the freezer to the fridge to thaw in time for the next meal. We strongly recommend thawing frozen packs in the fridge. Do not thaw on the counter or at room temperature. If you ever forget to thaw a pack in time for your dog’s meal time, you can speed up the process by thawing the pack under cold running water—but the fridge is the safest method.

If your dog doesn’t love our food, we can send you additional recipes to try, or you can opt for a refund if you donate the food to a shelter.

Click here to see a summary of your orders. Once an order is in transit, you’ll see its tracking link appear and can keep an eye on the anticipated delivery date.

You can find a summary of upcoming orders here . You’ll be notified via email about each order prior to billing and shipment.

Yes, you can easily pause, cancel or reactivate your subscription anytime. Click here to visit your Customer Account to do so.

Yes! In the Subscription tab of your Customer Account you can easily reschedule your upcoming order to receive it sooner, or to delay the shipment. Click here to reschedule your orders.

Definitely! You can change the delivery address on your next order in the Shipping Details section of your Customer Account. If you’d like subsequent orders to ship to your regular address, just be sure to update your details again before your pup’s next batch of meals is cooked!

It’s easy to feed The Farmer’s Dog while on the move! If you prefer to send food directly to your destination, you can change your shipping address in your Customer Account at any time. If you’d rather travel with your food and are running low, just rush an order to your home before you leave. When traveling with fresh food, it’s best to keep it in an insulated container or tote along with a few ice packs.