GENTLY COOKED 101
🥣 What Is Gently Cooked?
Gently cooked dog food is:
Raised Right Chicken and Pumpkin Pate Gently Cooked
- Cooked at lower temperatures than kibble
- Not extruded under high heat and pressure
- Higher in moisture
- Made with real, visible ingredients
- Less processed overall
- Vet Friendly
- aka Lightly Cooked, Freshly Cooked
“It’s closer to real food and less processed than kibble.”
💚 Why It’s Good as a Full Diet
Open Farm Surf & Turf Gently Cooked Recipe
- Higher moisture supports hydration
- Easier digestion
- More bioavailable nutrients
- Often fewer fillers
- Great for sensitive stomachs
- Increased mealtime excitement
“Because it’s less processed and higher moisture, many dogs digest it more easily.”
🥄 Why It’s Great as a Topper (what most people do)
A Pup Above Turducken Gently Cooked Recipe
- Adds moisture to kibble
- Boosts palatability
- Helps picky eaters
- Great for seniors
- Upgrades nutrition without fully switching
“Even a spoonful improves the overall bowl.”
🐶 What About The Farmer’s Dog (or other online subscription) foods?
Smallbatch Gently Cooked Beef Sliders
They’re a fresh food subscription brand. We carry several gently cooked options that are very similar in quality — and you can get them right here without the subscription.
They’ve helped educate people about fresh food, which we love. The good news is you don’t have to subscribe — we have comparable options in-store.
Many customers switch because they want more flexibility and to shop locally. We can often match the quality and give you more control.”
What do you like about The Farmer’s Dog?
| A Pup Above | Open Farm | Raised Right | Small Batch | Online Avg | |
| Protein | 14% | 9% | 19% | 13% | 9% |
| Cooking Method | sous-vide | sous-vide | Home cooked style | sous-vide | sous-vide |
| Bone Broth | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Human Grade | yes | yes | yes | yes | some |
| Non-GMO Veggies | yes | yes | yes | yes | some |
| Synthetic Vitamins | yes | yes | no | minimal | yes |
| $ per lb | $14* | $14* | $13 | $11* | $14 |
| Frequent Buyer | Buy 12, Get 1 | Buy 12, Get 1 | Buy 12, Get 1 | Buy 12, Get 1 | Promo codes |
| Highlight | Tummy Bland | Sliders | |||
| Sizes | 1#, 3#, 7#, 12# | 1#, 6# | 1#, some 6# | 2#, 5#, 10# |
Why Buying Gently Cooked at Happy Dog Barkery Is Better
Toby has loved his Pup Above food from his very first bowl. After each meal he comes up to me and gives me a “thank you Mommy for feeding me the best food” hug!
1️⃣ Immediate Access
- No waiting on shipping
- No melted deliveries
- No box sitting outside
- Proper storage from freezer to your freezer
- You can grab it today and know it’s been stored correctly.
2️⃣ Personal Guidance
- We know your family dog
- We help with slow transitions
- We troubleshoot digestion
- We can pivot quickly if a protein doesn’t work
- Here, you’re talking to someone who knows your dog — not a call center.
3️⃣ Flexibility
- No subscription commitment
- Try one bag at a time
- Switch proteins easily
- Adjust quantities anytime
4️⃣ Frequent Buyer Programs
- Rewards programs
- In-store promotions
- Samples
- Community perks
5️⃣ Supporting Local Matters
When customers buy gently cooked from us:
- They support local jobs
- They support community events
- They support shelter donations
- They support a women-owned small business