Under one woof: Local business to offer one-stop shopping for dog owners
A company in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's that makes dog treats is expanding.
Brewkies owner Craig Smith said the business is moving into a commercial building on Portugal Cove Road and will also offer grooming services.
"It's time to take it out of the house and reach more people," Smith told the St. John's Morning Show.
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Until now, Smith has been selling his homemade biscuits and cakes for dogs through local pet supply retailers and craft shows.
The dog treat you can eat
"Everything I make, I eat," he said, because the treats are not made with any preservatives or chemicals.
As for the name Brewkies, Smith said it has to do with one of his recipes.
He was looking for something to do with the spent grains from making beer at home, and decided to try them out in a dog cookie.
It was a success, but Smith said he needed a lot more, so he now uses spent grain from the Yellowbelly brewing company.
One-stop shopping
Smith said renovations are beginning at the new location and he hopes to be open by the end of February.
He said the company will offer full grooming services as well as a dog boutique.
"Clients can get everything that they need for their pet under one roof."
