How Frankie Lou's Barkery Began
Welcome to Frankie Lou’s Barkery - a small-batch dog bakery rooted in thoughtful ingredients, careful baking, and a deep love for dogs.
Like many dog parents, I wanted the very best for my dog, Frankie Lou. What began as a simple curiosity about ingredients quickly became a much bigger journey into canine nutrition, recipe development, and the value of keeping things simple, wholesome, and intentional.
What started with homemade treats for one much-loved dachshund soon grew into something more. Frankie Lou’s Barkery was created with one clear purpose: to make beautifully simple treats using ingredients I genuinely feel good about feeding my own dog.
Every recipe is developed with care, baked in small batches, and guided by the belief that our dogs deserve food made with the same thoughtfulness we bring to the rest of our family.
What Matters to Us
At Frankie Lou’s Barkery, we believe the little things matter.
We choose ingredients with purpose, stay transparent about every recipe, and never include something simply because it is common or convenient. Our goal is not to make the most treats - it is to make treats we feel proud to share with our own dogs.
We believe:
- Every ingredient should earn its place.
- Simple recipes are often the best ones.
- Transparency builds trust.
- Quality comes before quantity.
- Dogs deserve real ingredients made with care.
Why Pet Parents Choose Us
There are countless dog treats on the market, but we wanted to create something that feels more thoughtful from the very beginning.
Our treats are:
- Made in small batches.
- Crafted with carefully selected ingredients.
- Made with functional ingredients that support overall wellness.
- Transparent about every ingredient we use.
- Taste-tested with serious dedication by Frankie Lou herself.
- Because you should feel confident about every treat you give your dog.
Meet the Chief Taste Tester
Frankie Lou is the heart of the barkery. She is our official Chief Taste Tester, quality-control manager, and the inspiration behind everything we make.
Curious, opinionated, and always close by in the kitchen, Frankie Lou is the reason I began paying closer attention to what goes into a dog’s treat jar in the first place. She reminds me every day that dogs deserve simple ingredients, thoughtful recipes, and a little joy in the everyday.
If a recipe makes it onto our shelves, you can be sure it earned Frankie Lou’s enthusiastic approval first.
From My Kitchen to Your Pup
Hi, I’m Nicola - founder, baker, recipe developer, and ingredient researcher behind Frankie Lou’s Barkery.
This bakery brings together two things I love deeply: baking and dogs. Every recipe begins in my kitchen, where I spend hours researching ingredients, testing small batches, and refining each detail until the final result feels exactly right.
My hope is that every bag you open brings your dog the same excitement it brings Frankie Lou. Thank you for supporting a small business built with care, curiosity, and a very big love for dogs.
Our Promise
Our promise is simple: if an ingredient does not earn its place in a recipe, it does not belong there.
Every biscuit, every batch, and every recipe is made with Frankie Lou in mind first. Because if it is not good enough for her, it is not good enough for yours.
A Note About Our Treats
Our treats are intended to complement a balanced diet and be enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Because every dog is different, we always recommend introducing new treats gradually and speaking with your veterinarian if your dog has specific dietary needs or medical conditions. We are always happy to answer questions about our ingredients, because pet parents deserve to know exactly what they are feeding their best friend.