Our Story

Born from Frustration. Built with Love.

The Arrogant Dog started because one dog couldn't eat anything on the shelf — and her owner refused to accept that.

How It Started

One Dog. A Lot of Answers Found the Hard Way.

Dublin, the rescue dog who inspired The Arrogant Dog treats

Dublin

The Original Arrogant Dog

It all started with my rescue Dublin — the arrogant dog himself. As he grew, I noticed the skin rashes, the hair falling out, the red weepy eyes, and the irritability he was experiencing. Something wasn't right.

Through a process of elimination, I discovered he was allergic to chicken and many of the additives found in commercial dog treats and food. The ingredients hiding in every bag on the shelf were making him miserable.

So I started searching for better. I sourced the best limited-ingredient, dietary-restricted treats I could find — single proteins, clean labels, nothing hiding in the fine print. The Arrogant Dog was never supposed to be a business. It was supposed to be a solution for Dublin. It became both.

Our Philosophy

If You Can't Pronounce It, It Doesn't Belong Here.

We hold ourselves to a standard most treat companies don't bother with — because most treat companies don't have a dog like Dublin.

Ingredient Integrity

Every product starts with a single, named protein source. No mystery meats, no fillers, no by-products. What's on the label is what's in the bag.

Allergen Awareness

We formulate without the top canine allergens: wheat, corn, soy, dairy, and artificial preservatives. Every product is clearly labeled so you know exactly what you're giving your dog.

Sourcing Standards

We source only from suppliers who meet our strict quality standards — small-batch, limited-ingredient treats with no fillers, no by-products, and no shortcuts.

Meet the Maker

Krista

Founder, The Arrogant Dog

Krista is the arrogant dog mom behind every product — hand selecting the best limited-ingredient, dietary-restricted treats that meet her exacting standards. She sources only what she'd give Dublin herself. She lives in Sandwich, Illinois with her supportive husband Mike and her dogs, Dublin leading the pack.

— Krista, arrogant dog mom

What We Stand For

The Arrogant Dog Promise

Radical Transparency

Full ingredient lists, clear allergen callouts, and honest sourcing information on every product.

Science-Backed Sourcing

Our sourcing decisions are informed by peer-reviewed research on canine food allergies and nutritional immunology — not trends.

Community First

We show up at local markets, answer every email, and treat every customer like a neighbor — because most of them are.

Ready to Meet the Treats?

Browse the full collection — every product is labeled with its dietary profile so you can find exactly what your dog needs.