The Story of Happy Hounds Organic Biscuit Bakery

"NORTH EUGENE-- They're the words every dog loves to hear: "Want a treat?"

But what's inside most dog treats doesn't always love them back.

"There are so many dogs that are allergic to wheat and that's why they have skin conditions," said Debbie Russell.

So years ago, Russell started making her treats for her own dogs in her kitchen. She realized she wasn't the only one concerned about what her dog was eating.

Last year, she joined forces with good friend Krista Harrison to launch Happy Hounds Organic Biscuit Bakery.

"We no longer use wheat, we don't use corn, we don't use soy," said Russell.

"We don't use any artificial flavors, no bha, bht, propane glycol," added Harrison.

Instead, the ingredients in their treats sound more like a recipe for cookies--peanut butter, oats and honey, for example, go into Peanut Butter-Oatmeal bones."

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