I never planned on starting a dog-treat company. My last Sheltie, Forrest, passed away more than ten years ago, and the grief stayed with me for years. If you’ve ever loved a dog like that, you know the silence they leave. I didn’t think I’d ever be ready again.

Then Skye came along.

She was just over a year old, absolutely beautiful, bred to be a show dog—but she wanted no part of that life. She wanted to belong to someone. She wanted to be loved for who she was, not how she stacked in a ring. And somehow, she chose me.

She also came with a sensitive stomach and a very low tolerance for the junk that hides in most commercial “healthy” dog treats. That’s how this journey started.

What I learned shocked me… and it might shock you too.

Walk into any pet store and everything claims to be:

And yet, three lines down the ingredient list, you’ll find:

Most people don’t know this, but treats are often less regulated than dog food. Companies can call something “natural” even when it’s full of artificial flavoring and chemical binders.

Skye’s reactions got worse until I finally understood: it wasn’t her — it was the treats.

So I went back to basics and started baking them myself.

After months of research and dozens of recipe attempts, I learned that healthy treats are simple. Truly simple.

Healthy treats:

If you can’t pronounce an ingredient, your dog probably shouldn’t be eating it.

And here’s the rule I now live by:
If I wouldn’t eat the ingredients myself, I won’t feed them to Skye.

These are some of the most nutritious and dog-friendly ingredients:

Your dog’s body knows exactly how to use these.

Keep an eye out for these:

These are fillers, stabilizers, and artificial flavors. They add shelf life—not health.

When Skye couldn’t tolerate store-bought treats, I began baking her tiny batches of simple, clean treats. The difference was immediate — her stomach settled, her coat improved, and her energy came back.

Neighbors asked for some.
Then friends.
Then people I didn’t even know.

That’s when Skye Biscuit was really born.

I realized how many dog owners were overwhelmed and confused by labels, just like I was. I wanted to create something honest, transparent, and genuinely good for dogs.

Treats that I wouldn’t hesitate to give the dog I waited a decade to love again.

A treat can look pretty and still be unhealthy. It can say “natural” and still contain artificial coloring. It can last 3 years on a store shelf… which is its own warning sign.

The safest treats are:

If it can sit in a warehouse for years, it’s not “natural.”

A simple guideline:

Treats should be no more than 10% of your dog’s daily calories.

Healthy treats still need healthy limits.

Skye would gladly eat 35 biscuits a day if I let her. She is not involved in the decision-making process.

Small-batch treats care about:

Large factories care about:

One isn’t necessarily bad — but only one of them is centered on your dog’s well-being.

Here’s a quick checklist:

✔ Keep ingredient lists short
✔ Look for recognizable real foods
✔ Avoid preservatives and dyes
✔ Avoid seed oils
✔ Choose baked or dehydrated treats
✔ Introduce slowly
✔ Watch how your dog reacts
✔ Choose companies that are transparent

And trust your instincts — if a treat smells fake or looks glossy or overly perfect, skip it.

Skye Biscuit began because one Sheltie needed help — and I realized other dogs did too.

I wanted treats I didn’t have to question.
Treats I’d feel good about giving the dog I waited 10 years to have again.
Treats made from real ingredients, baked with intention, and crafted with genuine love.

If you’re here, I know your dog means the world to you too.

And I’m honored to bake for them.

If you’d like to try the treats Skye inspired — baked fresh, small batch, with simple real-food ingredients — you can order directly at SkyeBiscuit.com.

Every bag is:

Your dog deserves treats as good as the love they give you.