Business Consultations

Store/Consultations

$500.00

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Choose Your Consultation Package

Startup strategy session

Brand growth and expansion consultation (+$250.00)

Recipe review and development consultation (+$100.00)

Corporate partnership consultation (+$2 000.00)

Follow up consultation (-$250.00)

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Business Consultations

Store/Consultations

Product Details

The Startup Strategy Session

Investment: $500 (60 minutes via Zoom)

For: Dreamers and doers ready to turn their pet treat ideas into reality.

Includes:

• Pre-call intake form (so Melanie can research your goals ahead of time)

• Ingredient guidance, safety basics, and compliance insight

• Equipment + packaging suggestions

• Early brand direction and niche positioning

• A first-step roadmap to help you launch with clarity

Perfect for: Students, pet lovers, and small-batch makers ready to start something real.

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Brand Growth & Expansion Consultation

Investment: $750 (75 minutes)

For: Established brands looking to evolve, scale, or pivot into health-forward or soulful product lines.

Includes:

• Review of existing recipes, branding, and positioning

• Ingredient and nutrition upgrade suggestions

• Manufacturing + automation readiness assessment

• Wholesale, retail, or digital expansion strategies

• 15-minute post-call follow-up check-in (within 2 weeks)

Perfect for: Small pet treat companies, boutique bakeries, or mission-led founders feeling stuck or seeking a reinvention that aligns with wellness and modern consumer values.

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Recipe Review & Development Consulting

Investment: $600 (up to 2 recipes)

For: Makers or businesses wanting expert insight into recipe safety, balance, or reformulation.

Includes:

• Full ingredient safety and nutritional review

• Recommendations for improvements or cost efficiency

• Guidance on flavor, shelf stability, and pet palatability

• Optional add-on: Recipe re-development or scale-up (custom quote)

Please note: Melanie does not sell, license, or share her proprietary Homegrown Hounds® recipes.

All consulting focuses on your unique formulations or brand concept.

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Corporate & Partnership Consulting

Starting at $2,500/project

For: Companies, nonprofits, and organizations interested in white-labeling, private-label lines, or mission-driven collaborations.

Includes:

• Concept + product development guidance

• Rescue-based brand integration strategy

• Retail/wholesale readiness and trend forecasting

• Optional retainer for ongoing creative direction

Perfect for: Brands looking to merge purpose and profit through meaningful pet product development.

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Follow-Up Consulting

$250/hour (for existing clients)

Stay supported as your project grows. Ideal for additional questions, scaling strategy, or formulation support after your initial session.

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How to Book

Consultations are booked with full payment at scheduling.

What our customers say

Cooking Class & DIY Food Products

My dog had a terrible stomach for years. After I took a cooking class at Homegrown Hounds I started cooking for my dog. Her recipes changed his life. They cleared up his gut and even improved his skin! I use the Mineral Mix every time I cook! He loves all his treats and meals. I highly recommend Homegrown Hounds and Auntie M. All the treats are homemade and have zero chemicals. Even the treats are designed for a balanced diet. I don’t trust any other treats. My pup only gets the best and this is the best!

~ Ashley C.

Made with Wisdom, Expertise and Integrity to Trust

I have been feeding Auntie M’s homemade dog food recipe for 12 years now. My dogs LOVE it. I met Auntie M in 2012 while working in dog rescue. Her love for the dogs is unmatchable! I feel very fortunate to know her heart for dogs! It helps with trust issues in a completely saturated market!

I have 4 dogs, all seniors. They are healthy and spry and are living their best lives! With the crazy amount of dog food companies in the nation today AND the amount of dog food recalls we see everyday, it can be really overwhelming to choose what to feed your fur babies. I am so thankful I found this recipe and all of Auntie M’s knowledge all those years ago! I’m confident I am doing the very best for my dogs!

~ Jolyn R.

Not Local? We ship!

My dogs have been enjoying Auntie M’s treats for years!! We recently moved but are so excited we can get our favorite treats shipped! We love all the snacks!

~ Lindsay S.