The Farmer’s Dog Review

I will happily admit that I am totally obsessed with my two dogs. There are several dog beds placed in different rooms of my home so my pups always have a cute spot to relax. I have dog toys, water fountains, treats, harnesses, life jackets (yes, I own a life jacket for my dog), and so much more dog paraphernalia in my home. But where I draw the line regarding spoiling my pups is dog food. I respect people who cook chicken, rice, and veggies for their dog every night, but I’m not that person. Yes, I want my dogs to eat healthy food, but I am not trying to be too inconvenienced. When I saw the Super Bowl commercial for The Farmer’s Dog, I was instantly emotional because it was so cute but also very curious to try it. So, my dogs Rufio and Ace put The Farmer’s Dog to the test to see just how paw-some it is.

What is The Farmer’s Dog?

The Farmer’s Dog is a fresh dog food brand that offers vet-developed meal plans that are formulated with human-grade ingredients. Founded in 2015 by two dog lovers who wanted to bring healthy and convenient dog food to the market, The Farmer’s Dog prides itself on making sure that their dog food is nutritious, affordable, and accessible, all while maintaining high safety standards for delivery.

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How I tested The Farmer's Dog

I received 14 days of dog food for each of my dogs. I was very cautious about transitioning them from dry dog food to The Farmer’s Dog so I spent a little more than the recommended one week of transitioning. I started with about 75% dry dog food and 25% The Farmer’s Dog and increased it until they were eating 100% The Farmer’s Dog. The meal plans for both dogs included the beef recipe, pork recipe, and turkey recipe. The feeding suggestion was half a package per day for each dog.

What I liked about The Farmer’s Dog

My six-year-old Boston Terrier is like a garbage can in that he will eat anything, even if it doesn’t agree with him. His bowel movements can be grossly impacted if he eats something weird. Needless to say, I don’t love having to deal with that. After only a few days of eating The Farmer’s Dog, I noticed that Rufio’s backyard business was very (consider this your TMI warning) regular, solid, and clean. It was fantastic. Both dogs obviously enjoyed their meals each day and I noticed that they seemed fuller after eating, in a good way. In particular, Rufio’s mooching was less intense.

I definitely noticed more of a change in Rufio, maybe because he’s older and a little more sensitive to food. Ace still has puppy energy and has (thankfully) been trained to not beg for table scraps, so I didn't notice a huge change in his behavior, but he seemed more excited about meal time than before.

What I didn’t like about The Farmer’s Dog

The slim, compact packaging was great for freezer storage, but it was difficult to squeeze out when feeding. I tried to use a utensil to scrape the last bits out of each package and always felt like I was wasting some or that it was too much effort and gave up. The packaging is not resealable. You are provided a takeaway container to store your open packet in the fridge but I would’ve preferred being able to seal it shut, especially during the transitional first week when I was using one packet over a few days.

How does The Farmer’s Dog work?

To get started with The Farmer’s Dog, you’ll take a short quiz about how many dogs you have, breed, age, weight, dietary restrictions, activity levels, and diet history. After you complete the quiz, The Farmer’s Dog will determine the appropriate meal plan with recommended recipes and weekly pricing. Your pup’s meals will be formulated with USDA human-grade fresh ingredients and packaged into pre-portioned packs so all you have to do is open and pour. The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging. You'll want to store your packs in the freezer and thaw a new pack 12 hours before you're ready to use it. Each pack stays fridge-safe for up to four days after thawed.

How much does The Farmer’s Dog cost?

Meal plans start at about $2 to $12 per day and delivery options range from one week to three months of food and include free shipping. Right now, The Farmer’s Dog is offering a 50% discount to first-time customers on their first box of dog food. Two weeks worth of The Farmer's Dog meals for Rufio and Ace would have been $119.30, but with the 50% discount on my first box, my total came to $63.56. That breaks down to $31.78 for each dog for two weeks and $2.27 per day. For reference, a 40-pound bag of dry dog food would cost us $60 and last a little less than one month, equating to $2.30 per day for each of our two dogs.

What ingredients are in The Farmer’s Dog dog food?

The Farmer’s Dog outlines every recipe on their website and in a product card sent with your dog food delivery. The recipes vary and can include the following ingredients:

• Meats: Whole beef, turkey, pork, chicken, and a beef and chicken liver combination
• Fresh vegetables: Carrots, green beans, brussels sprouts, and broccoli
• Fiber-rich foods: Chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and lentils

Where can I buy The Farmer’s Dog dog food?

Right now, you can only shop The Farmer’s Dog on the brand’s website to guarantee your personalized meal plans are delivered in refrigerated and environmentally-friendly boxes.

Is The Farmer’s Dog worth it?

Yes! I think The Farmer’s Dog is worth it. Both my dogs loved it and it seemed to improve their digestion. I have plenty of freezer space, so storing the food wasn’t an issue, but I could see how storing several packages of dog food might not be ideal for everyone. The cost was comparable to our usual dry dog food, so as long as you have the space, I would highly recommend The Farmer's Dog!

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