About Us

WELCOME TO THE PROUD DOG MOM PACK

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Launched in early 2016, Proud Dog Mom offers modern pet parents tools to help their furry family members live an amazing life. Click around and you’ll find a collection of healthy dog treat recipes, training tips, health advice, DIY projects, and so much more. 

Proud Dog Mom was founded by Melissa and Donna, a mother/daughter duo who have raised pooches for decades. As former Poodle breeders and members of their regional Poodle Club of America, the two have developed a close network of top groomers, trainers, vets, dog product developers, and more. They had a mission to come together and share their knowledge and resources with other proud dog moms around the world.

Along with offering useful tips to better care for your dog, the duo creates original, good-for-your-pooch treat recipes and emphasizes the importance of nutrition. Their recipes have quickly garnered worldwide attention on social networking websites like Pinterest and Facebook. They released a best-selling dog treat cookbook titled, Proud Dog Chef: Tail-Wagging Good Treat Recipes — available at online bookstores such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

In 2020, they released their second book, Becoming a Dog Mom: The Ultimate Guide for New Puppy Parents — a 13 chapter puppy survival guide.


A LITTLE ABOUT THE FOUNDERS

MELISSA

I’m a former television news reporter turned blogger.

After four years of covering local news in stations stretching from snowy Pennsylvania to sunny Texas, I redirected my curious nature to the dogs. Now, I spend my days interviewing various dog experts and sharing the latest canine must-knows with fellow dog moms around the globe. 

My passion for puppies started when I was just a little girl. Today, I raise two precious pooches — an 8-year-old Chihuahua, Diego, and a 6-year-old toy Poodle, Gigi. They are truly the loves of my life. I document their lives on Instagram, so make sure to check us out!

I’ve learned a lot through my adventures with these little guys and continue to learn every day. I absolutely adore getting the chance to share my experiences with you!


DONNA

I’m the co-founder of ProudDogMom.com! I can’t even remember a time when I didn’t have a dog. I’m a former poodle breeder and, at one point, I had six poodles! At present, I’m a dog mom to a 4-year-old Chihuahua, Pippa. She is my constant companions and whether we are home hanging out or ready to hit the road for a trip – she’s always with me.  


Stay In Touch

We love hearing from you! Whether you have a question regarding your dog or you want to work with us, send us an email here

We also love connecting with fellow dog moms on social! So let’s be friends on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. We post daily, so you’ll always find something new on there.

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