Meet The Team
Someone from the team takes a sample of every run produced to make sure it passes the Smidgin & Company standards.
SMIDGIN:
A former rally and agility enthusiast who, at 14 can still clear the odd jump or casually scale an A-frame for the good stuff. The beef keeps her joints feeling young.
I’m a 10lb Mini Schnauzer with sky-high standards and zero tolerance for subpar snacks. Some say I inspired the brand. I say I demanded it. I help out with quality control. You might call it stealing samples when no one’s looking, but it’s my process and it works.
I rep the beef because I use it stay limber.
MILLIGRAM:
A retired sprinter with a big heart and little sense of personal space. She’s up for anything, which is why she’s a fan of the Snackola variety bag.
I used to make up for my looks with speed. Now I do it with snuggles. With my athletic career in the rear view, I’m more of a success consultant and a motivational cuddle missile. I can tell when someone needs some love and I bring it.
I’m the Snackola girl because I’m a handful.
ARLO:
A food thief that gets away with it because he’s cute and a bit manipulative. The low-fat lamb rewards he gets for not stealing food is worth standing down.
I’m not a fan of the word “no.” I don’t think it should apply to me and I’ve decided to disregard it completely I behave when it suits me to do so, which is most of the time. And the effort doubles as banked goodwill for when I get out of line — it’s usually treat-related.
They gave me the lamb to represent because I can be baaaad.
FLYNN:
A gentle giant with a hyperactive mind and a somewhat sensitive stomach. The pork rewards go down easy and keep his energy up for obedience training.
Every day’s the best day to be me! Everything’s fun! Everything’s energy! Everything’s wow! What’s bigger than a good time? Not broken vases. Not mud through the house. Not a big shakyshake in the nice room. Nothing!
Check me out on the pork! How great do I look?
DAISY:
A can’t-stop-smiling people-pleaser who gets genuine pleasure from helping out and being rewarded for it. The Omega 3 acids in the salmon keep her sharp.
I’m an adventurous little Maltese-Pekingese and first official ambassador. I hike the Trans Canada trail every day, and when summer hits, you’ll find me racing down the beach trails like I own the place. I snowshoe in winter, swim in summer, and yes — I paddleboard like a pro. I ride shotgun in the truck, and when the humans break out the motorcycle? I’m on the back, wind in my ears, living my best life.
As a Nova Scotia girl, it’s natural I be the fish expert.
FERGIE:
A lover, a protector and a reactor with big feelings who needs a bit extra to stay quiet. She prefers the mobility boost from chicken as she does a lot of trail walking.
I have a big voice that deserves to be heard: natural authenticity, the perfect timber, just the right amount of gruff. I don’t question the gifts I’ve been given. But I use them for good. Most of the time.
I make the world more accessible one cluck at a time.
MEET THE TEAM FAQs
Speed, and sprinting excellence, and of course her awesome mohawk. MilliGram is our resident speed demon, capable of running 33kph – serious wind in her hair!
She likes them all, that’s why she reps the Snackola’s. She’ll sit, stay, high-five, and probably file your taxes for a piece of the gooooood stuff.
Chaos, speed, and questionable decision-making. Arlo is our resident parkour expert — if there’s a surface, he will launch off it.
All the Smidgie Snacks and Snackolas! Truth is they ALL are his favourites; he’s a huge fan —whether mid-nap or contemplating the mysteries of life, he’s in!
Flynn is our obedience star — focused, and always ready for his turn in the ring. He treats training like a competitive sport… mostly because the prize is Smidgie Snacks.
Pork Lung Bites - 100%. High-value, high-flavour, and perfect for convincing him that yes, one more minute is absolutely worth it.
Daisy hikes, paddleboards, swims, snowshoes, and probably has more Air Miles than most humans. She’s our outdoor ambassador.
Year-round it's definitely the Moo & Mutton Snackola — light enough to pack anywhere, crunchy enough to keep her motivated, and delicious enough to break her focus from sniffing absolutely everything. When it's fishing season, she's all about the Salmon and Walleye!
Fergie is our behaviour-management queen. She uses treats and chews to practice calmness, crate time, and impulse control like a true professional.
For training: diced lung (any protein, she’s loves them all).
For chilling out: a Smidgie Smacker chew (particularly the Cluckin’ Good Crowns) to help her relax and stay focused.
Anahita, proud human of the late, great Bob
“Our dog Delta is obsessed! We have been trying to find something that makes her excited besides raw meat, and we finally found them! Smidgie Snacks dehydrated treats are officially her new favourite. They are single ingredient and because they are Canadian and human-grade, I feel good giving them to her. Best part is they hold their integrity, even in my pockets – so, no dust! Highly recommend 🐾”
Christina & Delta
“Daisy is an adventure girl through and through — woods, trails, you name it. And we never leave home without a pocket full of Smidgie Snacks. On our walks, she comes flying the second she hears her name because she knows her reward is a delicious beef lung bite… even with every wild smell and woodland distraction trying to lure her away.
Smidgie Snacks keep her happy, focused, and beautifully trained. They should be in every dog owner’s pocket all 👏 the 👏 time 👏. Daisy’s a great dog — she just becomes an even better dog when she knows we’ve got the good stuff.”
Nicole & Daisy
“Smidgie Snacks have become an essential part of our daily routine. Fergie does her best training when Smidgie Snacks are involved — they keep her focused, motivated, and tuned in, especially during distraction work.
And the chews? Absolute magic. They help her settle in her crate, keep her calm, and give her something positive to channel her energy into. They’ve made behaviour management so much smoother for us.
Ellie, on the other hand, just loves everything — every treat, every chew, every flavour. If it comes from Smidgin & Company, she’s in.
Between the training wins and the happy chewers, Smidgin & Company has truly become our go-to.”
Catherine, proud dog mom to Fergie & Ellie
“Our 4 English Cocker Spaniels absolutely love Smidgin & Company treats. The Lung Bites are a perfect size for training, and low calorie so they can be generously rewarded. The Cluckin’ Good Chicken Crowns were a hit and they begged for more. The Pawpin Pork Stix are perfect after dinner chews. We cannot wait for our order to arrive. Thank you Smidgin & Company
Deacon, Thatcher, Watson, and Fern”
Lara & Bill - Guthrie's English-Cockers
“Your “Shut The Pup Up” Beef Kneecaps are Karl and Kinky approved! They love them!”
Jennifer, Kinky & Karl
Malibu goes crazy for Smidgin & Company treats — she loves the beef and lamb lung bites! They’re perfect for our agility training sessions. But her absolute favourite are the
Cluckin’ Good Chicken Crowns. The moment I open the bag, she comes running!
No matter what else I offer, she’ll always pick those first.