{"id":1977,"date":"2014-12-12T03:12:20","date_gmt":"2014-12-12T08:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/vanesa\/?page_id=1977"},"modified":"2021-08-03T13:39:46","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T17:39:46","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smilindogbakery.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Our Bakery"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1590762345854{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;background-color: #111111 !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;content-about1 full-width&#8221; el_id=&#8221;our-ingredients&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1452074490113{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9781&#8243; img_size=&#8221;1014&#215;634&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1590773181750{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;about-intro white-text&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517944794467{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 3% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;h-colored&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>OUR INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Only the freshest, most healthy ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We LOVE your dogs! That\u2019s why we are dedicated to creating only 100% all-natural GRAIN-FREE healthy dog treats for your four-legged friends. We proudly manufacture and package all of our healthy holistic treats in house each day to ensure freshness. We NEVER add any harmful chemicals, preservatives, salt or sugar. Your pets WILL smell and taste the difference and they will find them Pawsitively Yummy!<\/p>\n<p>Smilin\u2019 Dog Bakery is dedicated to making healthy all-natural treats for dogs.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517940344409{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;no-checklist white-text&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grain Free<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"no\">NO<\/span> Preservatives<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"no\">NO<\/span> Chemicals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;no-checklist white-text&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span class=\"no\">NO<\/span> Salt<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"no\">NO<\/span> Sugars<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8841&#8243; 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style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; size=&#8221;xs&#8221; i_type=&#8221;material&#8221; i_icon_material=&#8221;vc-material vc-material-keyboard_arrow_right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mini-btn&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fplace%2FSmilin%2BDog%2BBakery%2F%4026.212351%2C-81.7766541%2C15z%2Fdata%3D!4m2!3m1!1s0x0%3A0x277816734dd07b2e%3Fsa%3DX%26amp%3Bved%3D0ahUKEwjw3962hIDZAhXCUd8KHRogANsQ_BIIcDAK||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627998340825{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #f26720 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;white-text&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>CUSTOM CAKES<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"tel:2395963644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purrfect for any occasion<br \/>\nTalk to one of our<br \/>\ncake specialists today!<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;(239) 596-3644&#8243; 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517715749971{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #b4c344 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;white-text&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>GET DIRECTIONS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Smilin+Dog+Bakery\/@26.2075669,-81.8005794,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x277816734dd07b2e!8m2!3d26.2066846!4d-81.8009886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Us<br \/>\n4947 Tamiami Trail N #102<br \/>\nNaples, Florida 34103<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Directions&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; size=&#8221;xs&#8221; i_type=&#8221;material&#8221; i_icon_material=&#8221;vc-material vc-material-keyboard_arrow_right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mini-btn&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fmaps%2Fplace%2FSmilin%2BDog%2BBakery%2F%4026.212351%2C-81.7766541%2C15z%2Fdata%3D!4m2!3m1!1s0x0%3A0x277816734dd07b2e%3Fsa%3DX%26amp%3Bved%3D0ahUKEwjw3962hIDZAhXCUd8KHRogANsQ_BIIcDAK||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517715119399{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #5c9bac !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;white-text&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>GIFT CERTIFICATES<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"tel:2395963644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We sell gift certificates!<br \/>\nCall us to get the perfect gift<br \/>\nfor your four-legged friend<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;(239) 596-3644&#8243; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; size=&#8221;xs&#8221; i_type=&#8221;material&#8221; i_icon_material=&#8221;vc-material vc-material-keyboard_arrow_right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mini-btn&#8221; link=&#8221;url:tel%3A2395963644|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517715155019{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #f26720 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;white-text&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>CUSTOM CAKES<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"tel:2395963644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purrfect for any occasion<br \/>\nTalk to one of our<br \/>\ncake specialists today!<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;(239) 596-3644&#8243; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; size=&#8221;xs&#8221; i_type=&#8221;material&#8221; i_icon_material=&#8221;vc-material vc-material-keyboard_arrow_right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mini-btn&#8221; link=&#8221;url:tel%3A2395963644|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517760412708{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;content-about1 full-width&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517761790652{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 3% !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 3% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517761660019{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\">TESTIMONIALS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #f26722;\"><strong>OUR 5 PAW REVIEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"widget widget_woothemes_testimonials\">\n<div class=\"testimonials component effect-fade\">\n<div class=\"testimonials-list\">\n<div id=\"quote-8720\" class=\"quote first no-image\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-text\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p>Had a wonderful experience today at Smilin Dog Bakery. The owner is so friendly and transparent about the process of making the food and makes helpful suggestions for your dog. They are reasonably priced and have accessories and treats no where else can be found. they offer samples and of the two samples my dog tried today&#8230; he loved them!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote> <cite class=\"author\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Carly Schneider<\/span><\/cite><!--\/.author-->\n<\/div><div id=\"quote-8721\" class=\"quote no-image\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-text\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p>My dogs love every treat that We have tried so far. I have a small dog and a large dog and they both have their own favorites- and one of them is very picky when it comes to food. I love that I don&#8217;t have to worry about ingredients or additives. Also love the convenient location on pine ridge! I can just pop in to pickup more treats for my furballs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote> <cite class=\"author\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Robyn Grimaldi<\/span><\/cite><!--\/.author-->\n<\/div><div id=\"quote-8713\" class=\"quote no-image\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-text\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p>This wonderful &#8220;bakery&#8221;, is all about our furry friends and their optimum health. All the ingredients are natural and full of nutrition, not too mention just plain fun! Having cooked paleo, I found these products to be 100% paleo. I know this is important to anyone who follows the paleo lifestyle, and encourages this healthy choice for their pets as well. What a find! You must go, Teresa, the owner and her staff will not disappoint.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote> <cite class=\"author\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Patric Chef<\/span><\/cite><!--\/.author-->\n<\/div><div id=\"quote-8714\" class=\"quote no-image\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-text\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p>Stopped in to get a bday treat for our Coco, walked out with a &#8220;cupcake&#8221; (that included a candle!!) that she LOVED!!!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote> <cite class=\"author\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Kelly Smith<\/span><\/cite><!--\/.author-->\n<\/div><div id=\"quote-8715\" class=\"quote last no-image\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"><blockquote class=\"testimonials-text\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"><p>Love this place!! Excellent information and great experience!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote> <cite class=\"author\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Amy Grey<\/span><\/cite><!--\/.author-->\n<\/div><\/div><!--\/.testimonials-list-->\n<div class=\"fix\"><\/div>\n<\/div><!--\/.testimonials-->\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;about-intro&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517717420822{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542294342890{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517762073954{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #f26720 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;container center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517721355001{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517762117030{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white-text oneline-callout&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Have a question? Call 239-596-3644 or Email us now!<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Give us a bark! Contact Us&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#9d1380&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fcontact|title:Contact||&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517762163937{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; el_class=&#8221;full-width&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1531491733153{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;title h-colored purple&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1531491908347{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"color: #fe6b11;\">Smilin&#8217; Dog Bakery proudly carries a variety of these healthy brands of food, supplements and chews.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;9232,9233,9231,9228,9230,9226,9229,9225,9223&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_no&#8221; speed=&#8221;2000&#8243; slides_per_view=&#8221;9&#8243; hide_pagination_control=&#8221;yes&#8221; hide_prev_next_buttons=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1590762328307{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #9d1380 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;container center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517721355001{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1519229676911{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white-text oneline-callout&#8221;]\n<h2><strong>Interested in carrying the Smilin&#8217; Dog products in your store?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Please contact us to learn more about our <strong>wholesale<\/strong> opportunities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Learn More About Wholesale&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#5c9bac&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fcontact%2Fwholesale|title:Wholesale||&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1519242335676{margin-top: 13px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517761841311{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 2% !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;justify&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"color: #b4c344; margin-bottom: 20px;\">OUR STORY<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright about-img size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/teresa-hoover-owner-smilindogbakery-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" \/>My motto has always been \u201cIf you don\u2019t like something don\u2019t<br \/>\ncomplain about it, do something about it\u201d!<\/p>\n<p>The truth is, my sweet dog Cootie was the driving force behind starting \u201cSmilin\u2019 Dog Bakery. In 2012, I noticed my dog Cootie had no interest in food or treats; he lived for Frisbee but that was it. I started to take a better look at what I was feeding him and realized after much research on dog nutrition\/health, it was all on me. What a wakeup call! My beautiful active border collie was being fed Purina Dog Chow along with Milk Bones &amp; Beggin\u2019 Strips YUCK!<\/p>\n<p>It took hours of research to find that dogs today need so much more than what the majority of unknowing dog owners were giving them. Now it made sense, his non interest in food and itchy skin were the direct result of my ignorance.<\/p>\n<p>I started with cookies and it snowballed from there. Fresh lean protein became the obvious candidate to grow my product line. I can\u2019t tell you how many times I failed before creating the best recipe for success, it was so exciting with each new product to try on my (three) dogs.<\/p>\n<p>With much soul searching and encouragement from my biggest fan and supporter, my husband Tim, we decided to open our retail location in Naples 2015.<\/p>\n<p>It has been a labor of love with so many hours of hard work and dedication, but it has been worth it. I feel blessed every day to come to a place where I get to meet caring dog owners and their dogs looking to find something their dog will love and they can trust is yummy AND healthy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9527&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;justify&#8221;]March 2018 my old guy Cootie is turning 14, slowing down but still has a twinkle in his eyes. Boomer and Lucy round out the crazy canine counterparts and Baby and Reeney are our middle aged felines. We love each one of them along with Joe who passed in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Yes Cootie, I owe it all to you.<\/p>\n<p>My #1 objective is to keeping my customers and their furry best friend healthy and happy.<\/p>\n<p>Please stop in and let us help you make the best choice for your dog and cat.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"signature\">Thanks for visiting our store!<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-8699\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/teresa-hoover-signature-300x66.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilindogbakery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teresa-hoover-signature-300x66.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smilindogbakery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teresa-hoover-signature-180x39.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smilindogbakery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teresa-hoover-signature.jpg 334w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1517761841311{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 2% !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 2% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;justify&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"color: #b4c344; margin-bottom: 20px;\">OUR STORY<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright about-img size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/teresa-hoover-owner-smilindogbakery-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" \/>My motto has always been \u201cIf you don\u2019t like something don\u2019t<br \/>\ncomplain about it, do something about it\u201d!<\/p>\n<p>The truth is, my sweet dog Cootie was the driving force behind starting \u201cSmilin\u2019 Dog Bakery. In 2012, I noticed my dog Cootie had no interest in food or treats; he lived for Frisbee but that was it. I started to take a better look at what I was feeding him and realized after much research on dog nutrition\/health, it was all on me. What a wakeup call! My beautiful active border collie was being fed Purina Dog Chow along with Milk Bones &amp; Beggin\u2019 Strips YUCK!<\/p>\n<p>It took hours of research to find that dogs today need so much more than what the majority of unknowing dog owners were giving them. Now it made sense, his non interest in food and itchy skin were the direct result of my ignorance.<\/p>\n<p>I started with cookies and it snowballed from there. Fresh lean protein became the obvious candidate to grow my product line. I can\u2019t tell you how many times I failed before creating the best recipe for success, it was so exciting with each new product to try on my (three) dogs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8698 about-img\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/teresa-dogs-collage-named.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"342\" height=\"279\" \/>With much soul searching and encouragement from my biggest fan and supporter, my husband Tim, we decided to open our retail location in Naples 2015.<\/p>\n<p>It has been a labor of love with so many hours of hard work and dedication, but it has been worth it. I feel blessed every day to come to a place where I get to meet caring dog owners and their dogs looking to find something their dog will love and they can trust is yummy AND healthy.<\/p>\n<p>March 2018 my old guy Cootie is turning 14, slowing down but still has a twinkle in his eyes. Boomer and Lucy round out the crazy canine counterparts and Baby and Reeney are our middle aged felines. We love each one of them along with Joe who passed in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Yes Cootie, I owe it all to you.<\/p>\n<p>My #1 objective is to keeping my customers and their furry best friend healthy and happy.<\/p>\n<p>Please stop in and let us help you make the best choice for your dog and cat.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"signature\">Thanks for visiting our store!<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-8699\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/teresa-hoover-signature-300x66.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"66\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilindogbakery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teresa-hoover-signature-300x66.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smilindogbakery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teresa-hoover-signature-180x39.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smilindogbakery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/teresa-hoover-signature.jpg 334w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;MEET OUR<br \/>\nTEAM&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:40px|text_align:left|color:%235c9bac|line_height:55px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1519243581690{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9279&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;CANDACE TAYLOR&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:25px|text_align:left|color:%239d1380|line_height:40px&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Smilin\u2019 Dog Bakery proudly welcomes Candace Taylor to our talented team of dog lovers! Candace brings her love of all things furry and a background of sales and customer service which we LOVE AND APPRECIATE!! Her extensive knowledge in raw feeding will help you to make informed decisions regarding your pups overall health. Her life outside of Smilin\u2019 Dog revolves around her loving husband Thomas and three furry pleasers Lola, Aloe, and Mae. 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