Bringing home a puppy tends to make otherwise rational adults behave in very predictable ways. Suddenly you’re deep-diving crate recommendations at midnight, ordering toys your puppy absolutely does not need yet, and convincing yourself that looking at puppy photos for four straight hours counts as “research.”

For a long time, dog nutrition conversations felt incredibly black and white. Feed kibble or feed raw. Pick a side. Defend it aggressively on the internet. Repeat.

At Outlaw Minis, breeding was never about simply producing beautiful puppies, it was about creating healthier futures for dogs and the families who love them. With over 15 years of experience in animal welfare, shelter behavior, and private consulting, I’ve spent my career helping dogs navigate complex behavioral challenges and supporting families through them. That experience gave me a unique perspective on how genetics, early development, nutrition, and intentional puppy ra