Article by Maloree Murphy

There is something especially fun about buying a treat for a dog. They have no idea what it cost, what flavor it is, or whether it came in a cute little bag. At Doggie Style Gourmet Treats on Wagon Trail West, that simple gesture gets a local twist. The shop is filled with small-batch treats made right here in Montana using familiar ingredients like oats, pumpkin, peanut butter, applesauce, fruits, and vegetables. If you are stopping in for the first time, here is a look at what you can bring home.  

Packaged Treats 

• Apple and Oats A simple everyday treat made with apple and oats. 
• Bacon Cheddar Bones A savory option for the dog who somehow knows the second bacon comes out of the refrigerator. 
• Blueberry Dirty Paws Made with real blueberries and a name that feels especially appropriate for Montana dogs. 
• Fruit and Veggie Sticks Carrots, pumpkin, and banana are baked together into an easy snack. 
• Peanut Butter Cookies A classic made with all-natural peanut butter. 
• Pumpkin Peanut Bites Pumpkin and peanut butter come together in a treat that feels right at home as the weather starts to cool. 
• Strawberry Slobber Cakes Made with real strawberries and easily one of the most memorable names on the shelf. 
• Doggie Breath Mints For the dog you love very much, even when they insist on breathing directly into your face. 

Individual Treats 

• Donuts Made in-house and available individually or by the dozen. 
• Chicken Feet An all-natural, protein-rich option for dogs who prefer something they can really chew on. 
• Pupcakes For birthdays, adoption anniversaries, or any day worth celebrating, Doggie Style also makes pupcakes: individual cakes baked and decorated just for dogs. 

Pets have a funny way of becoming part of nearly everything we do. They wait by the door, claim their spot on the couch, and somehow know when we need a little extra company. They do not ask for much in return. Maybe that is why buying them something made just for them feels so good. For those of us who consider our pets part of the family, it is another way of saying, "You are loved." 

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