Raw Food For Dogs
BARF is a main key to good behaviour
Does that sound strange to you?
The body's health determines overall well-being - and well-being is directly linked to behaviour.
Nutrition - as one of the main pillars of a holistic (dog) life - is the foundation for a balanced mind and a resilient nervous system.
A raw and fresh diet - like BARF - is the best way to honour your dog's health.
I specialize in guiding you through the jungle of raw food for dogs and I am with you on your journey.
My Blog
About Raw Food & Life With Dogs
Welcome to my sweet little blog!
Here, I share in-depth articles, help and information on a range of topics like
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Raw food for dogs & the BARF concept
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Our daily lives with our dogs
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The pillars of a holistic dog life
These insights are designed for you, the thoughtful owner seeking reliability and a holisitic approach to health.
I invite you to take a look around, slow down and explore what it means to provide a life of balance for your furry friend.
TESTIMONIALS
If only this had been available when I had my first dog!
Doreen simplifies everything and ensures you have all the information you need to feed your dog a raw diet. She helped me transition a lactating bitch to 100% raw and guided me on how to start weaning 3- to 4-week-old puppies onto raw food. As an experiment, I decided to offer the puppies ground meat in one bowl and dry food in another for their first meal. You can imagine what they chose! They didn’t even glance at the dry food and ate the ground meat with great appetite! This clearly shows what dogs prefer and thrive on.
The information package you get is very clear and easy to follow. It’s completely tailored to your dog and it comes with plenty of information, even where to find the main ingredients, most of which are available at the nearest grocery store. So, she’s practically done all the work for you. All that’s left is to pop to the store - most of this can be bought alongside your household shopping - buy all the ingredients, put together the meal for your dog and serve it.
She puts a lot of effort into what she does and is there to support you through the process. Your dog will thank you, I promise!
Sara with Ýrja (and her puppies)
I have received excellent guidance from Doreen regarding dog training and nutritional advice for my Labrador. It is very good to consult her.
When I had issues with my dog's behaviour, she provided good advice and tricks that have worked, resulting in better behaviour and my dog now knows all sorts of tricks.
Doreen thoroughly immerses herself in the matters. When I consulted her about allergies and epilepsy in my dog, she delved deeply into the problem. She is very meticulous and does not jump to hasty conclusions; rather, she examines the issues thoroughly from all angles and clearly explains the options available based on BARF raw feeding.
Doreen gets a full house of recommendations from us!
Andrea with Lúna
(Raw Food Guidance & Training)
Working with Doreen has been such a positive experience.
She makes raw feeding simple and approachable, and her training support helps you understand your dog so much better.
She combines deep knowledge with genuine care, which makes all the difference.
Alfa with Prins
I highly recommend Doreen.
We've been struggling with our dog's food ever since we got her. We changed so many foods and tried so many ways to make our dog interested in her food but all in vain.
Ever since we switched to raw food our dog has never been happier. And Doreen makes it so easy for you with clear instructions, quantities and all the info about giving your dog all the necessary nutrients and also tells you where you can buy everything from.
It may seem overwhelming in the beginning, but she guides you through the process.
Ella with Freya
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Hello!
Hi, I’m Doreen.
I found my second home here in Iceland, where I moved in 2017.
After 15 years in an office job, I decided to follow my passion (dogs!) and founded my small business named
"Besti Vinur Mannsins"
(The Man’s Best Friend).
Here, I focus on guiding dog owners through the world of raw feeding.
Nutrition is one pillar of a holistic (dog) life and it is at the core of your dog’s well-being, influencing not just their physical health, but also their behaviour.
Trusting someone to help with your dog’s nutrition is a personal and big decision, because our dogs are family, friends, companions, soulmates.
That’s why my approach is personal, compassionate and holistic.
As a plus, I combine my knowledge about nutrition with my dog trainer education and I am there for you with precious advice from that perspective.
My goal is to make raw dog feeding simple and accessible - not just for your dog’s body, but for their mind and behaviour, too.
I believe with all my heart that combining the right nutrition with good training can bring out the best in your dog. ❤️
Camping together
Secret spot, Iceland
Winter day at the beach
South of Iceland
Enjoying a summer day
South of Iceland