Our Story
Tail & Tiller started with a dog named Bo Jack.
During my time at Fort Benning, training to become an infantryman in the Minnesota Army National Guard, there were long stretches away from home where life got stripped down to the basics. One thing I missed more then almost anything. Something I would find myself thinking about throughout long ruck marches, countless nights in the field, and other physical and mental challenges, was my dog, Bo Jack.
That's when it clicked. Dogs aren't just pets. They're what steadies you through hardship, routine, stress, and the moments that end up defining your life.
As Bo Jack has gotten older, I've watched his health decline in ways that made me wish I'd done more, earlier. That sent me down a long road of research — the pet food industry, ingredient quality, and the real difference between heavily processed kibble and fresh, whole-food nutrition. The more I learned, the clearer it got: dogs do better on real food. Better digestion, better energy, better coats. More good years.
That became Tail & Tiller. Not just better food, but a company built around the relationship between dogs and people.
Dogs spend their whole lives showing up for us — companionship, protection, loyalty, and steadiness when we need it most. Tail & Tiller exists to give something back. A share of our profits supports adoption centers, animal shelters, rescue organizations, and service dog training programs doing that work every day.
Helping a rescue dog find a home. Helping a program place a service dog with a veteran. Helping more dogs eat better and feel better. It all comes back to one belief: the bond between dogs and people is real, and it's worth investing in.
This company is built for the dogs that have always shown up for us — and for the people who dedicate their lives to doing the same.
— Luke
