Bocaditos

Bark for Peace is an ambitious local company that sells handmade organic, vegan dog treats here in Austin. Vegan means no animal products of any kind go into making their treats: no eggs, no meat, no cheese. Instead, founder Lisa Knaggs relies on other nutritious and odiferous ingredients like coconut, goji berries, rosemary, agave nectar, Marmite, garlic, and blueberries, which also happen to be powerful anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory agents.

Bark for Peace also avoids using all known major allergens: Their treats contain no gluten, corn, preservatives, or soy. These treats are actually good for your dog's health! My dog demanded the whole package at one sitting, and I felt perfectly fine about giving them to him.

Three types of treats are currently available: Ford's Favorite, savory treats shaped like bones and tasting kind of like cheese crackers; Peace Prayer Love Bites, sweet treats shaped like hearts and tasting like coconut cookies; and Savory Sweet Potato Jerky Chews, resembling sheets of Fruit Roll-Ups and tasting like sweet potatoes sprinkled with ginger. Although they are formulated to entice a dog's palate, you can actually share them with your pet, as there is nothing in Bark for Peace treats that you wouldn't want to eat yourself. (Talk about a paradigm shift!) Packages of treats start at $2 and are sold at Wheatsville, Dirty Dog (North and South), the Daily Juice, Eco-Wise, People's Pharmacy, and Camp 4 Paws, with new stores being added weekly (look for them soon at your favorite coffee shop).