Our Story: Science, Passion and a Love of Dogs Behind My Home Treats

My Home Treats is a Canadian company founded by Viviane, a doctoral researcher in Bioresource Engineering (McGill), and Alex, a chemical engineer (Sherbrooke). Together, they create Health Canada–approved supplements and plant-based treats — all designed for dogs' health and happiness.

Our story

It all began when Viviane decided to repurpose spent barley grains from Alex's home brewery to make biscuits for her dogs Walter and Maya. What started as a kitchen project grew into a full line of dog products — carefully crafted with love, for their well-being.

Viviane

It all began when Viviane decided to repurpose spent barley grains from Alex’s home brewery to create homemade dog biscuits for her dogs, Walter and Maya. To develop her recipes, Viviane relied on her advanced expertise in natural ingredients, gained through her doctoral studies in Bioresource Engineering at McGill University.

She carefully selected fruits, herbs, and oils rich in vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that were missing from her dogs’ everyday diet. At the same time, Viviane chose low-temperature dehydration to help preserve the integrity and nutritional value of the ingredients in the final product.

Realizing that her creations could benefit many more dogs, Viviane took on the demanding challenge of scaling her homemade biscuits into industrial production. Today, Viviane remains the driving force behind the company, working tirelessly to bring My Home Treats to the highest level.

Alexandre

Alex, for his part, is a chemical engineer who earned his engineering degree from the Université de Sherbrooke. After entering the workforce, he began homebrewing beer as a weekend hobby—without realizing that this new passion would eventually lead to a career shift. Throughout his professional journey, Alex worked in several industries before deciding to step in and support Viviane, who was becoming overwhelmed by production demands.

Thanks to his strong knowledge of industrial processes, Alex helped guide the company in selecting the right equipment to meet established production standards, as well as defining efficient production methods and procedures. Today, Alex oversees and coordinates the factory’s operations.

Our values

Natural: no additives, no artificial colors, no fillers.
Safe: Health Canada–approved supplements (VHP), strict quality standards.
Transparent: traceable ingredients, locally made in Canada.
Dog-first: every product is designed with dogs' health in mind.

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Frequently asked questions

Where are your products made?
Our supplements and treats are made in Canada. Our chews (yak cheese, coffee wood) are sourced from trusted suppliers that meet our quality standards.

Are your supplements Health Canada approved?
Yes, each formula is certified as a Veterinary Health Product (VHP) with an official number.

Who formulates your products?
Viviane, co-founder and doctoral researcher in Bioresource Engineering at McGill University, develops all recipes based on her expertise in natural ingredients.

Can I visit your facilities?
For food safety reasons, our facilities are not open to the public. You can reach us by email or visit our retail partners.

How did the company start?
Viviane started by repurposing spent barley grains from Alex's home brewery to make biscuits for her dogs Walter and Maya. That project became My Home Treats.