The Startup Strategy Session

Investment: $500 (60 minutes via Zoom)

For: Dreamers and doers ready to turn their pet treat ideas into reality.

Includes:

• Pre-call intake form (so Melanie can research your goals ahead of time)

• Ingredient guidance, safety basics, and compliance insight

• Equipment + packaging suggestions

• Early brand direction and niche positioning

• A first-step roadmap to help you launch with clarity

Perfect for: Students, pet lovers, and small-batch makers ready to start something real.

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Brand Growth & Expansion Consultation

Investment: $750 (75 minutes)

For: Established brands looking to evolve, scale, or pivot into health-forward or soulful product lines.

Includes:

• Review of existing recipes, branding, and positioning

• Ingredient and nutrition upgrade suggestions

• Manufacturing + automation readiness assessment

• Wholesale, retail, or digital expansion strategies

• 15-minute post-call follow-up check-in (within 2 weeks)

Perfect for: Small pet treat companies, boutique bakeries, or mission-led founders feeling stuck or seeking a reinvention that aligns with wellness and modern consumer values.

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Recipe Review & Development Consulting

Investment: $600 (up to 2 recipes)

For: Makers or businesses wanting expert insight into recipe safety, balance, or reformulation.

Includes:

• Full ingredient safety and nutritional review

• Recommendations for improvements or cost efficiency

• Guidance on flavor, shelf stability, and pet palatability

• Optional add-on: Recipe re-development or scale-up (custom quote)

Please note: Melanie does not sell, license, or share her proprietary Homegrown Hounds® recipes.

All consulting focuses on your unique formulations or brand concept.

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Corporate & Partnership Consulting

Starting at $2,500/project

For: Companies, nonprofits, and organizations interested in white-labeling, private-label lines, or mission-driven collaborations.

Includes:

• Concept + product development guidance

• Rescue-based brand integration strategy

• Retail/wholesale readiness and trend forecasting

• Optional retainer for ongoing creative direction

Perfect for: Brands looking to merge purpose and profit through meaningful pet product development.

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Follow-Up Consulting

$250/hour (for existing clients)

Stay supported as your project grows. Ideal for additional questions, scaling strategy, or formulation support after your initial session.

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How to Book

Consultations are booked with full payment at scheduling.