New to This? Start With Food You Can Trust.
There's a lot to figure out as a first-time dog parent. What you feed them shouldn't be the confusing part. Loyal Saints is complete, simple, and exactly what it says it is.
The dog food aisle is overwhelming. We get it.
You walk into the pet store and there are two hundred bags, each one claiming to be the best, the healthiest, the most natural. The ingredient lists are a wall of words you don't recognize. The marketing is loud. And underneath it all is one quiet question you can't shake: am I feeding my dog the right thing?
That question is the reason Loyal Saints exists. Not the noise. Not the marketing. Just real, whole-food nutrition you can actually understand — so feeding your first dog well doesn't require a degree in canine nutrition.
What a first-time dog parent actually needs
Feeding your dog well shouldn't be complicated. Here's what makes it simple:
A Complete Meal — No Guesswork
Every bag of Loyal Saints is AAFCO-complete. You feed it and your dog has everything they need. No supplements to add, no balancing to figure out, no second-guessing.
An Ingredient List You Can Read
No mystery ingredients, no unpronounceable additives. Real beef, real chicken, real vegetables. If you can't recognize an ingredient, it isn't in the bag.
No Prep, No Fridge, No Mess
Add a little warm water and serve. Shelf-stable for 12+ months in a cabinet. No raw-handling, no thawing, no special storage — the simplest possible way to feed real food.
Affordable to Sustain
~$2–3 per day for a medium dog, even less with the Halo Club. Premium nutrition you can actually keep up with, not a budget-breaking commitment.
Why start your dog on freeze-dried raw
Most dogs are started on kibble — it's cheap, convenient, and everywhere. But kibble is heavily processed: cooked at high heat that destroys nutrients, then fortified with synthetic vitamins to put back what processing removed. Freeze-dried raw is the opposite approach: whole food, preserved without heat, with nutrition intact from the start.
For a first-time dog parent, freeze-dried raw offers the best of both worlds — the real, whole-food nutrition of a raw diet with the simplicity and convenience of kibble. No fridge, no prep, no handling raw meat, no figuring out how to balance a homemade diet. Just open, add water, and serve food you can feel genuinely good about.
Starting your dog on whole-food nutrition from the beginning also means building good habits early: a healthy gut microbiome, a clean palate, and a coat and digestion you'll be able to use as a baseline for the rest of their life.
The proof is in King.
Loyal Saints was built because of one dog. King — Kristina Voltin's dog — developed chronic digestive issues and food allergies eating processed food. Kristina formulated a human-grade, whole-food, freeze-dried raw diet, and King's health transformed. Every formula is held to one standard: would I feed this to King?
For a first-time dog parent, that means you're not gambling on marketing. You're feeding the exact food a dog mom created to heal her own dog — and held to that standard ever since.
Read King's story →What's not in it — matters as much as what is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is freeze-dried raw a good choice for a first-time dog owner?
Yes — it's one of the simplest ways to feed real, whole-food nutrition. Unlike a homemade raw diet, there's no balancing, no raw-meat handling, and no special storage. Every bag is AAFCO-complete, so you just add water and serve. You get the nutritional benefits of raw food with the convenience of kibble.
How do I switch my new dog to Loyal Saints?
Use a 7-day transition: Days 1–2, feed 75% of their current food and 25% Loyal Saints; Days 3–4, go 50/50; Days 5–6, go 25/75; Day 7, feed 100% Loyal Saints. If your dog has a sensitive stomach, extend the transition to 10–14 days. Most dogs make the switch easily.
How much does it cost to feed a dog Loyal Saints?
Approximately $2–3 per day for a medium 35-pound dog, and even less with the Halo Club subscription (20% off every order). Smaller dogs cost less. It's premium whole-food nutrition at a price you can sustain long-term.
Which formula should I start with?
If you're not sure, start with Beef (our bestseller) or Chicken (our gentlest, ideal for sensitive stomachs and picky eaters). All three formulas are complete and balanced, so you can't go wrong — and many dog parents rotate proteins for variety once their dog is settled.
Do I need to add anything to Loyal Saints?
No. Loyal Saints is a complete and balanced meal on its own — no vitamins, supplements, or mix-ins required. Just rehydrate with a little warm water and serve. That simplicity is exactly the point.
Start your dog off right.
Complete, simple, real. The easiest way to feed food you can trust. ~$2–3/day with the Halo Club.
