Frequently Asked Questions

  • What’s up with your ingredients? Sounds like the good stuff I eat every day!

    Precisely! We only use the best people-grade ingredients and use local and organic sources as much as possible. If you read the ingredients that make up our treats, you won’t be reading for long. We’re all about purity, simplicity, flavor, and quality.

  • They smelled really good so I ate them all. Am I going to be okay?

    Bon apetit my friend! They’re not merely people-grade, they’re made with the best quality ingredients that you’d happily consume at home or even at some fancy restaurant. Remember to save some for the doggles!

  • Is my dog allergic to your treats?

    Wheat, corn, soy, meats, and dairy are the most common irritants that you WON’T find in our treats. Make sure you read all the ingredients to be extra certain that your furball is in the clear.

  • Where and how should I store my treats?

    Our tasty morsels keep best in a closed container (like the one they’re sold in) stored in a cool, dry place.

  • Who’s making these treats? Not robots right?

    We make them all ourselves. No robots. 100% paw-made! We mix, roll, scoop, and bake them all locally in our fabulous commercial kitchen in the Mission. Each and every treat is made with care for all you good dogs out there.

  • How long are these treats good for?

    A pretty darn good long time, like 3 to 4 months or even longer! If anything, they might get a little stale, but there’s still plenty of flavor to savor.

    Our cookies don’t have a drop of preservatives, chemicals, or additives and therefore are more susceptible to organic decay than those other yucky treats with the fake stuff. The basic rule is to use your best judgement. If it seems suspicious, compost it. But don’t worry, they’ll be gobbled up so quickly you’ll be back at the store for more in no time!

  • Does Josie do the baking? What’s her job exactly?

    At a petite 11 inches in height and with no opposable thumbs, Josie’s a bit challenged when it comes to reaching the counters, opening ovens, and rolling out dough. Nevertheless, she remains our fearless leader and CFO (Chief Fur-nancial Officer), which entails overseeing quality control, taste testing, napping, looking cute, and financial planning.

  • Hey I live in the Bay Area! Why should I buy local?

    Have you ever asked yourself how far your treats travel and where they come from? When you choose Josie’s Bake Sale you get treats that were freshly made, by hand, in small batches, very recently, with many locally-sourced ingredients, not too far from your house. You can feel great that your purchase supports our local community and that you too are keeping your carbon pawprint small.

  • What if I live in Iowa or Hawaii or Nepal or Siberia? Can I get some?

    If you’re on a trip to SF, that’ll be a breeze. Just check out our Where To Buy section! Since we’re trying to keep our carbon paw print to a minimum, we only distribute locally in the Bay Area and hope that you make it out here some day to try them!

  • How should I use these treats?

    Because our preservative-free treats are made with simple, high-quality ingredients, you can feel great about daily treating, treat training, and rewarding with treats! If you have a smaller dog, break your treats into smaller pieces…it makes the perfect bite!

  • My dog loves Josie’s Bake Sale! How do we get featured on your Pawsitive Feedback page?

    Easy! Just email us at with your dog’s quote and a photo. As soon as we get your feedback, it’ll be posted quick and snappy.

  • It’s cool that you give back to local rescue groups. Can I suggest one?

    Hells yeah! Please send your suggestions to

  • I’m a local retailer and I think your treats are the dog’s pajamas. Can I carry them?

    Affirmative! Drop us a line at .