I started working dogs at the age of 19 and unfortunately I didn't really take much stock into what we were feeding our dogs. There were some good dog foods back then that were starting out in the industry. Since then they have changed hands many times and have become a small product in a big corporation.

The military supplied a food that had a shelf life of one million years and caused horrible diarrhea if they even looked at it. This could have many causes; as it was designed for field use much like M.R.E (Meals Ready to Eat. It was high in everything. We often feed with a mix of other kibble and usually a sudden switch from a normal diet when expiration dates passed.

It is hard for me to recall what we fed our dogs while growing up.  I do believe that even the worst dog foods back then are probably better than most of the "good" dog foods now.  The overall content of dog food has not changed that much.  We still don't use meats and other products that are good for humans; however, we also didn't "outsource" at that time either.

I look at what a dog eats as being simple.  Our dogs didn't truly become domesticated until the last fifty years.  While they may have been apart of our families, they were restricted to rudimentary shelters in our yards; expected to protect our homestead and livestock.  Dog foods didn't exist then.  They received scraps from our meals or fended for themselves.

Dogs like other wild animals would find food that their bodies nutritionally needed.  They also ate the innards and all from the entire kill.  If something doesn't settle with their stomachs, they stayed away.  If they were sick, they sought out remedies.  When a dog in the wild poops it is called scat, when a domestic dog goes, it is called poop; same result, big difference.

Today, our dogs have the ultimate life.  We provide them with shelter, companionship and food while they have nothing to work for.  Some dog owners are very fickle about what they feed their dogs, while some look for cost and are big business.  We don't question opinions from professionals about what is being put in our dog's bodies, especially if they have a great slogan or advertisement.

When I was in Germany, the local veterinarians would question how often we vaccinate our dogs.  I watched tumors the size of basketballs being taken out of our countries working dogs.  I feel that the location in which the dog was stationed could have been a big part of the cause.  It also could have been the yearly vaccinations, x-rays, teeth cleanings and diet that was given.

For the amount of money our government puts into its dog programs; I never saw one dog food agreed upon.  The military would give us a budget telling us to make it last for the amount of dogs and duration.  We went to the commissary to purchase the cheapest food we could find and that is what we had to feed.  When I worked for U.S. Customs they gave a guideline for content.  It was left up to the local kennels to supply the food of their choice as long as it fell under the guidelines.

I am not saying that an expensive or cheap dog food equals it to be good or bad.  I just don't understand with all the monies being poured into dog programs protecting our country why there isn't a food that is chosen on performance not price.

There is a natural progression a dog trainer goes though in their career.  We eventually start looking for a food that we feel is best for our dogs.  I have also followed this path and wanted to find a food that would become a foundation for my facility.  I searched the internet to study which dog food was the best.  I found that several foods were generated by the companies that started many of the products such as lamb and rice diets while denouncing any use of corn.

I tried raw diets, B.A.R.F diets and highly advertised kibble diets while finding that there were many claims with varied results.  All had great reasons why their diets work best, but the proof is in the pudding in my eyes.

I did find a professor at Purdue University that gave a great outlook on his research.  He told me that my best bet in the search for the ultimate dog food was to decide what I could afford to feed then add supplements.  This becomes expensive and difficult for raw diets, especially if you have multiple dogs and also buying decent kibble with supplements.  This wasn't going to help nor be cost effective.

Kumpi came to me this way.  I was training an A.T.F handler when he asked me if I have ever heard of this food.  I looked at the ingredients when he showed me a bag and what I saw initially turned me off.  He encouraged me to speak with the owner of the company as she was very knowledgeable about the food.

When I called Evy, she didn't just talk about her product.  She filled in gaps about the dog food industry, making sense in what she was saying and gave me the answers of what I couldn't find in my research.  I was impressed about her knowledge about the digestive system of the dog and how it processed food to include her sincere care of making a good dog food.  She too made claims of the foods performance and guaranteed results, but these results I would soon see.

Little did I know what that one bag would do it.  I didn't mix the food as she recommended, and wanted to put it to the test.  I was shocked that my dogs didn't have any of the normal diarrhea or vomiting caused by a sudden diet change; I saw results in days, not weeks.  All of my dogs free fed even though one was plump but not from overeating.

The first thing I noticed about my dogs was that they were eating the same amount of food and looking great.  They shed a lot of hair at first but a new softer, shiner coat was replacing it.  We got a lot of compliments on their coats appearance and Tuffy (plump dog) was getting his figure back, while eating the same.  Their stool was noticeably less and the breakdown period was awesome as it would disintegrate when I mowed or be gone in the spring thaw.

We had our first ton of food delivered just shortly after we purchased the facility in June of 2004.  I had a lot of dogs to feed in our kennels, a few local police officers that were already using the food and a large bill.  Fifty-five 35lbs. bags of food lasted almost 2.5 months.

Evy asked if I wanted to become a distributor which didn't appeal to me at first; then it fell into our laps.  The police officers using the food was enough profit as I didn't want to advertise to clients.  The word spread about the food from the police officers using it as well as our clients noticing my dog's appearance and wanting to try it.

Over the years of scares with dog food and their companies, Evy would call to reassure us about Kumpi and say "don't worry the food is fine".  We would get people calling to try the food out since we were listed on the Kumpi site as a retailer and we started going through a ton a month.

Evy impressed me even more and her loyalty really showed when she called to ask my permission to allow another distributor in Howell, Michigan.  She was concerned that it would take business away from our food sales.  I explained to her that the distance wasn't a concern; the food was too good to not have more people using it and the better off the dogs will be.

Over the years, we have learned that trying to get people to attempt the food is like getting them to change churches.  I continued to feed it to the dogs in our kennels and clients were impressed how their dog's coats looked after a few days.  One client was spending hundreds of dollars each month on dipping his dog for problem with its coat; he tried the food and hasn't had a problem since.  Another came to me asking if I though it would help her dogs coat and skin after they had spent thousands trying to find out what was causing the problem.

I told her it wouldn't hurt to try.  The vets told her to put the dog down since it would be in a lot of pain with the issues and they couldn't find anything wrong with her.  After one bag they could see the difference.  1.5 years later the coat and skin was healthy then ever and the dog is fine.

Many of the clients we have now were doing their own research to find a better food.  I tell each new client that the proof will be the results, they won't have to mix the food and their dog will genuinely like it.  I have seen many dogs refuse to eat other brands when mixed with Kumpi and have even heard of a few that would eat around the other food when mixed.

We have clients coming from local and long travel to purchase the food.  While it can be ordered on-line, it is still cheaper to come and get several bags at one time to save on cost.  I have tried not to raise the pricing, as our economy is not helping with gas hikes and increased taxes.  Also, we have a very liberal way for clients to get their food when they need it.

This last year we couldn't keep the food on the shelf.  I would get a ton the first week of the month, only to have to order another the second week in efforts to not run out by the third week.  In the first year a ton would last almost two months and now it was barley lasting three weeks.  This increase has become our biggest jump yet, as we purchase six tons of food in November to ensure we keep our stock up.

While the cost of the food is more expensive than common brands, it is comparable to other advertised high quality brands.  Those who feel the cost is very high for dog food will be surprised at how long a bag of food will last.  You will feed less and get more from one bag.  You will also notice that their stool isn't a funky color and more resembles human colored stool.

All of my dogs vary in the amounts I feed.  My 80+ lb. Lab eats 1.5 cups twice a day (3 total) and my 60 lb. Malinois eat 3 cups twice a day (6 total).  A bag last me about 3 weeks for my Belgium Malinoi (70 lbs.), Pit Bull (80 lbs.) and Yellow Lab (70 lbs).  My Malinois and Lab eat when and as much as they want, maintaining a healthy shape, however, my Pit Bull would eat the entire bag if he could.

A measuring cup is required and exact amounts are necessary.  Dogs that are heavy will lose weight if you give them a less amount until they reach a healthy weight, thin dogs will gain lean muscle and put weight on.  If you feed too much they will look like they swallowed a blueberry in a very short period of time.

If you are interested in trying a bag of food, I will happily give you enough food for a few days to see if your dogs will like it.  Evy and I both have guarantees that if you are not happy with the food, return it and we will refund your money.

I haven't said much about the KAT FOOD.  I do see the same results from the cat food and our office cat "Mr. Kitty" is a constant show piece for both dog and cat food.  You can see the black in his fur is like a new car shine and the white is like freshly fallen snow.  They too eat less food as a bag lasts almost four months for one cat.

The cat food is our highest cost food.  In order to save money, I started purchasing the 20lb. bags instead of the 40lb. bags.  You save money in the long run as the weekly cost of the food actually makes it cheaper than most common brands, especially since they eat much less food.

We never have had issues with our cats, but many clients stated the usual health problems such as hairballs, urine crystals, urinary infections and flaking are a thing of the past.  The biggest thing I have noticed is the lack of Human allergies.

There have been a number of clients stating they were highly allergic to cats.  My cat sat on the back of the couch during an evaluation with a client whose allergies to cats were so bad that she couldn't be in the same room or around people with cats.  Mr. Kitty was just a foot away and she didn't sneeze once.  She didn't mention this until we were about one hour into the evaluation, but I truly feel that human allergies are mostly caused by food.