"This book changed my dog's health in just a few weeks — no more scratching, more energy, and there's no more turning up her nose at the bowl now!"
— Happy Joyful Bowl Reader
Welcome to the Joyful Bowl Series — a growing collection of books and tools for dog parents who believe food should be fresh, nourishing, and easy to prepare. If you’re ready to move beyond processed kibble and feed with confidence, you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or just upgrading a few meals a week, our trusted, vet-informed resources help you make real food doable — and joyful.
Welcome to the Community
We’re so glad you’re here.
The Joyful Bowl Series was created for dog parents who want better — not just for their pets, but for themselves. Better
food. Better routines. A better way to care.
This isn’t about perfection or doing everything from scratch. It’s about finding what works for you and your dog — and
having the tools to make it easier.
That’s why we’ve created a series of companion resources to support you beyond the cookbook: planners, journals, recipe
logs, and more. You can download them for free right here, or purchase printed versions if you’d rather skip the ink and
hassle.
Take what serves you. Leave what doesn’t. And know that every bowl of real food you serve is already a win.
Just Getting Started?
The Homemade Healthy Dog Food Cookbook is the foundation of the Joyful Bowl Series.
If you’re using one of our journals, planners, or tracking tools—this is the book that started it all.
Learn the why and how of homemade feeding, and get 120+ vet-approved recipes to nourish your dog from bowl to tail.
Check out the Cookbook on Amazon
Bonus Companions to Unlock Your Homemade Dog Food Journey
You don’t have to do this alone. These companion tools are designed to make homemade feeding easier, more organized, and
more sustainable — whether you’re just starting out or already deep into your clean bowl routine.
To download any tool, simply enter your email next to the title.
Print Tip: Some of our bonus printables come in sizes like 7×9" or 7×10", which are slightly smaller than standard U.S. Letter paper (8.5×11").
No worries — they’ll still print beautifully at home! Just make sure your printer settings are set to “fit to page” or “scale to printable area” for best results.
You can also just use the printout as-is, but there will be a bit of white space around the edges.
Prefer to skip the hassle of printing or finding a copy shop? Click the book cover to buy a beautiful, ready-to-use
printed version on Amazon.
Homemade Healthy Dog Food Journal
A 30-Day Reset Companion Guide to Track Meals, Reactions, and Progress Toward a Healthier, Joyful Dog
Your dog’s reset, made simple.
Designed as a companion to the Homemade Healthy Dog Food Cookbook, this guided journal helps you stay consistent, organized, and observant during your dog’s transition to real food. Whether you’re following the 30-day plan or creating your own routine, this tool keeps everything in one place — meals, symptoms, poop notes, and all.
Inside You’ll Find:
Daily log pages for meals, portions, symptoms, and poop quality
Weekly summaries to spot patterns and track progress
Space for vet notes, aha moments, and custom tweaks
Charts for weight tracking, supplements, and food trials
Format: 8.5"x11" (Letter)
Prefer printed? Click the book cover to buy the paperback on Amazon.
Homemade Healthy Dog Food Recipe Notebook
A Blank Recipe Journal to Record, Tweak, and Remember Your Dog’s Favorite Homemade Meals
Where every lick, leftover, and tail-wagging triumph deserves a spot on the page.
This notebook is your go-to space for keeping track of what you’ve made, what worked, and what your dog loved. Whether you’re following The Joyful Bowl Plan or experimenting with your own combinations, it helps you stay organized without overthinking it.
Inside You’ll Find:
Recipe pages with space for ingredients, prep/cook time, servings, and notes
Index pages to easily find your dog’s favorite meals
A protein & produce cheat sheet for quick inspiration
Feeding chart, freezer tips, and functional add-ons for healthy variety
Format: 8.5"x11" (Letter)
Prefer printed? Click the book cover to buy the paperback on Amazon.
Homemade Healthy Dog Food Meal Planner & Grocery List – 12 Weeks
A 3-Month Organizer to Plan Meals, Track Supplements, and Simplify Batch Cooking
Plan, prep, and feed with confidence — without the chaos.
This undated 12-week planner is your sidekick for staying consistent with homemade meals. Designed for busy dog parents, it gives you just enough structure to make meal planning feel doable — not overwhelming.
Inside You’ll Find:
Weekly meal planning pages for meals, toppers, and treats
Grocery lists and pantry checklists to shop smart
Batch prep checklists and freezer logs to cook once, portion twice
A supplement tracker and feeding chart by weight and life stage
Format: 7"x10" (non-standard)
Prefer printed? Click the book cover to buy the paperback on Amazon.
Homemade Healthy Dog Food Meal Planner & Grocery List – 24 Weeks
A 6-Month Organizer to Plan Meals, Track Supplements, and Simplify Batch Cooking
Built for the long haul — because real change takes time.
This undated 24-week planner gives you twice the space and support to stay on track with homemade feeding. It’s designed for dog parents who want to commit to real food without reinventing the wheel every week.
Inside You’ll Find:
6 months of weekly meal planning pages
Grocery lists and pantry checklists for efficient shopping
Batch prep and freezer logs to simplify your cooking routine
Supplement tracker and feeding chart to keep portions dialed in
Format: 7"x10" (non-standard)
Prefer printed? Click the book cover to buy the paperback on Amazon.
Puppy Health Records & Daily Care Log
Track Vaccinations, Vet Visits, Potty Breaks, Weight, Medications, Grooming, Milestones, and Basic Training
Because every wiggle, woof, and wonder deserves its own page.
This guided logbook helps you capture your puppy’s first weeks and months — all the growth, learning, and unforgettable “firsts.” It’s both a practical tool for healthy routines and a sweet keepsake for years to come.
Inside You’ll Find:
24 weeks of daily & weekly puppy logs
Records for vet visits, vaccines, meds, and supplements
Milestone and socialization checklists
Notes for grooming, teething, feeding, and firsts
Available in hardcover as a beautiful sentimental gift for new dog parents
Format: 7"x9" (non-standard)
Prefer printed? Click the book cover to buy the paperback on Amazon.
Measurement Conversion Chart
A handy UK/Metric reference for readers across the pond! Includes volume-to-metric conversions, common ingredient weights from cups to grams, and a quick °F to °C temperature guide to make every recipe in the series easy to follow—no matter where you live.
About the author
Angelica Rhodes is a writer, lifelong food nerd, and proud dog mom to Charlie — a mixed-breed pup with shiny hair, soulful eyes, and very strong opinions about broccoli. Part terrier, part dachshund, part hound, and all personality, Charlie was adopted with a bottomless appetite and no standards whatsoever. Together, they’ve learned just how joyful (and surprisingly doable) real food for dogs can be.
With a background in writing and research, Angelica has spent years exploring holistic nutrition, functional medicine, and ancestral health — first for her own healing, and later for Charlie’s. When she saw the difference real food made in both their lives, everything clicked: dogs deserve better, too.
She’s not a vet or a pet food manufacturer — just someone who read every label, took every course she could find, and tested every recipe in her own kitchen (with Charlie’s enthusiastic approval). The Joyful Bowl Series is what she wished she had at the start: practical, honest, and full of common sense.
Angelica lives with her family, Charlie, a suspicious number of glass storage containers, and a slow cooker that’s always up to something.
