Dog Gelato? The Sweet Story Behind Swell Gelato
What started as a summer project selling dog gelato from a cart at a Seattle dog park has grown into a nationwide pet brand.
In this episode of the Canine Culture Podcast, Brittany sits down with Debbie, founder of Swell Gelato, to talk about her unexpected journey from corporate fashion buyer to entrepreneur. Debbie shares how her love of dogs and homemade gelato inspired Swell, what it took to grow the business from her kitchen and garage into its own production facility, and the challenges she faced along the way.
They also dive into what makes Swell Gelato different, including its coconut milk base, simple ingredients, unique flavors, and the philosophy behind creating treats that are just as fun for dog owners to give as they are for dogs to enjoy.
From building the “Swell Sisters” team to growing into pet stores across the country, Debbie shares the story behind a brand built around one simple idea: celebrating our dogs and the joy they bring to our lives.
About Swell Gelato:
Swell Gelato began in 2016 when founder Debbie took a break from her corporate career to spend the summer combining two things she loved: making gelato and being around dogs. What started with a gelato cart at a local dog park quickly grew as dogs—and their humans—couldn’t get enough.
As demand grew, Debbie turned her summer project into a business, eventually selling her house to open the Swell factory. Today, Debbie and her team of “Swell Sisters” create gourmet gelatos and food toppers made to celebrate the dogs we love.
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