About
Our Inspiration
These pups inspire us!
This company was inspired by 2 incredible dogs, Sonny and Nation. Both were raised eating our carefully formulated Chicken Recipe. As a chef with over 25 years of experience, I decided to steer away from the traditional kibble diet and feed my dogs a healthy balanced human grade dog food that I would learn to perfect over the years. Now we are ready to share our story and healthy dog food with the rest of the dog community. With our love for dogs, we would like to feed them healthy food so that they may live the long and healthy life they deserve.
On a mission to give dogs a healthier, happier life
Meet Ricky Acain
Ricky Acain founded Sonny Nation Dog Food after becoming frustrated with the poor-quality ingredients found in many conventional pet foods. Shocked by what he discovered in common kibble and shelf brands, he set out to create something better — real food made with purpose, care, and ingredients he could truly stand behind.
Ricky believes that when you feed your dog better, you give them the chance for a healthier life, fewer issues down the road, and more quality years by your side. Through Sonny Nation Dog Food, he is committed to crafting nourishing recipes with hand-picked proteins and farm-sourced produce while also supporting the local businesses and growers around him. For Ricky, this brand is about more than dog food — it is about making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them.
Resources
Worth a Read
As part of his passion for better canine nutrition, Ricky often recommends The Forever Dog to fellow dog owners. It’s a trusted resource packed with science-backed research on helping dogs live healthier, longer lives. He also points people to The Forever Dog Life, a companion book filled with practical wellness tips and a wide variety of recipes for pet parents who want more fresh-food inspiration at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many pet owners are looking for a more transparent and wholesome approach to feeding. Fresh food can be an appealing option for those who want quality ingredients, convenient serving, and meals made with care.
It’s simple: thaw and serve. Keep the food frozen until ready to use, then refrigerate after opening and serve according to your dog’s feeding needs.
Sonny Nation is chef-made, cooked fresh dog food created with thoughtfully selected ingredients and a simple serving process. Our goal is to offer a fresher, more intentional option for pet parents who want more from their dog’s bowl.
Always cunsult with your vet before switching out your current food. Our list of ingrideints is listed for you to share with your vet and see if it fits the nutrients your dog needs.
All of our ingridients fit most dog breeds. If you like to give your dog variety you can switch up their meals anytime you like. We suggest purchasing a variety of our recipes and freezing them for storage. You can interchange them throughout you dogs meal plan as you like. Consult the nutrion guide if you want to count your dog's caloric intake.
You can freeze the food or it can store in your fridge up to 4 days before serving as long as the package is sealed.