Her mission was born from tragedy.
Commercial high end dog kibble poisoned her three beloved doodles, Marley, Dreamer and Smitten.
Marley died 11 days after opening a new bag of kibble that had been their primary diet for 8+ years....
and then Dreamer died three weeks later.
She nearly lost her youngest, Smitten, but was able to save him through real whole food that dogs are biologically designed to eat.
Saving Smitten uncovered the lies we have been conditioned to believe and revealed an undeniable truth:
dogs are carnivores - not omnivores....
and their bodies are designed for fresh meat, not synthetic pellets.
Her mission was born from tragedy.
Commercial high end dog kibble poisoned her three beloved doodles, Marley, Dreamer and Smitten.
Marley died 11 days after opening a new bag of kibble that had been their primary diet for 8+ years....
and then Dreamer died three weeks later.
She nearly lost her youngest, Smitten, but was able to save him through real whole food that dogs are biologically designed to eat.
Saving Smitten uncovered the lies we have been conditioned to believe and revealed an undeniable truth:
dogs are carnivores - not omnivores....
and their bodies are designed for fresh meat, not synthetic pellets.
Her mission was born from tragedy.
Commercial high end dog kibble poisoned her three beloved doodles, Marley, Dreamer and Smitten.
Marley died 11 days after opening a new bag of kibble that had been their primary diet for 8+ years....
and then Dreamer died three weeks later.
She nearly lost her youngest, Smitten, but was able to save him through real whole food that dogs are biologically designed to eat.
Saving Smitten uncovered the lies we have been conditioned to believe and revealed an undeniable truth:
dogs are carnivores - not omnivores....
and their bodies are designed for fresh meat, not synthetic pellets.
Her mission was born from tragedy.
Commercial high end dog kibble poisoned her three beloved doodles, Marley, Dreamer and Smitten.
Marley died 11 days after opening a new bag of kibble that had been their primary diet for 8+ years....
and then Dreamer died three weeks later.
She nearly lost her youngest, Smitten, but was able to save him through real whole food that dogs are biologically designed to eat.
Saving Smitten uncovered the lies we have been conditioned to believe and revealed an undeniable truth:
dogs are carnivores - not omnivores....
and their bodies are designed for fresh meat, not synthetic pellets.
Featured Work
& Programs
Books
Don’t Feed Me Pancakes
(Picture Book, Aug 31, 2025)
Don’t Feed Me Pancakes: Coloring Book
(Companion Activity Book)
Courses
Before the Bowl™: Preparing the Paw Parent
The Kibbleless Challenge™: Preparing the Dog for the Diet
Kibbleless Life™: Preparing the Diet for the Dog
Beyond The Bowl™: Creating a Healthy Environment for the Dog
Consulting & Speaking
Personalized 1-on-1 canine nutrition & transition counseling
Guest expert for podcasts, panels, and documentaries
School visits, workshops, and keynote presentations
🎥 Watch Nikki’s Introduction Video → [click here]
📖 Download “The Kibble Crisis” eBook → [click here]
The Kibbleless Movement
Petition for Accountability and Transparency on ALL pet food labels
Educational Resources
Speaker Topics
“From Heartbreak to Hope:
How Losing Two Dogs Sparked the Kibbleless Movement”
“Kibble Is Not Food:
What Every Paw Parent Should Know About Feeding Their Dog”
“Carnivores, Not Cookie Monsters:
Teaching Families the Biology of Dogs Through Science and Story”
“The Missing Step in Canine Nutrition:
Why Transition Matters More Than You Think”
“Teaching Kids Compassion Through Stories:
How Children’s Books Can Change How Families Treat Animals”
“From Paw Parents to Policy:
Why We Need Truth and Transparency in Dog Food”
Media Hooks
“The teacher who turned her dog’s tragedy into a national movement.”
“Why a former educator says kibble is not food—and what parents should know.”
“Don't Feed Me Pancakes"—Dog's are carnivores. Here’s why that matters for families.”
“From classrooms to kitchens: how one mom is re-shaping how families feed their dogs.”
“One bowl at a time: the Paw Parent pushing for dog food transparency in America.”
“The author, educator, and movement leader inspiring kids, parents, and Paw Parents everywhere.”
Media Bio (Short Version)
Nikki Kendal is the founder of the Go Kibbleless™ Movement, a homeschool mom, former elementary school teacher, and Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist (CPCN).
She is the first and only CPCN specializing in canine diet transition, and the creator of the Foundational Feeding Framework™, a three-step system to help families move their dogs from kibble to real food.
Her mission began when commercial kibble poisoned her three doodles. Two were lost, but her youngest, Smitten, survived thanks to whole food nutrition. Nikki now teaches Paw Parents everywhere the truth about canine biology:
dogs are carnivores, designed for fresh meat—not synthetic pellets.
She is the author of the Smitten Stories™ children’s book series, including
Don’t Feed Me Pancakes, and the creator of Kibbleless courses like Before the Bowl™ The Kibbleless Challenge™ & The Kibbleless Life™, as well as The Paws For Hope Wall™.
Nikki speaks to families, schools, podcasts, and policy makers about raising healthier dogs, kinder kids, and building a movement for truth and transparency in dog food.
🎤 Speaker Introduction Script:
“Our guest today is Nikki Kendal—an author, educator, and the founder of the Go Kibbleless™ Movement.
Nikki is a former elementary school teacher, a homeschool mom, and a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist—the first and only CPCN specializing in canine diet transition.
Her journey began with heartbreak, when commercial dog food poisoned her three doodles. Two were lost, but her youngest, Smitten, survived thanks to whole food nutrition. That moment transformed Nikki’s mission: to help families everywhere understand that
dogs are carnivores, and what goes in the bowl truly matters.
She is the creator of the Foundational Feeding Framework™, a three-step system that makes transitioning dogs from kibble to real food simple and sustainable for Paw Parents.
She’s also the author of the children’s book Don’t Feed Me Pancakes, which helps kids learn compassion, kindness, and how to care for animals with respect.
Please welcome, Nikki Kendal.”
Contact Info
Nikki Kendal, CPCN
Founder, Go Kibbleless™ Movement
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.Kibbleless.com
📱 Instagram: @kibbleless
Facebook: facebook.com/kibbleless
Signature Quotes
“The kibble I trusted took two of my dogs. Now I help Paw Parents feed what heals.”
“Love them, nourish them, respect their nature. Because dogs deserve food as pure as their hearts.”
Kibbleless Core Message:
Every bowl of kibble poured with love still harms at the cellular level.
Dogs don’t get sick overnight—they slowly lose resilience until one day symptoms appear.
By shifting to whole food feeding, we stop harming and start healing.
Additional Resources
🎥
Watch Nikki's Video:
When Kibble Kills
📖
Read "The Kibble Crisis:
What's the Scoop"
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