Shark Tank Dogue Update 2026

Rahmi and Alejandra created Dogue after their dog, Grizzly, refused to eat regular kibble. Using his training as a Cordon Bleu chef, Rahmi began making fresh, gourmet meals using human-grade, seasonal ingredients. The problem now is scaling the business beyond local pickup, which is why they need a shark’s help with nationwide shipping. Will any of the dog-loving sharks want to join their efforts? Find out in our Dogue update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Dogue after Shark Tank.

Rahmi and Alejandra entered Shark Tank Season 15 to pitch their dog food line. They sought $100,000 for 20% equity. After their pitch, they left without an offer from any of the sharks.

In terms of a Dogue update, the company continued to operate independently after Shark Tank and saw a boost in traffic and orders following the episode. Further, it focused on direct-to-consumer sales and maintained its San Francisco storefront while expanding to nationwide shipping.

Shark:	Result:
Lori Greiner	No offer
Daymond John	No offer
Mark Cuban	No offer
Robert Herjavec	No offer
Kevin O’Leary	No offer

Shark Tank Dogue Pitch

Entrepreneurs: Rahmi Massarwah and Alejandra Vasquez
Business: Artisanal raw dog food
Ask: $100,000 for 20% equity
Result: No deal
Shark: No offer

Rahmi and Alejandra walked into Shark Tank carrying a tray of beautifully crafted pastries. But these treats were for dogs and not for the sharks.

Their company, Dogue, makes gourmet dog treats and pre-packaged meals using high-quality, human-grade ingredients.

To introduce the brand, they presented their signature desserts. Each item was made with ingredients like pasteurized chicken breast, wild elk, fermented goat milk, and organic berries.

Rahmi, a professionally trained chef, explained that their goal was to bring true culinary craftsmanship into the pet food space.

To prove dogs actually enjoy their food, they brought out their French Bulldog, Achilles. On command, he eagerly devoured a slice of elk cake, showing the sharks just how appealing the product is to pets.

Rahmi then explained that Dogue operates out of a 1,600-square-foot café in San Francisco.

The space is part bakery, part tasting room. Every Sunday, they host a dog-only fine-dining event that includes a three-course tasting menu.

Customers book reservations and treat their dogs to a fine-dining experience. The sharks were intrigued.

However, the café isn’t their only revenue stream. The couple shared that most of their income comes from selling raw, vacuum-sealed dog meals.

In terms of cost, each 8-ounce pack costs $2 to make and sells for $8. These packs stay fresh for over a year when frozen. Their desserts cost $0.85 to make and sell for $15.

So far, Dogue brings in about $20,000 per month in revenue. Out of that, $11,000 comes from their packaged dog meals.

Still, they admitted the business is only breaking even. They came to the Tank asking for help expanding their dessert line across the country.

Lori Greiner asked how they planned to handle shipping. Rahmi admitted they hadn’t figured that part out yet.

Mark Cuban said the idea worked for a single location, but he didn’t see how it could expand. Lori agreed and cited concerns over shipping and logistics.

Kevin O’Leary liked the creativity and said he’d never seen anything like it on the show. But he didn’t think they had a solid plan for nationwide distribution. He went out too.

Daymond John said they should focus on their local customer base. He felt retail expansion would be too difficult and also backed out.

Robert Herjavec wanted to hear a clear growth strategy. When the couple admitted they didn’t have one, he said that wasn’t enough to earn his investment. He too went out.

In the end, all five sharks passed, leaving the couple without a deal.

Will the couple be able to meet demands, despite not getting a deal? Keep reading our Dogue update to find out.

Shark Tank Dogue Update

According to our Dogue update, the exposure from Shark Tank gave the company a major boost.

Within weeks of the episode airing, Dogue’s sales spiked. Their raw dog meals and boutique-style pastries quickly went out of stock.

Customers flooded the brand’s website, which only offers local San Francisco pickup, leading to long waitlists for some products.

As interest surged, the couple leaned into the moment. They continued work on their brand’s identity around its French-style dog cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and a boutique café experience.

At the time of this writing, their shop on Valencia Street in San Francisco is still operational. During the week, it serves as a retail store for fresh dog meals, supplements, and pastries.

However, on Sundays, it transforms into a “Bone Appétit” tasting experience, with multi-course menus plated by hand, often by Rahmi himself.

In late 2024, Dogue was featured in high-profile outlets like Forbes, Business Insider, Bloomberg, The Guardian, and Bon Appétit.

All are available via their official website for pick-up only. Nationwide shipping still hasn’t launched, but demand for their wellness-focused pet parents continues to surge.

We’ll share more when we have it in our next Dogue update.

In the meantime, you can check out our other company updates from Season 15 Episode 15 by following the links below!

Before you go, be sure to check out our list of all the Shark Tank Season 15 products.

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