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Anna Woodcock opened Brown Dog Bakery in 2005 in the town where she and husband Jeff live, Ankeny, IA.

It grew from 1,200 to 3,000 square feet in 2020.

Store color red, brick accents and signature brown-and-white checkered floors run throughout.

Woodcock designed the store around her 8-foot-bakery case.

It sits adjacent to the checkout counter, allowing staff to interact with customers and suggest add-on treats.

More than 30 different types of decorated cookies fill the glass-front case.

More than 30 different flavors of biscuits sit in metal buckets on a nearby bar.

There are also 66 different kinds of chews.

The store birthday station offers DIY cake mixes for those who want to bake at home.

Raw foods and ready-to-go cakes fill the freezers.

In 2020, Anna expanded her grooming department from one groomer to three, plus a trainee.

Pet parents also can use the self-wash tub.

Staff receive bonuses based on overall revenue, encouraging the grooming and retail departments to work together.

A fun toy display, ready for playful pups.

A holiday display fits into the store’s aesthetic. Read more about Brown Dog Bakery in its America’s Coolest profile.

15 Photos That Show Why Brown Dog Bakery Is One of America’s Coolest Pet Businesses

15 Photos That Show Why Brown Dog Bakery Is One of America’s Coolest Pet Businesses

Anna Woodcock opened Brown Dog Bakery in 2005 in the town where she and husband Jeff live, Ankeny, IA.