About RYŌKEN INSTINCT

Ryōken 猟犬 (pronounced: ryoh-ken) means “hunting dog” in Japanese—a tribute to the primal bond between dogs and their humans, built through shared adventure. Ryōken Instinct was born on the trail, inspired by two pups, Miru and Miji, and the wild-hearted love they brought into their humans’ lives. The brand was founded by Martha, a Stanford-trained PhD in cellular and molecular physiology and lifelong adventurer, who became a self-proclaimed “crazy dog mom” the moment she brought her first pup home. While she and her partner, Michael, had endless snack options for long hikes, they noticed a frustrating gap in the pet aisle: nothing designed to meet the real metabolic needs of active dogs. So Martha created something better. What began as a personal mission turned into Ryōken Instinct’s first product: Adventure Ready Bars—handmade from unique, sustainable ingredients, scientifically formulated to fuel dogs who hike, climb, run, and roam alongside their humans. The brand’s mission is simple: to strengthen the bond between humans and their dogs through thoughtful, adventure-ready nutrition. No fillers. No shortcuts. Just clean, functional fuel for unforgettable adventures with our best friends.Read their story