Raw food for active dogs is built around the higher protein, fat and recovery nutrition that working breeds and high-energy pets actually burn through. These packs aren't pet-store meal slop. They're protein-dense rotations of muscle meat, organ, raw meaty bones and omega-rich salmon frames, portioned for dogs who go hard. Whether you've got a working Kelpie running a property, a Border Collie in agility class, a young German Shepherd in early protection work, or a high-drive pet who never quite settles, these are the meal packs that match what your dog's burning. Browse the three active packs below and pick the one that fits your dog's weight and workload.
Why Active Dogs Need a Different Raw Diet
An active dog isn't a couch dog with longer walks. The body uses fuel differently when it's working, and that changes what should be in the bowl.
Working and sporting dogs burn through more protein because muscle gets stressed and rebuilt every session. They need more fat because fat is the primary fuel source for endurance work, not carbohydrates. They need more omega-3 because exercise drives inflammation, and omega-3 is what brings inflammation back down. And they need more dense micronutrients (iron, B vitamins, taurine, glycosaminoglycans) because each one supports a different recovery pathway.
Generic raw food does none of this. Standard kibble actively works against it by leaning on cheap carbohydrates and synthetic additives. A purpose-built active raw pack is what closes that gap. The full picture on joint protection and recovery sits on our joint, skin and coat health guide and dog joint health deep dive.
What's in Our Active Dog Meal Packs
Each pack is balanced for higher activity, with deliberate emphasis on protein quality, omega-rich fish content, and recovery-focused organ meat. The core components across the range are:
- Lean and red-meat protein sources like lamb, beef and venison for muscle repair
- Salmon frames and oily fish for omega-3s that calm post-exercise inflammation
- Raw meaty bones for calcium, phosphorus and natural dental work
- Organ meat for the vitamins and minerals that muscle alone can't deliver
- Natural connective tissue for collagen and joint support
Everything is real Australian produce, no grains, fillers or synthetic preservatives, and shipped frozen through our cold chain rather than standard post.
The Three Active Dog Meal Packs Explained
Active Dogs Meal Pack #01
The entry-level active pack. A power-packed blend of protein, raw meaty bones and omega-rich fish, formulated to support vitality and joint health in working and sporting dogs. Good first choice for owners transitioning a high-energy dog off kibble.
Active Dogs Meal Pack #02
A step up for medium to large working dogs. Designed around boosting strength, mobility and digestion, with a heavier emphasis on lean protein and recovery support. Suits dogs in regular high-output work like herding, sport, or extended hiking.
Active Dogs Meal Pack #03
The biggest pack in the range, built for hard-working, high-drive dogs that genuinely burn through their food. Stamina, muscle and mobility focus. Best fit for large working breeds, full-time sporting dogs and active dogs over 30kg.
Which Breeds and Use Cases This Suits
Active raw packs make most sense for dogs that fit one or more of these profiles.
Working dogs
Kelpies, Border Collies, Australian Cattle Dogs, Working Cocker Spaniels and farm dogs running stock. These dogs work hours every day and the food has to keep up.
Sporting and trial dogs
Agility dogs, dock divers, herding trial dogs, gundogs, schutzhund and protection sport dogs, racing breeds. Performance recovery is the priority and the omega content does a lot of the work.
Police, military and detection K9s
German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherds and similar high-output handlers. Protein density and joint protection matter most.
High-drive pets and weekend warriors
Vizslas, Weimaraners, Pointers, Boxers and any pet that's genuinely active rather than just bouncy. Hiking dogs, beach dogs, dogs doing fitness work with their owners.
Recovery from injury or surgery
The same recovery-focused nutrition that suits working dogs also suits dogs coming back from torn ligaments, fractures, or major surgery. Omega-3 calms inflammation and protein supports tissue repair. Worth pairing with our natural pet supplements range during recovery.
How Much to Feed an Active Dog
Working dogs eat noticeably more than couch dogs of the same weight. The standard 2 to 3% of body weight starting point shifts upward for active dogs, often closer to 3 to 4%.
- 15kg active dog (working Kelpie): 450 to 600g per day
- 25kg active dog (working Border Collie, Vizsla): 750 to 1000g per day
- 35kg active dog (Labrador in training, working Malinois): 1050 to 1400g per day
- 40kg+ working dog (German Shepherd, large working dog): 1200g to 1.6kg per day
Adjust by body condition: ribs easy to feel but not visible, with a clear waist. Run exact numbers through our raw feeding calculator. On rest days, scale back slightly. On heavy work days, feed the higher end. Time meals at least an hour before or after intense exercise to avoid gut torsion risk in deep-chested breeds.
How to Pair Active Packs With the Rest of the Diet
Add raw meaty bones twice a week
The packs include bone content, but extra dental work matters for dogs doing biting and pulling work. Throw in a lamb neck, duck neck or turkey neck from the raw meaty bones range a couple of times a week.
Stack omega-3 for serious workloads
The fish content in these packs covers everyday omega-3 needs. For dogs in heavy training or with joint issues, add a daily liquid omega supplement from the mutton bird range for an extra hit.
Rotate proteins across the week
Single-protein feeding builds sensitivities, and working dogs get bored on repeat menus. Cycle through the three active packs or alternate with single-protein tubs from our primal raw range to keep variety high.
Transition off kibble or commercial wet food gradually
Move over 7 to 10 days rather than switching cold. Active dogs adjusting to raw sometimes show looser stools in the first week, which is normal. The common raw feeding mistakes guide flags the usual issues.
Storage and thawing
Keep packs frozen until needed, thaw in the fridge over 12 to 24 hours, and use within two to three days of thawing. Don't thaw at room temperature.
Related Collections
Round out your active dog's diet with the full raw meal pack range, raw meaty bones for dental work, natural pet supplements for joint and recovery support, and natural training treats that contribute real nutrition. New to raw? Start with why raw works and the food selector guide.