The idea for Barking Brew came, Spang says, when a friend returned from the United States with a novelty drink for her dog. Her first batch launched on Jan. 27, 2025, when she brewed the first 5,000 cans of Barking Brew. Barking Brew quickly gained traction when it landed in a familiar Ontario hospitality brand. Though Barking Brew began expanding quite quickly — by August of 2025, the company had distribution in B.C. Barking Brew currently comes in cans, with flavours like Beef Hound Ale and the newly-added plant-based peanut butter version for pups who enjoy the classic nutty taste.