We are a united US-Nepali team connected by family and friends. Our exclusive production company in Nepal, Global Dog Chew Pvt. Ltd., has over a decade's experience crafting all-natural dog treat products from Yak cheese. As an integrated company, our team manages the entire product life cycle: sales, dairy sourcing, production, quality control, and distribution.
Management
Govinda Lala Banjade
Govinda Banjade is from Nepal and grew up in the foothills of Mt.Everest. His diverse life experiences include rearing pets and teaching at college level. As an entrepreneur, and currently a data science professional, he has a passion for business ethics and exceptional approaches to customer care. In 2013, he was awarded with the ''Best Customer Care Benchmarks'' recognition by ECAN- Educational Consultancies Association of Nepal for best counseling and guidance service to aspiring MBA graduates. He loves innovation and believes in the power of listening to others and sincerity at work.
He graduated from The George Washington University with a MS in Data Science and holds an MBA in Finance.
Govinda has reared two large Tibetan Mastiffs and has spent many hours tending to needs of dogs - food, foot care, grooming, and recreation. His favorite past times include traveling, volleyball, and social gatherings.
Barry Blackburn
Barry Blackburn is from Virginia Beach and grew up in a US Navy family with multiple pets. Prior to NDT, Barry worked in the IT industry for 30 years as a software developer and executive.
He holds a BS in Economics from Virginia Tech and MS in Data Science from The George Washington University.
Barry is a dog lover whose favorites include Shepherds and Jack Russells. He donates to several animal rescue shelters in the DC area, and is a strong believer in natural products for pets. He is also an amateur guitarist and enjoys golf, and reading about music and economics.
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NDT is an artisan producer focused solely on providing all- natural pet products of the highest quality and value with ingredients from Nepal.
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We maintain relationships of great integrity and mutual respect with our customers, the farming communities in Nepal, our employees, and vendors.
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We source and manufacture dog chews with only premium quality and A-grade Yak cheese.
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We provide promotional and financial support to animal rescue and adoption organizations in the markets we serve.