Our approach
How we test, what we don’t test and how the website makes money.
On The Mia Menu we write about games, mealtimes, walks and life with a dog, with Mia as a familiar face. This is how we go about it.
What has been tested, and what hasn’t
Has Mia actually used a product or done an activity? Then the article includes a Mia’s verdict box: who it suits, what we noticed, what we would do differently and whether we would buy or do it again. Only then can it also say “Mia Approved”.
Not tested yet? Then we say so. You’ll see “Still on Mia’s test menu” or “What I would look for when buying”. We don’t make up experiences, test periods, ratings or photos.
Our own photos
The photos of Mia on this website are real. We don’t use stock photos or AI images in place of Mia. Where there isn’t a suitable photo of our own yet, we’d rather show a neutral image.
Not veterinary advice
We share practical tips from everyday dog life, but we’re not vets. If you have doubts about health, food, allergies or behaviour, we’ll point you to a vet or a good dog trainer. For factual information we rely on trustworthy sources, such as the Dutch national information centre for companion animals (LICG).
How we make money
Some articles may contain paid links in the future. If you buy something through such a link, we may receive a small commission. It costs you nothing extra and doesn’t decide what we recommend. Articles with such links carry a clear notice. Read more in our affiliate disclosure.
Updates and corrections
Is something wrong or out of date? We update articles and then show the date the article was last updated. Feel free to let us know via the contact page.