$1Mfor 10%
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Valued at $10M
The pitch
Yves Chanthachith from Calgary, AB, pitched Bark Industry in Season 13, Episode 7, asking the Dragons for $25K for 25% of the company.
- Asked for$25K for 25%
- Valuation$100Kimplied by the ask
- OutcomeDealwith Lane Merrifield
- Final deal$30K for 30%valued at $100K
Offers in the Den
| Dragon | Offer | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Treliving | $25,000 for 25% | Declined |
| Lane Merrifield | $30,000 for 30% | Accepted |
| Arlene Dickinson | $25,000 for 100% with a 5% royalty on every unit sold, founder continues running company | Declined |
| Manjit Minhas | $25,000 for a 7% royalty | Declined |
| Vincenzo Guzzo | $50,000 for 50% with a 5% royalty | Declined |
Yves Chanthachith, from Calgary, Alberta, asked for $25,000 for 25% of Bark Industry, maker of the Dapper Series dog backpacks that carry a dog's toys, poop bags and other items. The backpacks include a poop bag dispenser and magnetic straps for easy access, and are manufactured overseas in China for about $20 and sold at retail for $70. The company has a dozen products and over 53 backpacks on pre-order. Yves previously worked as a territory sales manager for Dyson and now runs Bark Industry full-time.
Jim Treliving offered $25,000 for 25%. Lane Merrifield offered $30,000 for 30%, believing more money was needed. Arlene Dickinson offered $25,000 for 100% with a 5% royalty, keeping Yves as an inventor rather than operator. Manjit Minhas offered $25,000 for a 7% royalty. Vincenzo Guzzo offered $50,000 for 50% with a 5% royalty, but wanted Yves to run the company. Yves accepted Lane Merrifield's offer of $30,000 for 30%.
Pitch details from CBC’s Dragons’ Den pitch page.
Bark Industry today
- StatusIn businessLast checked September 2026
Bark Industry is still operating and sells through its website.