Trumbull Youth Baking to Bank

Jeffrey Penkoff Jr. wants to take a trip, but, like most teens, he needs to earn the money.

Instead of asking for an increase in his allowance, he took the initiative of starting his own business, and Yellow Doggy Pet Treats was born.

The treats come from a recipe made at the Trumbull High School Agriscience School with a little twist added, said his mother, Cindy Penkoff.

She said her son, a Freshman at Trumbull High School, has always been independent, growing with mostly adults around him. She's not surprised he took the initiative to start his own business.

To order, go to his blog http://kidslikerealfood.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-dog-biscuit-method.html.

His mother recently posted on Facebook, "Last weeks batch was SOLD before it was out of the oven! Please let me know if you would like the regular size 3-3" (15/bag) or the small, about 1-1 1/2" varying shapes and great for training as well (45/bag)."

The first bag is $8 and additional bags are $7, she said.

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