When you share your home with dogs, you share their sense of smell too.
That’s why choosing the right candle matters more than most people realise.
Many “non toxic” or “pet safe” candles aren’t truly dog safe candles—and can release compounds that irritate sensitive canine noses.
Our Backstory: From Dog Lovers to Industry Leaders
Initially, when we founded Bug & Bun, we didn’t set out to make candles — we wanted to merge our love for dogs with our in-house perfumery to remove dog odour and revolutionise dog fragrances.
Our journey began by formulating aromatherapy-inspired, dog-safe scents using dog-safe, vet-approved essential oils that neutralised dog odour instead of masking it.
As a founder-couple consisting of a professional perfumer and a candle-maker, it was a natural next step to expand our brand into a complete scent-layering system for Hounds & Homes.
Our mission is simple: to craft dog safe scenting solutions that are as compliant and safe as they are refined and delicious — turning scenting into a shared ritual between humans and hounds.
Why Most Candles Aren’t Pet Safe
Many home-fragrance brands are built for human noses first, overlooking how ingredients affect their canine companions.
What to avoid:
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Paraffin wax – petroleum-based and prone to producing soot.
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Metal-core wicks – may emit trace metals when burning.
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Synthetic fragrance stabilisers – can contain phthalates or allergens.
If your dog sneezes, coughs, or leaves the room after you light a candle, their body is telling you they're probably not loving it.
What Makes a Candle Dog Safe and Non-Toxic
Look for these essentials when shopping for dog & pet-friendly candles:
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Natural wax bases like Bug & Bun's 100% EcoSoy wax for a clean, non-toxic burn.
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Lead-free cotton or wooden wicks to reduce fumes
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Fragrance / essential oil blends backed with safety, data & research —not just scent throw or intensity.
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Transparent ingredient lists that show dog safety is more important than a marketing buzzword.
Our Dog Safe Difference
We design fragrance that is a blend of both art and science—combining fine fragrance and perfumery technique with research, compliance and pet safety as the first priority.
Every Bug & Bun candle is:
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Made with a 100% Eco-Soy wax for a slower, cleaner burn.
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Wicked with lead-free cotton – zero metals, zero toxins.
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Infused with vet-reviewed, dog-safe essential oils & fragrance profiles.
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Hand-blended & hand-poured in Australia under strict quality control.
Our candles don’t just smell good enough to wear yourself—they perform beautifully and protect the well-being of the dogs who share your space.
Two Fragrance Collections. One Philosophy.
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Our Fine Fragrance – Everyday Luxury Candle Collection
Perfumer-crafted formulations that rival designer candles, re-engineered to remain non toxic and dog safe.
The Scents: Mondame11 • Voyager • Saffron Nights
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Our Aromatherapy-Inspired Essential Oil Candle Collection
100% dog-safe essential oil blends designed to instil a sense of calm, soothing and rejuvenation in both humans and hounds alike.
The scents: Fleur • Tranquille • Courageux
When layered with our Reed Diffusers, Diffuser Oils, Room Sprays and Dog Fragrances, they create a complete scent ritual — from hound to home and home to hound.
How to Burn Candles Safely Around Dogs
Even the cleanest dog & pet-safe candles deserve care:
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Limit burns to 2–3 hours and keep the area ventilated
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Trim wicks to 5 mm before each light
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Place candles well out of paw-reach
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Store them in cool, shaded spaces to preserve fragrance quality
For Humans, Hounds & Homes
Bug & Bun’s pet-friendly candles are more than a solution to ridding dog odour in the home—they’re an ode to those who love their homes as deeply as they love their dogs.
Scent Your Home the Safe Way
Finally — non toxic, dog safe candles you can trust.
Shop Bug & Bun’s Fine Fragrance & Aromatherapy Inspired Candle Collections.
