Pet Boarding & Daycare

18/06/2024

In the increasingly competitive pet industry, distinguishing your business from the crowd is key to long-term success. To do that you need to understand and utilize your Unique Selling Proposition (USP). A USP should be the foundation of all your branding and marketing, serving as the definitive reason why your services are better than and/or different from the competition.

In the increasingly competitive pet industry, distinguishing your business from the crowd is key to long-term success.

13/06/2024

Self-care is a lever you can pull to prevent overwhelm or stop a stressed-out tailspin. However, over the past year or so, the term self-care has been marketed as superficial or luxury-type habits. Yet, it’s much more important than social media has led you to believe…

Self-care is a lever you can pull to prevent overwhelm or stop a stressed-out tailspin. However, over the past year or so, the term self-care has been marketed as superficial or luxury-type habits.

11/06/2024

In the landscape of pet care services, pet resort operators face the challenge of maintaining high standards of service that ensure the health, safety, and satisfaction of both pets and their owners. A key principle that underpins success in this industry is the mantra, “Inspect what you expect.” This approach is not just a catchphrase but a crucial strategy that underscores the importance of oversight in delegation, cleanliness and overall service delivery.

In the landscape of pet care services, pet resort operators face the challenge of maintaining high standards of service that ensure the health, safety, and satisfaction of both pets and their owners.

06/06/2024

In 2019 Nora Rodgers opened a small, independent dog walking and in-home boarding business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. People loved the convenience she offered them and her business really took off. Within a year, she added three additional dog walkers to her team.

04/06/2024

With summer just around the corner, pet care companies are gearing up for another busy season…but this one will be very different from recent years. Inflation, more people working from home and consumer spending habits present new challenges, just to name a few. With an ever-changing business environment, savvy business owners shift with the tides while weaker ones get washed away. Outlined below are four economic challenges faced by today’s pet care business owners and powerful strategies to help you navigate them.

With summer just around the corner, pet care companies are gearing up for another busy season…but this one will be very different from recent years.

28/05/2024

With the U.S. pet industry valued at nearly $80 billion in 2022 and expected to rise in the coming years,1 as a pet business owner, it’s key that you continue to look for ways to maximize revenue, adapt to customer demand, and improve efficiency and productivity within your organization as it grows. However, protecting your business from potential harm and financial loss is just as important.

With the U.S. pet industry valued at nearly $80 billion in 2022 and expected to rise in the coming years, as a pet business owner, it’s key that you continue to look for ways to maximize revenue, adapt to customer demand, and improve efficiency and productivity within your organization as it grows...

21/05/2024

When Disney imagineers begin designing a new park attraction, they use a process called “Blue Sky Speculation.” Blue Sky Speculation forces them to start with a simple question: If I was _______, what would I do?

When Disney imagineers begin designing a new park attraction, they use a process called “Blue Sky Speculation.”

14/05/2024

While most dogs are friendly and enjoy socializing with people and other dogs, eventually, we will encounter those that are not. Pet care facilities are a stimulating environment. They are loud, full of many barking dogs, lots of smells and strange people.

While most dogs are friendly and enjoy socializing with people and other dogs, eventually, we will encounter those that are not. Pet care facilities are a stimulating environment.

09/05/2024

The pet care industry is expected to grow from $246 billion in 2023 to $368 billion by 2030. This renaissance is driven by two factors: the growth in average number of pets per household and the increased focus on animal well-being from pet parents. In this session, you’ll learn how to enrich the lives of animals in your care through activities satisfying breed-specific instincts and personal preferences across various business models, and walk away with the BEST organic marketing campaign templates for communicating each dog’s journey through report cards. A top 2024 marketing trend is the return of customer service through personalized experiences, and your clients will become raving fans after they see the value of your program reflected in their dog’s behavior.

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07/05/2024

Are You Bringing in Enough Revenue?

As you know, delivering quality pet care has never been more expensive. With wild inflation, skyrocketing costs, and competition at an all-time high, many pet care businesses aren’t realizing the revenue they deserve and need. More than likely, you should be bringing in more—even in this economy. Join Laura to discover the five revenue-building secrets top facilities use to thrive year after year.

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02/05/2024

Most pet business owners agree that social media marketing is fast, free and easy to use. But, it’s also noisy, overcrowded, and because all of your competitors are using social, it makes it really difficult to stand out…

Ep. 14 The Pet Business Social Media Success Strategy: How to Turn Likes into LeadsBy Barkleigh Productions / May 1, 2024 Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | RSS | More Are you tired of spinning your wheels on social media without s...

01/05/2024

May/June 2024 Digital Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine is now available to read online!

We are proud to present the latest digital publication of Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine!

25/04/2024

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the possibilities in the pet industry? Need inspiration how you can innovate within your existing business model? Wondering how you can diversify your pet care business to increase revenue and reduce burnout?

Then, tune in to this week’s episode where we dive deep into the art of pet business diversification, with the dynamic Eve Molzhon from Dog Handler Academy.

Ep. 13 How to Diversify Your Doggy Daycare Business: Create new Revenue Streams by Selling Your SystemsBy Barkleigh Productions / April 24, 2024 Podcast: Play in new windowSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | RSS | More Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the poss...

16/04/2024

Do you struggle with finding quality groomers for your facility?

That’s OK, everyone else is struggling too! But, there is some help and hope for you and your business. In this seminar, Joe will share some helpful tips you can put in place as soon as you return to your business. He will talk about where to find potential staff, what profiles and characteristics to look for that make a great groomer, interview questions to ask, as well as retention and skills development techniques that will put you back in control of your grooming department.

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12/04/2024

Ensure your always ready! 🏥

Dealing with a pet medical emergency is a stressful event. Even the most prepared individuals can struggle with panic and become overwhelmed when something happens. In this seminar, you’ll learn some safe and effective ways to assign responsibilities, provide the best first aid care, and communicate with owners about a pet health condition.

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11/04/2024

“At Scout’s Honor we do things differently,” says Allison Jacobs, owner of Scout’s Honor Pet Retreat in Bloomington, Indiana. “We focus on individualized animal enrichment and on the people who are taking care of the pets. This all goes together hand in hand."

“At Scout’s Honor we do things differently,” says Allison Jacobs, owner of Scout’s Honor Pet Retreat in Bloomington, Indiana. “We focus on individualized animal enrichment and on the people who are taking care of the pets. This all goes together hand in hand.”

09/04/2024

Ready to revolutionize your dog boarding or daycare business and turn chaos into harmony?

Join Denise while she goes over mastering the art of setting healthy boundaries is your key! Beyond the cuddles and tail wags, learn to create a structured, safe environment by managing the ideal number of dogs, establishing safe playtime protocols, and ensuring vaccination compliance. This course is a lifesaver, promising not just happier dogs, but a happier, burnout-free you and a more passionate team. It's a chance to thrive, balancing work-life perfectly.

Don't miss out on transforming your business for the better. Click enroll and join Denise on this boundary-setting journey to make your business shine for you, your team, and your furry clients.

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09/04/2024

Over the years, dog daycare has become a popular service for pet owners seeking a solution for their furry friends while they are away. However, with the rise of people working from home combined with the dip in the economy, pet parents are starting to rethink if sending their dog to daycare is really necessary. In order to combat this and ensure pet businesses will survive and advance in the future, we need to change how the public sees and uses dog daycare.

Over the years, dog daycare has become a popular service for pet owners seeking a solution for their furry friends while they are away.

04/04/2024

One of the most overlooked and deadliest conditions to impact a dog at a boarding and daycare center is bloat.

“Medically, veterinarians refer to it as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GVD), but emergency veterinarians refer to it as ‘the mother of all emergencies,’” says Dr. Mike LoSasso, a board-certified emergency medicine veterinarian who operates the Frisco Emergency Pet Care in Frisco, Texas.

One of the most overlooked and deadliest conditions to impact a dog at a boarding and daycare center is bloat.

02/04/2024

In the dog world, owners generally know if they have a black Labrador Retriever, a blue merle Australian Shepherd, or a “designer” mutt such as a yorkipoo or doodle. Yet when it comes to cats, most owners give a blank stare when asked what kind of cat they have.

In the dog world, owners generally know if they have a black Labrador Retriever, a blue merle Australian Shepherd, or a “designer” mutt such as a yorkipoo or doodle.

29/03/2024

Join Heather Beck, an accomplished pet care professional and 2023 IACP Members Hall of Fame inductee, for a transformative keynote presentation titled "From Start-Up to Scale-Up: Navigating Success in Your Pet Care Business." With over two decades of experience in dog training, daycare, and boarding through her venture, K9 Lifeline, and her product line, Heather's Heroes, Heather has navigated the challenges of continuous innovation in the dynamic pet care industry. This session will dive into practical strategies for identifying market needs, crafting an innovation launch strategy, and refining your services to surpass client expectations. Heather will emphasize the importance of leveraging technology, embracing sustainable practices, and building a culture of creativity and open-mindedness among your team. Attendees will leave equipped with a comprehensive toolkit of strategies and techniques to foster innovation in their pet care businesses, ensuring they remain leaders in the industry and continue delivering exceptional value to their clients.

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28/03/2024

Picture an ideal business scenario: your employees are excited to work, good at their jobs and motivated to perform well. When a problem occurs, it is usually handled by employees on the clock. In turn, your customers are more satisfied than ever, noticing that your employees go above and beyond.

Picture an ideal business scenario: your employees are excited to work, good at their jobs and motivated to perform well.

26/03/2024

Following formulas works really well in marketing. You’ve got your classic “PAS (Pain Agitate Solution)” formula, which you can use for any kind of advertising. Then you have the similar but slightly different copy formula, “AIDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action).” And I’m sure you’re very familiar with the “Know, Like, Trust” process, which, when you get it right, ensures you’ll attract great clients, who are truly bought into you before they buy from you. Then there’s “iTell, Show, Tell,” which is what I learned as a sales rep working for Imperial To***co. You tell them what you are going to show them, you show them, and then tell them what you’ve just shown them. It sounds basic, but we distributed and sold a lot of ci******es using that technique.

Following formulas works really well in marketing. You’ve got your classic “PAS (Pain Agitate Solution)” formula, which you can use for any kind of advertising.

26/03/2024

We want to send a massive thank you to Dominic Hodgson for the delightful surprise basket of goodies he sent our way. It's gestures like these that truly brighten our days! Dominic, your generosity has not gone unnoticed, and we're all incredibly grateful.