Pet Boarding & Daycare

Measuring & Maintaining a Healthy Labor Ratio

Measuring & Maintaining a Healthy Labor Ratio

This industry is filled with business owners who are first and foremost passionate pet people. Most of these business owners think, “Whatever it takes to deliver great care is what it costs,” and focusing on key financial measurements tends to get away from them. Unfortunately, so does profit—and if not attended to, so does owning […]

When There Is an I in “Team”

When There Is an I in “Team”

We have all heard it, probably even said it a time or two—“There is no ‘I’ in ‘Team.’” When you heard it or said it, what was the situation? Was someone letting his/her ego get out of hand? Maybe hogging the ball or taking all the credit for work done by the group? Or, perhaps […]

6 Steps to Growing Your Pet Business to Six Figures

6 Steps to Growing Your Pet Business to Six Figures

Can you really make six figures running a boarding facility, doggie daycare or a dog training business? Yes! I’ve seen it happen over and over again. All you need to know is the right way to scale. Americans have fallen in love with their pets during the last 30 years as pet ownership exploded from […]

When There Is an I in “Team”

When There Is an I in “Team”

We have all heard it, probably even said it a time or two—“There is no ‘I’ in ‘Team.’” When you heard it or said it, what was the situation? Was someone letting his/her ego get out of hand? Maybe hogging the ball or taking all the credit for work done by the group? Or, perhaps […]

Green Valley K9: Built from the “Dog” Up

Green Valley K9: Built from the “Dog” Up

Green Valley K9 Resort was built from the dog up,” says an enthusiastic Josh Muller, the Director of Operations. “It all started with the end in mind—to design and build a luxury resort that could care for about 100 dogs.  “Every decision during the planning and construction phase was based on creating a facility designed […]

Rest, Work, Play

Rest, Work, Play

In today’s world, some boarding and daycare facilities realize they need a new way to manage all the dogs and their diverse needs. There are more problems now with lack of socialization and training—especially with unexpected quarantines, a boom in new pets and many people working from home.  With reduced demand and increased cancellations, some […]

Canine Arthritis Management How You Can Support Owners & Their Dogs

Canine Arthritis Management How You Can Support Owners & Their Dogs

A stiff gait, awkward sit and slowness to stand—these are signs which are often synonymous with elderly dogs. But are changes in mobility aging-related or pain-related? Mobility issues are common as dogs age—expected, in fact—but frequently go undiagnosed and therefore untreated, meaning that far too many dogs suffer with chronic pain in their twilight years.  As […]

Think Tank: How to Get Your Business Known as “The” Place for Dogs

Think Tank: How to Get Your Business Known as “The” Place for Dogs

What’s the first company that comes to mind when I say computers? How about when I say cell phone? Or tablet? If I had a farm, I’d be willing to bet it that you thought, Apple. Apple is the most recognizable company in all of those spaces. Their name is almost synonymous with those products. […]

Easing the Stress of Long-Term Boarding for Cat Clients

Easing the Stress of Long-Term Boarding for Cat Clients

When owners are away from their cats for weeks or months, it can be difficult to know how to help the felines adjust and thrive in their new environment.  The owners chose your facility because they trusted and believed your boarding establishment would take the best possible care of their cat while they were away. […]