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Create the Perfect Client by Adding a Puppy Program

luke — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:36:49 +0000

Dogs that jump, dogs that hump, dogs that are reactive, dogs that are inactive, dogs that are stressed (and stress us out). Sound familiar? What if you could create a pipeline of balanced, confident and relaxed dogs that are a perfect fit for your facility’s group play, lodging and spa programs? You can! By adding […]

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Unusual Advice from a Design/Builder on Demographics & Pet Care

luke — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:36:48 +0000

I have always been a Design/Builder. Turnkey, Inc. is a multigenerational company, founded in 1960 by my dad. We’ve built both residential and commercial, including office buildings, custom homes, pet resorts, veterinary clinics and even exhibits at the Houston Zoo. In 1991, my wife purchased an existing run-down kennel, and our life took a sudden […]

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Level up Your Pet Care Facility with Trending Technology

luke — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:30:50 +0000

Since I joined the pet care industry in 2007, monumental technological advances have improved the way the industry provides care and how customers’ evolving needs are met. In our increasingly digital world, pet parents are tech-savvy and expect the convenience of technology in pet care. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, […]

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5 Areas to Consider When Planning a New Facility

luke — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:18:21 +0000

Functionality, style and, most importantly, pet safety and wellbeing are all objectives that should be considered when planning a new or expanding an existing pet boarding, daycare or training facility. Consider the following expert recommendations for a successful project. 1 Exterior Appearance An attractive exterior appearance presents a welcoming feel for not only clients, but […]

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Pricing a Day Training Program

luke — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:18:22 +0000

If you’re looking to add a day-training program as an add-on to daycare for dogs that will receive training during their daycare day, how do you price that? To figure out the price of day training (as an add-on to your daycare price), you’ll need to examine all your costs and determine what profit you […]

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Adding Cat Grooming to Your Services

luke — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:34:14 +0000

Are you getting inquiries for a recommended cat groomer? Are you being asked to maintain the coats of your boarding clients? If you have thought about adding cat grooming to your services, there is no better time than now to learn a new skill and add profit to your business while meeting your current clients’ […]

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The Importance of Space & Stimulation in Cat Lodging

luke — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:34:14 +0000

There seem to be a lot of pet resorts that offer cat lodging, but it’s done half-heartedly—as if they don’t put much value in it. They might have one or two cat enclosures in a separate room “just in case” they have to board one. But, are you aware that along with cat-only families that […]

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Adding Day Training to Your Dog Daycare

luke — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:35:09 +0000

If you’re considering creating a day-training program as an add-on service to your dog daycare, more than likely you already have everything you need to implement this helpful, effective service for your clients. You just need to answer a few questions to make sure you have your ducks in a row… Who will conduct the […]

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Safely Managing High-Risk Events in Group Play

luke — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:16:56 +0000

To keep dogs safe during group play, it is important to be able to identify and be prepared for key events that raise the arousal levels of dogs. Since arousal and aggression are closely linked, it is the responsibility of pet care staff to manage these events so dogs are not overly excited or aroused. […]

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The Real-Time Information Advantage of Digital Charting

luke — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:16:55 +0000

Your team just got a call from a client who picked up their pet from your facility a few hours earlier. It could be one of a hundred different things; a scratch, a bad smell, a hot spot, remaining pills/medication, loss of appetite, loss of weight, etc.…What do you do? What do you say? Dealing […]

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