Fending Off Fire: Is Your Facility Prepared?
You think about it, but it will never happen to you. The scary, dark things happen to others. Not others […]
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The Other Side Of The Gate: What Pet Parents Look For In A Facility Tour
The debate has raged (gently so) in the pet care services industry over how to identify the two–legged guardians of […]
Good, Better, Best: Defining Best Practices For Your Pet Services Facility
Best Practices for your pet services facility are defined as a set of guidelines that you practice to complete your […]
The Holistic Kennel
“My friend and I are opening a “natural care” kennel for pets. We are very excited about the concept and […]
Dog Swimming Pools
In this article we will look at some types of swimming pools and their related equipment. We will take a […]
The (Almost) Self Cleaning Kennel
Cleanup is always a pain. Whether it’s washing the car, giving a dog a bath, washing the dishes after a […]
15 Tips For Navigating A Construction Project
Have you ever lived through a major home and kitchen renovation where a microwave and utility sink in the laundry […]
Epoxy And Other Resinous Floor Coatings For Your Facility
In many types of facilities, flooring for dog kennels isn’t designed to withstand the damage that harsh conditions can cause, […]
How a Facility’s Layout Impacts Efficiency & Productivity
One of the daily challenges pet care businesses face is their facility layout. The layout of the building can significantly […]
Starting a New Project:
Which Comes First, The Chicken or the Egg?
So you’ve got that great idea, whether it’s a new facility from ground up or just a remodel of your existing place. Then you hit the “now what?” roadblock! How do you move forward? Even though it’s a great idea, you aren’t certain if you can afford it or if it will make economic sense.
Boarding Kennels: The Design Process
The Text Book for Your New Facility!
From the Editor
Making its debut this fall, is a brand new book for the boarding and daycare industry. Craig McAllester’s Boarding Kennels: The Design Process will be available for purchase mid–November—just in time for the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in Hershey, PA!
Interior Alterations
With an Eye on Resale
Physical alterations to an existing building that will house an animal care business are inevitable. Some changes are optional and some may be required. I am often asked if the interior design and alterations to a building being purchased for a boarding / daycare business can be planned in a way that makes it easier to resell the building.