As one of your most significant investments, it’s absolutely crucial that you hire the best employees. You team should consist of talented employees that perform at a high level, fit into your company culture, and STAY. But, let’s be real. Finding the perfect candidate, let alone the employee selection process, is exhausting! We recently asked Andrea …
Social Media Marketing Tips for Your Pet Business
Are you maximizing social media marketing opportunities on social media? There are a lot of opportunities to share your business on social media at no cost. It requires a plan and strategy to take advantage of this FREE organic traffic. The good news is most posts won’t even seem like a sales pitch. We find …
Year-End Recognition and Bonuses
As we near the end of the year, you want to reward your team with year-end recognition and bonuses, especially those who have been with you through the craziness of the past several months. Before you start giving out money or gifts be sure you have clarity on your goal and budget. Are you wanting …
The Secret to a Profitable Pet Business You Love
Did you know there is a secret to a profitable pet business? How do you want your business to look one year from today? What would be your ideal work schedule and paycheck? Does your vision seem like an impossible dream? We’d say that the secret to making the vision for your business a reality …
Can You Add Enrichment to Your Grooming?
Yes, we’re advocating you add enrichment to your grooming. This is often the place we see the most hesitation and fear from pets in our care. Enrichment activities bring fun and yummy treats into the picture to improve the mindset for dogs in your salon. The success of enrichment grooming has been proven by Samantha …
First Aid and CPR Training for Your Pet Business
For years First Aid & CPR training has been on the radar of most pet care businesses. You’ve sent leadership to courses and possibly even trained your full team. How long has it been since the last training? Are your team’s skills up-to-date and ready to manage an emergency? We recently talked with Beth Bowers, …
Managing Fights & Bites in Off Leash Play
Preparing for and managing fights and bites in off leash play is one of the most frequent requested topics we receive. While we believe every pet business should be prepared to handle fights or bites our focus has always been on the key steps to prevent them from happening. We know that there are two …
Exhaustion is not the Measure of Success
You want a tired dog after a day of play with their buddies. We understand your goal and good dog play sessions will help you tire out your best friend while also monitoring the overall safety and health of your dog. It’s important that exhaustion is not the only measure of success when you bring …
Fall Means it’s Time for Budget Planning for Your Pet Business
As we enter the final quarter of 2021, it’s time for budget planning for your pet business. Getting a head start will help you make all the key decisions about your business and set your business up for success. We are BIG proponents that a budget is the best financial tool for your business. It …