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Should You Hire A Dog Trainer?
This month we’ve discussed how you and your staff can teach a few basic cues to each dog to make your center safer, happier and less stressful for everyone. The Dog Gurus are [...]
The Pitbull Controversy – Should They Play?
Allowing pit bulls to participate in off-leash playgroups is a controversy in the industry. Safety is a top concern for operators and is the reason some exclude the breed. Others receive feedback from customers [...]
Setting Up Playgroups for Profit
Last week we discussed whether or not you can safely manage an off-leash play environment with owners present. Hopefully you are willing to give it a try. Keep reading to find some ideas [...]
Screening Dogs Quickly: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
This month we’ve discussed a playgroup evaluation process that is slightly shorter and less intense than our usual screening process. We know many people will be tempted to use this modified version all [...]
How Long Has That Been Going On?
If I had a dollar for every time that question was asked during my days managing dog daycare playgroups my pups would be getting monthly bark boxes for life! [...]
Green, Yellow or Red, Oh My!
As we continue our discussion of dog evaluations we are really excited to share the Off-Leash Play Evaluation Checklist. We think you are going to love the consistency and [...]
Client Communication Template
We encourage professional pet care centers to communicate openly and honestly with their clients. However, one of the more challenging communications is when the client really wants their dog [...]
