Social media isn’t for everyone, but it is, without a doubt, a necessary component for getting your business out there these days. Most people are extremely active on social media—especially on Instagram, where they can scroll and share to their heart’s content and not worry as much about reading and writing in the same way […] The post Set Up & Optimize Your Pet Business’s Instagram for Success appeared first on Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine ..read more

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 […] The post Create the Perfect Client by Adding a Puppy Program appeared first on Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine ..read more

We’ve weathered a lot this year. As if the seemingly never-ending pandemic wasn’t enough, let’s throw in the wild travel booms and ongoing staffing crisis—not to mention costs increasing at historic levels, including gas prices. If you’re like many pet care facilities, you had a very busy summer due to pent-up travel demand. The good […] The post Are You Recession Ready? appeared first on Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine ..read more

“The dogs here are happy,” says Lisa Gillett, owner of Camp Lisa. “We are almost like a second home to them.”  In 1992, Lisa started a small business taking care of dogs in her home. “One of my first clients said to me, ‘Lisa, when I take my dog to you, it’s like she’s going […] The post Camp Lisa, Where Happy Is the Bottom Line appeared first on Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine ..read more

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 […] The post Unusual Advice from a Design/Builder on Demographics & Pet Care appeared first on Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine ..read more

Catching a pet health emergency early gives the best chance for a good outcome, but it can be difficult to know when to be concerned. In a dynamic environment such as daycare or boarding, a high volume of dogs and staff can make it even more challenging to track a dog that may be experiencing […] The post Sick or Not Sick? Identifying Dangerous Canine Health Conditions appeared first on Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine ..read more

It’s a common misconception that a dog’s tail (alone) can tell you its mood. A simple wag of the tail doesn’t always mean “I’m happy.” This scenario goes for humans as well… When we laugh, it doesn’t necessarily mean that we’re happy or in a good mood, it just means we’re laughing. How many of […] The post Beyond the Tail Wag: Reading Dog Body Language appeared first on Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine ..read more

Running a pet care facility is totally dependent on having reliable, caring and conscious employees. And the more pets we care for, the more employees we need.  We all know how challenging it currently is to attract good employees to your pet care facility, but thankfully it’s more than possible. However, once you’ve found and onboarded […] The post 5 Ways to Keep Staff Motivated to Show Up (And, Be on Time!) appeared first on Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine ..read more

Some experiences in our own lives have taught us that not all professionals in one trade are equal. Knowing when to refer out and who to refer to when it comes to other pet-related businesses can be a huge asset to your boarding clientele while also building trust and respect for your business. Usually a […] The post Improving Kitty’s Quality of Life with the Right Referrals appeared first on Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine ..read more

Not one day goes by where I don’t think about the immense responsibility we have to our members,” says Dan Rubenstein, founder and CEO of PUPS Pet Club. “After a tragic event at another pet care provider that took the life of my beloved St. Bernard, Sydney, I was inspired to start a dog daycare […] The post Pups Pet Club: “No Issue Is Too Small, No Idea Is Too Big!” appeared first on Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine ..read more