2015 is a big year for the boarding and daycare industry…we’ve added a second Expo! And you won’t want to miss the very first West Coast Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo. With seminars given by the top experts in the industry and a two day trade show full of vendors, you won’t regret attending this one. The Expo will be held at the Marriott Los Angeles in beautiful Burbank, CA, May 4th-7th. Whether you’re just starting to think about opening a daycare or boarding facility or have been in the industry for years, there’s something for everyone at the PBD West Expo.

The Expo kicks off the evening of Monday May 4th with Keynote speaker, Walter Morris, one of the founding fathers of the modern pet boarding industry. Walter will give advice on how to compete and succeed in today’s pet care industry with a new outlook on taking your business to the next level.

On Monday night, following the Keynote speaker, will be a “Meet and Greet” Cocktail Party hosted by The Dog Gurus, Susan Briggs and Robin Bennett. This will give you the chance to relax after traveling and socialize with your fellow pet industry peers.

Educational seminars covering all aspects of the industry will begin Tuesday morning with two hour classes, followed by four hour classes Tuesday afternoon. One hour seminars will be going on all day Wednesday and Thursday. Some of the Wednesday classes will be repeated on Thursday so you won’t miss out on an opportunity to attend the top seminars.

On Tuesday night, Health Technology Professional Products will be hosting a Cinco De Mayo party, free to all attendees. The party will feature a DJ and cash bar so be ready to have some fun after a day of attending seminars.

Even the most successful business owners could use some tips. Tuesday begins with the two hour “Staffing Your Facility” seminar given by Jamie Migdal. Wednesday and Thursday promise many other great business topics including “Business Model of the Future” with Susan Briggs, “Increase Reservations” with Laura Laaman, and “Performance Based Pay” with Eric Beck.

With many great facility design and maintenance seminars, you’re sure to find the right one for your situation. Al and Suzanne Locker will be presenting a two hour “From Design to Construction” seminar on Tuesday. Also on Tuesday, you can choose from Scott Learned’s afternoon seminar “Important Building Standards” or Chris Quinlan’s “Sanitation Simplified.” Other information packed Wednesday and Thursday seminars include Ken Karmie’s “Artificial Grass,” Scott Learned and Greg Taylor’s two part presentation of “Remodel and Refurbish,” and Jeff Adney’s “Dream Floor.”

Animal health and behavior are always important subjects in any pet care business. In Annette Uda’s “Airborne Disease Control” Tuesday seminar you will learn about the diseases and how to control them in your facility. Also on Tuesday, Genete Bowen will be giving a four hour “First Aid and Disaster Response” class filled with great information. Some other great health related topics include “Is That Contagious?” and “Common Myths: Skin, Ears & Nails” with Dr. John Angus.

You’ll want to be sure that you and your staff are up on all the latest trends and techniques in the daycare industry. So join Robin Bennett and Susan Briggs in their four hour presentation of “Safe and Fun Off-leash Play.” Also on Tuesday, Jaime Van Wye will present her two hour “Off Leash and In Control” seminar. Wednesday and Thursday one hour seminars include “Dog Bites and Dog Fights” with Robin Bennett, “Training Tips for Daycare Dogs” with Jaime Van Wye and “Leveraging Technology: Silicone Valley Meets Dog Daycare” with Jamie Migdal.

In addition to all of the great seminars, there is also a two day trade show that will be open all day Wednesday and Thursday. Many vendors will be set up offering ‘cash and carry.’ So be ready to do some shopping and get up close and personal with all of the new products and services you may need for your facility.

We hope you will join us in Burbank, CA for the very first Pet Boarding and Daycare West Expo, and make it one to remember!

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