© 2024 Barkleigh Productions
© 2024 Barkleigh Productions
Newsflash…the employment game has changed! So much so that many have coined this new era as “The Great Resignation.” Employees have left their jobs in numbers that we have never seen before. From professionals to hourly team members, the pandemic has shifted how we value our time and measure satisfaction. Gone are the days of […]
Since I joined the pet care industry in 2007, monumental technological advances have improved the way the industry provides care and how customers’ evolving needs are met. In our increasingly digital world, pet parents are tech-savvy and expect the convenience of technology in pet care. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you realize how important your website is?I don’t think you do…Your website is one of the key factors in either moving people closer to a buying decision or repelling them from doing business with you. Simply put, it’s either helping you or hurting your business—nothing in between. Think of your website as your digital […]
Some pets coming to your boarding facility may happily arrive for their stay, but others may be more apprehensive and display signs of fear, anxiety or stress. For some pets, their level of anxiety necessitates medication. Recognizing signs of fear, anxiety and stress, and having a basic understanding of common medications pets may be coming […]
Although we have learned to communicate with dogs on a deep level, we still don’t speak the same language. As someone who works at or owns a boarding and daycare facility, you probably have become adept at reading when your canine clients are comfortable and when they are not. I have trained pets professionally for […]
The pet care industry recently experienced a welcome upsurge in business, giving facility owners a chance to finally breathe…kind of. With COVID numbers on the decrease, stir-crazy people have flocked to airports and highways, and their pets filled our facilities. Per the U.S. Travel Association, over 60% of American families have at least one trip […]
Pet lovers will tell you that losing a dog or cat is the same as losing a family member. Despite this, the pet grief journey is still a little misunderstood across both pet professionals and pet owners alike. And rightly so; finding the words or the right gestures is sometimes lost, and in a business, […]
Functionality, style and, most importantly, pet safety and wellbeing are all objectives that should be considered when planning a new or expanding an existing pet boarding, daycare or training facility. Consider the following expert recommendations for a successful project. 1 Exterior Appearance An attractive exterior appearance presents a welcoming feel for not only clients, but […]
If you’re looking to add a day-training program as an add-on to daycare for dogs that will receive training during their daycare day, how do you price that? To figure out the price of day training (as an add-on to your daycare price), you’ll need to examine all your costs and determine what profit you […]
“Our family has always been passionate about animals,” says Max Bratman enthusiastically. “My parents, Liz and Marty, had a dream. They wanted to open a family-owned-and-operated boarding and daycare business. They envisioned a place where owners could be confident that their dogs would receive excellent care, and the dogs would be happy and safe.” After […]