Animal Care Is Human Care: What a Pandemic Made Clear

…local government. For example, Hays County, Texas is one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S., but for some time managed to keep its COVID-19 cases relatively low compared…

Canine Hepatitis: Canine Adenovirus Type 1

…changes in laboratory tests consistent with this infection. Laboratory test changes may include elevation of bloodwork values associated with the liver and kidney, coagulation system disease with abnormalities in PT,…

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Causes and Solutions for a Cat That Won’t Eat

…as they cross the one-year mark (and are free of health issues), an adult cat can live comfortably with one feeding per day.  If a cat won’t eat, check if…

No More Runaways! Tips to Keep Dogs in Your Care Safe and Secure

…it difficult to communicate his issues. Here are some critical points to take into consideration when reviewing your own facility for dog safety, and when beginning a new build or…

Training Your Team

The significance of staff training cannot be overstated; it is one of the most important components of growth and development of a successful dog daycare or boarding program, whose focus…

Puppy Programs: A Better Way To Socialize Puppies

…your dog daycare is able to give puppies the best start to their lives as companion dogs. Creating Your Puppy Program Plan Imagine if you took a toddler and enrolled…

3 Steps to Positive Species-Typical Behavior with Enrichment

…really helpful. It can also spark a caretaker’s own imagination, and empower them to come up with their own interventions drawn from observations and life experiences. While species–typical behavior for…

Extended Design Program Debuting at Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo

…being offered to cover every aspect of this tedious, and likely stressful process. Get all of your questions answered by industry experts and come away from the expo with a…

Think Tank: How to Get Your Business Known as “The” Place for Dogs

What’s the first company that comes to mind when I say computers? How about when I say cell phone? Or tablet? If I had a farm, I’d be willing to…

The Importance of a Strong Telephone Strategy

In this digital age, many pet care professionals make the common error of underestimating the power of the telephone. Truth be told, most of your company’s revenue will come through…

When a Client Asks If You Can Go Lower in Price, What Do You Do?

…point and be consistent with it. If someone really needs a lower price, refer them to your lower-priced competitors. That’s the fairest thing you can do for everyone involved and…