Thanks, @TheCoryGroshek! We love helping pet care entrepreneurs! Let us know if we can help guide you as to which of our resources are the best fit for your needs. You can also sign up for a strategy call with this link: calendly.com/doggurus/business-growth-discovery-call. :)

Hi Blair! Are you still in the dog world in Texas?

We are so glad you've found this video helpful!

We apologize for the frustration with advertisements. Unfortunately, that is out of our control. I believe if you own a subscription to KZbin those ads can be minimized or go away. Thank you for watching and we are glad the information is useful. Take Care!

Hi there @michaelDavis-uu9zh, we have online courses and digital materials

Can you provide more details on your question?

@@TheDogGurus for example normal customers can book up to 45 days away but preferred members who pay 5 dollars a month can book up to 60? And maybe further with a higher cost membership?

Thank you for reaching out as you embark on your daycare and boarding business journey. Determining the number of enclosures to start with is a crucial step in your planning process. Without an established client base, it can be challenging to predict the exact demand. We recommend creating budget and forecast your financials to determine the optimal number of enclosures for your initial setup. This will help you make informed decisions based on your financial projections and anticipated growth. If you haven't yet created these financials, we suggest looking into our Launch Formula program. Launch Formula is designed to assist you in developing a solid business plan and setting you up for financial success. It provides valuable insights into building design, facility layout, and other essential aspects of starting a daycare and boarding business. To learn more about Launch Formula you can go here: thedoggurus.com/launch-formula/

That's a great topic to explore! When it comes to securing loans for your business, there are several options to consider. I recommend checking out our Launch Formula program, which covers not only how to secure lending but also a wide range of other crucial aspects of starting and running a successful pet care business. Launch Formula provides comprehensive guidance and expert advice on all aspects of your business journey, ensuring you're well-prepared and equipped to make informed decisions about financing and other critical areas. To learn more about Launch Formula go here: thedoggurus.com/launch-formula/

Congratulations on your exciting plan to build a 60-dog facility! As you embark on this journey, there are indeed several crucial do's and don'ts to keep in mind. To ensure you're well-prepared and equipped with comprehensive guidance, I highly recommend exploring our Launch Formula program. It provides a complete A-Z guide for starting a pet care business, covering not only the do's and don'ts but also a wealth of other essential aspects. By following Launch Formula, you'll gain insights into best practices, avoid costly mistakes, and receive expert advice on every step of the process. This program will be an invaluable resource as you work towards establishing your 60-dog facility over the next three years. To learn more about Launch Formula you can go here: thedoggurus.com/launch-formula/

You're welcome!

When it comes to overhead costs and the layout of your facility, there are several factors to consider. I recommend exploring our Launch Formula program, which provides comprehensive guidance on all aspects of starting and running a successful pet care business. Launch Formula will help you assess your overhead costs, determine the most suitable facility layout for your needs (whether hard standing rooms or a big room with dividers), and make informed decisions based on your budget and operational requirements. By utilizing Launch Formula, you'll gain valuable insights and expert advice to create a solid business plan that aligns with your goals and sets you up for success as you prepare to open your brick-and-mortar facility. thedoggurus.com/launch-formula/

Hi Gwen, sorry to have missed you at the conference. We are looking into putting on an event each year! Stay tuned for more. :)

We are so glad you're here. It's awesome hearing from people like you who love their work.

That's fantastic to hear you've been finding the videos helpful! Yes, we offer an online course that you might find especially valuable. Our Dog Evaluations Course is designed to be very affordable and provides a step-by-step guide on implementing a dog evaluations system into your business. To register for the Dog Evaluations course go here: thedoggurus.com/dog-evaluations-registration/ Additionally, we have a staff training program that focuses on teaching your staff how to read canine body language and use positive reinforcement techniques for dog handling and management called Pet Guru College. Both of these courses can be incredibly beneficial for dog attendants like yourself, enhancing your skills and improving the overall experience for the dogs in your care. To learn more about Pet Guru College go here: thedoggurus.com/pet-guru-college

We are so happy you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

Hi Kyndra, Building a reward system really depends on what you are comfortable giving. It can be monetary rewards based on overall department goals or you can survey your team and ask what they would like as a reward. You’d be surprised with what they come up with. When I surveyed my staff they wanted a new stereo system and colorful dry erase markers. Those dry erase markers were like gold in my facility. LOL I’d start with asking for their input and then make your decision on how you reward them.

I don’t own a business yet but this is how I would look at it: Pick up/drop off prices need to factor in: Gas per mile Vehicle Maintenance variable per mile Employee payment per hr Insurance costs per day Once you have these numbers you’d have a good base line. Then i would add 25% (10% unaccounted for maint and cleaning, 15% profit for upgrade or replacement vehicles) Not the end all but this is probably a good start.

So sorry to hear that. We heard from other places they were experiencing the same thing. I hope everything is going well for you now. 💚

You may have already found the answer you need. But to put this into perspective for you, a 20x25 ft rectangle is 500 square feet. If a large dog needs 100 square feet then an area this small would be fine for 5 large dogs. With 2 acres I would say your pups will be extremely well pleased. Hope that helps.

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful

Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you found the videos helpful!

It depends on the time you have available. During lunch might work. Or you hire staff to cover the business while you train at other times.