The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit!
• Are you ready to dive paws-first into the pet business… but have no idea where or how to get started? • Do you need to make your business profitable-FAST?! • Are you eager to take your already profitable pet business to the next level? • Does running your pet business feel downright im-paws-ible with a never-ending to-do list? • Are you losing your passion for your pet business because of the endless hurdles you face with employees, inventory, and marketing? • Do you need to earn CEU’s to keep your certification current? • Are you ready to put a muzzle on your competition?
We’re The Dog Gurus-and we’re here to make your pet business wildly successful! As 7-figure pet business owners ourselves, we understand the demands of the pet business industry first-hand. We’ve walked in your shoes, faced your hurdles, and have discovered the strategies and tools necessary to make profiting in the pet business a walk in the park.
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. :)
What an amazing video with so much gold buried in it! I run Greener Bay Compost in Green Bay, Wisconsin and even I find all these business tips invaluable. 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿
This is such a great video but im on like my 5th ad and im only a third through it. Not going to lie im so into the content and am literally taking notes but getting through it is a real challenge
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Wow, truck of the month and guaranteed booking are great ideas. Do you charge in tiers where the 5 a month gets a week head start while 10 a month gets 14 days?
@@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?
I am in the brainstorming and looking for a site location phase. How many day care and boarding enclosures should I start with if I don't have clients yet?
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/
This is great :) I plan to open a brick and mortar in the next 4-5 years, what’s your overhead look like? Do you have hard standing rooms or a big room with dividers?
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/
I would adore working for y'all! I work at a growing corporate chain daycare / boarding facility and the employee turnover is crazy! It really seems like the majority of entry employees do not take pride in their work or go the extra mile to make the dogs happier and more comfortable.
I've been watching your videos as much as I can. I did not know you had an online course!!! That's definitely something I'm looking into. These are so helpful even for a dog attendant!
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
How do you also reward the teams in the back implementing the added activities sold by front desk/sales team, especially if lodging quantities are increased?
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.
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What is a good price to charge per dog for a night in a kennel. And how can we upcharge? We will offer pick up and drop off, treats, toys and walks. Thanks.
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.
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.
This was fantastic; As a relatively new dog kennel/doggie day camp owner I have found tons of helpful stuff from my Dog Gurus subscription. They were recommended by the staff at Gingr and it's been extremely helpful for a mostly newbie like me
How can I schedule training sessions with clients? Do you do this during their lunch break? Outside of their work hours? Do you pull them off the floor for a bit and do the sessions with a few people at a time?
