Pet Business

Read the best advice on dog businesses from our petpreneurs and business experts. We can articles on how to launch all types of pet businesses, how to write business plans for you petpreneurial ventures and how to effectively market your new dog businesses. As the pet market continues to grow in America, this is a great time to start your own pet related business.

35 Most Dog-friendly Offices in America

35 Most Dog-Friendly Offices in the U.S.

More and more companies are making their offices dog-friendly these days. Some of them argue that besides the joy of having pets around there...
Where and How to Pick Dog Walking Insurance

Dog Walking Insurance: Where and How to Shop for It

Dog walking is a rewarding but somewhat risky business for both walkers and clients. People are suspicious of letting strangers into their home, especially...
Guide on How Much Do Dog Walkers Get Paid

Ask a Dog Walker: How Much Do Dog Walkers Get Paid?

It's a question that I hear all the time: “How much does a dog walker make?” I never quite know how to respond, since...
Dog Walker Jobs

Dog Walker Jobs: Where and How to Find Dog Walking Work?

It's difficult to think of a job that would be more appealing than getting to spend the day outside hanging out with dogs. Whether you're...
Best Dog Boarding

Best Dog Boarding Services: Comparing DogVacay / Rover vs. Care vs. Fetch! vs. Petsitters

Placing your dog in the care of someone else is worrying. Fortunately, there are many dog boarding and pet sitting services that offer personal...
Pet Food Manufacturing Regulations - USA vs Canada vs Europe vs China

Pet Food Manufacturing Regulations: USA vs Canada vs Europe vs China

There are no universal global standards for the manufacturing of pet food worldwide.  In fact, some countries have such lax "regulations," their pet foods and...
SamSam Sidecar

How Do You Market a Unique Dog Product?

A couple of months ago I started following a new, unique dog product that I find very interesting. It's called the SamSam Sidecar. I...
How to Start an Indoor Dog Park

How to Start an Indoor Dog Park

As leash laws have become more restrictive and cities are becoming more and more crowded, many concerned dog owners are using indoor dog parks...
Dog Trainer Salary - How Much Do They Get Paid

Dog Trainer’s Salary: How Much Do They Get Paid?

Ask any dog trainer and the first thing they'll tell you is that the rewards of dog training extend far beyond any amount of...
How Dog Smuggling Business Works

The Business of Dog Smuggling and How It Works

One of the largest animal welfare issues is the one that most people aren't aware of: puppy trafficking. As the popularity of pets, dogs...

34 Facts About the Booming Pet Industry [Infographic]

The pet industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the Western world today. And not only does it grow quickly, it has...
8 Jobs That Dogs Would Be Awesome At

8 Jobs That Dogs Would Be Awesome At

Dogs have been working alongside humans for thousands of years. They do hard labor, protect the turf, hunt, herd, work as law enforcement officers,...

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4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
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Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...