Running a small business is scary. It’s a lot of great things, too—freedom and control over your schedule, who you work with, and how you work, just to name a few. But it’s also scary. There’s a lot of uncertainty and a lot of responsibility. For most dog pros, owning a business also requires stepping […]
Are You a True Dog Pro?
Being a dog pro is about more than understanding dogs and building the skills needed to work with them effectively and safely. Our professional knowledge and skill set are critical, but of equal importance is the ability to provide services in a professional, sustainable way. And that means holding your ground as both business owner […]
Anatomy of a Successful Puppy Training Program
A lot is said and written about the importance of early puppy socialization and training. Which leads to a lot being said and written about the challenges of client compliance. How do we get people to take their pups out into the world despite their busy schedules? When you want something done right, do it […]
Expand Your Revenue & Your Impact
The usual challenge for dog training businesses is to get up to full speed, to run a full class schedule at maximum capacity, or fill all the appointment spots in your private training calendar. But once you reach these goals, there’s often a new problem to solve—how to create room for additional growth. Not every […]
What’s In a Name? Choosing a Name for Your Dog Business
Over our years supporting dog pros, we’ve noticed certain sticking or stress points common to many of our clients. Choosing the perfect business name ranks high among those. We’ve been thinking a lot about business names lately. You may have noticed we’ve undergone our own name change from dogtec to dogbiz, and a bit of […]
