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Ideas to Help Grow Your Pet Store Business

While the number of American households that include at least one pet typically varies depending on the source you consult, there is one certainty — pet owners in the U.S. are willing to spend money on their furry, scaly, aquatic, winged and hooved pets. According to the American Pet Products Association, pet owners in the United States spend billions of dollars on their pets annually, and they’ve collectively spent an increasing amount of money on them every year since 1994 at least. (more&...
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Benefits of Opening a Pet Wash at Your Pet Store or Pet Bakery

If you already own a pet store or pet bakery, you know how willing most pet owners are to spend money on their furry family. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), Americans spent $30.32 billion on pet food alone in 2018, a figure that’s forecasted to increase to $31.68 billion in 2019. While it’s great news for the owners of pet stores and bakeries that pet parents are willing to spend more on pet food, it doesn’t mean you have to settle for a piece of that revenue stream ex...
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How to Increase Revenue From Your Grooming Business

If you want to work with animals professionally but don’t necessarily want to earn an advanced degree, you’re in luck. Several career paths exist that allow you to work with companion animals without earning an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Pet grooming is one of the careers you may want to pursue regardless of your education level. (more…)
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Marketing Tips for Your Pet Wash

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Wondering how to market your self-serve pet wash? Even veteran business owners can use tips for their wash since marketing techniques for pet wash owners are constantly evolving. Once you know what gets your message across, you can market a coin-operated dog wash with ease. (more…)
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Eliminate the Wet Dog Smell

Sooner or later, every pooch owner experiences it: the dreaded wet dog smell. While it’s a natural part of being a doggy parent, it’s not exactly the most exciting aspect of owning a four-legged BFF. However, you can make your dog smell better with a few tips on how to get rid of or even prevent the wet dog smell. (more…)
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How Often Should You Wash Your Dog?

  Man’s best friend might act high and mighty, but every pooch needs a little help when it comes to staying neat and tidy. Dogs turn into frolicking toddlers when they come across a mud puddle, a patch of freshly mowed grass or even an open trash can. No wonder they start to smell a bit less than pleasant! That’s when you know it’s time to bathe your dog. But how often should you wash your dog to prevent the build-up of bacteria, dirt, insects and all the other grime you’d rather ...
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