Things To Consider For Starting A Dog Daycare Business

Dogs are amongst the top three most popular pets owned by individuals and families. People love to have a furry companion by their side as they are friendly and can co-habit perfectly with humans, as well as provide security.

But, owning a dog is a hefty task as they require one’s complete attention. You cannot leave a dog alone at home and this poses a great problem for working professionals. Hence, many animal lovers refrain from having a dog even if they want to. It is due to this fact that services like dog daycare, dog boarding are emerging.

Owing to people’s renewed interest in adopting pets, the popularity of dog daycare businesses has skyrocketed. But venturing into a dog daycare is no walk in the park. If you are a dog lover and want to earn handsome profits by taking care & cuddling these furry animals, read on to know how to start a dog daycare.

Knowledge

It is often said that “Knowledge is Power.” If you want to start a dog daycare, remember that you will have to look after various dog breeds. Every breed has its own characteristics, temperament, food habits, canine first-aid, canine CPR etc. You will be required to have complete knowledge about almost every dog breeds and how to handle them.

Location & Property

Location is an important aspect of the success of any business. The most preferable location for your dog daycare would be a residential area which a good population of dogs. It should easily be accessible to dog parents so that they can easily drop off their dogs on their way to work.

Besides location, your dog day-care should also have enough space for the dogs to roam around and play, it should also have a fenced yard for them to play out in the grass. You can also build a play area and a small pool for them to enjoy.

Fun Facility

Dogs are active animals and love to play around. The most emerging trend in the dog-care industry is a cage-free facility. Dogs are grouped together according to their sizes in the majority of their time. Usually, puppies are kept separated from the adults. Your daycare should also have kennel areas for feeding the dogs separately or in the group in scheduled time.

Water needs to be freely available to the dogs so that they can stay hydrated while they play. Air conditioning is also an expected feature. One of the most sought after feature is live streaming webcams so that owners can log in and check on their dogs throughout the day.

Marketing

Dog daycare business has huge potential, but you won’t be able to earn profits if you don’t advertise enough. You need to create awareness about your business to reach your potential customers. Promote your daycare business over the local magazine, newspaper, send out brochures and pamphlets. You can also put up your advertisement in your area’s veterinary clinics to reach easily to your target demographic. If you are able to offer the webcam facility, it should be heavily promoted in your advertising materials.