The Dog Gurus Podcast

Thinking about opening or expanding your pet care business? Don’t sign anything until you’ve joined us for Zoning, Leases and Landlords—a must-attend session featuring Kevin from the Carr Agency, a real estate broker who specializes in the pet industry. He’ll break down what every pet business owner needs to know about zoning laws, leases, and how landlords really evaluate commercial tenants. Whether you're leasing your first locat...

Looking at adding dog training services to your pet care business? Want to add training as a service but need the right team? This podcast will share best practices for finding and hiring the best trainers for facilities looking to add training as a service. You'll learn:

• How to define what training you need for your business
• How to begin the hiring search
• How to conduct a training interview
• How to set up the best employment a...

Does your grooming team have the skills—and the mindset—to make every bath a safe and positive experience? Join us for Bubble Trouble, Bathing & Brushing Done Right with Profit Network coach Samantha Payla.

We will dive into techniques and tools that ensure pets are handled with care. You’ll learn how positive reinforcement, safety-first practices, and proper tools can transform the way your team approaches grooming basics. Thi...

Struggling with dogs crowding the gate or slipping past you during group transitions? In this discussion, we’re breaking down gate control—one of the most powerful (and underused) tools in your dog-handling toolbox. But that’s just the beginning.

We’re also sharing a few other “unicorn tricks” that make managing playgroups look effortless—like silent interrupts, body blocking, and group resets. These advanced handler skills reduce ...

Let’s talk about the uncomfortable truth in the pet care industry: many business owners shy away from charging what they’re really worth. Is Profit a Dirty Word? We’ll dive into the emotional mindset that causes pet professionals to undercharge—often putting their passion ahead of profitability. The reality? If your business isn’t making money, it won’t be around to provide the incredible care those pets deserve. It’s time to stop ...

During today's world of rising costs, you want to ensure your business survival during inflation. You need to ensure your business is set up to thrive despite today's financial landscape. Your focus should be on ways to strengthen your business, increase revenue, and maintain low payroll percentages despite rising costs and inflation.

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Does your business need a staff morale booster?

Join us for a lively and insightful conversation on how positive reinforcement isn’t just for the dogs—it’s a powerful tool for leading and motivating your team!

We explore how consistent, genuine, and intentional feedback can transform your workplace culture, lift morale, and boost staff performance. You’ll walk away with practical ways to recognize and reinforce the behaviors you wa...

Are greetings the most unpredictable part of your day? Whether it’s a team member approaching a nervous dog—or two pups meeting for the first time—poor greetings are one of the most common causes of fights, bites, and behavioral setbacks in pet care facilities.

Join us as we tackle one of the most preventable problem areas in dog daycare, lodging, and training:

• How to teach your staff to greet dogs safely and confidently

• Step-b...

Do you feel like you're constantly repeating yourself or stuck micromanaging—even though you've already provided training? You're not alone. One of the biggest frustrations in pet care leadership is investing time into training, only to find that your team still doesn’t follow through confidently or consistently.

Join us for a powerful discussion on The Art of Training, where we’ll dive into what truly makes training stick. You’ll ...

Discover the art of crafting an enriching doggie daycare schedule that caters to the physical, mental, and social needs of your furry clients. Learn the importance of understanding canine behavior, incorporating playtime, providing quiet rest periods, and customizing activities for different energy levels. Elevate your daycare with the Daycare 2.0 Toolkit, a comprehensive digital resource for implementing an Enrichment-Based Model....

As a business owner we recommend delegating as much as possible...and that includes selecting the best staff training leader in your Pet Care Business. You need someone to oversee the onboarding and training of your staff. We talk about the role of a staff training leader, skills they need to have to be a good people trainer, and ways to compensate them for taking on this role. It’s worth the time and money to get this right, espec...

As one of your most significant investments, it’s absolutely crucial that you hire the best employees. You team should consist of talented employees that perform at a high level, fit into your company culture, and STAY. But, let’s be real. Finding the perfect candidate, let alone the employee selection process, is exhausting!

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The Dog Gurus helps...

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