Did you miss the Hershey expo and now you’re wondering what game-changing ideas you didn’t hear?
Curious why so many facility owners come back from the Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo fired up, focused, and ready to overhaul their pricing?
And want to know about your first opportunity to make up for missing Hershey? Hint: it’ll have you cruising into 2026…
In this week’s episode, host Dom Hodgson returns from the 2025 Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo in Hershey with a full debrief of his final U.S. event of the year. You’ll hear about the infectious energy, the game-changing lessons, and the biggest takeaways from Dom’s packed sessions, including a live clip from his presentation The Price Is Right, where he breaks down why under-charging is the silent killer in most facilities and how owners across the U.S. are raising rates without losing clients.
Dom also shares what he learned from fellow speakers like long-time friend of the podcast Eve Molzhon, whose leadership session had owners rethinking how they support, develop, and empower their teams.
After the Hershey recap, Dom sits down with Denise Heroux to reveal details on the upcoming (first ever) Pet Boarding & Daycare Cruise — an intimate, education-first event taking place in January where Dom will spill ALL of his pet biz secrets that have made millions of extra dollars for owners across the world.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Hershey Highlights – The biggest lessons, themes, and “aha” moments from this year’s Expo.
The Pricing Wake-Up Call – Why the industry must stop apologising for charging properly — and how smart owners are doing it.
Leadership That Works – Insights from Eve Molzhon’s session on accountability, clarity, and team support.
From the Expo Hall to High Seas – How the upcoming cruise offers deeper, slower, more connected learning.
What’s Next – Dom’s upcoming presentations, book launches, and plans for a blockbuster 2026.
To book yourself on the inaugural Pet Boarding and Daycare, Barkleigh Pet Pros Cruise go to BarkleighShows.com
Huge thanks to this week’s special guests Eve Molzhon.To find out more about the Dog Handler Academy go to DHA
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To book yourself on the inaugural Pet Boarding and Daycare, Barkleigh Pet Pros Cruise go to BarkleighShows.com.
Episode Highlights:
[00:51] – Dom lands back from Hershey: the atmosphere, the turnout, and what made this year’s expo so strong.[05:27] – Live audio from The Price Is Right presentation — Dom’s breakdown of premium pricing in today’s market.[07:05] – Real examples of owners who doubled prices, upgraded clients, and carved out premium positions.[12:40] – Dom’s chat with Eve Molzhon on authentic leadership and why accountability creates confidence.[14:25] – How Hershey acts as a reset button for owners — inspiration, clarity, and connection.[20:58] – What Eve has planned for her facility and the amazing Dog Handler Academy in 2026.[26:42] – Why smart daycare owners prioritise continued education — and Dom announces the 2026 Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo West in Phoenix (May 25–28).[28:00] – Secondary segment: Denise Heroux joins Dom to preview the inaugural Pet Boarding & Daycare Cruise.[30:07] – What makes cruise-based learning different from expo-based education.[40:40] – The Western Caribbean itinerary, the speaker lineup, and the first-timer experience.[50:50] – Dom’s final notes on Hershey, the cruise, and the launch of Mission Enrich.
This episode is your full backstage pass to the biggest event in the industry — and a look at what’s coming next as the pet care world sets sail in January.