Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast with Dominic Hodgson

Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast with Dominic Hodgson

Welcome to the Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast, the show that shares the secrets to unleashing the next phase of your pet business growth.

Episodes

Ep. 72 – Dog Daycare Avatar Masterclass: How to Effortlessly Attract Your Dream Clients (and Repel the Rest)

June 11, 2025 • 40 mins
Are you attracting the right kind of pet parent - or just anyone with a wallet and a dog? Ever feel like your marketing is falling flat, no matter how much time and money you spend on it? What if you could build your business around clients who already want what you offer - and are happy to pay a premium price for it? In this episode, the world’s leading Pet Business Coach, Dom Hodgson dives deep into a marketing mastercla...
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Ep. 71 –  Pet Care Innovations and Mastermind Musings – How to Put Yourself In A Success Driven Environment!

June 4, 2025 • 42 mins
Are you juggling bookings across multiple channels, hoping nothing slips through the cracks? Wondering how to reduce chaos, reclaim your time, and still grow your revenue? Curious what smart pet pros are doing to offer next-level upsells and client experiences? In this episode, Dom sits down with Sarah and Pete Stevens - daycare owners, Elite U.K mastermind members, and creators of the PawPal app. Born from the mess of the...
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Ep. 70 – Software That Simplifies Your Dog Daycare Operation: Chatting Pet Biz Big Tech with Goose founders Chris Tilson and Drew Brinkoetter.

May 28, 2025 • 46 mins
Are you still relying on spreadsheets and sticky notes to run your daycare? What would your business look like if your software actually saved you time (instead of stealing it)? Could one system really solve your scheduling headaches, pricing problems, and staff miscommunication? This week, Dom is joined by Chris Tilson and Drew Brinkoetter, co-founders of Goose, a modern operating system for pet care businesses. Chris bri...
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Ep. 69 – What Happens in Vegas… Goes Straight On This Podcast! More Insights from the 2025 PB & D Expo West.

May 21, 2025 • 39 mins
Is attending an Expo really worth it for your business growth? Can a single event really change how you price, promote, and plan your pet care business? What are real facility owners saying about their experience at Expo West, and why do they keep coming back? In this special recap episode, Dom brings you another exclusive behind-the-scenes conversations from the Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo West in Las Vegas. You’ll hear f...
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Ep. 68 – Inside the 2025 Las Vegas Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo! Lessons, Learnings and Lifechanging Moments from Out West

May 14, 2025 • 41 mins
Can attending one industry event really change your business trajectory? What happens when you step away from your business in order to find out where you’re going wrong with it? And is it possible to raise your prices, sell more extras, and supercharge your revenue - before breakfast? In this Expo West recap episode, Dom shares inspiring stories and interviews recorded live in Las Vegas. You’ll hear first from Tara and Sk...
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Ep. 67 – How to Boost the Feel-good Factor in your Dog Daycare with a Client Appreciation Event

May 7, 2025 • 42 mins
What’s the real ROI (return on investment) of showing love to your best clients? Can dinner, drinks and a friendly conversation really drive customer loyalty in your  pet care business? And how can you build a leadership team that actually frees you up to work on the business instead of in it? Then stay tuned, because in this episode, Dom chats with Mike McIntyre from Fetch Family Pet Resort about his facility’s journey fr...
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Ep. 66 – Train Your Team, Transform Your Business: The Secret to Safe, Structured, and Scalable Dog Daycare

April 30, 2025 • 43 mins
How do you stop your daycare going from calm to chaos in 30 seconds flat? Can staff training really reduce noise, improve behaviour and boost morale? And do you ever wonder what ripple effects are ruining your business without you even realising it? In this episode, Dom is joined by Mallory Poirier from PackPro to discuss their revolutionary approach to staff training. Mallory breaks down the key mistakes dog daycare owner...
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Ep. 65 – How to Magnetically Attract Perfect Dog Daycare Staff with Your Own Hiring Funnel

April 23, 2025 • 46 mins
Could your hiring process be hurting your pet business without you even realizing it? Are you still relying on platforms like Indeed or LinkedIn to find your next great team member? How would your business change if you had a system that brought in passionate, qualified candidates, automatically? In this episode, Dom sits down with marketing automation expert and PetBizSuite co-founder Josh Hightower, for a deep dive into ...
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Ep. 64: The Perfect Dog Daycare Launch Plan: From Open Day to Fully Booked with Kelli McEntire

April 16, 2025 • 53 mins
What is the best way to launch a dog daycare to ensure maximum success? Can you be premium priced and offer profitable upsells from day one? How can you use enrichment to make a new facility stand out from the competition? In this episode, Dom is joined by Rainier Dog Resort & Spa owner Kelli McEntire, who shares the full story behind her facility’s spectacular launch. After a rocky start with zoning issues at their origin...
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Ep. 63: Paper and Ink Pet Business Profits: How Printing Your Own Newsletter Can Position Your Facility as the Go-to Pet Care Expert.

April 9, 2025 • 47 mins
Is your marketing working hard enough both on and offline? Are you tired of pumping out pointless Facebook and Instagram posts that feel like you are shouting into the social media void? Do you wish there was a way to attract more great clients who never complain about price and invest in all your enrichment extras?  What if there IS a better way… Could a paper and ink newsletter be the secret weapon your pet business i...
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Ep. 62 – From Start-up to Standout: Behind the Scenes at Pinnacle Pets Luxury Resort!

April 2, 2025 • 41 mins
Is your business built to scale, or is it held together by duct tape and desperation? How do you maintain high standards as you grow your team and customer base? What services will your affluent clients gladly pay extra for? This week, host Dom Hodgson is joined by Alex Varney of Pinnacle Pets, a luxury pet resort in Ohio. Alex shares how her family built their business from scratch - without experience in pet care or entr...
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Ep. 61 – The Digital Diagnosis for Dog Daycares: Master Google Ads and Fix Your Follow-Up with Duane Carey

March 26, 2025 • 40 mins
Are you leaving money on the table by not answering your phone fast enough? Wondering what’s the most cost-effective way to generate new leads quickly? And how can you stand out in an increasingly crowded pet care market? In this episode, host Dominic Hodgson is joined by Duane Carey, founder of Impact Marketing, a specialist digital agency working with over 70 pet care businesses across the U.S. Duane explains how his ...
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Ep. 60: Dog Daycare Scent Space Secrets: Why Your Pet Facility Needs a Room of Requirement

March 19, 2025 • 41 mins
Are you making the most of every square foot in your facility? Could a simple change in your daycare setup transform dog behavior and boost profits? How can scent-based enrichment set your business apart from the competition? In this episode, Dom is joined by Tim Jackson to explore how adding a ‘Scent Space’ can revolutionize your dog daycare. They break down how incorporating structured scent work can calm high-energy dog...
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Ep. 59: The Future of Dog Daycare – How Personalized, Enrichment-Based Care is Reshaping the Industry

March 12, 2025 • 40 mins
Is your daycare just a playgroup, or is it a premium, structured experience that pet parents are willing to pay more for? Are you stuck in the pack mentality, offering the same overcrowded playrooms as everyone else—while clients demand something more personalized? What if you could charge more, fill your daycare with the right dogs, and create a truly standout pet care business? In this episode, host Dom Hodgson sits down...
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Ep. 58: From Zoos to Dog Daycares: Enrichment Secrets to Elevate Your Pet Services

March 5, 2025 • 40 mins
Is your dog daycare an enriching environment that keeps dogs engaged, or is it just an expensive free-for-all where bad habits take root? What hidden techniques do zookeepers use to keep animals mentally sharp and stress-free - and how can they give your daycare the edge? What if a few simple changes to your daycare routine could transform your business, attract higher-paying clients, and create happier, better-behaved dogs? ...
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Ep. 57 – The Enrichment Advantage: How Themed Experiences Drive Daycare Revenue

February 26, 2025 • 44 mins
Are you struggling to get daycare clients to commit to enrichment programs? Did you know selling premium ‘themed’ activities to your existing client base is the easiest way to boost profits? Could a perks based enrichment membership model be the answer to boosting loyalty and increasing revenue? In this packed episode, host Dom Hodgson sits down with Nora Rodgers from Wag Days Philly to discuss how she built a successful t...
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Ep. 56 – The Power of a Pet Business Mastermind: The Secret Growth Engine Your Doggy Daycare Needs…

February 19, 2025 • 55 mins
Ever feel like you're stuck on a hamster wheel in your pet business - working harder than ever but not seeing the growth you want? What if the fix for a more successful future isn’t in another course, certification, or social media hack - but in joining a mastermind? So, what exactly happens at a mastermind, and is it really possible to achieve years of growth in just a few short months? In this episode, Dom Hodgson reveal...
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Ep. 55 – The Secret to Getting Top Dollar When Selling Your Pet Care Business with Teija Heikkilä – Part Two: The Key Value Drivers that Dramatically Increase Your Selling Price

February 12, 2025 • 45 mins
Is your pet business truly attractive to buyers, or are hidden inefficiencies hurting its worth? What are the key financial and operational factors that determine if your business will sell for top dollar? And how can you increase profitability today - even if selling isn’t on your radar yet? In this episode, host Dom Hodgson welcomes back Teija Heikkilä from PetVet Sales and Advisory for part two of their deep dive into s...
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Ep. 54 – How to Sell Your Pet Business for Top Dollar with Teija Heikkilä – Part One: What Every Dog Daycare Owner Needs to Know

February 5, 2025 • 44 mins
Have you ever thought about selling your pet care business—but don’t know where to start? Wondering how much your business is really worth or what buyers look for? Want to avoid the big mistakes that can hurt your chances of a profitable sale? Then you are in luck because in this episode, host Dominic Hodgson sits down with Teija Heikkilä, a leading expert in pet care business sales, to dive deep into how to prepare your b...
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Ep. 53 – Email Marketing for Pet Businesses: Your Secret Weapon for Dog Daycare Growth

January 29, 2025 • 46 mins
Did you know relying on social media alone to promote your pet services is a risky strategy? Could email marketing be the solution that transforms your business and boosts client loyalty? And what are the secrets to crafting emails that clients actually open, read, and act on? Tune in because in this weeks episode, host Dom Hodgson delves into the untapped power of email marketing and why it’s an essential – and often unde...
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