The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast

What happens when you put thirty pet pros in a room and push them out of their comfort zone?

Can just three days really shift your mindset, pricing expectations, and your entire business model?

And why do so many attendees say they’ll never look at their facility - or themselves - the same way again?

In this week’s episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes at IMPACT 2025: The Dog Daycare Success Summit. You’ll hear live reactio...

Are you still undercharging… even though you know your service is worth more?

Have you been “meaning to” launch a membership, but keep putting it off?

And what would change in your business if you had two days to fix it - surrounded by people on the same path as you?

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the Dog Daycare Business Bootcamp - and shares the raw, unfiltered takeaways from real pet business owners who attended b...

Are you the most pet biz expensive in town – or are still pretending premium pricing doesn’t apply to you?

BIG MISTAKE my friend! 

Is your ‘modest’ price actually holding your business back rather than giving it life?

You bet it is! 

And what’s the REAL cost of undercharging in a high-potential, high-pressure industry like pet care? 

Well, it could be fatal for your business...

In this episode, Dom pulls back the curtain on a ne...

Do your staff really understand what enrichment is - or are they just nodding along and fluffing it?

Are your handlers bought into your values, or just clocking in for another day in the play zone?

And is your team helping you upsell enrichment - or would they rather do without it altogether?

In this episode, I’m fresh off a sun-soaked break in Menorca and back in the garden with the chickens (update incoming on that front!!)

Insp...

Ever wondered why most pet businesses stay stuck in the middle while a few rise to the top?

What if you didn’t have to “pay your dues” and could skip straight to the front of the line?

And what would your business look like if your competitors couldn’t even see you - let alone catch you?

In this sun-soaked, cocktail-fuelled episode recorded just before my summer holiday, I share a sneak peek behind the curtain of my most ambitious ...

Are you full of great ideas but unsure which one will actually grows your pet business?

Do you keep launching new offers while ignoring the easy wins sitting right under your nose?

Are you offering amazing services but suck at selling and making money fro your passion for pets? 

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I take you inside a week in the life of my mastermind coaching calls.

These conversations aren’t wishy-washy 'manifes...

What do you do when your staff quit without warning - and your Indeed ad pulls in nothing but no-shows and duds?

Is your hiring process actually attracting the right people - or just weeding through whoever’s left?

And how do some daycares seem to have a pipeline of great candidates - while you’re stuck covering shifts yourself?

In this episode, I’m sharing an exclusive snippet from a recent webinar with Josh Hightower, my busine...

What can a self-proclaimed Midwest trailer park kid teach you about building a million-dollar pet business empire?

What’s the right way to go from garage-grooming to a full-blown dog daycare dynasty?

And how can hiring a VA finally give you back your time and sanity?

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by special guest and keynote speaker of Impact 2025, Eve Molzhon.

Eve shares her “8 Mile” origin story - going from nothing to runn...

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your profits with outdated pricing?

What’s the real cost of keeping your fees just a little higher than your competitors’?

And how can a smarter pricing strategy unlock growth, better clients, and a better life?

In this episode, I reflect on some of the most common pricing problems I've tackled recently - from daycare owners rotating tiny increases across services, to facilities that are full but stil...

Can you really write the script of your own success story in the pet business world?

What would happen if you planned a whole 12 months ahead instead of just 12 days?

And how much progress (and profit) are you leaving on the table by winging it month-to-month?

In this solo episode, Dom reflects on his time at the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in Las Vegas and shares a behind-the-scenes look at how he plans his own success across hi...

A short, sweet but very special (400th) episode this week. 

See, I debated putting together a big montage of past show clips, but in the end I decieded to share an intimate moment from behind the scenes at the recent Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo... 

You’ll hear two inspiring stories from AJ and Lynnie, staff member and owner of Positively Perfect in Montana, who reflect on how a single conversation from last year sparked a powerf...

Ever wondered why the top business owners in any industry attend a mastermind every quarter?

How can stepping into a hot seat in front of fellow owners change your business perspective?

And what surprising lessons do you learn when you stop working in the business and start working on it?

In this episode, I’m bringing you along for a unique peek behind the scenes of not one, but two mastermind meetings.

In the beautiful city of...

Are you hiring with confidence or just simply hoping for the best?

Do you ever worry what would happen if your whole morning crew called in sick?

Can you use automation to attract better staff and save your sanity?

In this episode, I’m sharing highlights from the first ever Pet Care Staffing Summit - a game-changing event for dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and pet retail businesses that need to build better teams. We hear first f...

Something different in this weeks special episode, where I’m the guest - not the host!

Amazing dog trainer Jamie Gerald invited me to join her international dog trainer book club to talk about my very first book, How to Be Your Dog’s Superhero. What followed was a fantastic discussion about why real connection beats control, and how playing with your dog (yes, on your hands and knees!) can radically transform behaviour and bond. 

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Could your staffing costs be draining your profits?

How do you scale pet care services without multiplying mistakes?

What’s the easiest way to increase profitability without adding more clients?

In this episode, I sit down with Sean Felty from Greenlin Pet Resorts - owner ...

Do you want a pet business that makes money without running you into the ground?

What’s the difference between a business that grows efficiently—and one that just gets busier?

And how can better systems set you free while boosting your bottom line?

In this episode, I’m joined by Josh Hightower, who shares how pet business owners can create a scalable, automated hiring funnel that attracts, qualifies, and converts great staff. Jo...

Are your staff stuck at a dead end with no room to grow?

Could a simple enrichment tweak transform your team’s motivation and retention?

What if the key to attracting A+ hires was hiding in plain sight on your website?

In this special Pet Care Staffing Summit preview episode, I’m joined by two fantastic guests -Tim Jackson and Joe Latona - who share the strategies they’re using to fix common hiring headaches in the pet industry.

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Are you tired of posting job ads only to hear crickets… or worse, getting flooded with unqualified applicants who disappear after two shifts?

Why does it seem like every other business is poaching the best employees while you’re stuck with a revolving door of unreliable hires?

And most importantly—what can you do to fix it?

The hiring crisis in pet care is real. Business owners are stretched thin, juggling marketing, operations, an...

Are you relying too much on social media to attract clients?

What’s the secret to getting the best customers to refer you to their friends?

And how can you ensure your business evolves in a way that ...