Understanding the Requirements for Pet Care Professionals If you're operating or planning to start a dog walking, boarding, or day care business in the UK, you've likely wondered whether pet first aid training is legally required. The short answer is: Pet first aid...
Understanding the Critical Distinction When choosing a dog boarding provider, one of the most important factors to consider is whether the business is properly licensed. The difference between licensed and unlicensed dog boarding businesses isn't just a matter of...
The UK’s pet care industry is booming, but alongside growth comes concern. While many dog boarders, pet sitters and day care providers are diligent, the lack of consistent regulation and enforcement leaves room for confusion, risk, and poor animal welfare outcomes....
At the risk of sounding too obvious, it’s important to have a firm grasp of the basics of dog health, welfare, and behaviour before you start up your very own dog business, whether you’ll be a dog walker, home dog boarder, dog trainer, dog breeder, or a dog day-care...
So, you’ve achieved all the necessary qualifications to start your home dog boarding business. You have done the proper marketing and have even gotten a few bookings, all with the correct booking and consent forms signed, of course. Insurance is all taken care of, and...
When starting a dog business—whether you intend to be a dog walker, pet sitter, home dog boarder, dog groomer, or any other kind of small dog business—learning canine welfare is an important step in your foundational education. Aside from regulations in place for...