The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast

What if you could transform your dog training methods with simple, science-backed techniques? How do operant and classical conditioning help you become a more effective trainer, handler, walker or groomer? And why are those first few training sessions so crucial to building trust and achieving long-term success? In this episode, I'm joined by Annie Grossman, owner of School for the Dogs in New Yor...

What happens when you hire someone just like you - but can't coach them? How can you ensure that you learn from this years mistakes, so you don't repeat them in 2025? In this festive episode, I'm joined by the amazing Eve Molzhon, founder of Dog Handler Academy, as we reflect on our big lessons from 2024, and give a sneak peak into some of the exciting things we have planned for next year.  Eve op...

Are you ready to wind down from a busy year—but not sure how to switch off? Want to know how some of the top pet business owners are preparing to crush 2025? Curious about the wins, struggles, and strategies behind their success stories? In this special holiday episode, I reflect on a transformative 2024 and share exclusive snippets from my Elite UK Mastermind. You'll hear directly from members ab...

Are you ready to turn the dreaded January slump into a booming start for 2025? Do you struggle to sell enrichment activities - or wonder if clients will pay for them at all? Want to learn how enrichment add-ons can transform not just your daycare profits but also improve your staff morale, and help you attract more affluent clients?  In this special episode, I share an exclusive snippet from a rec...

Have you started mapping out your 2025 pet business battle plan? Wondering what it really takes to attract affluent clients who are happy to pay top dollar? Have you planned out your conference season calendar, but don't want to see the same old speakers churn out presentations you've heard a hundred times? Then tune in because this week I'm sharing all the details about my upcoming Dog Daycare Bu...

Have you heard of scent spaces? They're the hottest new trend taking doggy daycares by storm - and for good reason.  These small but mighty rooms are turning unused spaces into revenue-generating, behavior-calming, tail-wagging goldmines. In this episode, Dom Hodgson reveals how scent spaces can transform your daycare into the talk of the town. Joined by Tim Jackson, who's seen firsthand the power...

Tired of digital overwhelm and craving real-world connections? Wondering how use live events to create loyalty that no Facebook campaign ever could? In this episode, I dive into the power of live events - whether they're community open houses, themed daycare activities, or professional expos like the ones we've been attending. I share the lessons I've learned from hosting and participating in even...

Are you struggling to attract affluent clients who are willing to pay what your services are worth? Wondering how to position your daycare as the go-to premium provider in your town? Curious about how enrichment can transform your business and build loyalty? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of the Enrich University launch and share the game-changing enrichment strategies that are help...

In this special episode, I'm coming to you live from the Hershey Lodge, home of the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo. I'm joined by one of my Elite mastermind members, Tim Jackson, who is also my Enrich U partner and pet care pioneer. Together we share the buzz from the expo floor, the excitement surrounding our brand new enrichment program, and the lessons learned from connecting with passionate pet...

Do you need more specialist help as you scale up your business? Wasting money on (bang-average) courses and coaches that just don't deliver? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on my journey from dog walker to pet business leader, sharing the no-BS lessons I've learned from investing (and sometimes losing) thousands in coaching programs. As always, I try to tell it like it REALLY is: what wor...

Struggling to turn your pet care offerings into premium experiences? Want to charge more for your amazing services, but you suck at selling? Curious how enrichment can help you stand out and boost profits? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes at the recent Pet Care Enrichment Summit, and reveal the innovative enrichment strategies that are reshaping the pet care industry. You'll hear snip...

Tired of feeling like your business owns you instead of the other way around? Sick of firefighting and handling every little issue yourself? Want to actually enjoy the freedom that running a successful business is supposed to bring? Then sit back and enjoy this no-nonsense episode, where Dom lets you in on the secret that separates the frazzled business owners from the ones living the dream: proce...

Curious about how to position yourself as the go-to premium pet service provider? Feeling like you're working harder than ever but not seeing the financial rewards? Struggling to raise your prices without scaring clients away? In this episode, Dom tackles one of the most important—and often overlooked - aspects of running a successful pet business: Premium Pricing. He shows why you shouldn't be af...

Struggling to find your niche in the pet care industry? Feeling stuck in the same routine and want to elevate your services? Curious how to transition from basic services to a high-end specialist offering? In this episode, I sit down with Harriet Goodall, one of my Elite Mastermind members, to talk about her incredible journey from dog walker to a successful specialist trainer. Harriet shares how...

Are you ready to take action and transform your pet business with enrichment? Feeling inspired but unsure of how to implement all the incredible ideas from the recent Pet Care Enrichment Summit? Want to ensure you don't get left behind as the pet care industry evolves? In this episode, I'm joined by my pet biz buddy Tim Jackson to dive deep into how YOU can turn all your enrichment ideas into real...

Are you ready to elevate your pet care business with the latest enrichment strategies? Want to know how top industry leaders are revolutionizing their services? Curious how you can implement these techniques in your daycare or training facility? Then grab a notebook because in this weeks show I review the highlights from the first-ever Pet Care Enrichment Summit, where top pet care professionals i...

Do you want to offer more stand out services and be known as the 'top dog' pet care providor in your town?  Do your services lack that something extra special you feel you need to add, so you can charge higher priced services? Then you need to learn how to schedule, structure and sell enrichment activities. Enrichment is the key to unlocking the next phase of your business growth, which is why you...

In this episode Dom is on the road and sharing my first experience of Edition Dog Live. Here I caught up with my Elite client Pete Stevens, the developer of the Paw Pal app. Pete shares how the Paw pal booking, staffing and invoicing app can help pet businesses better organise your diary, to give owners more time for the important stuff. I also speak to Sarah Roper, the multi-dog maven, as well as...

Are you struggling to convert leads into appointments for your doggy daycare or pet business? Wondering how to leverage AI to automate your client engagement and free up your time?  Can AI-powered tools really handle inquiries behind the scenes 24/7? Yes they can! And in this follow-on episode, Josh Hightower returns to share how pet business owners can integrate AI-driven tools to streamline your...

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant need to stay on top of client inquiries? Struggling to respond to leads quickly and effectively while managing your daily operations? Wondering how to leverage technology to streamline your pet business and boost bookings? Then you're in the right place! In this weeks show Josh Hightower joins me to share his insights on how AI automation can transform your pet...

Feeling uncertain about how to scale your doggy daycare without compromising on quality? Struggling to ensure your staff are fully prepared for first-aid emergencies? Wondering if your pricing strategies are truly maximizing profitability? Then you've come to the right place as in this episode, Eve Molzhon joins me to share her expert advice on how to navigate these challenges. Eve will be the key...

Feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind of running your pet business? Struggling to find the time for a break, let alone plan your next big move? What if stepping away could actually be the secret to unlocking your next level of success? In this "Postcard from America" episode, I return from my latest trip to the USA with a suitcase full of inspiration, and practical strategies to help you recharge...

Have you thought about adding doggy wedding services to your business offering? Curious about what a canine wedding concierge does, and what you would charge for new venture? Do you need to do different marketing for a wedding service, than a regular pet care service?  If you would like to offer wedding services, but don't know where to start, then buckle up because today Dom is talking to the 202...

Todays awesome guest is Bill Betts who runs Pet Passion to Profit, a coaching group for dog groomers. Bill used to be a policeman but left the force in 2021 after mental health struggles.  Whilst in the force he had been helping his wife Emma out with her busy grooming business A to Z Animal Care. He joined a business accelerator program in 2020 which sparked an entrepreneurial shift, and set him...

Does marketing your pet business make your feel overwhelmed and overworked?  Are you tired of running ever faster on the social media treadmill, but getting ZERO return? Would you like to learn a better, easier way to market your pet business, that your competitors would NEVER do?  Then you are in luck, because in this weeks episode I am sharing five 'Old-School' marketing methods that you can sta...