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Craig has been a business owner and a writer on the subject of a man's best friend for over 5 years now. Being a dog parent since he was a young kid, Craig grew up around many mixed breed and purebred dogs. He learned a lot from participating in dog rescue programs, volunteering and helping his friend run a dog business.

How to Write a Dog Walking Business Plan

So you are a dog lover who is tired of the 8 to 5 grind at your job and you are thinking you would...

Spay or Neuter: 5 Things To Consider For Better Joint Health

If you're a first-time dog owner, one of the few things you need to ask yourself is whether you should spay neuter your dog...

6 Cool and Popular Norwegian Dog Breeds You Should Meet

Norwegian dog breeds originated in Scandinavian countries. This breed has adapted to thrive in cold weather conditions. Their coats are generally thick, enough to...

8 Signs That Tell You It’s Time to Start Your Own...

Many pet owners and a true fans of dogs dream of creating their own pet business. Given how the pet industry continues to grow...

8 U.S. Pet Industry Stocks to Invest Into

The U.S. pet industry is constantly showing a healthy growth trajectory. Sales of pet related products have risen almost 5% in 2017, reaching $69.51...

How to Write a Dog Boarding Business Plan

You love dogs and want to open a dog boarding business, but you aren't sure where to begin. Unfortunately, running a successful dog kennel...

How to Write a Dog Breeding Business Plan

There are not many things that are cuter than a little newborn puppy, and being able to watch him be born and grow to...

How to Start a Dog Breeding Business 101: Best Actionable Tips

There are many different dog-breeding businesses out there. But it is only those with pedigreed dogs that come with papers that can be the start of...

How to Write a Dog Daycare Business Plan

Starting your own business takes a lot of time and effort, and one of your first assignments will be to write a business plan. This is...

How to Start a Dog Daycare Business

These days there are a lot of homes where both parents need to generate income to make ends meet, so off their children go...

How to Start a Pet Business With Dogs

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to starting your own pet business with dogs. A lot of people think that they...

How to Start a Dog Walking Business

There are few things in life more rewarding than starting and maintaining your own small business. Plenty of businesses out there don’t take a lot...

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