Home Authors Posts by Craig Smith

Craig Smith

12 POSTS 0 COMMENTS
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...

LATEST FEATURES

Ease Dog Anxiety on Halloween Featured Image

7 Ways to Ease Dog Anxiety on Halloween Night

Halloween is one of the most stressful nights of the year for dogs. The doorbell rings constantly, costumes confuse them, and fireworks or loud...
20 Signs a Dog is Stressed Featured Image

20 Signs a Dog is Stressed (Based on Science)

Stress is a normal part of life for everyone, including dogs. The truth is: stress isn’t always bad either! It reminds us to eat, helps...
halloween activities for dogs

12 Fun Halloween Activities for Dogs

Halloween fun will not be complete without celebrating it with our dogs. While you can't give your dog the usual Halloween sweets and chocolates, there...
Fall Dog Name Ideas Featured Image

100+ Fall Dog Names For Your Autumn Puppy

It's no secret that dogs love fall. With the colder weather, crisper air, and the overall cozy vibes... what's not to like? It's also arguably...
DIY Halloween Costume for Dogs Featured Image

12 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Halloween is just a couple of weeks away leaving many pet owners scrambled for a doggy costume idea. Buying a costume that your pup is only going to wear once seems like a waste of money. These easy DIY Halloween costumes for dogs will save you money and catch everyone's eye on Halloween night.
Dog-Safe Halloween Party Featured Image

How to Throw a Dog-Friendly Halloween Party: 6 Tips Inside!

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays for pet owners in the United States. In fact, more than 30 million Americans dress up...
Halloween treats for dogs Featured Image

12 Best Halloween Treats For Dogs + 3 Homemade Recipes

Halloween is right around the corner, and you'll soon need to find creative ways to get your dog's cooperation while trying on different Halloween...
Skip Door Duty and Hang

Dogs in Halloween Movies (31 Scary and Adorable Movie Pups!)

Halloween wouldn't be complete without watching our favorite spooky films. And if you're a dog lover, your watchlist must include Halloween movies with dogs...
Fall Foods Toxic to Dogs Featured Image

7 Fall Foods Toxic to Dogs (and Safe Ones!)

Pumpkin spice season may be your favorite time of year, but did you know many classic fall foods can actually be dangerous for your...
Top 15 Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy in the Fall

15 Fall Pet Safety Tips This Autumn Season

The days are getting shorter and the weather is starting to get cooler. That means it's the autumn season! Fall is an ideal time to...