What is working now for animal lovers that chose to be in a pet-related business? In the past, pet businesses were primarily brick and mortar. The family-owned pet store is harder to find, perhaps because the distribution of pet products to the consumer is changing also. In some cases, ... Views: 3019
Pet parents can use a value-added method to save on the costs of pet ownership. For example, when dog owners acquire a puppy, they may have the initial costs in mind such as purchase/adoption fees; spaying or neutering; training fees and supplies and general supplies such as bowls, crates, ... Views: 1595
New Consumers are building the Life’s Abundance brand of holistic pet, people and planet products. Who are these New Consumers? According to BBMG, a nationally recognized branding and marketing firm, these New Consumers have practical shopping habits that serve their purpose. More than 70 ... Views: 2279
Our pet parents are grateful when they see the best in us. We wag our tails as we listen to them tell the other pet parents on our walks just how smart, cute, agile and comforting we are. Sometimes though, they laugh when they talk about the worst of our behavior rather than the best that they ... Views: 1544
Breedism is a word coined by dog owners to define breed discrimination. Some people feel that breedism is to dogs what racism is to people. Victoria Stilwell on her “Positively” blog brought up the case of Lennox, a dog that was confiscated by the authorities in Belfast, Ireland simply because ... Views: 5392
Fleas and ticks are responsible for billions in chemical/pesticide industry sales every year. However, as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency imposes costly and strict guidelines for insecticides, flea and tick treatments are becoming too expensive for manufacturers to produce. This cost ... Views: 3329
Have you wanted to have a healthy pet yet have lower expenses for everyday pet products? According to a recent survey of pet owners by Pet Business magazine, 37% of pet consumers prefer to shop at mass merchandisers, primarily for price and convenience. This preference is due, in part, to the ... Views: 1450
As a child growing up, I was taught that I was to be seen and not heard; therefore I listened. It was easy for me to listen. I had inherited huge ears – at least they certainly looked huge on my tiny, skinny body. Ears, like fingerprints, are unique to every person. I could not hide them under ... Views: 2038
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers wants you to have a dog that you can be proud of so it has designated January as National Train Your Dog Month. Regardless of whether you start with a puppy or an older dog that you have just rescued, you should make training a part of your everyday life with ... Views: 1405
What are Retractable Leads?
Retractable leads or leashes consist of a cord or belt that automatically rolls up into a plastic case with a handle. They have evolved with technological advances and come in a range of styles relative to the size and strength of the dog. Pet owners also base ... Views: 3037