The Dog Gurus Podcast

Let's Talk About Summer Safety Refresh

With more dogs in your care and your facility in full swing, mid-summer is the perfect time to revisit your safety protocols and keep everything running smoothly. Join us for a quick but powerful Summer Safety Refresh, where we’ll share practical tips to keep your team focused and your dogs safe during the busiest time of year. We’ll cover:
Warning signs of overstimulated dogs
Heat safety protocols you can’t afford to ignore
How to spot and prevent burnout in staff and pets
Simple 15-minute “safety huddle” ideas to realign your team
Whether you're managing daycare groups or lodging guests, this episode will help you prevent incidents before they happen—and stay true to our motto: Safety First, Positive Always.

Let's Talk About Adding Dog Training Revenue to Your Business

In today’s financial landscape adding dog training revenue to your pet care business can be a huge step towards meeting your financial goals. This is a great time to add dog training services and you may not even need to hire a trainer for some of these!
The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/
 

Let's Talk About if Your Website is Leaking Money

You’ve got a website—but is it working for you… or quietly turning potential clients away? Join The Dog Gurus and special guest Fern Camacho of Overdog Digital as we dive into the top reasons your website might be costing you bookings—and what you can do to fix it. We’ll cover:
SEO basics to boost your visibility on Google
Website design mistakes that hurt your credibility and conversions
Google vs. Facebook Ads: Where to spend your dollars for real results
Whether you built your site years ago or just launched one last month, this conversation will help you turn it into a powerful, lead-generating tool for your pet care business.

Let's Talk About Key Performance Indicators to Track Your Success

Are you relying on a feeling to gauge your business growth? Discover why tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) is crucial for making informed business decisions.
The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

Let's Talk About Dog Evaluations | Running a Dog Daycare

If you're wondering how do you run a pet care business, look no further! The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

Peak Season Staffing Tips

Building a reliable team of part-time staff members to work during peak periods is a great value to your business so here are some peak season staffing tips. It is important to integrate your seasonal workers into your team smoothly so keep in mind these points.
The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

Let's Talk About Zoning, Leases and Landlords for Pet Care Facilities

Thinking about opening or expanding your pet care business? Don’t sign anything until you’ve joined us for Zoning, Leases and Landlords—a must-attend session featuring Kevin from the Carr Agency, a real estate broker who specializes in the pet industry. He’ll break down what every pet business owner needs to know about zoning laws, leases, and how landlords really evaluate commercial tenants. Whether you're leasing your first location or negotiating your next, Kevin's insights will help you avoid costly mistakes.

Finding the Perfect Dog Trainer for Your Business

Looking at adding dog training services to your pet care business? Want to add training as a service but need the right team? This podcast will share best practices for finding and hiring the best trainers for facilities looking to add training as a service. You'll learn:
How to define what training you need for your business
How to begin the hiring search
How to conduct a training interview
How to set up the best employment arrangement for your new trainer
The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

Let's Talk About Bubble Trouble, Bathing and Brushing Done Right

Does your grooming team have the skills—and the mindset—to make every bath a safe and positive experience? Join us for Bubble Trouble, Bathing & Brushing Done Right with Profit Network coach Samantha Payla.
We will dive into techniques and tools that ensure pets are handled with care. You’ll learn how positive reinforcement, safety-first practices, and proper tools can transform the way your team approaches grooming basics. This isn’t just about looking good; it’s about feeling good—for both pets and staff. Whether you're new to grooming or refining your current systems, this session will leave you refreshed and ready to scrub smarter, not harder!
The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/

Let's Talk About Gate Control and Other Unicorn Tricks

Struggling with dogs crowding the gate or slipping past you during group transitions? In this discussion, we’re breaking down gate control—one of the most powerful (and underused) tools in your dog-handling toolbox. But that’s just the beginning.
We’re also sharing a few other “unicorn tricks” that make managing playgroups look effortless—like silent interrupts, body blocking, and group resets. These advanced handler skills reduce chaos, improve safety, and make your day run smoother. Perfect for anyone who wants to go from just surviving the yard to confidently leading it.
The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/