Learn Pet Photography - 3 Day Workshop in Pennsylvania

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Next month there is a workshop being held in Pennsylvania to learn how to start a pet photography business. The workshop starts on September 14-16 in Hershey (great for all my fellow chocolate lovers!). But seriously, I don’t have any experience with the team holding the event so I can’t make any recommendations but they do seem to cover some very practical topics. Here are some of the subjects they plan to cover in their 3 day course:

  • Learn from our team of professional photographers how to turn people’s urge to pamper their pets into a profitable income-earner that’s not just fun, but lucrative, too.
  • Discover the secrets to photographing animals — how to put them at ease, how to make them look their best — and how to create photo packages pet owners will love.
  • Find out three more ways to turn a profit on every pet photo you take — with virtually no additional work — and triple or quadruple your pet-photo income.
  • Learn how (even with no technical savvy) you can quickly, easily, and affordably set yourself up to look — and sell — like a pro… so you can enjoy the freedom, flexibility, and independence that comes with being your own boss.

The course is quite pricey at $1597 but you can get discounted tickets for $1397 before August 13th (just a few days left).  You can find the full schedule at their website along with hotel details and course testimonials.

If anyone has been to one of these seminars please leave a comment and let us know about your experience.

Do Dogs at Work Provide New Opportunities for Pet Care Professionals?

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Dogs at WorkThe American Pet Product Manufacturers Association has just released survey results about the number of employers that now allow pets in the workplace. I was surprised to learn that one in five companies has now implemented policies that allow pets in the workplace. I wish my employer was one of them!

Allowing pets in the workplace has been credited with benefits such as stress relief, improving co-worker relationships, and creating a happier work environment. Here are some of the statistics from the survey on workplace pets:

55 Million Americans believe that having pets in the workplace leads to a more creative environment

50 Million believe having pets in the workplace helps co-workers get along better

37 Million believe that having pets in the workplace helps improve the relationships between managers and employees

32 Million believe that having pets in the workplace decreases smoking at the workplace

53 Million believe that having pets in the workplace decreases absenteeism

38 Million believe that having pets in the workplace creates a more productive work environment

A couple of the high profile employers now allowing pets in the workplace are Google and Chipotle (at headquarters and not their restaurants of course!)

All these pets at work can open up new business opportunities for creative pet care providers. I see a need for dogs to be walked during the work day to relieve boredom and make sure they get their daily exercise. Not all workers may be able to give their pets this break time during their workday. Dog walkers could offer offices their services at group rates to cater to workers in large office buildings.

Groomers could provide a pick up and drop back service to offices where pets are part of the workforce. They could also set up a grooming salon at the office location one day a week. This offers workers great convenience and could be a great regular client group for the groomer.

For the pampered pooch dog massages could be offered as an in-office service one day per week. Supplying gourmet dog treats to offices for purchase by workers to spoil their pets could also make a great business. Why not even have dog treat vending machines next to the Coke machine?

These are just a few ideas on ways that pet business owners can make the most of this new trend to bring pets into the workplace. With so many pets in one location for 7-8 hours per day there are many opportunities to service these pet communities.

These type of working environments excite me but I’m not so sure that the survey participants have met my Lab Tanner! He is quite a handful. I wonder if employers that allow pets in the workplace have strict conduct policies for pets that come to work? If you are one of the lucky ones who does bring their pet to work please leave a comment and tell us about your experience.

Own An Internationally Successful Doggie Bakery

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Three Dog Bakery Dog TreatsA friend and I were discussing specialty pet foods and treats tonight and she told me about a bakery that she had visited in Kansas City - Three Dog Bakery. Their treats look so good I think you may be tempted yourself! Among their treats are Beagle Bagels, Carob Chip Cookies, Vanilla and Peanut Woofer Cookies,and Low Fat Apple and Oatmeal treats. They also have dog foods and cat treats - all made from natural ingredients.

3 Dog Bakeries have stores in 18 US states and several in Japan. They are currently searching for people interested in opening stores in the following cities:

Chicago, Dallas, San Diego, Manhattan, and Houston

They have details on their site about the Trademark Licensing agreement and the training available to new store owners. As part of the process of becoming a store owner they also provide help with site selection, start up, and marketing and promotion.

If you love to cook, or just want your own pet business to manage and grow this could be a great opportunity. 3 Dog Bakery is expanding fast and has a proven business model. For more information visit their site at www.threedog.com and click on the Business Partners link.

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