May 24, 2016
California Senate Bill 945 passed the Senate on Monday and now moves to the Assembly. The proposed law seeks to regulate pet boarding facilities defined in the bill as “any lot, building, structure, enclosure, or premises whereupon four or more dogs, cats, or other pets in any combination are boarded for compensation.” The bill establishes specific procedures for “the care and maintenance of pets boarded at a pet boarding facility, including, but not limited to, sanitation, provision of enrichment devices, […]
May 6, 2016
To help pet parents choose the best pet care for their furry family members, IBPSA has released a handy, downloadable guide with 29 key questions to ask when interviewing a potential pet care facility. Some you may have thought of but, more importantly, the guide will undoubtedly have at least a few questions you may have not considered such as what is the pet-to-staff ratio? Does the facility have a fire abatement program, and how often is it checked? Does […]
May 3, 2016
IBPSA is committed to providing our members with legislative support and staying abreast of industry-related legislation, allowing our members to focus on making their business a success. A recent effort in this regard has been IBPSA’s opposition to California Senate Bill 945. While the spirit of the bill was arguably to create safer environments for pets in pet care facilities, ultimately, we believe the good intentions of this bill could lead to unintended and unfortunate consequences, from both a financial […]
April 6, 2016
The IBPSA team recently took part in the WVC and AAHA veterinary trade shows. We wanted to spread the word about pet boarding and daycare as additional revenue streams for veterinary practices that could also help bring in new veterinary clients. We were thrilled by the enthusiastic reception we received from veterinarians and practice managers, eager to learn more about our neck of the pet care industry. The following are the most common questions we were asked, along with our […]
March 15, 2016
Last week IBPSA had the pleasure of exhibiting at the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas. We loved the opportunity to share with forward-thinking veterinarians and practice managers the education, resources, and support we provide to help them grow a robust and lucrative pet boarding business. We also used the opportunity to do some recon for our own pet care conference happening October 16-20, 2016, in Las Vegas, and we learned about some new – or expanded – product lines […]
February 9, 2016
No matter what size your pet care facility, you have the power to take control of your business with a plan to secure long-term success and your financial future. Attending our Pricing For Profit workshop, February 22-23, 2016, in Dallas, Texas, is the first step to securing that future and the best investment you will make this year. At just $360 for IBPSA Members or $450 for non-members. As an IBPSA member, that’s less than a buck a day to […]
February 5, 2016
Still guessing about the future of your pet care business? Stop guessing and start thinking strategically! Learn how at Pricing For Profit, February 22-23, 2016, in Dallas, Texas. This workshop will help you take control of your business with a plan to secure long-term success and your financial future, no matter what size your pet care facility. Just $360 for IBPSA Members or $450 for non-members – that’s less than a latte a day to make this your breakout financial […]
January 18, 2016
IBPSA chats with Your Pet Space, a unique boarding facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Owned by Dave and Joy Jones, Your Pet Space is a new facility that sets itself apart by being cage-free and offering “doggy nap time.” Joy is also a syndicated metaphysical columnist who has an urban fantasy novel coming out as well this year. We said unique! What brings you to Las Cruces? We are originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. Having vacationed in Las Cruces over […]
January 17, 2016
by Jamie Migdal I’ve hired many, many people in the last 20 years – dog walkers, pet sitters, dog trainers, shelter workers, admin staff, tech developers – and I like to think that I’ve pretty much heard it all during job interviews. Occasionally I’ll still have those magical moments when I realize that I have not, in fact, heard it all. (I love those moments.) I’ve spent a lot of time over the last 18 months at FetchFind listening to […]