December 6, 2016
IBPSA’S next Pricing For Profit (P4P) Workshop takes place in Chicago, February 26-27, 2017. If your business has not taken advantage of this unique opportunity dedicated to helping pet care facilities maximize profits, put it in your budget now (just $575 for IBPSA Members, $675 for Non-Members), make a plan to attend, and learn. A lot. Don’t wait another year to ensure a growing, secure financial future for you and your business. Pricing For Profit really works. This is what […]
December 1, 2016
Dear Industry Friends and IBPSA Members, I wanted to take just a moment to say how excited I am about this time in our industry as we’re rapidly approaching the announcement of the first exam results from the Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC). Pet care services has taken a giant leap in professionalism and safety with the advent of PACCC’s independent certification and we can’t wait to celebrate those pioneering Certified Professional Animal Care Providers (CPACP) who took the […]
November 29, 2016
The International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA) today announced its “Call for Speakers” for the 2017 IBPSA Pet Care Services Educational Conference & Trade Show happening October 3-5, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. Next year’s gathering of business-minded pet care professionals will be the association’s fifth annual conference and promises to be the biggest one yet. “The significant growth in attendance at our education and business-focused conference reflects the rapid expansion of the pet care services industry and the increased […]
November 15, 2016
…Is not staying there! We had such an outstanding 2016 IBPSA Pet Care Services Educational Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas this past October, we just had to revisit the highlights (and post our gallery of photos). From the pre-conference workshops to the more than 30 educational sessions, from opening to closing keynotes, we touched on virtually every major area of small business management and we’ve got the post-conference rundown for you, below. And for those attendees who have […]
November 15, 2016
IBPSA was very fortunate to have the Winn Feline Foundation as a “neighbor” when we exhibited at the AAHA conference. We were impressed by their dedication to improving cat health through research and invited them to share more about their foundation with our IBPSA Members… Established in 1968, Winn Feline Foundation is an internationally recognized public charity that supports studies to improve cat health. Since its inception, Winn Feline Foundation has funded over $5.6 million in health research for cats […]
October 4, 2016
The Sixth Annual IBPSA Pet Care Services Educational Conference & Trade Show happens October 2-4, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri. Pre-conference workshops kick-off September 30 – October 1. Join hundreds of pet care professionals for a business and education-focused event, presented by the International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA). The pet care business conference features a world-class line-up of speakers and exhibitors to educate and inspire pet care services providers including the owners and managers of pet boarding and […]
August 31, 2016
Online education presented by industry experts joins forces with the International Boarding & Pet Services Association to help pet care businesses put their best paw forward The International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA) is proud to announce that Pet Care Business Basics is now part of IBPSA, reinforcing the professional trade association’s dedication to education and success in the pet care services industry. Pet Care Business Basics is a multi-session online course presented by leading pet care professionals. The […]
August 25, 2016
HOW TO TAKE THE PACCC EXAM What is PACCC? Why does it matter? FREE Live Webinar Thursday, September 8, 2016 @ 11am Central Third party independent certification is on the cusp of becoming a reality for the pet care services industry. This November, the Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC) will offer the first exams for Certified Professional Animal Care Providers (CPACP). In this free online webinar, you will learn all about PACCC, what it means to the industry and […]
August 19, 2016
This summer, we read a heartbreaking story about a senior dog that was seriously abused by a pet sitter hired through a popular online service. While it was difficult to see, it reminded IBPSA of why we do what we do. Why we’re proud of our membership and our commitment to education, training, and Code of Conduct. The reason the caring and concerned pet owner offered as to why he chose an in-home pet sitter was he “worried about how […]