Is a Board & Train Program Right for Your Petcare Facility?
Between hectic work schedules, friends and family, and social activities many pet parents simply do not have the time to train their dogs properly. As a result, pet parents are left with dogs who can be frustrating, annoying, and even dangerous to other pets and people. While this is no fault of the dog’s after […]
3 Tips for Making Your Pet’s Staycation Easy
You’re packed, your sitter is set, and you’re excited to head out to see family and friends for the holidays. As much as you wish you could take your pet, you can’t. However, pet sitters are a wonderful option that help pets maintain a sense of comfort and routine in either their own space or […]
Giving Thanks: Showing Your Pet Care Providers You Appreciate Them This Holiday Season
Your pet sitters and pet boarding facility providers are some of your favorite people because they take care of your furry family members as if they were their own. Not sure how to show them how much you appreciate them? We’ve rounded up a list of ways to show your dog’s second best friend how […]
Dog boarding – Know the Choices You Can Make
Your pet is probably your favorite family member. Don’t worry, we won’t tell Mom, Dad or Grandma. Your pet, even at their healthiest, needs proper attention and care so that they can thrive and be happy and healthy. But, as you know there comes a time when you’ll need to leave them for one or […]
Guest Interview: Canine Influenza with David Pearsall
Recently, the Kinn Inc. team had the pleasure of chatting with David Pearsall. David’s passion for educating and insuring doggy day care and boarding centers is derived from a place of care and compassion. What David’s knowledge and services offer can save facilities tens of thousands of dollars in the event of an illness outbreak. […]
What to Do About Bad Comments on Your Social Media Accounts
Social media is an amazing and powerful tool that allows you to reach people from all over the world. But when you’re able to cast wide nets, you’re bound to catch some nonsense. However, that doesn’t mean you should totally write off social media. In fact, being able to confront the negative comments head-on can […]
Breaking Up With a Difficult Client
Healthy business activity is essential to longevity in the pet care industry. However, the delicate topic of difficult clients can cause strain and strife as no one really talks about who they are and what to do about them. Whether you’ve been with them for years or they’re new to your business, breaking up with […]
How to Safely Celebrate Thanksgiving with Your Pets
When you celebrate Thanksgiving, you want to celebrate with ALL of your family members. Even the furry ones. But what might taste good for you, can actually be harmful to your pets. This Thanksgiving we’re making sure you’re celebrating the holiday in a way that’s safe for you and your pets. Inform Guests of Rules […]
6 Ways to Say Thanks To Your Staff This Holiday Season
As we say goodbye to fall and hello to winter, your staff is likely gearing up for the holiday season rush. As past and present pet parents drop their four-legged family members off with you, your staff is preparing to carefully and wonderfully handle the big rush. As they go above and beyond to treat […]
How to Keep Your Pet Safe This Halloween
For many people, Halloween marks the beginning of the holiday season. What is an exciting time for you and your family can be an absolute nightmare for your pets. While dressing them up and including them in your spooky holiday plans may seem like fun, save the costumes for a photo-op. These are our top […]
Best Social Media Practices for Your Pet Care Business
Social media is more than just space for you to share your pet pics and drool over delectable dishes. In fact, social media can be a powerful marketing tool that is easy to use and can reach a wide audience for little to no money. But when you’re busy running a business, you don’t always […]
The “How To” Series Pt. 6: How to Develop Career Paths for Your Staff
Your employees are what help to keep your business running smoothly, repeat clients coming back, and make the environment an overall and enjoyable experience. While you wish you could keep them forever, a great employer and manager help employees develop their career paths–not keep them in the same role for years. Yet, helping your employees […]
The “How To” Series Pt. 7: Invest and Train Your Staff
Every organization can benefit from proper employee training. If you think it’s less expensive to hire someone new instead of continuing to train your staff, you’ll be sad to learn that’s wrong. US companies spend some $90 billion dollars in 2017 on staff training. The cost of training and developing a new employee is about […]