Sanity Files

Former Radio Guy Now a Multi-Store Pooch Pamperer

His Bernese mountain dog inspired him to launch a new career,

Published

7 years ago

February 13, 2017

PETS+ Staff PETS+ March 2017 Issue

Keith Miller
Bubbly Paws and Pampered Pooch Playground, Minneapolis, MN

BEFORE GETTING into the pet business, Keith Miller was in radio for 11 years, which enabled him to meet music giants Usher, Jewel, NSYNC, Goo Goo Dolls, 50 Cent and others. His 11-year-old Bernese mountain dog, Roxy, inspired him to launch a new career, and now he’s the co-owner of Pampered Pooch doggie daycare, which turns 9 this year, and Bubbly Paws dog wash and grooming, which now has three locations in the greater Twin Cities. Hobbies include techie pursuits, ranging from creating custom software called “poochworks” for doggie daycare businesses to launching a video podcast at pettechgeek.com.

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