Pet-Sitting Forecast Released
Pet Sitters International has released its downloadable 2019 Pet-Sitting Industry Forecast (petsplusmag.com/11913). The report highlights the growth potential for pet-care businesses and examines how increased competition will influence industry trends as professional pet sitters seek to differentiate themselves from less qualified pet-care providers. petsit.com
PETS+ Readers Get Discount to Camp
Camp Pet Boss, a four-day retreat for small pet business owners and their dogs, is offering a $400 discount to PETS+ readers who use the code PETSPLUS400 when signing up in January for the April 30-May 3 event. Presented by Pet Boss Nation, whose founder Candace D’Agnolo is a PETS+ columnist and host of the PETS+ Live! internet show, the event will give pet pros the opportunity to learn about marketing, sales and leadership. camppetboss.com
FetchFind Partners with IBPSA
FetchFind, which provides staff training and other business solutions to pet-care service companies, has announced an educational partnership with the International Boarding & Pet Services Association. Starting in January, for a fee of $100, IBPSA members will be able to access more than 100 pieces of staff training and enrichment content. ibpsa.com, fetchfind.com
NYC Re-Tails Expo Planned for April
The seventh annual NYC RE-tails & Sales Expo takes place April 30 in New York. Presented by American Pet Professional and Whitegate PR, the one-day trade show showcases innovative pet products and draws retailers from throughout the Northeast. Vendor space and sponsorship opportunities are still available. retailsandsalespetexpo.com
Catsbury Park Returns
The East Coast’s biggest cat convention, Catsbury Park, takes place April 13-14 in Asbury Park, NJ. Catsbury Park will be bringing together celebrity cats, adoptable felines, DJs, games, activities, art, vendors, presentations, seminars, comedians, tattoos and vegetarian food. In addition, there will be seminars about rescue, kitten care, trap-neuter-return, and more. catsburyconvention.com
Animal Supply Co. Creates App
Animal Supply Co. retailers will be able to use a new app to scan a barcode to find and order from ASC’s product catalog, see what’s in stock, make lists of products they buy often and check status of orders. animalsupply.com
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Camp Bow Wow Launches Software
Camp Bow Wow, the dog day care and boarding franchise, launched Data Dawg 2.0 software, which eases day-to-day business management for franchise owners, and quicker check-in and -out times for customers. campbowwow.com