April 2018
It's Time to Become the Best Boss
17 ways to win your employees' love, without losing their respect.
Working With the New Facebook
Facebook has gone and changed things again. Here's how to navigate the latest changes and stay in touch with customers.
AMERICA'S COOLEST
School's in Session for Dog Food Buyers at This New Jersey Business
BEST OF THE BEST
Give Your Current Customers Treats to Encourage Referrals
REAL DEAL
A Boutique Expands to Include Doggie Daycare Which Prompts Neighbors to Complain About Barking
BENCHMARKS
Grab Attention — and Customers — with a Wall Mural
SANITY FILES
8 Dogs, 2 Cats: Imagine Rachel Diller's Cuddle Piles
ASK PETS+
Handling the Employee Who Loves to Drop F-Bombs ... and More Questions Answered for April
MANAGER TO-DOS
Script the Perfect Store Tour ... and More To-Dos for April
CALENDAR
Celebrate National Pet Day in a Big Way ... and More April Events
DO YOU OR DON'T YOU
Most Pet Retailers Still Aren't Wearing Nametags ... Here's Why
TIP SHEET
Hire a Pro to Feed Your Instagram Account – and 6 Other Business-Building Tips
PRODUCTS
Aquariums from Nano to Mammoth
PRODUCTS
9 Secure, Stylish and Practical Quarters for Dogs
PRODUCTS
9 Products to Keep Your Cat or Dog Safe in Any Season
HOT SELLERS
PETS+ Readers Share Their Hot-Selling Products and Services for January
PET PRO GEAR
Help for Your Business: Cat Condos, Stylish Specials Board, Easy Tick Remover
LATEST RELEASES
April's Roundup of the Newest Pet Products
SHAWNA SCHUH
Two Truths to What You Can Control
CANDACE D'AGNOLO
5 Steps to Diffuse Conflict with Customers
ANGELA PANTALONE
An Illness That Sweeps a Boarding Facility Takes a Plan and Action. Here's What One Owner Did
November-December 2017
The Holiday Success Plan for Pet Stores
Bring in the green and stop seeing red this season.
To the Rescue of Hurricane Survivors
How the pet industry sprang to assist four-legged hurricane victims.
AMERICA'S COOLEST STORES
This Wisconsin Store is Unstoppable
SANITY FILES
Pet Pro Revs Up Her Business in the Motor City
REAL DEAL
How Can This Store Owner Deal With a Last-Minute Holiday Staffing Vacancy?
BEST OF THE BEST
Virginia Business Owner Goes Back to School for Her Customers
IF I OWNED
If PIJAC’s Mike Bober Owned a Pet Store, Here’s What He Would Do
DO YOU OR DON'T YOU
Almost Three-Quarters of Pet Pros Wish Customers a Merry Christmas
CANDACE D'AGNOLO
Do These Things This December to Ensure Santa Gives You a Holiday Bonus
LATEST RELEASES
A Fresh Take on Dog Beds and More New Releases for November-December
FISH PRODUCTS
9 Ways to Take Control of Your Aquascaping
FISH PRODUCTS
9 Pumps to Keep Fish Happy and Healthy
CAT PRODUCTS
Organic Cat Food Poised to Take Off
DOG PRODUCTS
New Dog Toys Engage Multiple Senses
PET PRO GEAR
Striking Dog Displays ... and More Business-Boosting Products for November-December
DOG PRODUCTS
Make Dogs Healthier With These 9 Food Options