Entrepreneurs
Fido Takes a Business Trip
Taking pets on business trips is easier and more popular than ever – but not without its challenges.
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Thought Leaders
Entrepreneur Who Led the Pack in the Dog-Walking Business Dies
The New Yorker is credited for making dog-walking a professional business. The easy-entry niche has since boomed along with soaring demand from busy families.
By Laura Lorber
Building a Business
What Dogs Can Teach Us About Working More Effectively
You might think that bringing your pet to work would be a distraction, but some entrepreneurs have found it is just what they needed to revitalize their business.
By Lisa Evans
Building a Business
Turning Passion Into Profits: An Investment Banker Goes to the Dogs
She left a banking career in New York for a sunnier life in California. Now, Andrea Servadio is co-founder of Fitdog Sports Club, which must grow to stay ahead of the pack.
Marketing
Day #1: Woof! Best Pet Gifts Under $50
The first picks from our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide have arrived. Here's our list of favorites for furry friends.
Building a Business
A Tech Entrepreneur Finds a Niche in Pouncing on Law-Breaking Pet Owners
PooPrints uses DNA samples to track down dumping doggies and the scofflaws who don't pick up after them
By Jason Daley
Building a Business
A Social Entrepreneur Helps Homeless Dogs
A restaurateur develops a line of clothing to help control the pet population.
By Gwen Moran
Buying a Franchise
Dog-walker in Chief
Meet the man behind thousands of dogs across the country--and soon, the world
By Jason Daley
Buying a Franchise
Earn Your Bones with a Doggie Daycare
How Dana Hood capitalized on the pet business trend with For the Love of Dog.
By David Port
Building a Business
How to Start a Pet Business
If you love all the creatures of the earth, starting one of these pet-related businesses might put you on the path to success.
Business News
Vend a Dog a Bone
Candy and soft drinks, move aside--vending machines are going to the dogs, thanks to one pet lover.
By Kim Orr
Building a Business
Start a Dog Training Service
If you've got a knack for training dogs, obey your passion by starting a training business.
Building a Business
Become a Pet-Sitter or Dog-Walker
If you love pets, this is the startup business idea for you.
Building a Business
9 Pet Businesses to Start Today
Got a love for pooches? A hankering for kitties? Then these pet businesses will be right up your alley.
Business News
Dog-Gone Good Business
Teen animal lovers are cashing in on the pet-care craze. Why not hop on the gravy train?
By Bonnie Drew
Business News
Dog Day Afternoon
A Bark Busters franchisee helps dogs, and their families, get on their best behavior.
By Devlin Smith