Tech
Here’s a Dog Collar That Lets Humans Train Man’s Best Friend From Anywhere
If you had this gadget on your pup, you could be keeping tabs on and talking to him right now, no matter how far apart you are.
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Building a Business
Get This: Facial Recognition — For Cats
It might be more useful than you think.
By Emily Price
Online Presence
Vine Wants to Hire an OK-Smelling Office Dog
Your pooch may finally be able to contribute to household expenses if it snags this highly paw-veted position.
By Wendy Frink
Building a Business
Franchise Players: These Animal Lovers Founded a Luxury Hotel for Dogs
The Parker brothers turned a life-long love of animals into a business, opening K-9 Resorts.
By Kate Taylor
Business News
Jealous Dog Chew Up Your Smartphone? That’s What You Get. (Infographic)
Some 28 million gadget-loving Americans have had a pet wreak havoc on an electronic device.
Building a Business
A Bulldog Inspired This Woman’s $50 Million Startup
When this woman's dog won a photo contest, she had a revelation -- that turned into a multi-million dollar business.
Tech
This Man Used a Drone to Walk His Golden Retriever (Video)
Teaching an old dog new tricks: here's how this New York-based designer walked his Golden Retriever from the comfort of his own home.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
Who Rules the Internet: Cats or Dogs? (Infographic)
Posting photos of cute and cuddly animals is a guaranteed win online. Here's a look at the biggest Internet pet trends of 2014.
By Wendy Frink
Building a Business
Do Pets Make the Best Co-Workers?
We asked you to send us pictures of your office pets. Here are our 25 favorite submissions.
By Wendy Frink
Building a Business
Samsung Can’t Have All the Fun: 5 Other Mega Brands Rocking the Selfie
Ellen, Big Papi and LeBron -- Samsung's all-stars -- aren't the only big names snapping promotional selfies. Tons of other brands are cashing in on selfie marketing mania, too.
Online Presence
Send Us Photos of Your Office Pet
Some bark, some meow and some swim. Show us your best photos of your non-human coworkers.
By Wendy Frink
Thought Leaders
How This ‘Shark Tank’ Contestant Found Love — and Wealth — By Spray Painting His Dog
When Abe Geary proposed to his girlfriend by painting the words 'Marry me?' on the side of his brother's white boxer, a venture now known as PetPaint was born.
By Geoff Weiss
Entrepreneurs
Fido Takes a Business Trip
Taking pets on business trips is easier and more popular than ever – but not without its challenges.
Human Resources
After $2.3 Billion Sale, Entrepreneur Shares the Secret to Growing His Business
Clay Mathile started managing Iams pet food when it was a $500,000 company. He sold the company for $2.3 billion. In his new book, he talks about the importance of letting go of control.
Building a Business
How a Squinting Dog Inspired a $3 Million Company
When their border collie had trouble seeing during a game of fetch, Roni and Ken Di Lullo invented Doggles, tinted sport goggles for dogs.
By Jodi Helmer
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
Marketing
3 Steps to Creating Your Branding Message
Brand messaging is about capturing just the right language that embodies your brand and makes it stand out from the pack. Here are three steps to get you there.
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Brings Hospice-Care Model to Pets
Lap of Love brings in-home veterinary hospice to ailing pets in a growing number of states.
By Jason Daley
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.
Business Ideas
How I Did It: Getting Started in the Pet Business
Meet five enterprising animal lovers who found their second acts in the booming pet industry.
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
Thought Leaders
Undergrads Clean Up With an ‘Indoor Outhouse’ Business for Pets
A pair of college students dream up a product that gives pets some relief.
By Joel Holland
Online Presence
How Social Media and a Sprinkle of Stardust Led to One Franchisee’s Success
A Fetch! Pet Care franchisee in the Los Angeles area credits celeb clientele and word of mouth for its growth.
By David Port
Online Presence
How Two Small Companies Are Driving Revenue Using Social Media
A look at how a food truck and a veterinary practice are making virtual relationships online that translate into real-life dollars.
Business Ideas
Venture Capital in Reverse: The Business Idea First, Then the Entrepreneur
A Kansas City firm turns the traditional VC funding model on its head and captures new opportunities.
By Gwen Moran
Marketing
Three Tips for Building an Online Community
Focus on the interests of your community, not just your own product, and you're likely to end up with loyal customers.
By Gwen Moran
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