Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast with Dominic Hodgson

Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast with Dominic Hodgson


Ep. 30 – Healthy Dogs, Hygienic Facility, Happy Clients! How Fecal Testing Safeguards Your Doggy Daycare

August 21, 2024

Do you worry about the health and safety of the dogs in your care? 


Concerned about maintaining a clean, parasite-free environment? 


Looking for strategies that communicate your commitment to dog health, set your facility apart, and increase revenue?


Then get ready with a pen and paper because in this episode, Dom Hodgson sits down with John Beres from Canine Lab Testing to discuss the often-overlooked but crucial role that fecal testing for intestinal parasites can play in doggy daycares and boarding facilities.


Learn how this service not only ensures the health and safety of the dogs in your care but also provides an opportunity to add a new revenue stream to your business.


Dom also catches up with Rebecca Shipman from Barkleigh who tells us all about the upcoming Hershey expo.


In this episode you’ll discover:



  • Prioritising Pet Health: Why regular fecal testing is vital for maintaining a safe, healthy environment, especially in group play settings.
  • Client Convenience: Learn how offering on-site fecal testing can streamline operations and enchance client satisfaction.
  • Boost Your Bottom Line: Discover how adding fecal testing as a service can create a new revenue stream for your business.
  • Building Trust with Transparency: Use testing to build trust with clients by showing your commitment to their pets’ health.
  • Real-World Success Stories: Hear how other facilities have successfully implemented this service to enhance their operations.
  • Expo Essentials: Rebecca Shipman shares must-know tips to make the most out of your experience at industry expos

Huge thanks to John Beres for sharing his insights, you can learn more about fecal testing and how it can transform the safety of your facility by visiting www.caninelabtesting.com


You can also learn more about Dom’s consulting services, and book a free ‘discovery call’ by clicking here now.


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Episode Highlights:



  • [02:46] – Dog News! Is owning a pet actually good for you?
  • [07:30] – Introducing John Beres and his business Canine Lab Testing.
  • [11:30] – How fecal testing works 
  • [14:10] – How fecal testing keeps your dogs happy and healthy.
  • [20:30] – How to recognise when it’s time for fecal testing in your facility.
  • [24:00] – What to do when there is a positive case of intestinal parasites for a client’s dog?
  • [26:50] – Success stories: How other facilities have implemented fecal testing.
  • [29:30] – Client convenience: How fecal testing simplifies pet care.
  • [30:30] – How fecal testing can differentiate your facility.
  • [31:00] – The importance of proactive testing for you and your clients.
  • [33:00] – How to communicate the benefits of fecal testing to clients.
  • [34:32] – Hear all about the upcoming Hershey expo from Barkleigh’s Rebecca Shipman.