Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast with Dominic Hodgson

Pet Boarding and Daycare Podcast with Dominic Hodgson


Ep. 50 – Your 2025 Pet Biz Playbook: 20 Breakthrough Business and Marketing Resolutions that will Transform Your Dog Daycare 

January 08, 2025

Are you ready to elevate your pet care business to new heights this year?


Curious about the strategies top industry leaders use to boost profitability and attract dream clients?


Do you want to turn ordinary days at daycare into unforgettable experiences for your clients and their dogs?


In this episode, Host Dom Hodgson shares 20 powerful business resolutions that – if you action them – will help you have your most profitable and stress-free year to date.


The Pet Biz Wiz is breaking down bold moves like themed months (how about a doggy dating show for Valentine’s month?!) and exclusive VIP services that affluent clients can’t resist. By implementing these strategies, you’ll create a more fulfilling experience for clients and position your business as a trusted pet care leader in town.


Dom also dishes out strategies for ditching deadweight services, boosting your email game, and hosting open-house events that have clients lining up like dogs at treat time. This episode teaches how to boost profitability with enrichment offerings, strengthen client relationships through email marketing, and using themed promotions to drive engagement. 


In this episode, you’ll discover:



  • Profitability Over Growth – Why focusing on high-value services is crucial for long-term success.
  • Premium Pricing Strategies – How to craft VIP offerings that attract affluent pet owners.
  • Top Trends for 2025 – Discover what Dom thinks will be the big shifts and swings that will shape the pet space in the coming year…
  • Seasonal Promotions – Boost engagement with themed events that excite your clients.
  • Enrichment Excellence – Why offering personalized pooch services will increase value and boost client loyalty.
  • Embracing the Power of Email – How consistent communication can transform client relationships, and dramatically increase profits.

Remember, the next Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo is happening in Las Vegas from 5th-8th May, 2025. You can be the first to find out when registration opens by adding your details here.


To find out more about Dominic Hodgson and his exclusive pet business consulting services go to www.petbusinessmarketing.com/audition


To enroll in Erich University and get access to a fully customizable enrichment curriculum and ‘done-for-you’ monthly marketing resources click here EnrichUniversity


You can subscribe to the Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine by going to PetBoardingandDaycare.com


Episode Highlights:


[00:51] – Dom kicks off the year with a preview of resolutions to supercharge your pet care business.
03:50] – Dog News! Meet Sharwood, Britain’s top canine blood donor, who’s saved up to 160 lives with an incredible 40 donations.
[08:08] – Why prioritizing enrichment services leads to higher profits and happier clients.
[13:39] – The Profit Pincer Attack: focusing on profitability over growth.
[19:05] – The importance of targeting affluent clients with premium, personalized offerings.
[20:40] – It’s Nichin’ Time! Learn from the likes of Sean Parker who has leveraged the small dog sector with great success.
[23:50] – Step into the 21st century (or back out of it) with both online and paper-and-ink marketing.
[25:50] – Hosting open-house events to showcase your facility and convert prospects into clients.
[31:10] – Cutting the fluff! Why you should lose the deadweight services that detract from your “hero” pet care offers.
[40:55] – Dom’s personal resolutions and how balance fuels business growth and creativity.


Start your year with clarity, confidence, and a game plan to make 2025 your most successful year yet. Hit play now and transform your pet care business today!