The Dog Gurus Podcast

Let's Talk About Thinking Like a CFO

What does it really mean to think like a CFO—and why should every pet care business owner start doing it? Join us as we sit down with Susan Briggs, fractional CFO and co-founder of The Dog Gurus, to talk about how strategic financial thinking can transform your business. Whether you’re looking to grow, improve profit margins, or finally understand your numbers, this conversation will give you the clarity and confidence to take the next step. Tune in to learn how Profit Network Members get expert-level financial support—and how you can too.

Crafting an Effective Enrichment Schedule for Your Doggie Daycare

Discover the art of crafting an enriching doggie daycare schedule that caters to the physical, mental, and social needs of your furry clients. Learn the importance of understanding canine behavior, incorporating playtime, providing quiet rest periods, and customizing activities for different energy levels. Elevate your daycare with the Daycare 2.0 Toolkit, a comprehensive digital resource for implementing an Enrichment-Based Model. Transform your facility into a haven for happy and engaged dogs with ready-to-use templates, floor plans, and a guide to teaching various enrichment activities. Explore the key to canine well-being today! The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/ [https://www.thedoggurus.com/]

Let's Talk About Summer Safety Refresh

With more dogs in your care and your facility in full swing, mid-summer is the perfect time to revisit your safety protocols and keep everything running smoothly. Join us for a quick but powerful Summer Safety Refresh, where we’ll share practical tips to keep your team focused and your dogs safe during the busiest time of year. We’ll cover: * Warning signs of overstimulated dogs * Heat safety protocols you can’t afford to ignore * How to spot and prevent burnout in staff and pets * Simple 15-minute “safety huddle” ideas to realign your team Whether you're managing daycare groups or lodging guests, this episode will help you prevent incidents before they happen—and stay true to our motto: Safety First, Positive Always.

Let's Talk About Adding Dog Training Revenue to Your Business

In today’s financial landscape adding dog training revenue to your pet care business can be a huge step towards meeting your financial goals. This is a great time to add dog training services and you may not even need to hire a trainer for some of these! The Dog Gurus helps pet care businesses launch, grow, and profit! For more information visit https://www.thedoggurus.com/ [https://www.thedoggurus.com/]

Let's Talk About if Your Website is Leaking Money

You’ve got a website—but is it working for you… or quietly turning potential clients away? Join The Dog Gurus and special guest Fern Camacho of Overdog Digital as we dive into the top reasons your website might be costing you bookings—and what you can do to fix it. We’ll cover: * SEO basics to boost your visibility on Google * Website design mistakes that hurt your credibility and conversions * Google vs. Facebook Ads: Where to spend your dollars for real results Whether you built your site years ago or just launched one last month, this conversation will help you turn it into a powerful, lead-generating tool for your pet care business.