Resources
Browse our resource center for information about starting a Dog Care Franchise
Our resource center contains information about how to start up your own pet care business. Learn about what a franchise is, what you should look for and why you should choose the pet industry.
The Dog Business
Why choose the pet industry
Do you love animals?
Types of dog businesses
Key Dog Statistics (UK)
Key doggy statistics
Whats in it for me?
It's not all a walk in the park
Are you fit to play?
Whats in it for me?
It’s not all a walk in the park
Are you fit to play?
The legal and regulatory landscape
Dog-care licensing
Licensing and professional guidelines
Professional guidelines for dog walking (UK)
Guidelines for Home Boarding and Day-Care (England)
Guidelines for commercial day-care (England)
Guidelines for Home Boarding (Scotland)
Guidelines for Commerical Day-Care (Scotland)
Planning permission
Professional guidance
Franchise partners – who we’re looking for
Preparing your business plan
Starting a dog business
When can I go live with my dog business?
What next?
Franchising
What is a franchise?
What should I look for?
Franchise support
Franchising advantages
Franchising disadvantages
Types of business franchise arrangements
Evaluating a franchise
Franchise costs and returns
Final reality checks
Market Research
Enterprise Finance Guarantee from Natwest
Videos
60 seconds introduction: Starting your own dog business, partnering with MyWaggyTails
Alfie says ‘we need your help’
Behind the scenes – home boarding for dogs with MyWaggyTails
Why do businesses (and dog businesses) fail and what you learn?
Setting up your dog business in 28 days
Tips on starting your own dog walking business
Thinking about starting your own dog business? Why it’s difficult to quit your job.
MyWaggyTails – the Director’s Bloopers
An introduction to a MyWaggyTails home boarding franchise
A lesson I learnt from Sir Richard Branson
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Contact
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