Starting a Doggie DayCare, Need Advice!

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by IndianaGirl

I worked on this all day. I don't mind critisim, if I can even spell it!!
http://web.mac.com/indianagirlforever/sitstayandplay
This is just a preliminary...I have tons to add etc etc.

Only cause it drives ME insane....first page
If your like me

You're not your.

At some point I think you need to post photos where the dogs would stay during the day.

Also the simpler your web address the better...will that entire address stay the same?

Cute front page.

[IndianaGirl]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Only cause it drives ME insane....first page
If your like me

You're not your.

At some point I think you need to post photos where the dogs would stay during the day.

Also the simpler your web address the better...will that entire address stay the same?

Cute front page.

Deb you got a good eye
I am working on getting the area set up and will post pics. I was looking for playpens at the thrift store today. Working on getting the addy smaller too.
If you catch or have any ideas, throw em my way. Going to go fix You're

[bchgirl]

I think x pens would be better than play pens. The one I have...is big enough to hold several dogs, but small enough if necessary...I could fit 4 easily in my sun room without moving furniture.

[IndianaGirl]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

I think x pens would be better than play pens. The one I have...is big enough to hold several dogs, but small enough if necessary...I could fit 4 easily in my sun room without moving furniture.

I have an x pen too. I thought that the owners would want their babies separated from the others, in that case I thought maybe the playpen. My x pen can get fairly big too. I think maybe just one "extra" baby playpen for the ones that may need to be alone?

[BaileysMom2008]

Love your ideas you have come up with and i wish you luck on your new adventure!

[IndianaGirl]

Originally Posted by BaileysMom2008

Love your ideas you have come up with and i wish you luck on your new adventure!

Thanks Starla! Im very nervous. My groomer has a few people set up for me already. Im hoping for no Chihuahua's. For some dumb reason, Im scared to death of them

[bchgirl]

Word of advice....get something to place on top of the play pen.

Reese was kept in a play pen when necessary at Mustangbee's house. So before I got him...I thought..okay I'll buy a play pen...he's used to that....it'll be great.

It was great for...hmmmmm...two days.. That's how long it took for him to learn to climb out of the playpen.

The first time I discovered him out ....I thought perhaps I hadn't put him in. The next time...I KNEW I'd put him in it.

Fortunately he never hurt himself...cause I'm pretty certain it wasn't so much a jump from the top as a fall. My fear he would get hurt was the reason we junked the play pen idea.

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by IndianaGirl

Thanks Starla! Im very nervous. My groomer has a few people set up for me already. Im hoping for no Chihuahua's. For some dumb reason, Im scared to death of them

Laughed out loud....more because I expected you to say you didn't like them.

I am not a chilhuahua fan...I was chomped in the face by one when I was a kid. Actually I think chi's hate kids...I know several people who were bitten when they were kids.

[bchgirl]

Btw....I got the play pen off craigslist for 20 bucks. It was brand new...check that.

[IndianaGirl]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Laughed out loud....more because I expected you to say you didn't like them.

I am not a chilhuahua fan...I was chomped in the face by one when I was a kid. Actually I think chi's hate kids...I know several people who were bitten when they were kids.

Well, I didn't want to say that...but I kind of don't to be honest. Their just usually little meanies

[danyellm]

Your layout is very nice however I think your hours of operation really need to be increased.You may be missing out on potential clients by limiting yourself.my Hours offered are 7 am-7pm and almost never has anyone left their dogs in my care for that long.
You are competing with the big businesses for dog daycare so you need to offer a difference.
Explain what exactly you will be doing with the dogs left in your care...
why would someone choose your services over a larger company.
Tell them a little about yourself make them feel like they know about you before they meet you.
Make sure your prices are competitive but more affordable.
You are off to a great start

[SamiNFurbabies]

you would like my chihuahua...he's everybody's friend. He especially likes kiddies.

[yorkiepuppie]

hello, congratulations on your new business idea. it must be exciting for you! i think the website you put up is really cute. i especially like the picture on the front page. i have a couple of suggestions. you might want to mention that all dogs need to be current on their shots, and must bring the paper proof of their rabies vaccination. and that you need to evaluate the dogs behavior to make sure that they have been socialized and will not be dangerous for other dogs there. (for example, the puppy social i take milu to will actually only accept puppies under a certain age when they first attend- prior to the dogs getting their adult teeth. but once they start attending the puppy social, they can continue forever.) you might not want to do that, but you might want to evaluate the dog to ensure all other dogs safety since you are now going to be responsible for all the dogs.
i think the hours might be hard for people to work with. usually people would need to drop the dog off earlier than 8:30, and would have to pick up later than 5pm. but maybe not, i guess it just depends on your clients. but i know that if i was working and i saw your hours, then i would just move on and look for another doggie care because it would be too stressful to have to rush there before 5pm. (most people work at least from 8-5 in my area. AT the very minimum. so they wouldn't be able to work with the schedule you have)
would you be able to do the camera thing where people can view their dogs online from work? that might make it more appealing to people.
but everything depends on your target market. who is going to be your customer? what's your pricing like compare to other similar services? depending on who your target is, different things will appeal to different people.

BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!!

[ajprez73]

I wish that your doggie day care was in South Florida!