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The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast

Dom Hodgson
Dog Daycare Success Academy
Dog Daycare
Pawpal
Disney
Enrichment
Pricing
Pet Care Enrichment Summit
Premium Pricing
Enrich U
Elite Mastermind
Mastermind
Pet Pro Expo
Impact 2026
Memberships
Boston
Content Marketing
Affluent Dog Owners
Leadership Summit
Dog Daycare Industry
Pet Industry

Join the UK's leading and most controversial pet business coach Dom Hodgson, as he goes off the leash and shares the business building secrets that will fix your pet business. If you are a dog trainer, dog walker or a dog groomer then this show will provide the marketing education you need to put your business growth on steroids.

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Latest Episodes

What can a dog daycare owner learn from someone enriching a polar bear, giraffe or chimpanzee?

Are your enrichment activities actually designed to encourage natural behaviours… or are you just giving dogs something different to do?

And could look... more

Is your dog daycare still relying on all-day group play as the main reason clients bring their dogs to you?

Are you giving enrichment away for free because you don't know how to package, position or sell it?

And as costs continue to rise, could e... more

Is your dog daycare still running on a business model that worked five or ten years ago?

Are you cramming in more dogs, adding more staff, and working harder… only to watch your margins get tighter?

And what happens if the pet industry changes fa... more

Do you know your pet business could be better… but you keep putting off the uncomfortable decisions?

What happens when you stop trying to figure everything out alone and start acting on the things you already know need fixing?

And how much could ... more

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Paul Paradis
Owner at Serenity at Spa, speaker at industry events
Serenity at Spa
Episode: Episode 468: The Great Dog Daycare Divide Has Started: Why IMPACT 2027 is the Golden Ticket to A Better Business.
Alex Varney
Member of The Dog Daycare Success Academy, from Pinnacle Pets
Pinnacle Pets
Episode: Episode 467: Next Level Dog Daycare: The Secret to Making Big Leaps Forward in Your Pet Business
Kristen Perrus
Interviewee from Scouts Honour featured in sponsor segment
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Episode: Episode 467: Next Level Dog Daycare: The Secret to Making Big Leaps Forward in Your Pet Business
Allison Jacobs
Interview guest from Scouts Honour featured in sponsor segment
Scouts Honour
Episode: Episode 467: Next Level Dog Daycare: The Secret to Making Big Leaps Forward in Your Pet Business
Sean Greenland
Owner of Greenland Pet Resorts (example testimonial subject)
Greenland Pet Resorts
Episode: Episode 461 - The Most Valuable Investment a Pet Business Owner Will EVER Make
Jen Greenland
Co-owner of Greenland Pet Resorts (example testimonial subject)
Greenland Pet Resorts
Episode: Episode 461 - The Most Valuable Investment a Pet Business Owner Will EVER Make
Vance Morris
Speaker related to immersion theme
Disney-Fi/immersion program
Episode: Episode 461 - The Most Valuable Investment a Pet Business Owner Will EVER Make
Leonard Raskin
Fiduciary providing wealth-building chat
Independent
Episode: Episode 461 - The Most Valuable Investment a Pet Business Owner Will EVER Make
Steven Inalareedi
Special guest, customer service expert
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Episode: Episode 459 – Content Lessons From Lumley Castle: How to Build a Fortress of Trust That Compells Clients to Buy More Pet Services

Host

Dominic Hodgson
Host of the pet business-focused show, a leading coach for dog daycare operators and related services.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Fun and informative

    Dom has some really great insights and has excellent and interesting guests on his show. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone in the pet industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    IzAl8080
    United States4 years ago
  • Every pet business owner should listen to these

    Having recently come across Dom and his world, I have been bingeing these podcasts and learning so much it’s not all about what you do it’s how you do it and how you market your business. Yes Dom swears, but that’s his style and I love it. Some of the podcasts are with his clients who can say nothing but great things about him.

    So what are you waiting for get listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Commando_Chick
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Subscribe now. You won’t be disappointed

    I’ve only just found this podcast and listen to one every day. It actually feels weird waking up and not listening to Dom and Alex. Everything they talk about makes so much sense and they certainly know how to have a laugh.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ozz-ads
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Completely hooked

    I stumbled upon Dom on a Facebook ad for his book Walk yourself wealthy and thought what the hell. So got the book, read it and straight away was planning ideas. Then I discovered this podcast!! I’ve been listening to it religiously and now I’ve caught up I’m annoyed I have to wait for the next one haha. I got so engrossed in listening while I was out walking the other day I completely forgot where I was and thought I had passed where I was going. The humour and personality really makes this pod... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sammi Davies
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Just Flipping Brilliant!

    These guys give awesome marketing advice and each episode has also made me laugh! (Wait till you get to Aladdin!) thanks Dom & Alex! I binge listened to them all, and now will listen again! Brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carrie CC&F
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Guests are diverse and oriented toward growth, events, and education in the pet industry.
Hosts bring humor and real-world coaching success to the conversation.
Shows practical, actionable marketing and pricing advice for pet businesses.

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Episode 442 – Dog Daycare Success Academy Q&A (Part 1): Why the Pet Industry Needs a New Kind of Coaching Experience
Q: How is the new program different in practice from the old Elite format?
The new program introduces a brand-new curriculum, a two-day cadence with two to three hot seats per cohort, and dedicated success coaches to guide members in two regions (UK and US), plus frequent guest experts.
Episode 442 – Dog Daycare Success Academy Q&A (Part 1): Why the Pet Industry Needs a New Kind of Coaching Experience
Q: What stopped you from keeping Elite as it was, and why the change now?
Tim explains that while Elite worked for its time, the market and client needs have evolved toward more structured content, clearer pathways, and greater focus on building repeatable assets for Dog Daycare businesses.
Episode 450 – What Affluent Dog Owners REALLY Want From Your Dog Daycare
Q: Biggest mistake type thing, and quickest way for people to get started with premium content?
The biggest mistake is a lack of consistency and commitment; many give up after a short period or fail to stay on a regular posting schedule. The recommended path is to implement a simple framework, map out content months in advance, and stay consistent to build momentum and trust with the audience.
Episode 443 – Dog Daycare Success Academy Q&A (Part 2): Who It's For, What It Fixes, and Why Join Now?
Q: What kind of transformation should participants expect?
Participants should anticipate a huge transformation, including significant profit increases, better organization, and a more efficient team, supported by structured asset-building, marketing systems, and quarterly immersion events.
Episode 443 – Dog Daycare Success Academy Q&A (Part 2): Who It's For, What It Fixes, and Why Join Now?
Q: Who should apply to the Dog Daycare Daycare Pet Resort Owners program?
The program is aimed at active owners who are up and running, including those with years of experience, and is presented as capable of dramatically transforming profitability, morale, and team effectiveness for people at various stages of growth.

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The show centers on practical brain-and-brawn strategies for growing pet-service businesses, with a heavy emphasis on pricing, premium offerings, and marketing that positions pet services as high-value experiences. Episodes frequently feature coaching-led frameworks, live event insights, and real-world client examples, all packaged with a candid, humor-driven delivery. Noteworthy odds-on favorites include premium pricing, immersive masterminds, storytelling in marketing, and concrete playbooks for increasing client value without expanding headcount, often animated by sponsor integrations and announcements for upcoming events. Potential listeners will likely appreciate actionable, repeatable systems and a willingness to challenge the status ... more

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