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The Poodle to Pitbull Pet Business Podcast

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

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

Are you spending a fortune trying to attract new dog daycare clients while overlooking the ones you've already got?

What would happen if you started recognising, rewarding and communicating with your best customers more consistently?

And could a ... more

Why is it so easy to spend thousands on new kennels, software or equipment, but so difficult to invest in becoming a better business owner?

Could the real reason you're avoiding coaching or a mastermind be that you're afraid of what happens AFTER y... more

Are you looking for someone to tell you what you want to hear… or what your pet business actually needs?

Have you invested in courses, attended events and collected hundreds of ideas, but still struggle to turn them into meaningful progress?

And ... more

Are you brilliant at looking after dogs… but still working seven days a week?

Have you collected qualifications, improved your handling skills and become better and better at your craft… without your income increasing or your freedom improving at t... more

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Eve Molzhon
Founder of Dog Handler Academy and organizer of its Business Leadership Summit
Dog Handler Academy
Episode: Episode 474: The Brutal Truth About Growing a Profitable Dog Daycare Business with Eve Molzhon
Tim Jackson
Enrichment expert; presenter noted for enrichment audits
Episode: Episode 472: How to Give Your Dog Daycare an Enrichment Audit with Tim Jackson, and Build an Enrichment Culture in Your Pet Business:
Adam Delderfield
Puppy enrichment expert and speaker at the Pet Care Enrichment Summit
Speaker at Pet Care Enrichment Summit
Episode: Episode 471 – Profitable Puppy Enrichment with Adam Delderfield
Callum Edwards
Zoo enrichment specialist
Episode: Episode 470: What Dog Daycares Can Learn From Zookeepers About Enrichment
Lucy Starbuck
Chimpanzee enrichment speaker
Episode: Episode 470: What Dog Daycares Can Learn From Zookeepers About Enrichment
Sam Scherriff
Colchester Zoo enrichment expert
Colchester Zoo
Episode: Episode 470: What Dog Daycares Can Learn From Zookeepers About Enrichment
Louise Wilson
Dog-centered enrichment advocate
Episode: Episode 470: What Dog Daycares Can Learn From Zookeepers About Enrichment
Hannah Spurgeon
Herefordshire Zoo enrichment speaker
Herefordshire Zoo
Episode: Episode 470: What Dog Daycares Can Learn From Zookeepers About Enrichment
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.

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 474: The Brutal Truth About Growing a Profitable Dog Daycare Business with Eve Molzhon
Q: When can someone enter into Dom's world?
Hodgson says the next opportunity to join the Dog Daycare Success Academy is in November, while explaining that its intensive programming and accountability are designed to help members make progress.
Episode 474: The Brutal Truth About Growing a Profitable Dog Daycare Business with Eve Molzhon
Q: How do people get involved in your world?
Hodgson says the Dog Daycare Success Academy opens enrollment a couple of times a year, with the next opening planned for November around the Hershey Expo. The program includes quarterly events, monthly training and weekly Q&A sessions.
Episode 473: The REAL Reason Most Pet Professionals NEVER Make Any Money
Q: How have you found spending time with the UK guys, picking their brain, sharing ideas?
Tara says members welcomed them like family and that exchanging perspectives was valuable, including seeing differences in regulations between the U.S. and UK. Skylor also describes feeling welcomed and included.
Episode 473: The REAL Reason Most Pet Professionals NEVER Make Any Money
Q: How was your first DDSA UK immersion event?
Tara calls it a dream come true and praises the event and its takeaways. Skylor says it was the best event so far, especially because of its hands-on format.
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.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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