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Dominic Hodgson discusses the evolving perception of dogs as family members and its implications for dog daycare businesses.

Are you still running your dog daycare like it’s 2006 while your clients have already moved on? Have you noticed dog owners spending more than ever but your margins still feel tight? And what if the biggest opportunity in your business right now is hiding in plain sight… in how your clients actually see their dogs? In this week’s episode of the Pet Boarding & Daycare Podcast, Dom dives into a powerful shift happening right now in the pet care industry — one that could dramatically change how you price, position, and grow your business. Sparked by a fascinating article about “dinkwads” (dual income, no kids… with a dog), Dom explores why dogs are increasingly being treated like children — and why that means more money, more demand, and higher expectations from your clients. Alongside this, Dom catches up with Allison Jacobs to talk about leadership, team development, and the systems needed to grow a business that doesn’t rely on you being there 24/7… plus a powerful real-world story from an expo attendee whose confidence (and pricing model) completely transformed after just one conversation with Dom. In this episode, you’ll discover: The Affluent Client Shift – How…

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