How to Run a Dog Day Care

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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15Lessons
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26Exams &
Assignments -
131Students
have taken this course -
7Hours
average time -
0.7CEUs
Course Description
Starting your own dog day care is not an easy task. Just a love of dogs is not enough. To be a successful business requires research of the area, the community, the laws and zoning and professional organizations that support such ventures. It requires the development of relationships with other business owners, the governance of the area, the people in the community and more specifically the pet community.
In order to be competitive, the dog day care entrepreneur needs to examine the needs, the array of possible services and how to build a customer base by becoming a dog professional who is knowledgeable, keeps up on current trends and advocates for pet owners in the community. Creating a solid plan after gathering a broad set of information, consulting with an attorney, an accountant, and a financial institution is necessary for success.
In this class you will learn how you can develop dog day care facility as a community base for all pet owners, offering classes, sponsoring events, and being a leader in both the business community and the neighborhood. You'll also learn how to run a smaller boutique dog day care focused on a specific breed or high end services. The variety of possibilities in dog day care centers is endless and exciting. This class will help you examine these opportunities and guide you to best determine what makes sense for your passion and strengths.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: A Dog Day Care Entrepreneur
Review Video: Tips For Opening A Dog Daycare Business
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 1
Complete: Exam 1
Lesson 2: A Business Plan Your Dog Could Approve
Review 3 Articles: What Is the Cost to Start a Dog Daycare Business?; How To Write A Business Plan; Top 10 Business Plan Templates You Can Download Free
Complete: Exam 2
Lesson 3: Cheaper by The Dozen? Expenses and Cost of Dog Day Care
Review 3 Articles: Logo maker; Dog Day Care Opening Cash Flow Analysis; Earn Your Bones with a Doggie Daycare
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 2
Complete: Exam 3
Lesson 4: Don't be Hounded by Legal Issues
Review Article: Getting To Know Business Models
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 3
Complete: Exam 4
Lesson 5: Going to the Dogs or Marketing Your Dog Day Care
Review 3 Articles: Effective Marketing and Advertising to Grow Your Dog Daycare Business; Marketing A Doggie Daycare, Increase Business; Marketing Plan for Dog Boarding
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 4
Complete: Exam 5
Lesson 6: Dog Friendly Employees
Review 2 Articles: The Best Practices for Manager-Employee Relations; The Unlikable Leader: 7 Ways To Improve Employee/Boss Relationships
Complete: Exam 6
Lesson 7: Dogs Just Want to Have Fun
Review 3 Articles: Health Concerns for Operating a Dog Daycare in Your Home; Dog Daycare Business Ideas; Dog Daycare Design Ideas
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 5
Complete: Exam 7
Lesson 8: Dog Rules and Processes
Review Article: Sample of Dog Daycare Policies and Procedures
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 6
Complete: Exam 8
Lesson 9: Every Dog Has Their Day
Review 2 Articles: Support for Dog Care Businesses; 9 Pet Businesses to Start Today
Complete: Exam 9
Lesson 10: Dog Ready Employees, Owner, and Facility
Review 2 Articles: How to Start / Create a Website: The Beginner's A-Z Guide; Using WordPress.com to Create a Website
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 7
Complete: Exam 10
Lesson 11: Supporting Dog Parents
Review 2 Articles: Dog-pet education.com; Puppy education
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 8
Complete: Exam 11
Lesson 12: A Dog Day Care is a Community Industry
Review Article: 7 Ways Small Business Owners Can Engage Their Communities
Complete: Exam 12
Lesson 13: How to Get a 5 Woof Rating
Complete: Exam 13
Lesson 14: Survival of the Fittest
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 9
Complete: Exam 14
Lesson 15: Dog Day Care Entrepreneurs Review
Review Article: 7 Tips For Great Pet Boarding Business Management
Take Poll: How would you rate this course?
Take Survey: Course Comments
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete Assignment: Putting It All Together
Complete: Exam 15
Complete: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Define what a dog day care is and what it means for an entrepreneur.
- Define a business plan.
- Summarize expenses and cost of dog day care.
- Identify potential legal issues.
- Recognize ways to market your dog day care.
- Summarize dog day care rules and processes, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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