
GROW YOUR DOG BOARDING BUSINESS
Everything you need to market your dog boarding business and be the facility your dream clients find first
Not sure where to start marketing your doggie daycare and boarding business? You're in the right spot. This page walks you through exactly what helps boarding facilities and pet resorts look professional, get found, and book more clients. We'll share our free guides, favorite tools, most popular content, and support to help your pet resort get found and book more of the clients you love.
HEY, PET RESORT OWNER (OR MANAGER)
Here's what we know about growing a dog boarding business
Trust is what you sell
You're responsible for keeping someone's dog safe while in your care. The pet industry is one of the most trust-based industries in the world. Your marketing's and website's #1 job is to make a stranger feel safe saying yes.
Differentiation is key
There are so many boarding facilities saying the same words: "We're Fear Free and love dogs!" That's no longer good enough for dog parents or Google and AI search bots. You've got to know and speak to your people well, everywhere online.
Understand the 80/20 rule
A small group of loyal daycare clients usually bring in most of your revenue. Marketing that attracts the right pet parents (not just everyone in your area) is what helps build a booked-out daycare and boarding biz.
You don't have to do it all!
Being a business owner requires wearing many hats. Your brand, website, and messaging should do the heavy lifting to attract and convert your most ideal clients, onboarding them while you're away from your desk or with a playgroup!
YOUR DOG DAYCARE AND BOARDING ROADMAP
Here's what you need to grow your dog boarding business and make it more visible online
The pet industry is filling up with AI-built copy and websites that all look and sound the same (which can negatively affect AI visibility and search rankings). Each step comes with a couple of options to get started growing your business' online presence while you're away from your desk or with a daycare playgroup.
Your brand is the first thing a pet parent judges, often before they read a word. A consistent, professional look tells them you're a real business they can trust with results, and it's what lets you charge what you're worth. It gives your business a vibe and personality that connects on a deeper level with the people you want to be working with.
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Social media is rented space. And, all marketing will lead back to your website. It's the place you own where you can speak directly to your ideal clients and get them booked while you're away from your desk! A strategic dog boarding website answers questions before they're asked, connects with their need on a deeper level, and makes booking a tour or daycare trial easy.
A beautiful website doesn't matter if no one sees it. Pet owners are searching "best dog boarding in [your town] for x scenario" or asking AI engines who get results for their particular needs. That means you need the proper SEO foundations along with strategic words on your website so you can show up for the right people in Google and AI search (without paying for ads).
DOG BOARDING TOOLS WE LOVE
The software, tools, and services dog boarding managers rely on
After 10+ years in the pet industry (and several more in the boarding space), these are the tools we see our dog boarding business clients love and rely on! Plus, get a PMU exclusive discount on some of them by clicking the tools page below.
BOOKING SOFTWARE
A great, comprehensive option to online booking and kennel management for dog boarding businesses.
BOOKING SOFTWARE
Another great booking software option for dog boarding businesses looking to take bookings online!
WEBSITE
Wix is an easy-to-use drag-and-drop website platform that's perfect for busy dog boarding facilities.
BANK
An online business banking option that can handle the Profit First Method. Get $40 back via PMU below.
BOOKKEEPING
The numbers behind your pet biz should help you thrive, not stress you out. Tiny Paws can help!
DESIGNERS
We're a bit biased, but we're also the best of the best when it comes to your pet resort logo or website design!
The Dog Gurus
RESOURCES
A wonderful place to go for dog boarding tools, resources, business toolkits, paperwork, coaching, etc.
EMAIL MARKETING
Flodesk is a beautifully designed email marketing software great for boarding facility newsletters. Get 50% off through PMU.

PET RESORT FAQ
Questions dog daycare and boarding managers ask us most
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