Susan Briggs is a Certified Professional Animal Care Operator, author, speaker, and pet business expert. She brings over 18 years of experience in the pet industry with 12 years as co-owner and operator of a successful dog daycare, lodging, grooming and training business in Houston, Texas. As founders of The Dog Gurus, Susan and Robin Bennett are the authors of Off-Leash Dog Play… A Complete Guide to Safety and Fun, and an extensive staff training program called, Knowing Dogs, which are the leading staff training resources for dog daycare and boarding facilities. Their mission is helping pet care professionals get their lives back by showing them how to create sustainable businesses with teams that truly know dogs.

When would daycare be a good option for a dog vs hiring a dog walker?

Susan, for some, choosing a daycare can be stressful, almost like selecting a preschool for their kids. What are some things to consider when making this important decision?

The daycare industry is pretty much unregulated right? So, not all daycares are created equal?

Are there some good questions to ask the facility?

How can you tell if your dog actually likes the doggy daycare experience?

What is the typical cost of a good daycare?

Susan, where can everyone find out more information about you and the Dog Gurus?

https://thedoggurus.com/

FB & IG: @thedoggurus

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