pet grooming

Dog wash in pet store

A unique way to increase your Pet Store profits

The pet industry is booming but staying competitive in a hot market can be a challenge. So how do you diversify your pet store to boost sales without sacrificing space? The answer is Dirty Dogs. Dog washing is a promising business that can yield high returns in very little time....


K9000 in campgrounds

Pet Amenities at RV Parks and Campgrounds

Lire l'article en français The Covid pandemic has seen a dramatic increase in dog ownership. Today more than 40% of Canadian households own one or more dogs and are spending more than 8 billion a year in pet amenities, particularly dog grooming services. RV Parks and campgrounds are popular choices for...


Dogs in Condos

Pet Tubs – A hot commodity for condos

Dog ownership in Canada is at an all-time high and the National Association of Realtors recently reported that 81% of homebuyers considered their pet’s needs when deciding where to live. With the increasing cost of housing and limited green space, more Canadians are making the move to affordable vertical living. Condo...


Dry your dog in a K9000 dog wash

Self serve doggy-wash poised to change dog grooming industry

Until now cleaning your dog meant bathing it at home or taking it to the groomer.

That was all fine until the age of self serve, do-it-yourself dog washing arrived in Canada via Saanich entrepreneur Evelyn Rutherford. It started four years ago when the Gordon Head resident adopted Odin, her Bernese Mountain...


Family dog

Spring Time Tips for Brushing Your Dog

Spring is a time to air out the house, sort through closets, and start tackling the garden.  It is also the time of year when your dog begins to shed and get rid of his winter coat. So why not spring clean your dog along with the house! Here are...