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Tag Helps Dog Owners Meet New Friends

Springwise:
It’s a well-known fact that dogs can be conversation starters that help break the ice with people their owners meet. Taking the notion a step further, a new collar tag from Boston-based SNIF Labs lets pet owners forge new connections with fellow dog-walkers, both online and off.
Available in a range of colours and patterns, the […]

Pet Project Becomes Money-Making Biz

The Plain Dealer:
Aromas of cinnamon, carob and honey fill the tiny kitchen in Corrie Hanton’s Lakewood apartment.
After pulling a large apple cinnamon muffin in a bone-shaped cake pan from the oven, she explains that the healthy treat is designed for a special occasion — like a doggie birthday party.
The muffins are among a range of […]

One Dog One Bone Takes Dogs Swimming With Their Own Line Of Pools

If you have a pet, then you probably know how costly it can be to get pools for your dog to play in. Many of these pools don’t even hold up for all that long. Kiddie pools quickly succumb to dog nails, getting holes or torn by the animal just walking through it.
Many […]

What Your Dog Can Teach You About Your Biz

Rhonda Abrams For USA TODAY:
Woof! Allow me to introduce myself — I’m Cosmo, Rhonda Abrams’ dog. At our office, dogs come to work every day, and I think I can help you learn a thing or two about business success.
There’s a lot that you — as a businessperson — can learn about what it takes […]

Woman Creates Dog Bakery

Ktva:
A young Eagle River woman is making her mark in the business world. In Chelsey Homan’s Eagle River home
a plate of goodies greets you on the table. But beware: they may look good, even smell good, but these special treats are really just for dogs.For the past year, 19-year-old Chelsey has been cooking up […]

The Dog Who Breathed A New Biz

The New York Times:
Who would have thought that a middle-age couple who held government jobs and were a tad unsure what an entrepreneur was would make a small fortune from their beloved dog’s bad breath?
Joe and Judy Roetheli (pronounced RATE-lee) of Kansas City, Mo., founders of S&M NuTec, maker of Greenies dog treats, were as […]

Trupanion

It’s not hard to find health insurance for ourselves, but if we want pet insurance to help cover our loved ones if something happens that’s a whole different story. Trupanion is looking for some people interested in a territory partnership. They want to expand into new areas and to do that they need […]

Waggin’ Tailz

From high school dog walker, to franchise. A pet lover looking for a way to maximize their income potential might enjoy Waggin’ Tailz and the opportunity they have to offer.
Of course what is offered does expand past the regular dog walking theme of what kids do for money after school. It also includes […]

Solve A Problem

Entrepreneur:
If you’ve got a problem that needs solving, chances are others have the same problem–and the solution could spark a business for you.
Just ask Angie and David Porter, co-founders of Furminator Inc., who invented a tool that gets at pets’ undercoats to solve the problem of shedding. “It hit a chord with pet owners, and […]

Camp Bow Wow

Dogs are man’s best friend, or so they say. And when something comes up and we need to find someone who can take in our loving friend while we’re on vacation or just away from the home for the work day. Camp Bow Wow gives these pet owners a place were they can […]