Dog food can vary massively in price. You can pick up a 3kg bag of kibble for around £2.50 for a supermarket’s own brand or you can spend around £10-£15 for a named brand pet food. So is it really worth the extra cost? Many vets agree that a good quality pet food is very important. You dog may only have this one sort of food, so it is vital [ Read More ]
Having a puppy can be a really lovely experience and an exciting time but it can also be hard work. If you have a puppy from a young age it is most probably not going to be toilet trained. This means you are going to have to teach them where they can and can’t go to the toilet and how to show you that they need to go. You can [ Read More ]
People working in the pet industry need high quality pet products; people who own pets also need high quality pet products. This shows that there is a mutual benefit in people being able to get hold of quality products when they own a pet, so suppliers need to ensure that what they are supplying is right for their customers. If you don’t supply exactly what your customers want and need, [ Read More ]
The sale of puppies and dogs has shot up since lockdown began back in March. With more people at home and able to look after a puppy, now seems the perfect time for many. The prices of puppies has reflected this and increased massively over the past 12 months. On average you can expect to pay in excess of £1500 and that’s not even for a pedigree dog. Some sellers [ Read More ]
Christmas presents for pets is actually a huge market and growing year on year. Many people see their pets as part of the family and therefore want them to join in on the festivities. During the run up to Christmas the discount stores, supermarkets and pet shops are often cramped with pet stockings and teddies, giving you plenty to choose from. You do need to take care when choosing the [ Read More ]
As with anything in the pet care industry, finding your niche and working out where you business will fit in is essential. It is the most important part of carving out a niche for yourself and making sure that your business will have grounds to be successful; pet accessories can sell very well and you can make a good living this way. The main things to have are a solid [ Read More ]