OverDog: Dog Daycare & Boarding Business Tips

If you think enrichment is just about tossing a few toys into the play area, think again. In this episode, Fern sits down with Kim Buchanan of Fetch Dog Resort to dig into the creative and wildly eff…

In this episode of the Overdog Podcast, we're diving into one of the most frustrating challenges pet care businesses face—keeping up with client vet records. If you're tired of chasing down vaccinati…

Feeling overwhelmed in your pet business and wondering how to keep up with all the tech talk flying around? You're not alone. In this episode, Fern pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest shifts…

The pet care industry is evolving fast, and staying ahead means being open to change. In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Sarwas from Bark Avenue Day Camp to talk about how she’s pivoted her b…

Running a pet care business is stressful—there’s no way around it. But what if you could change the way you experience stress instead of letting it wear you down? In this special episode, Fern sits d…

If you don’t have a crystal-clear vision of where you want your business and life to be in the next few years, how do you expect to get there? In this episode, we’re diving into the concept of a vivi…

Raising prices—it’s one of the most dreaded tasks for pet business owners, but it’s also one of the most necessary. How do you do it without scaring off customers? How much is too much? And what’s th…

What the hell does Bruce Lee have to do with running a pet care business??? More than you might think. In this episode, we dive into some of the legendary martial artist’s most powerful lessons and h…

Are you running your business like a boss or leading it like a true leader? There’s a big difference, and it impacts everything—from your team’s morale to your bottom line. In this episode, we break …

We welcome back industry veteran Joe Zuccarello, who shares his extensive knowledge from over 40 years in the pet care industry. Joe, a leader at Paragon Pet Grooming School and a private consultant,…

In this episode we focus is on critical business missteps that serve as powerful lessons for pet business owners looking to stay ahead of the curve. We’ll highlight how resistance to change and an ov…

Today we’re talking about how you can create a more structured and enjoyable environment for dogs and staff alike. With insights from the team at PackPro, listeners will learn how effective training,…

In this episode of the Overdog Podcast, Fern invites Krista Lofquist, owner of Wagging Tails in Connecticut, to discuss her unique journey and the exciting addition of dock diving as a service at her…

In this episode of the Overdog Podcast, we dive into how pet businesses can make 2025 their best year yet. We’ll talk about how to evaluate the past year—assessing everything from key performance ind…

No matter what stage your business is in, it’s always a good idea to begin with the end in mind—which, in the pet industry, often means the eventual sale of your business. Even if you don’t plan on s…