About Dog Stop Franchise

The Dog Stop opened its doors in 2009 after owners Jesse Coslov and Chris Kane spent several years researching the pet care industry, surveying the needs of local pet owners, and planning an all-inclusive facility. Their goal was to create a fun and safe environment where dogs would love to come and play, and pet owners would feel 100% confident in the superior care that their dogs were receiving.The Dog Stop® aims to deliver a superior experience for the dog(s) and his or her whole family by providing a safe environment, offering educational opportunities, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our clients and their pet companions, instilling complete peace of mind for those we serve—and to earn their trust every day!

Services

• DOG GROOMING

If you love the feeling of a fresh professional haircut and manicure, we promise that your dog does too! It can be stressful to get your pooch to stay still while you try to bathe or trim his hair. At The Dog Stop®, we offer dog grooming services so you both can relax knowing that your dog is getting quality spa-like treatment with the professionals.The Dog Stop® offers a variety of services including full-service grooms, baths, shed-reduction treatment, teeth brushing, nail trims, nail grinds, and more.

• DOG DAYCARE

While some dogs enjoy being home alone for a few hours, others may become anxious and lonely. If this is the case, you should consider looking into dog daycare. The Dog Stop®, a nationally recognized all-inclusive dog care facility, offers dog daycare services in a neighborhood near you.Our core philosophy focuses on a lot of playtime and exercise for every pup in carefully selected playgroups. Pups who participate in daycare at The Dog Stop® are more adjusted, less stressed, healthier and happier.

• DOG BOARDING

Whether you are looking for basic boarding in a safe, fun and loving environment or you are looking for an all-inclusive vacation for your dog, The Dog Stop® is the perfect place.Boarding at The Dog Stop® is available 365 days a year. Boarding charges are by the night. Each pet is charged for the number of nights they stay regardless of the arrival or pick-up time. Our rates are all-inclusive, and there are no hidden fees.

• TRAINING/IN-HOME

From puppy class to therapy dog preparation and everything in between, The Dog Stop® offers a variety of Training services. Classes vary from group settings to one on one and take place in our facilities as well as your home. Please contact your local facility for their offerings and pricing.

• PET RETAIL STORE

The Retail Store at The Dog Stop® features natural foods, supplements, treats, chews and toys for dogs and cats. Our careful and detailed selection process ensures that every product we carry will create a happy and healthy pet. Every brand of food we carry ranks a minimum of three stars, and many are limited-ingredient, grain and gluten free, and easily digested. Whether it be specific foods for puppies, seniors, breed sizes, special diets, or general all-life-stages food we have what you are looking for.

Franchise Mission Statement And Promise To You

To be the industry’s premier dog care provider, while staying committed to our core values of unquestionable integrity, superior performance, and dedicated support of our franchise owners and the communities we serve. We do not want to be the biggest dog care provider in the USA, we just want to be the best!  We achieve that by carefully choosing the right franchise partners to help us grow The Dog Stop® brand. 

Why The Dog Stop?

We have established a franchise business model that positions us to be the best franchisor in the industry. Our growth plan allows us to give our franchisees the attention they deserve on an ongoing basis, not just during the franchise sales process. In order to provide the most complete franchise service program, The Dog Stop Franchising has assembled a team of executives and management personnel with over 100 years of experience in building and SUPPORTING franchise programs.

Franchise Training

Our training program is the most comprehensive and complete in the pet care industry. Training focuses on all aspects of operations including but not limited to: employee administration, financial administration, advertising, marketing, customer service, retail best practices and of course understanding and caring for dogs.

We spend a lot of time teaching you and your team about the science of dogs. This includes but is not limited to dog behavior, dog psychology and understanding dog body language. All of our canine companions are also trained in canine CPR and first aid. These tools are essential in order to create a safe and fun atmosphere for the dogs.

Franchise Support

• Location Search / Site Evaluation / Lease Negotiation Assistance

Location continues to be a critical key to success, but so are the terms of the lease and the layout of the building. Our national real estate team has been involved in site selection and lease negotiations for many of the largest retailers in the USA and will help you find the perfect location for your The Dog Stop® business. We are well equipped to assist you in negotiating the business terms of a lease, but still advise you to hire an experienced attorney to deal with legal wording.

• Design, Construction And Equipment

We provide you with prototype layouts of your entire facility, from the retail and client reception area to doggie play areas, grooming rooms, bathing rooms and outside play yards.

We have established relationships with the best suppliers of kennels, fencing, flooring, pet care management software (PCMS), and other fixtures/equipment/supplies you will need for your store. We not only help streamline that aspect of the business, but also help you save money in the process.

• Extensive Training In Every Aspect Of All Operations

We have comprehensive training manuals that are designed to assist you in every aspect of the business, including but not limited to: site selection and lease negotiations, design and construction, pre-opening procedures, ongoing operations, employee administration, financial administration, marketing and the pet care management software (PCMS) that will track all activities of each dog that becomes a customer.

• Grand Opening And Ongoing Visitation

We will be there to guide you through your opening week and then commit to a visitation schedule to offer assistance and to make sure you are operating as smoothly as possible. Of course, we will always be available by phone and email for day to day routine questions and suggestions.

• Marketing And Advertising

The Dog Stop®  marketing department is dedicated to providing full-time marketing and advertising support for all of our franchisees. In addition to complete brand and website management, our marketing team is here to assist in budgeting, planning, media buying, event planning and implementation, as well as public relations, community relations, and social media management.

• The Dog Stop® Pet Care Management Software

Our PCMS is designed to help you track all activities of the store, and functions not only as a database to track client information and activity such as retail sales, bathing and grooming, medical history and client as well as veterinarian contact information, but also acts as a POS reporting center and reservation system. This all in one capacity provides precise information and streamlines capabilities that save time and money.

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