Pet Training Franchise Opportunities

There is no doubt that Americans love their faithful companions, and that pet related business are growing fast. But as we spend more time and energy on our dogs, we are also expecting them to model the best behavior possible. That's why dog training has such potential with consumers and their four-legged family members. If you are an entrepreneur with a love of animals, a dog training franchise could be the ideal opportunity to help make pets even more beloved by their owners.

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Did You Know?

In 2017, a total of about 89.7 million dogs lived in households in the United States as pets.

SOURCE: APPA

Projected employment of animal trainers will grow faster than the average for all occupations.

SOURCE: US Department of Labor

Pet care is the fastest growing category in retailing, expanding about 6% a year.

SOURCE: Forbes

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers named January as National Dog Training Month.

SOURCE: Association of Professional Dog Trainers

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Dog Training Options

Multiple options are available when it comes to dog training franchise opportunities. From solving behavior issues to off-leash training to agility training, dog franchises cover many categories. If you have a passion for canines and want them to be the best they can be, then owning a dog training franchise is a win-win decision for your career. A franchise allows you to take advantage of a proven system, so all you have to do is apply your love of dogs to succeed.

Why Buy a Dog Training Business?

Sharing your love of dogs with their owners to not only create happier people, but also happier pets, is a must for any entrepreneur interested in a dog training franchise. Americans love their pets and consider them a part of their families. Plus, pet spending is practically recession proof. In fact, pet spending in 2008 and 2009 was about 1.1% of total spending. That number only decreased by 0.1% to 1% in 2010 and 2011. Even when many Americans were struggling financially or out of work, their pet spending held steady.

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Hounds Town USA

Hounds Town USA is a fully interactive doggy daycare and home to the Happiest Dogs on Earth Using simple, cost-effective, and dog-friendly materials, Hounds Town USA offers an affordable entry point into the booming pet care…

150k Minimum Cash Required

Dog Training Elite

A simple, low-cost dog training concept with average NET PROFITS of $337,856 Dog Training Elite is Americas fastest-growing dog training Franchise, With 40 years of experience, we specialize in strengthening the…

50k Minimum Cash Required

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A love of pets is a great thing to have when starting a pet training business, but that passion alone will not pay the bills and allow you to turn a profit. So some important business decisions need to be made, and we’ll discuss some of those below.

Find Your Target Market

Pets are incredibly popular across the country, but they are more commonly owned in some places than others. For example, it can be difficult to own a dog in big cities where people tend to have less living space and limited access to the outdoors. But on the other hand, dog ownership is extremely common in the suburbs and rural areas. Knowing what the market looks like in your area and how you want to serve that market is the first step in this journey. Also, finding a franchise model that lines up nicely with what you want to do is essential to make sure your vision has a chance to come to life.

Develop a Specialty

Any area with a healthy level of pet ownership is probably already served by at least one or two pet training businesses. That doesn’t mean you can’t succeed, but it does mean you’ll need to give potential customers a reason to pick you over the competition. One way to crack into the market is to get started by offering a specialty service that might not be available from all other area trainers. For example, maybe you specialize in working with older dogs rather than puppies, helping owners get their behaviors back on track. Whatever the case may be, master your specialty and then market your services specifically to people and pets that are in need of that type of training. Once your business gains traction, you should be able to expand out into other areas as you grow. The specialty you want to focus on will also lead you to the franchise that already serves that niche.