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Business & Marketing Consulting
Why Consult With Us?

We have worked with over 500 dog professionals in 7 years—dog trainers, walkers, sitters, daycare operators, even a canine aquatic center.

Every day we write business plans, marketing plans, vet introduction letters, job descriptions, and contracts. We create new services, identify niches, and give workshops, more than 50 over the years.

Why not put all that expertise to work for you?

We Can Help You

Write a business or marketing plan
Identify niche markets
Transition from other work to full time dog pro
Switch to inexpensive, idea-based marketing

Bring in employees or contractors
Think up new services
Package your services right
Charge what you’re worth
Fix revenue-zapping policies

The Consulting Process & Consulting Packages

A dog∗tec client
Case Study: Trainer
Case Study: Daycare & Training

Client Snapshots


  • dog∗tec has enabled me to run a successful, efficient, professional service so my clients and their dogs all get the best possible service.”
    Emma Clarke, Pawsitive Tails
  • Gina worked with me to analyze my business and identify and revise weak spots including fee structure and marketing strategies. Best of all, she turned my frantic schedule into a well-oiled machine. Business is significantly better—my income is up 15% in just 6 months. Thanks Gina and dog∗tec!”
    Caroline Applebee, Raising Rover
  • Veronica Boutelle and dog∗tec’s team of experts have been so wonderful to work with and a valuable asset to our business over the past two years. Our day training and dog walking services would not have come to fruition without dog∗tec’s counsel, guidance and encouragement.”
    Cindy Lonnstrom, Diva Dogs