“I recently spent the better part of a day going door-to-door as part of a volunteer program in my community. I was impressed (but not surprised) that so many homes—most homes I visited, in fact—had dogs as members of the household that went berserk when the door bell rang. Then I noticed the world in which they live. Even nice, suburban neighborhoods are filled with danger for dogs: traffic; household, lawn and pavement chemicals; fences…”
Dogs
“ This year’s boutique products section at Global Pet Expo did for buyers what boutique stores themselves do for consumers—it offered a one-stop-shop for innovative, quality and design-conscious new products. For retailers in this segment, where trends that follow fashion and home décor are “in” one year and “out”…”
“Consumers may be more willing than ever to spend some of their disposable income on their pets these days, but most probably cannot afford a private dog trainer. And yet, a badly behaved dog can make even the most humble pauper with a pooch think it might be worth the…”
“We all want to do our duty, and so do our dogs—at least a couple of times a day. Dog owners just happen to be the ones who clean it up. Pet specialty retailers can help them feel better about this unpleasant chore by offering a rich line up of…”
“Arriving home from a long day of work and being greeted by a four-legged friend can often be the highlight of a stressful day. However, if Fido’s kisses come with smelly breath, it can be a major turn off for many owners and a sign of serious health issues. Over…”
