Starting a doggy daycare

[nle]

Im DEFINETLY wanting to start a doggy spa/daycare in lake country I have a huge fenced back yard , so much love for animals and I know that if you find what you love to do you will be successful... just dont want to give up my business if there isnt that much interest or intent here ...any feedback would be greatly appreciated...thankyou

[gardengirl]

I would suggest you do a lot of research. Check out existing facilities.
Ask lots of questions.
Put together a business plan.
Try to estimate all the costs, materials, ongoing expenses. Work out what your break even will be to see what it will take to make a profit.
Check the bylaws, it may not even be allowed in your area.

[Captain Awesome]

Check you local bylaws and zoning to see if you it's even possible to open one at your residence.

[nle]

ok lol umm sorry if you misunderstood me , I know all that "stuff" so thanks for that
what im asking is if there is any need for a daycare here in lake country and YES im allowed to have one where i live ...thanks again for input I already have a home based business for the last 10 yrs here so im not confused on how to start up etc

[LANDM]

There are very few zonings that would allow this.....the fact that you said you have a "huge" yard would indicate that you most likely cannot have it there.

[nle]

There are very few zonings that would allow this.....the fact that you said you have a "huge" yard would indicate that you most likely cannot have it there.

once again YES i have checked and YES I can that is NOT the point of my questioning though i thankyou for that anyway it was the first thing i checked in to im not asking advice on what to do to start Im asking if there is enough interest to start ..

[OnTheRoadAgain]

What qualifications do you need?

[nle]

What qualifications do you need?

Im sorry what are you referring to qualifications?

[Bsuds]

Probably do "you" have any qualifications to run a doggy daycare other than you "like" dogs?

[Queen K]

Maybe start with just a few smaller breeds of dogs and work your reputation up.

Have "luxury blankets", quirky water bowls, nicely landscaped pee stations, maybe a fake firehydrant that will appeal to the OWNERS sensibilities/sense of humour.

Branch out to larger breeds later.

Hang your shingle as soon as possible. Who knows how many people would love your services but do not see castanet.

[nle]

Probably do "you" have any qualifications to run a doggy daycare other than you "like" dogs?

actually yes i do but again thats not what i was asking on here lol Im needing to know if there is a NEED for one out here thats it thats all ok ty so much for asking though

[nle]

Maybe start with just a few smaller breeds of dogs and work your reputation up.

Have "luxury blankets", quirky water bowls, nicely landscaped pee stations, maybe a fake firehydrant that will appeal to the OWNERS sensibilities/sense of humour.

Branch out to larger breeds later.

Hang your shingle as soon as possible. Who knows how many people would love your services but do not see castanet.

thanks for the info great ideas Ive already implemented a business plan...have had it for a while now just a little hesitant if i can pay the billls doing it out here is all

[Queen K]

Maybe not every dog will come from strictly Lake Country. Say, an owner drives to LC to work, from XYZ, but would love a place to take their dog.

Or people would love to visit with friends, bring their dog, but need a place to leave their dog while they all go boating.

Or?

Would you quit your day job now to do this?
What kind of capital do you have to live on?
What kind of expenses are you carrying now, which can be cut out of your budget?

[OnTheRoadAgain]

I was curious if one needed any professional qualifications to run a doggy daycare, that's all.
A friend of ours ran one. He's since sold it. He was not good with dogs, and I don't think he had any professional training but he did have employees.

[oneh2obabe]

actually yes i do but again thats not what i was asking on here lol Im needing to know if there is a NEED for one out here thats it thats all ok ty so much for asking though

If you want to know if there is a NEED for a doggy daycare in your area, do some market research and find out. Easy enough to put together a short questionnaire and leave it with pet stores, vet offices, groomers, etc., with permission of course, for their customers/clients to fill out. Pick them up weekly or bi-weekly and compile the info.