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You have been so patient and helpful to me with all of my questions and such that I wanted to give you my thanks. Watching how the business is run and the way different issues are dealt with, and watching the individuals come together and work as a team has helped me to look to the future as far as my business is concerned. Plus, watching how you find solutions to problems, and the steps you take in dealing with the people and dogs involved is delightful and valuable. So, just a short note to say thank you in helping me to reach my goals

-- Lauren Preston


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My personal advice is to learn from the best and then become the best; that was one of the key's to my success.



Laurie is a daycare consultant for new and existing dog daycares nationwide. Having started her daycare in 1999, she was one of the first in Orange County. Having expanded her business three times, moved once, and added a second building, she has been through it all. Now that the dog daycare industry is booming and a daycare is opening is every city, hiring a consultant can save you time and help you avoid pitfalls. Read everything you can and then get some hands on training, which we can provide. Having been featured on Animal Planet, Laurie Zurborg & Wags & Wiggles are one of the leaders in the industry.


What Areas Can You Help Me In?
  • Business Setup and Facility Layout
  • How to Manage Dog Play
  • Dog Screening Process
  • Selecting, managing, and screening employees
  • Innovative Ideas to Set Your Daycare Apart
  • Dog activities, toy selection, flooring, kennels
  • Evaluate Add on Services
  • Brochures, internal processes, software choices
  • Cost is $85/hour, you can contact her via email.
  • Depending on individual circumstances, most consults are done here at our facility for people new to the industry. Troubleshooting for existing facilities can be done over the phone.
Recommended Reading and Further Education

  • Chat List for Dog Daycare Owners, Yahoo Groups
  • DOG DAYCARE: A HANDBOOK FOR DOG DAYCARE OWNERS by Robin Knepp Bennett
  • HOW TO OWN & OPERATE A DOG DAYCARE CENTER VIDEO by Robin Knepp Bennett
  • SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOG TRAINER by Nicole Wilde
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    P: 949 635-9655
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    14402 Chambers Rd
    Tustin, California
    P: 714 368-7077
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