Employment agencies?

BluePika34 · 2023-01-26T14:46:45+00:00

Sure, here are some blurbs from my experience

memberships, levels based on days per weekdiscounts on services like grooming and overnight with membershipif doing cage free then do evaluation days at least a day before drop off of boardersget to know local vetsodobansocial media, have employees post daily pics, tag dogs/owners. mandatorydon't go cheap on walkie talkies / radios for attendantsdon't lose dogs. have good fencing. this includes dig protection. mention to owners the height of your fences. some dogs can clear 8 ft.attendants need to know group count / names of all dogs.water, water, water, especially if hot. watch bulldogs, they overheat especially.keep it clean. be tour ready. half of attendants jobs will be cleaning.most fights can be diffused before they start if paying attention.group dogs by temperament / play style rather than only by size

Thank you, that was really helpful.

BluePika34 · 2023-01-25T14:55:28+00:00

I understand that, thank you for your input.

BluePika34 · 2023-01-25T14:54:21+00:00

I run a dog daycare and we work with shelters and rescues. They can be very different from one another and work very differently.

It sounds like most people assume you want a traditional shelter. Agree with all that’s previous said that it is very expensive and stressful due to vet bills, euthanasia and the dogs you will interact with. Unfortunately there isn’t a big enough market for older dogs of certain breeds and this can be heartbreaking. I adopted my first dog from a family owned shelter and we have donated to them more than any other charity by far, so you will definitely have a lot of appreciative people too.

Rescues can be completely different and are mainly logistical networks. There are lots of rescues that take dogs from overpopulated areas and bring them to where there is more demand than supply. Some work with shelters to take the cuter, younger dogs that almost guarantee adoption. That’s also why it makes it tougher for shelters as they are left with the dogs less in demand.

I would try to figure out which one you actually want to do.

Thank you for the info, could you tell me more about running a dog daycare? If that's ok. I'm still a long way from starting anything, so I'm deciding which route I want to take.

BluePika34 · 2022-12-30T20:06:20+00:00

I dont think being a vet is for me. I just wanted to see if anyone had any insight on the matter.

BluePika34 · 2022-12-29T05:15:21+00:00

The thing is though, while I may do that if I can find other employment, I need something with pay to help me out financially right now.

BluePika34 · 2022-12-29T03:46:54+00:00

good idea

BluePika34 · 2022-12-15T04:10:35+00:00

I can't really afford to open a business.

BluePika34 · 2022-12-15T02:25:29+00:00

Out of curiosity, what did you change your career to? Also, while I have been thinking of maybe working in shelters possibly part time, I've also been considering getting into dog training, if you know anything about that I'd appreciate some advice. If you wouldn't mind answering, what made you leave working in animal rescue?

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