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Editor’s Note

Cheerful greetings on this sunny spring day.
Beautiful greenery is blossoming all around us and
the songbirds are a welcome addition to the busy
chores of the season.
Spring is a time for new beginnings. Here at
the National Pet Directory we are excited to begin
a new Business Spotlight feature. Come with us as
we visit industry businesses throughout the country
in each issue. We will explore the successes other
entreprenuers have experienced and ways they have
overcome challenges. There is so much we can learn
from each other.
Are you a business owner with experience in
the pet industry? Or do you know someone who's
industry practices you respect? Please consider
blessing your fellow readers and give us a call to
share your story.
"While it is wise to learn from experience, it
is wiser to learn from the experiences of others."
-Rick Warren

Best wishes, The National Pet Directory Team

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Contents

Business Resources Features

6 A to Z Vet Supply 20 Kuntry Kennel Supply 12 Taxes & Your Kennel
11 Beaverdam Pet Food
39 Blu Flame Heaters 3 Lambert Vet Supply Part 2
51 Community Connection
45 Ductless System 4 Lone Oak Farm 18 Breeder's Basics
40 Dutch Baskets 19 Midwest Pet Foods
52 Elite Nutrition 8 New Bedford Feed & Supply Understanding Parvo
8 Esh Hardware
13 Excell Pro Pet Foods 41 New Fab Enterprise 22 Litter Survival
47 EZS Whelper 15 Norm's Farm Store
48 GDM Navigating the critical first week
5 Graber Dog Food
16 Great Lakes Pet Food 4 October Bliss Kennels 38 8 Spring Essentials
2 Health E Oil 7 Puppy Connector
42 Hilltop Frenchies 43 Puppy Saver Steps to a detailed kennel review
7 Infinity Pups 10 Purina
17 Joy Dog Food 15 Red Flannel Dog Food 44 Business Spotlight

Breed Index Sweet Dreams Groom & Board

35 Belgian Malinois 9 Revival Animal Health
32 Boerboel
36 Boston Terrier 15 Stoltzfus Pet Food
35 Boxer
25 Bulldog 40 Tenderfoot
23 Cavalier
30-32 Corgi 21 Tigworxs
34 German Shepherd
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Taxes & Your Kennel

Considering how taxes affect your business can help you
benefit more from your hard work.

Perhaps your entrepreneurial
vision has spurred you into
starting a business in the pet
industry. Now imagine you were
gathered in a room with your
fellow pet industry business
owners. If asked, “how many folks
really love working with animals?"
most hands would shoot up. Then
consider how many hands would
stay raised when asked “who loves
paperwork and taxes?”

Crunching numbers may not be
your favorite pastime, but it is a
key component for any successful
business. Consider that in 2020
alone, $103.6 billion was spent and accurate books and records” easier to prepare a tax return
on the pet industry in the United is one of the factors used to and help provide answers if your
States. As a business owner in distinguish between a business return is selected for examination
the pet industry, you are likely and a hobby. If your kennel is a or if you receive an IRS notice.
very familiar with how quickly business, treat it seriously. Keep But over time, you may start to
animal-related expenses can add your documentation and records find your office filled with filing
up. Keeping tax day in mind organized. Create a separate cabinets of diligently kept records.
throughout the year, can help set bank account that is solely used So how long do you need to hold
your business up for success. Let’s for business purposes. Resist onto all those documents for?
dig a bit deeper into steps to get any temptation to mingle your The time will depend on they
you closer to reaping the rewards personal and business accounts. type of records. In general, past
of your hard work. Be sure to hang tax returns and receipts must be
onto all business- kept for three years. If you have
KEEP DILIGENT Average yearly related receipts employees, you must keep all your
RECORDS and keep them employment tax records for at
According to the income of a small organized. Resist the least 4 years after the tax becomes
IRS, “Whether business owner is temptation to co- due or is paid, whichever is later.
The time period for more complex
you carry on nearly mingle personal and situations, such as records of
the activity in business finances. business debt deductions, can be
a business-like $68,000. up to 7 years. Thus, if you keep
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you are covered by most of the administrative work is an office. Indirect home office expenses
exceptions. To qualify as a home office, the related to the house that the office
BUSINESS DEDUCTIONS IRS requires that is inside of and
The day-to-day costs of operating your home is the are only partially
a business are considered “principal place of 15 million deductible. Property
expenses. The IRS allows your business” and taxes, mortgage
numerous business expenses to small businesses
be applied as tax deductions. the office area is in the US are interest, or utilities
Business tax deductions work by used for “regular interest are examples
lowering your taxable income, and exclusive” home-based. of indirect expenses.
thereby lowering the amount of
tax you owe to the government business purposes. U.S. Small Business Unrelated home
as part of your tax return. Let’s
dig deeper into a few operating Administration expenses, such as
expenses that can be overlooked
and misunderstood. When lawn care or painting
Home Office determining a room other than
Home office deductions apply if whether an expense qualifies as a your office, are not deductible for
you are using a portion of your home office deduction, there are your home office.
home for business. That spot three categories: direct, indirect,
where you pay the business bills, and unrelated. Direct expenses How do you know what portion
keep all your files, and do your benefit only the space exclusively of an indirect expense can be
used for business and are 100% written off? You must calculate
tax deductible. This could include the percent of the home used
things like your office desk, the for business. The most common
second phone line installed solely method used for this is to divide
for the business, and a scanner or the area used for your business
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For example, if your home is 2000 parents a chance to lead by crates, office equipment, and
square feet and your home office is example, teaching children the whelping boxes are examples.
400 square feet, your office space value of hard work and fortitude. These items are listed individually
is 20% of the total In addition to the on the business tax return and are
area of your home. reward of fostering depreciated rather than expensing
In this situation, training and the entire purchase price in the
you write off 20% Small businesses growth, the family first year.
of all your indirect create over business can have Depreciation is the process
of deducting the total cost of
home office 1.6 million tax advantages something expensive you bought
expenses as a tax too. Hiring for your business. But instead of
deduction. jobs annually. your children as doing it all in one tax year, you
write off parts of it over time. To
U.S. Small Business your business’s calculate depreciation, take the
value of the asset and divide its
Travel and Administration employees can save value by the number of years in
its reasonable lifespan. Then you
transportation on employment have the amount you can write off
tax. Children under on your taxes as an expense each
costs year. When you depreciate assets,
These expenses can include things the age of 18 working for their you can plan how much money is
such as the mileage towards parents are not subject to self- written off each year, giving you
dropping off a dam for mating employment tax on their wages. more control over your finances.
or traveling to the vet. Perhaps The savings is also increased According to the IRS breeding
you are traveling to pick up a since their wages are a business dogs are seven-year property.
new stud to add to your kennel’s expense. As of 2021, the standard This means that once they are
breeding program. If your deduction for singles has risen to of breeding age, you depreciate
business activities require you $12,550, which means children the cost of the dog itself over the
to be away from your general can earn up to that amount course of seven years. It may be
area for substantially longer than without having to pay federal tempting to write off the dog’s
an ordinary day’s work, keep taxes. entire purchase price in its first
records of travel expenses such year of breeding. However, beware
as meals and hotels to include The income your child earns from that if you stop breeding it during
as deductions. By definition, their work in the family business the seven-year depreciation
the IRS defines travel expenses can also make your child eligible timeline you will need to claim
as “the ordinary and necessary for an IRA (individual retirement any remaining depreciation value
expenses of traveling away from account). As of 2021, they can put as income.
your home for business. You can’t up to $6,000 of their earnings in
deduct expenses that are lavish an IRA each year, where it will The tax system is complicated
or extravagant, or that are for grow tax-free. Keep in mind, your and ever changing. Even if your
personal purposes.” child must genuinely be employed tax professional is doing the heavy
and working for the business. lifting, familiarizing yourself with
You must be able to prove how taxes affect your business is
Hire your children that employment is legitimate. valuable preparation to foster a
As business owners, it is smoother tax filing experience.
important to consider how an Timecard records of your child’s
entrepreneurial adventure will hours and required duties will
impact our family. Working in the help as supporting evidence.
pet industry can be a wonderful
opportunity for the entire family Dogs as assets
to work together. Even young Items purchased for business use
children can be involved in the which are expected to last more
daily chores like feeding the dogs. than one year are considered
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Kennel Health

Understanding the diseases that can put your kennel at risk is
the first step in prevention and protection.

It is a word that is often spoken
with a hint of fear, and if you
have been in the pet industry for
any length of time you have likely
heard of it: Parvo. It is one of the
last diagnoses you want to hear
from your vet. A Parvo infection
can have deadly consequences; as
pet owners it is vital that we are
familiar with the signs of Parvo
and how to deal with it.

WHAT IS PARVO? quickly expose an entire kennel it is resistant to the effects of heat,
through their feces. According to detergents, alcohol, and many
Canine parvovirus (CPV or the American Veterinary Medical disinfectants.
commonly referred to as “parvo”) Association "Even trace amounts
was first diagnosed in 1978 as a of feces from an infected dog may HIGHEST RISK
gastrointestinal disease, caused by harbor the virus and can infect
a virus. It is extremely contagious other dogs that encounter the An unvaccinated dog of any
and potentially fatal, especially infected environment.” Likewise, age can contract Parvo. Puppies
in puppies. The virus prefers to anyone working in a kennel with younger than four months are at
infect the small intestine, where it an infected dog can unknowingly particularly high risk of infection.
destroys cells, impairs absorption, transport the virus on their When puppies are born, the
and disrupts the gut barrier. hand or shoe and contaminate mother passes antibodies to
Parvo in puppies also affects the numerous objects in a facility like her offspring through her milk.
bone marrow and lymphopoietic water bowls, collars and clothing. These antibodies are components
tissues, and in some cases can of a puppy’s immune system
also affect the heart. Parvovirus is Another reason Parvo is highly and provide protection from
species-specific. This means that contagious is because, unlike most disease. However, the amount
humans cannot get parvovirus other viruses, it is very stable in of antibodies a mother provides
from dogs, and dogs cannot get the environment. Studies have decreases over time, leaving
parvovirus from people. also shown that Parvo can survive puppies particularly vulnerable to
on surfaces for up to three months disease. Parvo vaccines typically
Parvo is passed orally by direct at room temperature. In addition, begin around 6 to 8 weeks of
contact with an infected animal age. The final Parvo vaccination
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contaminated object. As we
know, puppies are full of energy
and they love to explore and lick
nearly everything they encounter.
That means one infected dog can
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typically is given increased risk but vomiting and diarrhea are
between 14 and of contracting the most common and consistent
16 weeks of Dogs infected with Parvo. signs; vomiting usually begins
age. Complete parvovirus that go first. Since the symptoms of
protection DIAGNOSIS Parvo can be very similar to other
against parvo untreated have a illnesses, it can be helpful to get
requires multiple A dog infected testing from your veterinarian
vaccinations. 90% with parvo will for a confirmed diagnosis. Keep
Therefore, mortality rate. in mind, if your dog has Parvo,
puppies are start to show time is the number one factor in
particularly School of Veterinary symptoms within their survival, so a quick response
Medicine, Glasgow three to seven is essential. The good news is
days of infection. 75-80% of affected dogs will
vulnerable to The clinical signs survive the virus with prompt and
the virus until appropriate treatment.
they have received all of their and symptoms
of Parvo can vary, generally they TREATMENT
vaccinations. include severe vomiting and
There is no treatment to kill the
There are also certain breeds diarrhea. The diarrhea often has virus once it infects a dog. This
a very strong smell, may contain means treatment options are
that are more susceptible to lots of mucus and may or may limited to supportive care and
Parvo. According to veterinarian not contain blood. Additionally, management of symptoms. Once
Kelly D. Mitchell, breeds such as affected dogs often exhibit a lack a puppy has symptoms of parvo, if
Rottweilers, American Pit Bull of appetite, marked listlessness left untreated, they can die within
Terriers, Doberman Pinschers,
English Springer Spaniels, and and depression, and fever. It is
important to note that many dogs
German Shepherds have an may not show every clinical sign,

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48 to 72 hours. Most dogs recover 80% be tolerated, the bland diet is
with prompt supportive care, usually continued for 1 or 2 weeks,
which is focused on replacing of dogs recover after which the dog’s regular diet
lost fluids and electrolytes. Oral from parvo with can be gradually reintroduced.
electrolyte solutions (used to early treatment. When considering treatment,
replace sodium and potassium you will likely be balancing the
that is lost through the intestines) canineparvovirus.org best outcome versus affordability.
may be used in mildly dehydrated Depending on the severity of
dogs without a history of veterinarian. It was previously your dog’s symptoms, the best
vomiting. More severely affected believed that food and water treatment option is typically
dogs will need intravenous fluids. should be withheld until vomiting hospitalization with your
A parvo infection can also make has subsided. However, it is now veterinarian for a few days. The
dogs vulnerable to additional known that providing nutrition average cost of hospitalization
infections of intestinal bacteria earlier on is associated with earlier for parvo can range anywhere
and antibiotics are commonly improvement, weight gain, and from $500 to $1200+. While the
used to help fight these secondary improved gut function. Once bill can be high, the survival rate
complications. vomiting has stopped for 12–24 of dogs treated by a veterinarian
Most puppies that survive hours, frequent, small amounts is 68-92%. Trying to help your
the first 3 to 4 days of disease of a bland diet (such as cottage dog recover from parvo at home
recover, usually within 1 week. cheese and rice or a prescription has a lower success rate than
Persistent vomiting can be diet from your veterinarian) can hospitalization, but it is still an
controlled with prescription anti- be slowly introduced. If food can option. Cost for home treatment
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Be ready for home treatment bleach mixed with approximately pups should be kept isolated
to require a lot of effort and 30 parts water is an acceptable from adult dogs returning from
attention. Only 20% of puppies method for disinfecting any shows or boarding facilities. As
survive parvo if treated at home indoor area that once housed a responsible pet owner, also be
without seeing a veterinarian, so an infected dog. It is highly mindful of your neighbors. Any
be prepared that you may lose recommended to use the same dogs they have can be exposed to
your puppy despite your best solutions in footbaths to disinfect Parvo by simply walking through
efforts. household footwear, disinfection your yard. In the event you
It is important to know even after of hands, clothing, and the dog’s discover an animal is potentially
recovery a dog can be a carrier of food and water bowls and toys. infected, they will appreciate you
the disease for up to a month. Due sharing a cautionary warning.
to the high risk and severity of the PREVENTION
disease, it is crucial to make sure a Parvo virus is a scary, deadly
dog that has had Parvo is isolated Most effective way to prevent illness in dogs, especially
from puppies or unvaccinated Parva infection is vaccination puppies but well manageable by
dogs through separate housing. and good hygiene. A series of simple preventative steps. You
Protective gowns and gloves for vaccinations should begin at 6 to can significantly decrease your
handlers, as well as frequent and 8 weeks of age through 16 weeks dog's chances of contracting
thorough cleaning of the isolation of age, then followed by a booster parvo through responsible pet
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Litter Survival

Navigating a litter's critical first week is imperative
for your animals and your business.

Before weaning, 50% of puppy
loss occurs within the first
seven days (Dr. Peterson, Small
Animal Pediatrics). If we are going to
make an impact in saving newborn
puppies, we have to prevent
the causes of loss. Respiratory
issues, gastrointestinal issues and
malnutrition are the top three causes
of puppy loss in the first week.
Awareness and prevention can make
all the difference in litter survival.

WHELPING remedies, such as raspberry leaf having trouble passing a puppy. With
Whelping is the first step extract or tea, have been used as a the mother standing, you can place
in preventing respiratory birthing aid for centuries. Raspberry a hand on each side of her abdomen
complications. Ensuring puppies are extract can ease labor by reducing and rub in circular motions from the
born in a timely matter is important ligament spasm post-contraction. It ribs back toward the tail. This can be
for two reasons: can be especially helpful with early especially helpful with large puppies,
labor spasms in females whelping for which are more likely to get stuck in
1 During a lengthy birth, puppies the first time. the birth canal.
can receive a lower amount of Even with your best efforts you
oxygen. Less oxygen during birthing To avoid an induced labor at the may still need to seek the help of a
results in puppies that tend to be veterinary office, some breeders veterinarian. Signs it is time to call
more lethargic, more congested, may try natural approaches. This your veterinarian include:
and ineffective at nursing. Puppies can include stimulating the mother’s • Your dog has been pregnant for
that nurse well keep their energy up. nipples with clean dry hands to over 63 days.
When they are not eating, they have begin milk production. Typically • Labor has started and delivery has
little backup energy to fight with. producing simply a drop or two of not begun within 24 hours.
Slow birth makes the puppy more milk is the goal. Lactation causes a • Steady strong contractions have
prone to inhaling amniotic fluid, a release of hormones that stimulate continued for over half an hour
complication known as aspiration. contractions. Taking a mother without producing a pup.
for short walks may also progress • The dog has produced at least one
2 Slow whelping creates a tired labor by stimulating the abdominal puppy and does not strain again
mother. The goal is to have a muscles and helping the puppies to within two. hours, when there are
6-9 hour whelping. Twenty-four settle lower in the birth canal. Lastly, more pups to be delivered.
hours is too long to whelp. If a massaging the mother’s abdomen • There is a foul smelling or bloody
mother is exhausted all her focus with light pressure can help if she is
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calcium can be beneficial because it
helps dilate the cervix, gives energy
to the exhausted mom, and supports
effective contractions. Herbal
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discharge from the birthing canal. hours let puppy have only colostrum for one that bypasses the stomach.
• The mother-to-be has excessive the first 24 hours, allowing Stomach acid and enzymes are the
vomiting or is extremely lethargic. colostrum to lay the groundwork body’s first line of defense against
GASTROINTESTINAL for a healthy digestive system. food poisoning and can kill the
Gastrointestinal (or GI) issues is the Puppies can have probiotics starting majority of live bacteria. The goal is
second major cause of loss in the first on day two, typically administered a probiotic that makes it to the small
week. To prevent first-week diarrhea, once daily. This will help hasten the intestine, not just the stomach. You
it is suggested to give probiotics to population of good bacteria within also want a product that provides a
the mom two weeks before and two their gut. When administering guaranteed analysis of how many live
weeks after whelping. Continuing probiotics, use caution here as bacteria there will be at the end of
probiotics while a mother is nursing puppies don't swallow well. the shelf life (not just at the point of
can be beneficial too. Puppies are Probiotics can also be a useful manufacture).
born with sterile guts and by day nutritional tool when dealing with MALNUTRITION
three, the gut is populated with diarrhea. One 2009 Irish study Avoiding puppy malnutrition
bacteria from mom. Mom gives found that supplementation with a starts with a healthy mother. Good
them good bacteria (and bad) when specific strain of probiotic bacteria vitamin levels, particularly adequate
cleaning and caring for them. Giving (Bifidobacterium) reduced the iron, plays an important roll for
probiotics to mom ensures mom duration of diarrhea from seven both the mother and puppies. For
only gives good bacteria to her pups to four days. Keep in mind that instance, anemia occurs when there
when cleaning. Probiotics can be diarrhea can be a sign of a more is a lowered level of red blood cells.
an effective aid during this stressful serious infection or disease and may Iron is a key component in red
time. require a visit to the veterinarian for blood cell production. Anemia can
Probiotics given directly to puppies diagnosis and treatment. reduce a dog’s stamina and energy,
can also be beneficial. For the first 24 When selecting a probiotic, look which is the last thing we want for
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Furthermore, puppies are born with production. A dam’s energy needs by herbalists to increase milk
all the red blood cells they will have peak 3-5 weeks after whelping. At production. Fenugreek contains
until six weeks old. If puppies did her peak, she may require 2-4 times protein, carbohydrates, and dietary
not get adequate vitamins during the energy calories of a normal fibers. It is also a rich source of
the pregnancy, they may be born healthy adult. The dam’s energy B vitamins and minerals such as
anemic. That means they will be requirement will decrease and return iron, calcium, and potassium.
fighting this weakness for the first six to normal by about eight weeks Your veterinarian can be a helpful
weeks of life. post-delivery, around the time the resource for recommendations on
Milk production is an essential puppies are completely weaned. the best supplement for your dog.
step to meet the nutritional needs Dams should also be monitored
of puppies. One of the best ways for infections after birth. Sick Puppy loss in the first week is
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A detailed review of your kennel annually will set your
business up for success thoughout the year.

It’s about that time of year to roll parasite infestation, or even the rains come mudholes, dirty dogs,
up our sleeves and get some death of the animals in your care. and giardia. Does the concrete
work done. But what kind of need to be re-sealed? Are there
spring cleaning should responsible 2Housing any cracks or voids to be filled?
breeders be doing to keep dogs Are all housing areas These can harbor unwanted or
safe and healthy? Where should structurally sound? Is there dangerous guests. Have any trash
you start? How do you know what any rusted metal or peeling or or debris accumulated outside
needs to be spruced up? scratched paint? Are there any during the winter? This can
loose wires, jagged edges, or include pieces of old toys or yard
First, get a notebook, write down sharp points that might injure an waste.
the date, and record your findings. animal? Are there any chewed,
As you look around, ask yourself worn, or soiled areas? Don’t forget 4Space
the following questions: to make sure that water buckets, As puppies grow, we need to
feeders, and food pans are in good remember to check the generally
• If someone took a picture of shape. accepted space requirement per
my property, home, or kennel dog per enclosure. Have you
where my dogs live, would I be 3Outside Exercise Areas added a dog, or do you have
comfortable with what they saw? Are the areas outside your four puppies that have grown over
walls safe? Don’t forget to look at the winter? Do you need to
• If not, can I change anything to runs, play yards, dog houses, and check your city, state, or federal
make it safer or healthier for my outlying areas. Look specifically guidelines to make sure you are
dogs and puppies? for holes or low areas. With spring providing enough space for each
of your animals?
As you look around your kennel,
consider the following:

1Examine Everything Your 5Ammonia Levels
Dogs Contact Have you checked the
Check wood, metal, plastic, ammonia levels in your kennel,
concrete, or other substances home, or dog room? We can go
that your dogs might come “nose blind” and need to pay close
into contact with while in their attention to this level as it can
primary enclosure. Know that any contribute to nasal, respiratory,
untreated wood, chewed plastic, vision and other issues in our
or other surfaces that are not dogs and our own health. The
maintained can allow dangerous Occupational Safety and Health
and often deadly bacteria, viruses Administration recommends
(like parvo), protozoan, parasites, that human exposure levels to
or other organisms to get into ammonia concentration in the air
the pores of the material. This should be no more than 25 ppm
can lead to unintentional harm, for no longer than 8 hours.
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6Lighting helpful for staff, but something Rinse them, and allow them to dry
Do you need to replace any visitors will appreciate seeing too. before returning them.
light fixtures or add more effective Consider creating a daily, weekly, • Wash bedding and towels, using
lighting? Would a fresh coat of and monthly cleaning checklist. appropriate sanitizer as needed.
paint help with retroflection and Daily clean up would include Monthly deep clean tasks may be:
brighten up an otherwise dark items like: • Give walls, ceilings, and flooring
area in the kennel? Remember, • Pick up debris. a good scrub.
good lighting makes your job • Wipe up obvious dirt. • Use a different sanitizer or
easier and may make your animals • Check the bedding and remove disinfectant product than your
even healthier. if soiled. regular product.
• Spot clean any “accidents" with a
7Medications pet safe disinfectant. Now that you have a list, it is
Check the dates on all unused • Wash food and water dishes/ time to get to work. Roll up your
medications, salves, de-wormers, dispensers with dish soap, then sleeves and have fun with your
vaccinations, and ointments. You sanitize. dogs as you get to work and start
do not want to have anything Weekly heavy clean could include: your spring cleaning!
expired in the kennel. If you find • Sanitize the kennel with a
something that is expired, be sure product that has been tested Article contributed by Stacy
to properly dispose of it. against parvo. Mason, AKC Senior Breeder
• Remove toys, spray them down Relations Field Representative.
8Schedule with water to remove debris, then
Examine your regular cleaning soak them in a sanitizing solution.
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Business Spotlight

A visit to Sweet Dreams Groom and Board.

Nestled in the foothills
Pennsylvania, Elmer and
Martha Esh call Clinton County
home and are raising their family.
Located in central Pennsylvania,
Mill Hall is a borough with
around 1,600 residents where
manufacturing and healthcare
comprise 34% of the local
industry. Entering their quiet and
scenic driveway, you would never
guess Interstate 80 was a short five
miles away.

Elmer and Martha grew up on new kennel with floor heat and “and are also well socialized both
dairy farms, and when they other accommodations to keep with humans and other dogs.”
started their own family they our ten adult dogs perfectly When it comes to standards
began farming as well. “We really comfortable, we were totally everyone’s measuring stick can
enjoy life on a farm” says Elmer. unprepared for the suspicions a be a bit different, as each business
At the height of their dairy farm lot of our customers had of any situation is unique. What is the
they were milking fifty head. breeders being so called ‘puppy standard Elmer uses? “We try
Sharing the struggles of many mills’,” notes Elmer. As Winston to never sell a puppy that we
farmers, “it wasn’t long till we Churchill said, “Attitude is a little would not buy for ourselves,”
saw that if we wanted to pay for thing that makes a big difference.” he says. Admittedly, this has
our farm before we get up there Elmer faced this customer been an investment in the
in age,” reflects Elmer “we will challenge with positivity and business. But Elmer points out
need more income.” Looking for a became passionate about raising that having high standards has
solution to this challenge is what awareness for their customers fostered an environment where
started them on their current through example. “We have been their customers do most of the
journey in the pet industry. In happy to set high standards,” advertising work by word of
2016 construction on a 20’x40’ remarks Elmer. By example they mouth, therefore “we normally
kennel was finished to house show their customers “that it is have quite a lengthy waiting list,”
Maltese and Yorkshire terriers, totally possible to raise puppies in notes Elmer.
with the intention of raising an environment where the adults As it often goes, one thing can lead
puppies to sell. are well cared for, bathed and
groomed regularly,” says Elmer
Like many business owners, there
were surprises along the way. National Pet Directory | Spring 2021
“Even though we had a brand
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to another. In 2018 a neighbor,
who works as a professional
groomer, made Elmer aware there
was a need for a good boarding
kennel. After researching and
gaining ideas from other boarding
kennels, Elmer began constructing
a larger facility. Doing much of the
construction work himself over a
year and a half, Elmer expanded
the facility to 3800 square feet of
indoor space and 6000 square feet
of outdoor space.

The new facility opened its doors View of the indoor space, which includes separate space for each border.
June 1, 2019 and now offers Sloped floor drains throughout the facility make for easy cleaning.
grooming, boarding and daycare. The rear door leads to fenced outdoor space.
“Daycare is the biggest part of
the business,” Elmer points out, and includes a separate room for groups of dogs to play together.
“we currently have around twenty grooming, an office space, storage
dogs come every morning and room and restroom. The outdoor The larger facility was an
get picked up every evening.” space includes three individually investment in the business. But
The indoor expansion allows for fenced areas, allowing different Elmer considers it worth it. “If you
up to 32 individual kennel areas,

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have a nice kennel,” he observes, Borders can enjoy one of three exterior play areas which are complete with
“the only thing you need to do shade areas and water troughs, and are lined with easy to maintain turf.
is get people to come and see it.”
He notes that one of the biggest smile. animals is certainly on Elmer’s
challenges they faced starting the list. In addition, the ability for
business was “getting our name The business has now grown to the whole family to be involved
out,” and this investment in high- include one outside employee. and work together is a big plus.
quality was a key component to When it came to hiring, Elmer Their growing family includes five
success. They welcome visitors continued to apply the approach children, ages seven through two
to their facility and are happy to of high standards. He notes that months and Elmer observes “we
discuss any questions or concerns he would have gone without all enjoy working together, from
folks may have. Since opening, more staff, before hiring someone oldest to youngest.”
“we have had over 400 customers who did not bring all the right
come through,” observes Elmer, qualifications. Among the most Like most entrepreneurial
“and to this date we only had important things on Elmer’s list is journeys, the Esh family has faced
one person who didn’t like our “someone who loves dogs and is challenges and surprises. Working
kennel because she wanted a fully not afraid of hard work, because together as a family, along with
enclosed and soundproof room.” grooming is a very hairy job,” an attitude of positivity and
The nearly perfect customer Elmer emphasizes. high standards has born fruits
approval ratings brings immense of success. They are building a
value to his business. “Being open Elmer admits he is “and business with the foundation of
and having no secrets,” sites Elmer entrepreneur at heart.” His honesty and are happy to open
is their foundational approach. biggest tip for success to fellow their doors to share their passion.
This creates repeat customers, entrepreneurs is: “honesty.” To “If you are ever in the area
who want to bring their friends build trust, being open with please feel free to stop in, we are
as customers too. Plus, it has been his customers about “any little always glad to meet new people,”
a key component in overcoming detail is important,” Elmer points welcomes Elmer.
customer’s suspicions of ‘puppy out. That trust builds a positive
mills.’ reputation, and in turn has also To contact Sweet Dreams Groom
helped to deal with customer’s and Board call 570-377-0340 or
A little over a year after opening fears of ‘puppy mills.’ write to 168 Sunrise Ln, Mill Hall,
the larger facility, the kennel PA 17751.
business was demanding quite When considering what drew
a bit of time. Long days are a him to the pet industry, a love of
familiar experience for nearly
every entrepreneur. Often there National Pet Directory | Spring 2021
comes a crossroads, when one
must decide the direction to
continue in. By late 2020, the
dairy cows and kennel business
“was way beyond what we
could manage by ourselves,”
Elmer reflects. They have now
transitioned to beef cattle and
other methods of farming which
are less time consuming. “But we
still immensely enjoy our time in
the barn,” Elmer reflects with a
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NY Dealers • Caliber Feed & Supply • Stony Meadows Canine Logonton, PA Indiana Dealers Missouri Dealer
• Mohawk Valley Ag Gordonville, PA ph: 570-725-3072 • Shipshe Farm Supply • Reuben Glick
Windsor, OH ph: 717-354-2514
Fort Plain, NY ph: 440-272-1900 • Ephraim Miller • Affordable Pet Supplies Shipshewana, IN Hartville MO
ph: 518-993-2543 • Hiland Feed & Supply 2418 Stumptown Rd Gap PA ph: 260-768-7271 ph: 417-554-2065
Hillsboro, OH Bird-In-Hand, PA 717-947-0127 • Vernon Raber
• Daniel Yoder ph: 937-509-1887 ph: 717-874-8588 Odon, IN Wisconsin Dealer
3010 County Rt 71 • JB Feeds • Hubers Animal Health Virginia Dealer ph: 812-787-2243 • Pleasant Valley Supply
Jasper, NY 14855 Millersburg, OH Myerstown, PA • Boydton Farm Supply
ph: 330-893-3684 ph: 717-866-2246 Plateville, WI
• Pine Creek Farm & Feed • Pine Hill Feeds • Peaceful Acres AG Boydton, VA ph: 608-348-2622
Lyons NY 7746 Township Road 89 Millerstown, PA ph: 434-738-6363 call between 8-8:30 am (CT)
ph: 315-946-6061 Fredericktown, OH 43019 ph: 717-438-3121
• Eco Valley Supply • Streamfield Structures No Dealer in Your Area?
Canada Dealer: 22082 Pealer Mill Rd Honey Brook, PA
• Sidney Martin ph: 610-273-7826 Call: 607-243-9718

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ph: 519-699-9388

Butler, OH 44822
ph: 740-599-6453 Ext. 3

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Complete Kennel Units! Call about
Touring a

MDOEDMEOL!

Custom-Built Shed with GDM’s Enclosed Whelping Dens
—Interior shown below

INTERIOR Four of these units Whelping Dens Installed in a Shed!
VIEW installed in this shed

Inside Human Outside
Access Door Dog Access

Door*

Featured shed is 12’ x 20’ with 4 deluxe whelping dens
installed in shed with four 10’ x 15’ gravel runs

*Doggy door on gable end of shed to accommodate larger runs
(Optional configuration) (Runs Not Included)

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Order your custom designed shed with GDM dens
installed! Ask for more info, free brochure, building
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BROCHURE 607-243-9718 519-699-9388

Heating Options: THE WHELPING DEN

Water, Electric, or Propane

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