ith more and more pet care businesses popping up all over the country, it’s imperative to set your business apart. So whether you need to expand your client base, upgrade your services or improve your customer service—it’s time to rise above your competition! And there is no better place to do just that than at the 2024 Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo.

Taking place in Hershey, PA, November 4th-7th, the largest industry event for boarding and daycare professionals will feature more new speakers and trade show vendors than ever before. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to add more locations, there are seminars available for every stage of pet professional, including entry-level staff.

The expo will kick off Monday afternoon with two four-hour seminars to choose from, which include “Professional Pet Boarding Infectious Disease Management Certification Course,” a must-see for anyone in the business who wants the most up-to-date information on infectious disease management, and “Conception to Creation: Your Journey through Facility Design, Architecture & Construction,” a brand-new course designed for those in early stages of building, expanding or renovating their facility.

Monday evening we welcome everyone to attend the Keynote Address, “Crush the Box: Unleashing Your Pet Business Potential,” presented by Janie Budnick, creator of PetBiz University. Following the Keynote Address a Meet & Greet will be held which will provide a great opportunity to socialize with other attendees while enjoying a drink and some hors d’oeuvres.

Seminars will continue all day Tuesday through Thursday covering a variety of topics, all specific to the boarding and daycare industry, from marketing and staffing to dog behavior and cleaning. Packages are available for the full schedule of education, or you can pick and choose which classes interest you.

There will be additional opportunities to socialize and share stories with others in the business, including the ever-popular Round Table Luncheons on Wednesday and Thursday.

And, don’t forget about the trade show! Wednesday and Thursday will feature the largest industry trade show with lots of vendors offering everything you may need for your business, including kennels, cleaning products, consulting services, software and so much more.

So if you’re ready to go from “just another boarding & daycare business” to the talk of the pet-owning public, plan on attending this year’s Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo!