ith staffing shortages, client concerns and dog-behavior dilemmas, it can be easy to forget why you got into this industry in the first place. But behind every decision to be a pet care professional lies a passion for caring for furry family members and providing peace of mind to pet parents.

So if you’re ready to unearth that passion and fall back in love with your pet care business, there is no better place to start than at the 2025 Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo!

Taking place November 10th-13th at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center in Hershey, PA, the largest industry event for boarding and daycare professionals will feature more new speakers and trade show vendors than ever before. Whether you’re considering taking the plunge, just days away from opening or an industry veteran wanting a refresh, there are seminars available for every stage of pet professional, including entry-level staff.

The expo will kick off Monday afternoon with two three-hour seminars to choose from, which include the new addition of the “Professional Pet Boarding Pet First Aid & CPR Certification Course,” a must-attend for anyone in the animal care space, and “Pawsitive Practices: Blueprint for Financing, Planning & Building Your Pet Care Business,” an information-packed presentation for those in early stages of building, expanding or renovating their facility.

Monday evening we welcome everyone to join us for the Keynote Address, which is free to all attendees, “Petflation Pressures: Turning Economic Challenges into Business Opportunities,” presented by Jason Duffy. Immediately following the Keynote Address will be a Meet & Greet which will provide a great opportunity to socialize and wind down from a day of travel while enjoying a drink and hors d’oeuvres.

Seminars presented by all your favorite speakers—plus many new ones—will continue throughout the day Tuesday through Thursday. A wide variety of topics will be covered, all specific to the boarding and daycare industry, everything from AI to enrichment. Packages are available for the full schedule of education, or you can pick and choose which classes interest you. And if you want even more opportunities to network with others in the industry, the Roundtable Luncheons, taking place on Wednesday and Thursday, are the perfect place to swap stories and ideas (registration required).

In addition, Wednesday and Thursday will feature the largest industry trade show with rows of vendors offering everything you may need for your business, including kennels, cleaning products, consulting services, software and so much more. There will be plenty of time to shop in between seminars!

So if you’re ready to fall back in love with your pet care business and make it the best that it can be, plan on attending this year’s Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo!