Sentences with phrase «pet store level»

In 2007, Best Friends added action at the pet store level to our long - time advocacy against puppy mills.

Not exact matches

Bay State Pet & Garden Supply has demonstrated a 20 - year commitment to delivering the highest level of service to local pet owners, who describe the store using terms such as accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable.

Bentley's Pet Stuff has experienced phenomenal growth over the past several years, expanding from 15 to more than 120 stores in just two years without losing its dedication to providing only the best - quality products for pets and highest level of service to pet owners.

The pet owner that picks up a rubber brush because it seems gentle and tries to use it on their Bichon Frise will not be happy with their purchase, and on some level that dissatisfaction will get transferred to the retail store they bought the brush from.

Post flyers at the observer's eye level at grocery stores, convenience stores, community centers, veterinary offices, trainers, groomers, pet stores, telephone poles, traffic intersections, pet supply stores, parks, schools, bus stops, doctors» offices, and doors of your neighbors.

At the end of the day, traditional pet stores must stand by the manufacturers that support them — whether that means controlling prices at the wholesale or retail level.

As Michael Levy, president of Pet Food Express, a 56 - store chain in California, pointed out to me after reading the article, it is important that retailers understand that simply having an MAP or MRP policy is no assurance that a manufacturer is doing enough to keep the playing field level for brick - and - mortar retailers in their competition with online pet food outlets.

The pet industry is working at the state level to undue bans that cities have enacted to stop the sale of puppies in pet stores.

For this reason, it is recommended that pet parents store all medications in closed cupboard that are above the level of the countertop.

The AWA requires that the following breeders / dealers obtain USDA licenses: (1) people who breed dogs and cats for use as pets or for other purposes and sell them sight unseen at the retail level; and (2) the wholesale dealers who supply these animals to pet stores, brokers, or research facilities.

The other area is grooming and most shampoo's readily available on the shelves at pet stores are too high in PH and just add another level of problems along with the dog food.

PARAMUS - «But after concerns were raised at a town meeting Wednesday night that a proposed ordinance created a standard different than that of the state level for pet stores, the ordinance was held for a future work session.»

Some researchers believe that high levels of synthetic copper supplements in some pet foods can promote liver disease in dogs, as dogs tend to store excess copper in their liver.

I believe some of the best laws are being passed on a local level and prohibiting pet stores from selling mill dogs and requiring them to only «sell» rescued dogs.

Some of the things pet parents struggle with if they're chronic, like skin or ear issues, and if they're coming to one of our mobile vaccination clinics and they need that next level, they can go to an in - store hospital, or we can refer them to a local veterinarian.

Before you run out to a pet super store and spend a bunch of money, think about your dog's activity level, personality and temperament.

This might increase the stressful level of the pet, especially baby dragons or juveniles as they have just transferred from the breeder or pet store.

Post flyers at eye level in places like veterinarian offices, shelters, pet shops, training facilities, grooming salons, beauty shops, grocery stores, convenient stores and other businesses that are willing to help you out.

Many commercial breeders and pet stores belong to the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, an association that conducts animal care seminars and other events and works for reasonable animal welfare laws at the state and federal levels.

Many pet stores are able to help you understand pet appropriateness based on the age of the children in your class, your plans to care for the pet during the weekends, summers and holidays and what your personal experience level is with pet keeping.

In support of local rescue and shelter efforts, frequently held adoption days at the store level offer a paw - up to homeless pets in search of a forever family.

«It's really phenomenal because then you're able to make an impact on a local level by simply making a purchase at your local pet store,» he said.

Dogs can have a hard time translating behaviors learned in one place, like your living room, to another place, like inside a pet store or a dog park where smells, sights, people and energy levels are completely different.

VIP Petcare's community clinics provide low - level services such as vaccinations and microchipping at hundreds of feed and pet stores in -LSB-...]

And unlike big - boxes like Petco and PetSmart, these chains have the look and feel of a locally owned retailer, complete with the high level of service that customers have come to expect from a neighborhood pet store.

While nothing can be as effective at the local level as having a pet store call to make us aware of an emerging issue, we are now able to monitor even local news stories for relevance.

Of course, the ability to deliver a high level of customer service is paramount for all independent pet specialty retailers, but it is an area in which Gatti says single - store operators can particularly excel.

Also, having someone in the store responsible for the section so the retail basics are always executed perfectly — inventory levels on best sellers, rotation, clearance of unproductive SKUs and featuring new SKUs — is a good way to train and potentially increase section contribution and pet parent satisfaction.

Both feel that the real point of differentiation that independent pet specialty retailers — whether they are single - store operations or 21 - store chains — should focus on is their ability to deliver a high level of service.

The cat food category is one of the most contested pet care segments at the retail level, with mass merchants and grocery stores constantly challenging pet stores for position as the go - to source for feline nutrition products.

These earthshaking moves, some say, threatened the way of life at all levels of the pet product industry, from the single - store independent retailer on up.

Brian Collier, creative marketing and public relations coordinator for natural grooming products manufacturer Tropiclean, agrees that it is the unique ability of small - format pet stores to provide a high level of customer service that has made natural products a perfect fit.

Stephanie Volo, vice president of brand and communication for Earth Animal, points out that, given the level of knowledge today's pet parents have about nutrition, it's essential that retailers and their sales teams be equipped to talk about each product line in the store.

As this month's cover story points out, a pet store's success hinges on the quality of the associates on the sales floor and behind the front checkout; and the quality of your store's staff will often be a product of the level of training that they receive.

During the first six months of 2014, state - level lawmakers were quite busy in advancing legislation that will inevitably impact pet stores within their jurisdiction.

Those stores offer a higher level of customer service and pet - related knowledge than mass retailers.

Finally, pet store operators must understand that their ability to offer a high level of customer service is key for webrooming and, at the same time, their most formidable weapon against showrooming.

Store - level workers seem to stick around a bit longer than at other chains, probably because of a combination of great work environment and a commitment by these workers to the pet category.

Of course most pet stores may never achieve the same prestige that the Disney empire has, but creating a strong company culture — one that's consistent through every level of the store — is an important part of customer service.

While a high level of customer service and a unique product mix are, without a doubt, the competitive strengths of small, mom - and - pop pet stores, having the right pricing structure is still vital — particularly if you are looking to grow your customer base.

This unprecedented level of competition, combined with the rising costs of doing business, a drastic shift in consumer demographics and the general limitations that come with operating a small retail business, have put many pet store owners and operators on a tightrope, where one false move could be fatal to their businesses.

The most prevalent species are often readily available to herpers of all experience levels in a variety of outlets ranging from full service chain pet stores to specialty reptile shops.

all the way up to the state and national level by calling on our elected officials to hold irresponsible pet guardians and pet breeders accountable and to put measures into place that would phase in the choice of shelter and rescue adoption over pet purchase, like Pheonix, Ariz. recently did by banning the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores.

The organization served on a coalition that helped pass state - level licensing and inspection requirements for commercial dog breeders and helped pass Minnesota's first pet store retail ban in the city of Roseville.

Shut down every pet store that * sells * puppies (and kittens)... this has to be done at the local, county, state, country and global level and it must be enforced.

Now the street - level space was split between Sweeties to the north, a store selling penny candy, lottery tickets, and under - the - counter native cigarettes, and LOL Cats to the south, a mostly closed pet supplies shop.