Sentences with phrase «pet store owners say»

But pet store owners say the measure will allow them to stay in business, while implementing tough new regulations on their operations and animal rescues and private shelters.

Two of America's largest pet care associations, a California breeder association, and a California pet store owner said California Governor Jerry Brown put small businesses at risk this week with his signature of Assembly Bill 485.

Two of America's largest pet care associations, a California breeder association, and a California pet store owner said California Governor Jerry Brown put small businesses at risk this week with...

The dog food guide says 12 months, the 30 - year pet store owner says 6 months, and our back - up vet says 12 months at the longest.

Not exact matches

The village would likely need to hire an additional part - time code enforcement officer, costing about $ 27,000, they said, adding that a village ordinance violation might not be enough to keep pet store owners from selling commercially - bred pets.

«I know, as a former pet store owner, that if I didn't have animals in my store, a lot of the people who were walking by would have just kept walking by,» he says.

«While most pet stores are historically directed toward dogs, there are literally millions of homes (and growing) with cat owners, many of which have multiple cats per home,» says Chris Glissman, CEO of Kansas City, Mo. - based catnip supplier Meowijuana.

She says this create buzz about the store and pet owners love seeing their pets posted on her site; but she also says that winners generally come in and spend more than just the gift certificate, so it helps her generate profit too.

Merchandising beds can prove challenging, says Johnson, explaining that while pet owners may visit a store to purchase food or treats weekly, beds aren't usually on their shopping lists.

«Having access to health products at the same store location where owners purchase their favorite pet food creates a pharmacy - like environment and one - stop shopping,» Brown says, adding that antibiotic alternatives in particular are growing in popularity.

The first step in crafting a successful strategy, says Gary Hingst, executive vice president of Salix Animal Health in Deerfield Beach, Fla., is understanding the role that treats play for pet stores, as well as how pet owners typically shop these products.

For example, Mike Dempsey, owner of Yellow Dog Design (booth 456), says personalization is hot in the pet market right now; yet everyone has their own sense of style and stores have limited floor space, so they have to carefully pick and choose which items to stock.

«Recently, I am almost hesitant to call it a pet store,» says owner Bob «Jungle Bob» Smith, who has been building his reputation as the go - to person for information on herptiles since he took over the business.

«It is important for all pet owners who purchased these products to return them to the store for a full refund,» says Dr. John Charos, DVM, President / CEO, Central Veterinary Associates.

But let's say you've bred your bitch before, so we can subtract the cost of the brood bitch... (7140 minus $ 4000 = $ 3140... or the cost to breed each puppy comes to $ 314) After a 50 % mark - up to the pet store, the price of the puppy for the pet store owner reaches $ 471.

But Ducey said he agreed to sign the legislation because it imposes new penalties on pet store owners who do not take steps to ensure that their animals are from breeders that the USDA considers acceptable.

Anyway, the governor said, he sees no purpose in telling legitimate pet store owners that they can sell only animals that came from shelters or were rescued.

This Washington Post article details the signing of a bill that all but guarantees a statewide ban within two years, saying «Gov. Larry Hogan (R) signed the legislation into law Tuesday despite pushback from the owners of the state's seven affected pet stores, who lobbied unsuccessfully to convince the governor to veto the bill.»

But pet store owners criticized an earlier bill that would have required that all dogs come from shelters, saying it would have put them out of business.

Working together with rescue groups and shelters, PJ's Pets uses its own stores as information conduits to find new owners for the abandoned pets,» said Margaret Kordas, president of PJ's Pets & Pets Unlimited and its affiliated stores.

Your dog walks through an infested area, another dog shares them while at the dog park, or maybe you, the owner, bring them into your home on your shoes or pants; it's hard to say how or why your dog gets the fleas, but it's as much a part of pet ownership as baths and brushings and trips to the pet store.

Animal rights advocates support the proposal, citing inhumane treatment of pets at puppy mills, while pet shop owners and workers say it's not true that pet store puppies are unhealthy or improperly bred.

Some pet stores, he said, have realized the money lies in the toys and other pet supplies that owners buy rather than in the animal itself.

A report to the committee said dogs, cats and rabbits bred for pet stores are kept in inhumane conditions, and too many of them end up being abandoned by owners — and end up in shelters.

City council members say the proposed law is meant to give new owners more info on where their dogs come from and limits where pet stores can purchase animals.

Dog and cat owners say the best way to crack down on illegal puppy mill operators is not to ban the sale of dogs and cats at local pet stores, but rather to enact and enforce tougher breeder standards (67 % vs. 33 %).

As consumers, millennial pet owners are exerting a strong influence in the pet industry, and causes are important to their everyday lives, said Jusak Yang Bernhard, co-owner of TailsSpin Pet Stuff, which has stores in Georgia.

Retailers are aware that food brings pet owners into their store, and merchandising that highlights these selections will further consumer awareness, said Stephanie Volo, vice president of brand and communications for Earth Animal in Southport, Conn..

Facing weekly protests at his Oceanside store, Salinas says he's a small - business owner trying to make a living and that consumers should be allowed to choose whether to buy from a retail pet store or adopt from a shelter or private breeder.

Breeders and pet - store owners see such legislation as misguided, saying there are not enough dogs in U.S. shelters to fill annual consumer demand.

Bark Avenue owner Gary Hager of Red Bank said that customers rely on his store for pets that have specific traits to fit their needs.

``... We believe that pet medical professionals at veterinary hospitals and well - trained, knowledgeable staff at pet specialty stores are best equipped to answer pet owners» questions about our products, and to make the right recommendation, said Carolyn Hanigan, Vice President of Marketing, Nutro Products, Inc..

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«I don't believe that most pet owners make it a point to visit the pet aisle in grocery stores,» she says.

«Because pet stores are one step removed from the breeding of the animals they sell, store owners rarely know the breeding conditions of their animals,» a fact sheet for the legislation said.

But Ben Ashel, a pet store owner in Agoura Hills, Calif., said the new law might have unintended effects by motivating more consumers to order dogs online or find sneakier ways to acquire the breeds they want.

Activists said traditional pet store owners have the option of shifting their business model by renting storefront space to shelters and adoption agencies while offering pet - related merchandise.

According to CBS Miami, Cherie Wachter of Broward Humane Society said that the mill owners were breeding, making puppies, then posted them for sale online or taken to pet stores «all over South Florida.»

«For retailers, associate training and in - store materials help them understand how Bayer products work and why they may be the right choice for pet owners, depending on their pet's needs,» Van Brunt said.

It's deceptively easy to say that John Jones or Mary Smith runs a puppy mill or that pet store puppies come from puppy mills, but the label is tossed about so frequently and with so little regard for accuracy that each prospective dog owner should ascertain for himself whether or not he wishes to buy a dog from John Jones, Mary Smith, a pet store, or a hobby breeder.

Flea shampoo is readily available at pet stores and drug stores, but some pet owners say dish detergent such as Dawn or regular dog shampoo will do the trick.

Dr. Allen said many dog owners will buy what they believe is a purebred dog from a commercial pet store for upward of $ 1,000, though the store likely purchased the dog from an auction for only $ 25 to $ 50.

Campbell said no such retail pet stores exist in Vista currently, but the vote prevents store owners from relocating to Vista as neighboring cities ban their business.

Teresa Miller, owner of Treats Unleashed, a St. Louis - based pet retail store with seven locations, says the nearly 10 - percent sales tax her customers pay in some locations makes it harder for her to compete with online retailers.

«With a clear view of the market, stores can make smarter stocking and discounting decisions, and manufacturers can design products that truly meet the needs of today's pets and pet owners,» said Maria Lange, GfK's POS tracking business group director.

«Coupled with in - store expert advice and customer service, a positive customer experience typically leads owners to spend more on their pets and buy higher ticket items like furniture,» says Savitt.

Not to say that this will overtake retail stores, there is still the appeal of going into the store and getting an idea of the weight, look and feel of a toy; also pet owners love taking their pets into the store to pick out their own goodies.

«Consumers today want that kind of relationship with their local pet store owner so they can have peace of mind that their pet is getting the best,» she says.

Mike Thomas, vice president of development for QT Dog, says pet store owners are taking note.

When handled correctly, this category can help position the pet specialty store owner as a trusted advisor and concerned friend, not just a retailer, says Jones.