Sentences with phrase «pet store owners took»

Three pet store owners took the time to speak with me about their store's holiday plans.

Some pet store owners take it a step further and routinely visit the breeders they work with.

Not exact matches

As the owners of dogs, cats, fish and a horse, the Sheehans craved a better shopping experience than what was available from the specialty pet stores and big - box outlets in their area, so they decided to take matters into their own hands.

Even if a customer buys a cage online, pet stores can still take the opportunity to sell additional cage accessories that the bird owner may not have even known they needed.

There are nine key steps that pet store owners and managers can take to effectively overcome conflicts among their employees.

«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.

Last year, we had a great holiday event in our store with a hired photographer to take photos of pets and their owners that they could use for their holiday cards, with the proceeds donated to charity.

Over the last year, thousands of pet owners have pushed to have imported chicken jerky taken off store shelves.

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.

These days, for convenience and budgets, some owners forego the exam and take Fido or Fluffy to a pet supply store or a low - cost clinic for a jab of protection against rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and other canine diseases.

We, as pet owners, can help to create a fussy eater by taking advantage of the huge variety among dog foods — different kibble flavors and sizes, different textures and flavors among canned foods, pouches of semi-moist food, and freshly packaged meals in the refrigerator section of the grocery or pet store.

If you are like most pet parents and would love to take your feline four - legged baby out with you — the way dog owners routinely do — to the book store, hardware store or out to eat, the leash and harness will enable you to do that.

Washington, DC — In a federal court ruling handed down today, the Cook County, IL, pet sale ordinance scheduled to take effect October 1 has been delayed pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by several of the affected store owners.

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.»

As a result, pet stores can build customer loyalty by taking the time to properly identify a pet owner's problem and match them with the appropriate product.

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.

By focusing on posing the right questions instead of giving advice, pet store owners and managers can help their employees take responsibility for solving their own motivational problems.

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

«Develop an emotional attachment between the pet owner and the store,» says Teresa Kara, owner of Chew On This Dog Barkery in Frankfort, Ill. «We take a picture of all the pets and post them behind the register, and now years later, people come in to find their pet.»

Let's face it: Today's pet owners have no shortage of options when it comes to shopping for pet products, many of which are probably more convenient — not to mention less expensive — than taking a trip to their local mom - and - pop pet store, even if it is right around the corner.

«Customers typically seek out pet specialty stores to help them properly care for their pets, and pet owners like to feel like they are taking the best care of their loved ones that is possible,» says Glenn Novotny, vice president of sales and marketing at Emerald Pet Products, which offers Smart «n Tasty dental treats for cats and dogs.