Though customers are savvier these days, retailers and groomers
said educating owners about natural grooming products remains important.
Not exact matches
In particular, the program to
educate small - business
owners and their employees and help them enroll in the health - insurance exchanges is approximately two months behind the deadlines the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services laid out, the report
says.
The Upper West Side's rat academy session, scheduled for Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. at Community Board 7 at 250 W. 87th St., will
educate building
owners, management and staff on new rat control techniques and best practices,
said Jesse Bodine of Brewer's office.
«A main goal of the program is to help private well
owners learn about managing their wells and protecting water quality though «Well Informed» screenings, «Well
Educated» workshops and other events across the state,»
said John Smith, AgriLife Extension program specialist, College Station.
Here at Speedy Payday Cash, we want to
educate our consumers as much as possible about using payday loans and financial tips; and this blog will be one of several avenues we introduce for us to do this,»
said Teri White, Director of Public Relations for Green Leaf Loan Group, the
owner and operator of Speedy Payday Cash.
«Make sure the employees interacting with the cat
owners are
educated on the products,»
says Singh.
«We see pet
owners becoming increasingly
educated and making more informed decisions about what ingredients they choose for their pets,»
says Rashell Cooper, marketing director for Long Beach, Calif. - based Redbarn.
Pet
owners should also be
educated about the longer shelf - life of these products — something that even retailers with a good grasp of the category may not fully understand,
says Kyla Sternlieb, founder and president of Under the Weather, a South Burlington, Vt. - based provider of freeze - dried bland diets, supplements and hemp - based chews for dogs.
«Recent HABRI research found that when
educated about the health benefits of the human - animal bond, pet
owners are more likely to provide their pets with higher quality nutrition, including treats,»
said Steven Feldman, executive director of HABRI.
For this reason,
says Eric Bittman,
owner of Warren London dog spa and grooming products, it is important that retailers
educate their sales staff.
The plan for Springs Park calls for dog
owners to
educate one another at the facility, as is the case at most dog parks,
said Sara Davison, the executive director of the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, who spoke at the work session.
Sacks wants to get the message out to future pet
owners: «I want to get into schools and
educate kids about why we spay and neuter, why we adopt,» she
says.
«This promotion provided a great opportunity to engage horse
owners and helped
educate them on the importance of accurate dosing for dewormers,»
said Kenton Morgan, DVM, senior veterinarian, Equine Technical Services, Zoetis.
«Sometimes the best thing is to
educate the
owner rather than to seize the pet,» she
said.
«In my specialized sector of the pet industry, my client's tend to be more well -
educated pet
owners who are concerned about animal welfare and are unlikely to purchase an animal in a retail setting,» Boldry
said.
The AVMA study
says that cat
owners need to be
educated on the value of veterinary care, and veterinarians should keep in mind that the lifetime value of cats is likely higher than they think.
«
Educating my staff is my best line of defense,»
said Carrie Hyde,
owner of The Spaw in Tustin, Calif. «It takes a lot of time to
educate customers, and I have to have enough staff to take care of customers when I take pet
owners aside and work with them on species - appropriate diets.»
«It is important that we recognize that, as a profession, we have to be better at
educating pet
owners regarding the importance of preventive care and of the unique role that veterinarians play in enhancing the relationship between pet
owners and their best friends,»
said Dr. Michael Moyer, President of AAHA.
«'' The most important aspect of allergy management is to
educate early and to inform the pet
owner that there is no cure and that there is no fix,»» Dr. Ackerman
says.
A native of Grand Ledge, Michigan, Dr. Weir
says that she has had a lifetime love of animals and enjoys interacting with clients, building relationships, and
educating pet
owners in order to help them provide better homes for their companion animals.
She and other professionals
said they take on the responsibility of
educating themselves to provide the best grooming services and to pass that knowledge on to
owners.
«In my practice, I see cats with FLUTD on a daily basis, proving that
owners need to be
educated about this condition,»
said Dr. Craig Prior, a veterinarian in Nashville, Tennessee.
«Our goal isn't to prosecute (animal abusers), it's to take care of the animals and
educate the
owners,» she
said.
«Through our work with Diamonds in the Rough, we are able to really give back to the community and
educate future horse
owners,» Dr. Lombard
says.
Rather, he
said, the laws are largely symbolic, and meant to
educate dog
owners as well as people who let pets into spaces where they don't belong.
«We
educate our pet parents through easy - to - read, transparent labels that pet parents are looking for when buying pet food,»
said Chanda Leary - Coutu, senior marketing communications manager for WellPet in Tewksbury, Mass. «Calling out key benefits like grain - free or limited - ingredient diets help
owners make an informed decision for their pets» specific needs.»
Pit Bulls For Life doesn't take in any dogs with histories of aggression toward humans or other animals and
says it works with the city bylaw department to
educate owners.
«Fort Dodge Animal Health's «Responsible Healthcare for Pets» program is being expanded in response to veterinarians» requests for more support in
educating themselves, their staff and pet
owners to the new protocols,»
said Dr. Jaffe.
«When
educated about the scientific research on the human - animal bond, pet
owners are more likely to take important measures to improve pet health and augment their relationship with their veterinarians,»
said AAHA Chief Executive Officer, Michael Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP (C / F).
«Fear Free practices
educate owners to recognize canine and feline body language,»
says Daniels.
When 2,000 pet
owners were
educated about the human health benefits of pet ownership: 92 %
said they were more likely to maintain a pet's health, including keeping up with vaccines and preventive medicine 89 %
said they were more likely to maintain a pet's health, including regular check - ups with a veterinarian 88 %
said they were more likely to provide a pet with higher quality nutrition 51 %
said they were more likely to purchase pet health insurance 62 %
said they were less likely to skip visits to the veterinarian 89 %
said they were more likely to take better care of a pet «When people find out that pets improve heart health, decrease stress, help alleviate depression and address specific conditions that include autism, PTSD and Alzheimer's, they become more focused on caring for their pet's health,»
said HABRI Executive Director, Steven Feldman.
«Recent HABRI research found that when
educated about the health benefits of the human - animal bond, pet
owners are more likely to provide their pets with higher quality nutrition, including treats,»
said Steven Feldman, Executive Director of HABRI.
Focusing mainly on bettering the lives of dogs and their
owners, her main goal is «to help dogs stay in their homes and to
educate children and adults about dogs and dog safety,» she
says.
The problem with most
owners of pets that are not fixed is that 95 percent of the
owners are not
educated about the importance of neutering or spaying their animals, Ms. Dana
said.
Tsuyuki
says she encourages
owners to get
educated and understand how to use her toys.
«The more the store personnel are
educated to the mental and physical needs of these amazing creatures, the better the well - being of the bird [will be at home],»
says Mary Wyld,
owner of Wyld's Wingdom, a bird - only product distributor based in Norfolk, Va..
When it comes to actually
educating staff on talking to cat
owners, Chanda Leary - Coutu, senior manager marketing communications at WellPet,
says there are several specific things to discuss.
Ritchie, for example,
says her company does its best to
educate storeowners not only about its products, but also on the skin issues pet
owners frequently encounter — such as yeast infections.
Offering a good selection and taking pains to
educate pet
owners on the products builds credibility and fosters a strong relationship with customers, she
says.
«With this approach, retailers can gently point
owners in the direction of the appropriate product lines and
educate the
owner about the reasons for their recommendations, allowing the consumer to make an informed purchasing decision,» Acuff
says.
«
Educating the consumer about non-chemical pesticide alternatives is the biggest challenge manufacturers and retailers must overcome, especially in the pet product marketplace,»
says Steve Thomas,
owner of Thomas Labs, makers of D / Earth topical insecticide.
«We are trying to
educate the storeowners and pet
owners about Puppy Bumpers,» Price
says.
«Customers nowadays, and especially cat
owners, really want to be
educated,»
says Gina Zaro, marketing director of Precious Cat, Inc. «[Cat
owners] really want good educational materials so they can make the right choices for their cats.»
Intelligent Retailing In order to best serve their customers, retailers must
educate themselves on what products are available and their proper application, and effectively pass this information on to their staff and to pet
owners,
says Thomas.
In addition to encouraging customers to feed their pets the best possible diet by offering a well - crafted product selection, Heck
says that Brookside Barkery & Bath utilizes a highly
educated staff and its loyalty program to steer pet
owners in the right direction when it comes to nutrition.
Creating Awareness Pet
owners are also becoming more
educated, or are trying to, putting the onus on retailers to stay abreast,
says Peizer.
«If we can provide folks with an analogy regarding these various safety topics, I believe it allows pet
owners to be
educated in a way that opens their eyes and ears to each topic,» she
says.
Committee members
say their proposals, which would change the philosophy of Animal Control from capturing animals to protecting them and
educating pet
owners, would streamline the department and save money.
No where does it
say how much effort Delphine Robbe and The Gili Eco Trust have made to improve the situation and
educate the
owners.
«My favorite part about being in the real estate business is empowering,
educating and encouraging real estate agents to make their life better, whatever that means to them, while they aspire to provide our customers with their finest real estate experience... guaranteed,»
says Broker /
Owner Craig Beggins.