Ever wondered what happens when your staff start learning just as much from elephants as they do from industry expos?

Think enrichment only works if you’ve got 10,000 square feet and a scent space that looks like a Hogwarts classroom?

Or maybe you’ve been wondering how to actually build a business that works around your life – not the other way around?

In this inspiring first half of a two-part interview, Dom sits down with Allison Jacobs, co-founder of Scouts Honor in Bloomington, Indiana (and enrichment trailblazer). Allison shares her raw and remarkable journey from struggling with autoimmune disease and pet sitting on Rover… to running a high-profit, high-impact enrichment-focused daycare that’s built across three split levels of an old lumber yard!

You’ll hear how she and business partner Kristen turned their rescue roots into a powerful enrichment model that serves dogs, staff, and clients – without needing fancy equipment or ideal square footage. Plus, learn how Allison enriches her team with zoo visits, themed training days, and culture-building strategies that have fostered a fantastic workplace atmosphere that staff and customers alike simply can’t get enough of.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Huge thanks to this week’s awesome guest Allison. You can find out more about what Allison, Kristen and Henry are doing at Scouts Honor by going to www.scoutshonorpetretreat.com

learn more about Dom’s coaching programs and how to build a premium pet care business, visit: www.petbusinessmarketing.com/diamondnow 

The July/August issue of the Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine is ‘HOT’ off the press. Grab your copy or view the digital version by going to www.petboardinganddaycare.com.

Remember, the next Barkleigh show is happening in Hershey in November. Be the first to find out when registration opens by entering your info at www.petboardingexpo.com

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