A virtual operations manual for dog daycare providers and people who are considering opening a dog daycare. Work for yourself in the company of dogs. Enter the new and growing field of dog daycare! Whether you are just starting your daycare career or you are a seasoned veteran in the industry, this book provides proven techniques to give you a blueprint for success. You will discover * Basic information for starting a dog daycare including business resources, licensing information, zoning guidance, and legal, financial, and insurance concerns for the daycare owner. Forms and record-keeping materials needed to operate a daycare. How to provide a safe and stimulating environment that keeps the dogs healthy and happy and the staff safe. Optional money-making services that daycare centers can provide.Ideas for cost-effective marketing of the daycare business. Troubleshooting ideas including how to handle clients with aggressive dogs, dealing with contagious diseases and expelling dogs from daycare.How to monitor the relationships within a pack of dogs and identify control measures that can be used to maintain stability.