| The demand for all natural dog products is currently | | | | have written a guide to explain how I was able to |
| at an all time high. | | | | take my love for pets and turn it into a successful |
| Americans will spend an estimated $45 billion on their | | | | business. |
| pets in 2008. | | | | As many new business owners do, I made my |
| I'm here to show you how you can turn your love | | | | mistakes along the way. If you read this guide you |
| for dogs into a profitable and rewarding business! | | | | can stay away these pitfalls. |
| Now is the time to start your own gourmet pet | | | | There truly has never been a better time to get |
| bakery. | | | | involved in the pet industry. A 2007-2008 National Pet |
| In 2007 pet food lead the industry with a whopping | | | | Owners Survey by the American Pet Product |
| $16.2 billion in sales!! Gourmet dog bakeries specializing | | | | Manufacturers Association (APPMA) found that more |
| in all natural pet treats make up a large portion of | | | | American households than ever before- approx. 64 |
| this industry. | | | | million include a pet. Dogs are by far the most popular |
| All of the dog food recalls have affected millions of | | | | pet. Americans now own over 73 million dogs and |
| animal owners across the USA and many animal | | | | 75% of these pet owners consider their dog like a |
| lovers are starting to take an avid interest in the | | | | child. |
| products found in animal food and dog snacks that | | | | So now we know why you should start your own |
| they are giving to their dogs. | | | | gourmet dog bakery, let's look at how this can be |
| Now more than ever, pet owners are wary about | | | | accomplished. Below is the outline of my report called |
| the safety of mass produced pet food and pet | | | | "How To Start and Operate Your Own Successful |
| biscuits and they turning to a natural approach for | | | | Dog Bakery" This is a step by step guide that I |
| the health and love of their furry friend. This is one | | | | wrote to assist you start and operate your own |
| reason why gourmet dog bakeries are popping up all | | | | successful dog bakery. |
| over; there is an huge market for what they're | | | | 1.Dog Bakery Business Plan |
| selling! | | | | 2. Getting Started |
| Dog bakeries that use healthy ingredients for their | | | | - Business Structure |
| animal treats rank the best among buyers. | | | | - Location |
| These varieties of snacks tend to be free of | | | | - Zoning, Licensing and Permits |
| byproducts that could be dangerous to their dogs. | | | | - Where To Sell Your Products |
| There are also record numbers of new pet owners | | | | - Getting Noticed |
| each year and this too is causing a enormous | | | | 3. Operating Your Business |
| demand for these types of healthy pet products. | | | | - Set up payment method |
| There are many pet businesses to choose from, but | | | | - Filling and Shipping Orders |
| I believe the most profitable pet business is a | | | | - Tax, Licensing and Health Codes |
| gourmet pet bakery. | | | | - Your Gourmet Dog Treats |
| You can start your own own pet bakery right in your | | | | - Clever Business Name |
| own house with very little money or experience. I | | | | 4. |