Your Complete Step-By-Step Guide to Starting a Successful Doggy Daycare
The proven, step-by-step guide to starting a safe, compliant and profitable doggy daycare — without the stress or guesswork.
Starting a Daycare is overwhelming – licensing, insurance, safety, pricing, neighbours, dog ratios… Missing just one step can cost you money or even your licence.
The Paw Print Manual gives you the exact roadmap we wish we had on day one.
Simple guidance. Real lessons. No jargon.
Just clarity, structure and confidence.
Whats Included.
A complete roadmap to launching, running and scaling your own Doggy Daycare business
- 82-page step-by-step manual
- 6 editable Doguments (T&Cs, Vet Release Form + more)
- Licensing, compliance & insurance made simple
- Behaviour guidance & red-flag spotting
- Daily structure, routines & operations
- How to dog-proof your home for safety
- Marketing guidance to get bookings from week 1
- Insider knowledge from a successful 5 ⭐️ Doggy Daycare
- Lifetime updates included
Whats Inside The Manual
Getting Started
Set up your business the right way - licences, legal requirements and the essential first steps made simple, clear and stress-free.
Building Your Brand
Create a name, story and identity that stands out, attracts the right customers and builds instant trust.
Setting Up Operations
Dog-proof your space, design routines that actually work and build systems that keep every day smooth, safe and predictable.
Daily Life
Master schedules, dog ratios, communication and calm routines so every day runs like a well-oiled machine.
Troubleshooting
Fix the common problems that sink new daycares - behaviour issues, customer challenges and the mistakes no one warns you about.
Growth & Success
Learn how to raise your rates, fill your diary, scale safely and build the kind of business people rave about.
Business Contracts
Your complete toolkit of editable doguments - T&Cs, vet release forms, policies and templates to protect your business.
This helped me so much!
I have ran my business for over 10 years, unfortunately we were awarded a 1 star last year. Understandably we were gutted and felt it would be a huge task to get the star rating up, that’s when I found The Paw Print manual, following Laura’s advice, guidance and templates, I am proud to say, with a little work we are now back at 5 Stars.
I Made Every Mistake! So You Dont Have To...
"One by one, the offers came in. Walking,
Boarding, Daycare.
I wasn’t starting a business - I was just saying
“yes” to people… because I loved dogs.
But the truth was - I couldn’t keep working 90-hour weeks in a jobthat was breaking me. I left".
Frequently Asked Questions...
Do I need a licence and does the manual explain everything?
Yes, you need a licence and yes, the manual walks you through every part of the process.
From understanding the Animal Welfare regs, to meeting the council’s requirements, to preparing for inspections… it’s all simplified, demystified and explained step-by-step.
Can I start a doggy daycare part-time?
Absolutely – Many people do.
The manual shows you exactly how to start small (even just one or two days a week), build confidence, set routines and grow at your own pace.
No pressure, no overwhelm… and no quitting your job on day one.
I’ve never worked with dogs professionally — is this still for me?
100%.
The manual is written for beginners – Clear, friendly and easy to follow.
You don’t need experience, jargon knowledge, or a background in animal care.
You just need a love of dogs and a willingness to learn to understand them.
We teach you everything else.
Will this manual help me avoid taking on the wrong dogs or nightmare clients?
Yes – This is one of the biggest benefits.
We show you how to choose the right dogs, spot red flags, handle pushy customers and set boundaries so you stay safe, in control and drama-free.
Does the manual cover behaviour and red flags?
It does – In detail.
You’ll learn how to read body language, prevent fights, manage energy levels and recognise early signs of stress, fear, aggression or resource guarding.
It’s the behaviour guidance we wish we had when we started.
Will the manual show me how to set up safely from home?
Yes – You’ll learn exactly how to dog-proof your home, create safe zones, set up routines, manage dog ratios and meet the standards expected by UK licensing.
You’ll know what’s safe, what’s not and how to run things confidently.
If you release future updates to the manual, will I get them?
Yes – absolutely. When you buy the Pawprint Manual, you get lifetime access to all future updates and new editions as the industry evolves. As regulations, licensing standards and best practices change, you’ll always have the most up-to-date information at no extra cost.
Will I learn how to price, market and get my first bookings?
Absolutely!
We walk you through pricing, branding, social media, marketing templates and simple strategies you can use to get enquiries from week one.
This isn’t theory – it’s real advice from a successful daycare that actually works.
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Still Unsure?
This manual answers the questions stopping you from starting:
🐾 How do I get my first clients?
🐾 What does a full day actually look like?
🐾 How much can I realistically earn?
🐾 What if I’m scared of doing it wrong?
🐾 What do inspectors look for?
You don’t need to figure it out alone — the blueprint is right here.
Start your new life today
Earn £3,000–£5,000 per month.
Do something meaningful every day.
Get The Manual – £39.99
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