Pet Care Resources

Books Here you will find many useful links relevant to pet care services. In K9 Bytes Software we focus 100% on our customer needs. As a courtesy we try to maintain an informative collection of website links to important and useful sites. Come back regularly and visit our website for updates, information, and pet care news.

Pet Care Technology Articles

Survey Sampling in the Pet Care Industry. By Joshua Candamo, September 2007.

The need to find out what people are thinking is particularly important to the pet care industry. Knowing what people think gives you a powerful competitive edge. Effective marketing can strengthen customer loyalty and increase referrals. Find our how to conduct a survey with limited resources at your facility

Estimating your Market Share. By Joshua Candamo, May 2007.
It is accepted that there is a link between market share and the return a business makes on its investment. In general, the higher the market share, the higher the return on investment. Learn about market share estimation with this easy-to-follow tutorial

Associations and Organizations

Pet Care Services Association (PCSA, ABKA)

(Previously known as American Boarding Kennel Association). The Pet Care Services Association (PCSA) is a non-profit trade association for the boarding kennels industry. This web site has a list of member kennels, education and certification information, seminar schedules, pet care information and lots more.

Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is the nation's largest animal protection organization. Established in 1954, the HSUS seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals, fighting against animal cruelty, exploitation and neglect.

American Kennel Club (AKC)

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1884. The AKC maintains a purebred dog registry, sanctions dog events, and promotes responsible dog ownership.

Westminster Kennel Club (WKC)

The Westminster Kennel Club (WKC) is America's oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs. The show is America's second longest continuously held sporting event, behind only the Kentucky Derby.

Suppliers

Pet Edge

Source for pet care professionals and independent retailers.

Pet Smart

Online source of pet food and supplies.

Petco

PETCO online pet supply store offers a complete selection of pet supplies and accessories, pet products, and services.

Pup's Pet Supply

Comprehensive line of pet products.

K9 Bytes Pet Gifts

A great selection of handcrafted gifts for pets and pet lovers. K9 Bytes offers a wonderful variety of fun gifts to spoil your favorite pet including handmade dog collars, leashes, treats, pet blankets and more.