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Considering how much people fancy trained dogs, it is only right that you get your dog training franchise up and running. You can train dogs for various purposes such as protection, drug-sniffing, and even in prisons to hunt down prisoners trying to escape.
Franchising is really picking up in America, with brands like Subway and Gold’s Gym offering interested individuals all they need to get started. However, several companies that offer franchises have existing brick-and-mortar structures. Unlike those opportunities, you do not need much to get started with Dog Training Elite. We offer a wide range of advantages such as:
- The ability to hold training sessions at the customer’s residence or in a neighborhood park of your choice. This saves you the cost of having to buy a training facility.
- Minimal staff requirements. You could serve as the Lead Dog Trainer, or hire a Lead Trainer and oversee operations on a semi-absentee basis.
- A small number of customers needed to recoup your initial investment.
- A more flexible schedule than owners of other pet care-related businesses. Dog daycare and grooming salon owners don’t have the comfort of working from home as our Franchise Owners do.
Having said all that, you would need to know what is required to own and run a franchise of a registered business. This might vary depending on which city you live in. Let’s get you started with the basics to owning your dog training franchise, shall we?
Documents Needed For Franchising
As things are with any business, there needs to be proper documentation by both parties. By both parties, we mean the individual buying a franchise and the company giving the individual rights to own and run a franchise on their behalf.
What documents would you need to become a proud franchise owner of Dog Training Elite?
You would need the franchise disclosure document, a franchise agreement, an operations manual, previous financial statements, and other documents that may be state-specific. You would also have someone who would put you through dog training basics, as we don’t expect you to know it all without prior training.
What Are The Different Types Of Dog Training?
There are different types of dog training that Dog Training Elite boasts of. Each training is highly specialized and done by some of the best in the game.
- Obedience training is training done on dogs to eliminate undesirable behaviors like tugging on their leash or jumping up on people.
- Service dog training is available for those who want to convert dogs to helpers. Service dogs help people with physical disabilities as well as conditions like PTSD and epilepsy.
- Personal protection dogs are dogs that are trained to protect the individual or family that owns them. Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and Great Danes are famous for this purpose.
- Therapy dogs are trained to bring a sense of affection and comfort to individuals in nursing homes, retirement homes, or hospitals.
These are just some of the specialized training available for dogs that Dog Training Elite handles. Not only do we offer all of these training programs as a way for our Franchise Owners to earn multiple streams of revenue, but our non-profit organization, the Malinois Foundation, allows Franchise Owners to give back by purchasing and training service dogs for retired veterans suffering from PTSD, physical disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and other conditions that affect their quality of life.
Is Insurance A Must For My Dog Training Franchise?
Every business needs insurance in the eventuality that unforeseen circumstances beyond their control may crash the company. Some of the insurance types which franchisors need may include;
Management Liability Insurance
Management Liability Insurance provides cover for possible exposures faced by managers, officers, and directors. This form of insurance is also known as “executive liability insurance” or “directors and officers insurance.” Examples of claims that one can make under this form of insurance include unfair dismissal, employee theft, and the theft of trade secrets. You can reach out to firms like Allsafe Insurance Brokers for more information.
Employment Practices Liability Insurance
Commonly abbreviated as EPLI, this form of insurance protects claims filed by workers on specific grounds. Such grounds include discrimination due to religion or sexual orientation, or sexual harassment, or wrongful termination.
Will You Need Any License Or Certification To Train Dogs?
Dog training is not as highly regulated as other industries like finance. At the time of writing, no state or government-issued certification is needed to be a dog trainer. However, you can reach out to the Certification Council For Professional Dog Trainers. You can also contact the Association of Professional Dog Trainers for more details concerning the dog training profession.
As a Dog Training Elite Franchise Owner, you do not need to worry about certification, as you are representing a nationally-known company with a stellar reputation for quality dog training services using our proven method.
Where Would You Conduct The Training Sessions For The Dogs?
Individuals or families with one or more dogs love the ease and convenience of getting to have their training sessions right at home! You bring your training services into the dogs’ world- their home- which not only helps pet owners fit training classes into their busy schedules but also helps dogs better retain the progress they make by conducting training sessions in their own familiar environment. Our Franchise Owners also have the opportunity to hold group training sessions for multiple dog owners and their animal companions in a large outdoor setting like a neighborhood park.
Who Would Be In Charge Of The Dog Training Sessions?
After receiving your initial training from the Dog Training Elite corporate team at our Utah headquarters, you are qualified to be the Lead Trainer during dog training sessions. Alternatively, you could hire a Lead Trainer to accompany you to your initial training program and take on the day-to-day training operations while you stay at home and handle the operational and financial aspects of the business.
What Dog Training Services Will Your Franchise Cover?
You could choose to specialize in a specific area or take on as many as you can. Choosing one niche, e.g., personal protection dogs, lets you build a name and reputation in that niche. However, it is nice to have a wide range of options to offer your customers, as this can help increase your revenue.
Who Could Be The Customers For Your Dog Training Franchise?
You have a variety of possible customers when your dog training franchise kicks off. Basically, anyone with a dog can benefit from what you have to offer!
Firstly, some homeowners might want their dogs trained for obedience training. These will be your main customers, which is a good thing considering that 70% of Americans currently have a pet, and those numbers are climbing! There are also agencies that might need dogs trained for security and other related purposes at places like airports. Additionally, relief agencies like USAID and the American Red Cross are always in need of therapy dogs when operating in areas where a disaster has occurred. You can also sign a retainer with agencies to exclusively handle their dog training needs for the next four to six years. This way, you can get “sure” customers and worry less about not having any clients.
What Will My Work Schedule Be Like As A Franchise Owner?
That is up to you to decide, as the franchise is run entirely by you. You have the flexibility to organize training sessions either daily, weekly, or bi-weekly. This depends on how many clients you decide to take on in your locality. You can also capitalize on this and add a premium if a client requires dog training outside your chosen hours of work.
How Much Do I Need To Get Started With My Dog Training Franchise?
With no brick-and-mortar facility to build and few to no employees needed, Dog Training Elite Franchise Owners enjoy ultra-low overhead to get started, compared to other franchises in the pet care space. With just $159,050 as your initial investment, you can get your Dog Training Elite business up and running in a matter of weeks!
How Much Can I Make With My Dog Training Elite Franchise?
Existing dog Franchise Owners are happy to report outstanding returns on their already-low initial investment. But just how much can you make owning a dog training franchise? The average revenue reported by our Franchise Owners in 2020 is $973,756*! Considering this was during an unprecedented year when most other small business owners struggled, it’s an especially impressive feat. You could potentially earn even more, depending on how many clients you take on, how many hours per week you dedicate to the franchise, and how many territories you purchase, enabling you to build your own dog training franchise empire.
How Do I Get Started?
If you’re excited by the potential to build a successful business that allows you to escape the corporate 9-to-5 grind and work with dogs, you’re not alone! Our territories are limited, and dog lovers with an entrepreneurial spirit are snapping them up fast! For more information on how to pre-qualify for our Franchise Discovery Process, visit our website .
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