Is Buying an Existing Kennel Better Than Building One?
Are you a daydreamer? I am a little. I tend to look at something and start turning it over in...
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Field Notes — John G. Kent
Long-form thinking on kennels, animals, and the decisions that shape both.
Essays written for kennel owners, aspiring operators, and anyone thinking seriously about animal care as a business. Viability, operations, capacity, and the systems that make the difference between a kennel that sustains you and one that drains you.
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Operations · April 2026 · 11 min read
The Fence You Don’t Understand (Until It Fails You)
I’ll admit it. I’ve been accused once or twice of having too much fencing. And to be fair, my views on fencing have evolved.
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The Fence You Don’t Understand (Until It Fails You)
I’ll admit it. I’ve been accused once or twice of having too much fencing. And to be fair, my views...
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We Thought It Would Be a Side Hustle. It Wasn’t.
My only real experience boarding dogs before we got into this business was for my sister-in-law’s wedding. We used a...
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Starting a Kennel: What No One Tells You
Starting Out · April 2026 · 12 min read What No One Tells You About Starting a Dog Boarding Business...
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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Dog Boarding Business?
Starting Out · March 2026 · 7 min read How Much Does It Cost to Start a Dog Boarding Business?...
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Why Touring a Busy Kennel Tells You Almost Nothing
Daily Care · March 2026 · 6 min read Why Touring a Busy Kennel Tells You Almost Nothing What actually...
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