172 | Creating a Safety-First Dog Business with Tara Robertson

In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Tara Robertson, the founder of PupStars Pet Care in Chicago. Tara first started her business walking dogs on her own back in 2006. With increased demand from her customers for boarding and grooming, she hired help and moved her operation to a brick and mortar facility in 2014. Right before the pandemic hit, she upgraded to a larger space where she can offer almost anything her doggy clients need. From daycare to transportation, and grooming to first aid classes. Hearing about her business and services, the number one priority for Tara is safety. She and her team work closely with pets and their people to do temperament tests, offer training advice and sometimes, recommend daily walks instead of day care.