Ep. 88 – The Pet Care Parasite Problem: Uncovering the Hidden Health Risk in Your Dog Daycare (and How to Fix It Fast!)

Still assuming your clients are getting their dogs’ faecal tests done at the vet? Worried about parasites spreading in your playgroups – but don’t know where to start with prevention? And how could introducing a simple new service create a fresh revenue stream and set your facility apart from the competition? In this episode, Dom Hodgson is joined by John Beres and Greg Page from Canine Lab Testing, the game-changing service transforming how boarding and daycare facilities manage parasite prevention. John and Greg explain why most pet parents aren’t getting faecal tests done (spoiler: compliance rates are around 20%), how parasites spread silently without showing clinical signs, and how their easy, vet-backed solution gives you total control over testing – while generating reliable new income. You’ll also discover how requiring faecal testing can become a powerful differentiator in your marketing, signalling a higher level of care and helping you attract more discerning clients. And in the final segment, Dom shares a sneak peek of his Hershey Expo presentation, “The Price Is Right” – including why premium pricing is the fastest way to fix staffing issues, scale growth, and transform your business model. In this episode, you’ll discover: The Dirty Truth – Why most pet parents skip faecal testing and how that’s putting dogs (and your business) at risk. Health + Revenue – How parasite testing protects dogs, reassures clients, and creates a simple new revenue stream. Competitive Edge – Why requiring faecal tests can position your facility as a premium, higher-standard provider. Data That Matters – What 18 months of testing reveals about parasite prevalence—and why most cases show no symptoms. Premium Pricing Power – Why charging more is the fastest way to solve staffing, retention, and growth challenges. Huge thanks to this week’s special guest John and Greg from Canine Lab Testing. To find out more about how Canine Labs Testing can keep your facility healthy go to CanineLabsTesting. Remember, tickets are now on sale for the Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo, go to PetBoardingExpo.com to register now! Want to work with the World Leading Pet Business Coach? Discover if you’re a good fit to work with Dom by going to www.petbusinessmarketing.com/audition Thanks also to Laura Bachrach and Jennifer Wolf-Pierson, who will both be speaking at the upcoming Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo in Hershey. Grab your ticket now at PetBoardingExpo.com To book yourself on the inaugural Pet Boarding and Daycare, Barkleigh Pet Pros Cruise go to BarkleighShows.com Episode Highlights: [00:51] – Dom introduces the episode and shares updates from the road before taking a look at the Hershey Expo speaker lineup.[05:16] – Laura Bachrach and Jennifer Wolf-Pierson preview their sessions on adventure day programs and KPIs.[07:26] – Dog news: Why Bentley is designing dog-friendly car features—and what that means for how you market your facility.[11:30] – John Beres and Greg Page join the show to explain how Canine Lab Testing simplifies faecal testing for pet care businesses.[13:48] – The shocking truth: most pet parents aren’t testing at all, and parasites spread silently in daycare environments.[16:18] – How facilities can earn $10–$80 per sample while improving dog health and client trust.[19:22] – Explosive growth: How Canine Lab Testing expanded 300% and now operates in 33 states.[23:11] – Why convenience is the #1 reason clients and facilities love this service.[25:07] – Parasite facts: Did you know one in ten dogs test positive, and most show no clinical signs?[29:28] – New data shows positivity rates plummet to 2–3% when regular testing is required.[33:30] – Dom previews his “Price Is Right” seminar: how premium pricing transforms every part of your business.