Dogs…. Are they as clever as people want to believe?
I often hear people say, “My dog seems just so intelligent…it is really incredible.” I am always amazed at how many people try and ‘humanise’ a dogs thought process. I do understand why, as they are...
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Sponsoring a vintage tea party and doggy pageant
We were recently asked to be one of the sponsors for a very different type of event, a Vintage Tea Party and Doggy Pageant. As we knew the organisers, we immediately agreed and sponsored the Most...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of holding a pet stall at a trade show or a local fete
By Debbie Brownlow of PHG Bolton (www.phg-bolton.co.uk) Pet stalls can be held at a variety of locations, gift and craft fairs, local fetes, seasonal fairs, country shows and holiday shows. Prices can...
View ArticleWhy become a PHG franchisee?
When it comes to franchising, a lot of people immediately ask themselves the question: Why become a franchisee when you can just start a stand-alone business? Many people think it’s a lot easier to...
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Q & A from Chris at PHG Stockton-on-Tees
Chris joined PHG nearly a year ago and here is a Q & A about how he has found running a franchise so far… Q. When did you start with Pets, Homes and Gardens? A. February 27th 2015 Q. What...
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Q & A from Nigel Hookins @ PHG Plymouth
Nigel joined PHG over three years ago and here is a Q & A about how he has found running a franchise so far… Q. When did you start with Pets, Homes and Gardens? A. We started in October 2012. Q....
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Boarding of Rabbits – By Julie White who works with Sue Penfold at PHG...
I have kept, bred, exhibited and rescued so many rabbits over the last 40 years that I have become quite a specialist and gained the slightly unflattering title of ‘The Rabbit Lady’. I have been an...
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What better way to make a career out of something you love doing?
Why Nigel Fitzimmons decided that starting a pet sitting franchise was the best choice for him. Nigel of PHG Bognor Regis and Chichester, http://www.phg-bognor-regis.co.uk has been running his pet...
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Have you ever been let down with pet care before your holiday?
How many times do you hear people say they’ve been let down by friends or relatives when it comes to pet care for their holidays? It’s such a stressful time in the build up to going away, the last...
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Our PHG Northern Road Trip
Peter and I recently undertook our annual ‘Northern Road Trip’ to visit all our franchisees based in the North of England. We started off at Wolverhampton, moved across country and down, visiting 10...
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