5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Sponsor Showcase + Meet & Greet Reception in the Atrium

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Welcome & Coffee Outside Session Room

8:30 AM – 9:40 AM Session: Title and description to come!
Speaker: Dominic Hodgson of Enrich University

9:50 AM – 11:00 AM Session: Build a Financial Plan That Drives Profitability and Long-Term Growth
Speakers: Claire Cronin & Jacqueline Pait of Live Oak Bank
Description to come!

11:10 AM – 12:20 PM Session: Title and description to come!
Speaker: Cara Evans, President of Paragon School of Pet Grooming

12:20 PM – 12:30 PM: Lunch Provided in the Atrium

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Sponsor Showcase in the Atrium

2:30 PM – 3:40 PM Session: Title and description to come!
Speaker: Kira Colon, COO of MAVETRI

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sponsor Showcase + Happy Hour in the Atrium

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Sponsor Showcase in the Atrium

9:00 AM – 10:10 AM Session: Game On: Staff Engagement That Works
Speaker: Alex Varney of Considerably Bold
This session explores how gamification boosts staff engagement and ongoing development. From “Enrichment Passports” and Bingo cards to peer recognition programs and spin wheel contests, we’ll share fun, practical ways to build a strong culture and encourage learning. A healthy, engaging culture not only motivates your team but also reduces turnover and strengthens long-term retention. These tools help teams stay motivated, recognize progress, and turn professional growth into something rewarding and repeatable. You’ll leave with at least three fresh, actionable ideas to engage your team right away.

10:20 AM – 11:30 AM Session: Title and description to come!
Speaker: Joe Latona of WalkerScout

11:40 AM – 12:50 PM Session: Title and description to come!
Speakers: Sean Felty, Founder of Next Tree Strategies & Eve Molzhon, Founder & Owner of Dog Handler Academy

12:50 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Provided in the Atrium

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Sponsor Showcase in the Atrium

3:00 PM – 4:10 PM Session: From Guesswork to Signals: Reading the Pricing Trends Shaping Dog Care
Speaker: Drew Brinkoetter of Goose
The dog care industry is full of pricing “rules” that don’t hold up under scrutiny. This session cuts through assumptions by looking at the signals hidden in industry pricing data: how rates vary by service type, what high-performing businesses do differently, and where operators tend to underprice without realizing it.

Rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all strategy, this talk helps attendees interpret trends in a way that’s relevant to their own operation. You’ll learn how to spot warning signs in your pricing, understand market movement without chasing competitors, and make adjustments that reflect both demand and the care experience you provide.

What you’ll learn:

• Which industry trends actually matter when evaluating your prices, and which assumptions often lead operators in the wrong direction.
• Spot recurring patterns across boarding, daycare, and add-on services that quietly limit revenue, even in strong markets.
• See how booking patterns, service choices, and timing provide clearer guidance than anecdotes or gut feel.
• Walk away with a practical framework for when to change prices, when to hold steady, and how to reduce friction when adjustments are needed.”

4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Sponsor Showcase + Happy Hour in the Atrium

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Sponsor Showcase in the Atrium

9:00 AM – 10:10 AM Session: Title, speaker info, and description to come!

10:20 AM – 11:30 AM Session: Title and description to come!
Speaker: Chad Mackin of Pack to Basics and Something to Bark About Podcast

11:40 AM – 12:50 PM Session: Title and description to come!
Speaker: Michelle Huie of ShopDot Pet

12:50 – 1:50 PM Open Networking / Wrap-Up