How do you start a dog boarding business in 2027?
Startup costs: home-based $2K-$10K (fencing upgrade, crates, cameras, cleaning gear, software like Gingr or Time To Pet). Facility-based $150K-$600K+ (lease/build, kennels, HVAC, drainage, fire suppression, sound dampening). Permits/licenses/insurance: kennel license at state and county level (highly variable), zoning approval is the killer � many residential zones cap dogs at 3-4, USDA Class A may apply if any breeding, animal-care liability ($600-$2K/yr), workers comp once you hire. Customer acquisition: Rover for home-based (15-25% cut), Google Local Service Ads + Yelp for facilities, vet partnerships, doggy daycare cross-sell, Nextdoor for neighborhood trust. Revenue model: $35-$75/night home, $50-$110/night facility, holiday premiums 25-50%. Year-1: home gross $20K-$60K, facility usually loses money year-1, breakeven yr-2-3.