Ep. 84 – Lights, Camera, Profit: Can Dog Daycare Cameras Turn Transparency into Trust and Increased Revenue?

Does having cameras in your daycare build trust with your clients – or just create headaches?

Worried that live cameras will expose every spill, squabble, or messy moment in your daycare?

Did you know that adding cameras can be recurring revenue stream clients are happy to pay for?

In this episode, host Dom Hodgson kicks things off with a stack of September promotion ideas designed to help you boost bookings fast. He discusses back-to-school themed activities as well as how you can cleverly use one-off events (yes, even Star Trek Day makes an appearance) to turn what’s already on in the calendar, and on your client’s minds, into easy revenue wins.

Then in the main interview, Dom sits down with Aron Garrison of iDogCam to explore the pros and cons of daycare cameras. Aaron reveals how his company’s system helps facilities keep pet parents happy, protect staff, and even generate profit by offering camera access as a premium upsell for clients who want to keep a closer eye on their dogs all day long!

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Back-to-School for Dogs – How to turn everyday themes (from geography to home economics) into sell-out enrichment add-ons clients love.
Cameras as Cashflow – Why facilities using iDogCam are pulling in 4–5x their subscription cost every month.
The 45-Minute Obsession – What the average parent does with live camera feeds—and how you can use it to build loyalty.
Expo Insider Previews – Hear directly from Hershey speakers on SBA funding, redefining dog introductions, and tackling labor costs.
The Next Frontier – From AI “mess detectors” to broadcast-style playroom feeds, how technology could reshape pet care in the next five years.

Huge thanks to this week’s special guest Aron Garisson from IDogCam. To find out more about their services, go to IDogCam

Thanks also to some of the speakers at this years Hershey Expo, Denise Heroux, Claire Cronin, Adia Washington and Sean Felty.

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

Episode Highlights:

[00:51] – Dom introduces the episode and previews today’s guests.
[04:12] – Denise Heroux explains why attending expos can reignite your energy and business growth.
[08:45] – Claire Cronin, Adie Washington, and Sean Felty share sneak peeks of their Hershey sessions.
[11:41] – Dom dives into creative September promotions: back-to-school themes, swap ideas day, and more.
[14:49] – Aron Garrison of iDogCam joins to discuss how his company helps pet facilities use cameras as a retention and revenue tool.
[16:07] – Aron’s backstory: from NFL broadcast engineering to pet care tech.
[20:26] – How iDogCam integrates with major pet care software for seamless client access.
[23:54] – Cameras as a profit center: why facilities often make 4–5x their monthly fee.
[26:47] – Aron tells us how you can have iDogCam installed in your facility and why you should.
[32:32] – Subscription model explained: flexible, scalable, and service-focused.
[35:35] – The future of cameras: AI, alerts, and broadcast-style pet parent experiences.