Archive for March, 2010
Lots of Dogs, Little Space- do additional dog parks help local retailers grow their business?
Looking for a place for your dog to play, not much offered in Denver, CO according to a recently published article in the Denver Post. As the number of pet lovers has increased significantly in the last few years, the number of parks and green spaces available to them has remained stagnant. The people of Denver recognize this need and are in support of adding 10 new off-leash dog parks in the next decade. However, government officials worry about funding for this project. To offset the costs a draft proposal suggests charging for use of the park through paid tags. The cost of the first dog would be $25.00 and $10.00 for each additional tag per year.
What do you think? Is there a need for more dog parks in your area? Do additional dog parks result in additional business for you as an indenedent retailer? Do you think the tag fee will be successful in raising the needed funds? Any ideas to share on how you have gained additional business in your store as a result of having a dog park nearby?
Get Out and Play (at your local dog park or anywhere else for that matter)!
