International Boarding & Pet Services Association - IBPSA

International Boarding & Pet Services Association - IBPSA Professional business association serving the pet care services industry.

Providing education, business resources, industry news, an annual conference, legislation information, and more for those in the pet care services industry including pet boarding and daycare facilities, dog walkers, pet sitters, trainers, and groomers.

🏆 The 2026 Pet Care Business Excellence Awards Finalists Are Here! 🏆The IBBYs were created by the International Boarding...
08/26/2026

🏆 The 2026 Pet Care Business Excellence Awards Finalists Are Here! 🏆

The IBBYs were created by the International Boarding & Pet Services Association to recognize individuals and organizations raising the bar for professionalism and success in the pet care services industry.

This year's finalists were recognized for excellence in areas including:

🐾 Animal Welfare
🌟 Vision & Leadership
❤️ Company & Employee Culture
🤝 Customer Service
🏘️ Community Involvement
📚 Learning, Growth & Development
Please join us in congratulating the 2026 IBBY finalists!

Independent Provider
🐾 Bay’s Almost Home Pet Resort — Greenville, Texas
🐾 K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training — Golden Valley, Arizona
🐾 Telluride K9 Adventure School — Montrose, Colorado

Small Facility Business
🐾 Happy With Dogs — Fowlerville, Michigan
🐾 Woof Pack Pet Services — Boone, North Carolina

Medium Facility Business
🐾 Resort for Pets — Fort Worth, Texas
🐾 Tails-A-Wagn' Multi Service Pet Care — Claremore, Oklahoma

Industry Partner
🐾 Dog Handler Academy
🐾 Doxieworks

Industry Leader
🐾 Jeni Mather
🐾 Rich Schlatter
🐾 Mary Steinebrunner

Congratulations to every finalist! Your dedication to professional pet care deserves to be celebrated. 🎉🐾

🏆 The 2026 IBBY Awards will be presented Friday, October 9, from 6–8 PM during the CANIS Conference in Schaumburg, Illinois.

NATIONAL DOG DAY IS COMING! 🐶🎉National Dog Day is Wednesday, August 26!For pet care professionals, it's the perfect oppo...
08/18/2026

NATIONAL DOG DAY IS COMING! 🐶🎉
National Dog Day is Wednesday, August 26!
For pet care professionals, it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate the dogs who bring joy to our businesses every day while highlighting the people and services that help keep them healthy, happy, and safe.
How will your business be celebrating?
Share your plans, photos, or favorite canine clients with us! 🐾

08/17/2026

MONDAY INDUSTRY CHECK-IN 🐾
A new week means a new opportunity to make pet care better for the animals, their families, and the teams who care for them.
What is ONE thing your business is focusing on this week?
🐾 Improving staff communication
🐾 Enhancing the client experience
🐾 Building team morale
🐾 Increasing efficiency
🐾 Growing your business
🐾 Something else?
Drop it in the comments! Let’s learn from one another and continue strengthening the pet care industry together.

🐈 Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day!Black cats are beautiful, unique, and full of personality.Let's celebrate them today!...
08/17/2026

🐈 Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day!

Black cats are beautiful, unique, and full of personality.

Let's celebrate them today!

Share your favorite black cat photo.

Did you know one of the biggest advantages of being an IBPSA member is access to valuable educational resources?From web...
08/11/2026

Did you know one of the biggest advantages of being an IBPSA member is access to valuable educational resources?

From webinars and industry research to business tools and networking opportunities, your membership is designed to help your business thrive.

The pet care industry is always evolving—and we're here to help you stay ahead.
What's your favorite IBPSA member benefit?

🐶 Happy National Spoil Your Dog Day!Extra walks...Favorite treats...More belly rubs...How are you spoiling your pup toda...
08/10/2026

🐶 Happy National Spoil Your Dog Day!

Extra walks...
Favorite treats...
More belly rubs...

How are you spoiling your pup today?

Drop a photo!

🐱 Happy International Cat Day!Today we're celebrating our feline friends and all the joy they bring.Show us your favorit...
08/08/2026

🐱 Happy International Cat Day!

Today we're celebrating our feline friends and all the joy they bring.

Show us your favorite cat photo below!

🐾 This or That?Would your pet rather...🏖 Beach🌲 Hiking Trail🛋 Couch All DayTell us below!
08/07/2026

🐾 This or That?

Would your pet rather...

🏖 Beach
🌲 Hiking Trail
🛋 Couch All Day

Tell us below!

☀️ Summer Safety ReminderNever leave pets in a parked vehicle even with the windows cracked.Temperatures inside a car ca...
08/06/2026

☀️ Summer Safety Reminder

Never leave pets in a parked vehicle even with the windows cracked.

Temperatures inside a car can rise rapidly, creating life-threatening conditions in just minutes.

Protect your furry family members by leaving them safely at home when errands can't include them.

🐶 Happy Work Like a Dog Day!Today we're celebrating the incredible professionals who dedicate their days to caring for p...
08/05/2026

🐶 Happy Work Like a Dog Day!

Today we're celebrating the incredible professionals who dedicate their days to caring for pets.

Thank you to every kennel attendant, daycare specialist, groomer, pet sitter, trainer, and manager who makes a difference every day.

👏 Tag a pet care professional who deserves recognition!

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