Dog Business

2 Dog Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Got a passion for dogs and looking for a rewarding business? A dog business could be your ideal venture. This can range from pet grooming and training to doggy daycare and pet-sitting services.

You'll be catering to busy pet owners who want the best care for their furry friends. Offering a mix of convenience and quality, you’ll help keep pets happy and well-groomed while their owners are away or busy. It’s not just about playing with dogs; it’s about providing a trusted service that pet owners can rely on.

Success in this business hinges on delivering consistent, high-quality care and building strong client relationships. If you love dogs and are prepared for hands-on work, this venture offers both emotional and financial rewards.

In this list, you'll find real-world dog business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a dog business that makes money.

1. iHeartDogs ($22M/year)

Justin Palmer and Marshall Morris came up with the idea for iHeartDogs after building large dog-themed Facebook communities. They realized the potential for a business centered around dog lovers and decided to create a brand that sold physical products and also served as a media property for advertising. The success of their first product, a beaded bracelet that represented meals donated to shelter pets, propelled them forward and they have since raised over $300,000 for various charitable causes. They have been profitable since their first month of operation and continue to grow on their own terms without outside funding.

How much money it makes: $22M/year
How many people on the team: 50

How We Started A $1.2M/Month Lifestyle Store For Dog Owners

iHeartDogs is a lifestyle store and blog with over 25 million members in its Facebook communities, which sells products for pet dogs and donates to specific programs that rescue animals, totaling over 1.5 million pet heroes served.

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2. Bell & Bone ($2.16M/year)

Frustrated by the lack of regulation and quality in pet food, Arianne launched Bell & Bone to offer superfood dog treats with clinical backing. Since launching their Dental Stick range in March 2020, the business has doubled its revenue annually and expanded to over 450 stores worldwide.

How much money it makes: $2.16M/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
How many people on the team: 1

How I Bootstrapped A Healthy Dog Treat Business

Australian dog food brand Bell & Bone has doubled its revenue each year since the launch of its Dental Stick range, which has led to the expansion of its distribution network to over 450 pet specialty stores in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Hong Kong, with plans to double its store count in the next financial year.

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