Starting a Gourmet Dog Bakery: Finding Pet/Craft Shows & E-Commerce Outlets

[Tropicalburstqt2]

I'm in the process of starting a gourmet dog bakery & looking for places to market. Where are some good places to find pet shows/expos & craft shows? I'm also looking for places similar to etsy to list my products. Thanks in advance everyone. I'm super excited about this new adventure (& for those wondering, I'll still be selling PC)!

 

[wadesgirl]

Just because it's the industry I work in, have you considered some kind of logo wear? Yup sort of like PC! You can get cute shirts made or even design your own for a good price. Then if you take your own pups to the dog park or any where else there are puppies around, you can market yourself that way.

I find a lot of vendor things on craigslist. You can advertise on there also. Have you approached your local pet stores to see if they would mind putting business cards/flyers up for you?

 

[Tropicalburstqt2]

Thanks for the great ideas.

 

[barbjans]

I would try to advertise at the vets and the groomers. But not like Petco type groomers, small individually-owned. And you could also see about contacting local dogwalkers and offer them referral bonuses. My reasoning is if someone loves their pet to hire a dogwalker or take them to a doggie daycare, they would love gourmet food for their pet! AND to tie in PC, maybe offer to do a fundraiser at an animal shelter where you make treats and then plug your gourmet company. Just a few ideas....

 

[3RingChef]

Hi there! Congratulations on your new venture, that sounds like such a fun and unique business idea! As a fellow Pampered Chef consultant, I can definitely understand the excitement of starting a new venture while still maintaining your PC business. When it comes to finding places to market your gourmet dog bakery, I would suggest reaching out to local pet stores, pet boutiques, and even dog grooming salons. These places often have a built-in customer base of pet owners who would be interested in your products. You could also look into participating in local farmer's markets or community events that have a focus on pets.For pet shows and expos, I would recommend checking out websites like BringFido.com or Petfinder.com, which have a list of upcoming pet-related events in different areas. You could also reach out to local animal shelters or rescue organizations to see if they have any events coming up that you could participate in.As for craft shows, I would suggest researching local craft fairs and markets in your area, as well as looking into online platforms such as Handmade at Amazon or ArtFire. These websites are similar to Etsy and cater to handmade and unique products.Best of luck with your new adventure, and I'm sure your Pampered Chef skills will come in handy when it comes to creating delicious treats for our furry friends!