The Innovation Business Group has launched a dedicated website emphasizing the importance of pet parks in promoting pet wellness and highlighting the growth of this sector. In the United States, the dog park design services industry has experienced steady expansion, with revenues reaching approximately $90.3 million in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.1% over the past five years.
This growth is driven by increasing pet ownership and the rising demand for dedicated spaces where pets can exercise and socialize. As urban areas continue to recognize the benefits of pet parks for community engagement and pet health, the industry is poised for further development, underscoring the essential role these parks play in the well-being of pets nationwide.
Stanton Foundation
•Mission: Established by Frank Stanton, the foundation focuses on canine welfare, among other initiatives.en.wikipedia.org
Rational Animal
Pet insurance is a healthcare policy for pets that helps cover unexpected veterinary costs, including accidents, illnesses, and routine care.
Many pet insurance plans reimburse a percentage of veterinary bills, making pet healthcare more affordable.
Some policies also cover preventative care, prescription medications, and alternative treatments like acupuncture for pets.
Pet rescues are nonprofit organizations dedicated to saving, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned, neglected, or stray animals.
Many rescues specialize in specific breeds or types of pets, ensuring they find suitable forever homes.
Unlike shelters, rescues often rely on foster homes rather than housing pets in a centralized facility.
Pet hotels are luxury boarding facilities that provide temporary lodging, care, and entertainment for pets while their owners are away.
High-end pet hotels offer private suites, play areas, grooming services, and even spa treatments.
Many pet hotels provide 24/7 supervision, ensuring pets receive personalized attention and medical care if needed.
Doggy daycare is a supervised facility where dogs can socialize, exercise, and receive care while their owners are at work or away.
These centers provide structured playtime, group activities, and rest periods to keep dogs happy and engaged.
Some doggy daycares offer obedience training, agility courses, and specialized programs for puppies or senior dogs.
Pet breeders are individuals or businesses that specialize in selectively breeding animals to maintain or improve breed standards.
Responsible breeders focus on health, temperament, and genetic diversity, ensuring pets are well-socialized before adoption.Ethical breeders provide health screenings, veterinary care documents
to guarantee the pet’s lineage and well-being.
PetSafe (a brand of Radio Systems Corporation)
The Nutro Company
Nestlé Purina PetCare
Ogden & Company, Inc.
United Vet Trade Show
The United Vet Trade Show is part of the U.S. Vet Shows, a series of veterinary conferences held across the United States. These events provide veterinary professionals with opportunities for continuing education, networking, and exposure to the latest veterinary products and services. Each show features clinical, business, and nursing tracks, offering versatile education for the entire practice team. Attendees can participate in lectures, hands-on workshops, and explore exhibitions showcasing the latest advancements in veterinary medicine. The shows are hosted in exciting destinations, allowing participants to combine professional development with enjoyable travel experiences.
www.USVA.net
Global Pet Expo
The Global Pet Expo is an annual trade show presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA). Held in Orlando, Florida, it is one of the largest pet industry events in the United States, attracting exhibitors and attendees from around the world. The expo showcases a wide array of pet products, including new product launches, innovations in pet care, and emerging industry trends. It serves as a platform for pet product manufacturers, importers, retailers, and distributors to connect, establish business relationships, and stay updated on the latest developments in the pet industry.
www.GlobalPetExpo.org
SuperZoo
SuperZoo is one of the most-attended pet industry trade shows in North America, established by the World Pet Association (WPA) in 1950. Held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, SuperZoo brings together pet retailers, product suppliers, and service providers for a comprehensive showcase of the pet industry. The event features educational seminars, grooming competitions, and a vast exhibition floor where attendees can explore the latest pet products and services. SuperZoo serves as a hub for networking, professional development, and discovering new business opportunities within the pet retail sector.
www.SuperZoo.org
How an HOA, Community, or General Public Can Create a Dog Park
Creating a dog park involves planning, funding, and community involvement to ensure a safe, enjoyable space for dogs and their owners. Below are the key steps to establishing a successful dog park:
1. Assess Community Interest & Needs
2. Find & Secure Land
3. Design & Plan the Dog Park
4. Secure Funding
5. Obtain Permits & Insurance
6. Build & Maintain the Dog Park
7. Launch & Engage the Community
The Innovation Business Group was created to help start-up and emerging consumer brands understand the diversity of retail, food service, hospitality, medical and institutional channels that are out there to do business with.
* IBG is helping start-up and emerging brands with their sales and marketing efforts in relation to medical, wellness and nutrition formats.
The Innovation Business Group (IBG) is an extension of the Contract Manufacturing Alliance (www.ContractMFG.org) which helps consumer brands (of all-sizes) with their contract manufacturing search and relationship needs. Our roster of contract manufacturers, co-packers and packagers is over 43,000.
The Contract Manufacturing Alliance (Contract Manufacturers, Pilot Plants, Private Labelers, Commercial Kitchens, Food Innovation Centers and More) Was Created to Be the Key Resource For Anything to Do With Manufacturing Consumer Products (For Start-up and Emerging Brands).
Established in 1992, the Contract Packaging Association (CPA) is the national, non-profit trade organization dedicated to promoting the growth and welfare of firms in the Contract Packaging / Manufacturing industry and related businesses. We offer exposure and programs designed to foster growth within our member firms.
The Co-Packing Network is a comprehensive national Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) advisory group deeply rooted in the diverse US and Canadian consumer product manufacturing industries. Celebrating our 100-year anniversary, our expansive history spans supermarkets, wholesaling, manufacturing, owning brands, and beyond.
The CPA's Request for Quote (RFQ) tool allows an automated submission to CPA Members to securely submit their project details and needs. Your Request for Quote will be dispatched to CPA Members whose capabilities match your project needs, and if they can assist you, will contact you directly about their services and capabilities.
The team manages the request all-the-way through to end up with successful results. We also can become a project manager to manage the whole process (search, secure and work with one or more contract manufacturers).
The Contract Manufacturing Alliance’s founders have created an incubation program specific to the clients of commercial kitchens nationwide (also kitchen incubators, food innovation centers and others).
Our family has been involved within the consumer product industry (US based manufacturing, retailing, distribution) since the early 1920’s. From the first generation to the latest, our best practices have been handed down over time leading to a long legacy of successes in the business (manufacturing, retailing, distribution and more).
