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Running Paws Certified Partner Program
The First Program Graduates:

Bryan & Melanie
Dog and Runner, Inc.


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The Running Paws Certified Partner Program provides Entrepreneurs like yourself with the knowledge, tools, and an opportunity to create your own financial independence. We built the program to allow you to hit the ground running as you enter the $43 billion pet care industry. Minimal cost. Limitless potential.

Define yourself


Our business is quite extraordinary and many Entrepreneurs like yourself see its limitless potential. We've decided to focus our efforts on the most serious Entrepreneurs who seek to duplicate our success. Our unique training program will lead those who are willing to take the next step on a path toward career independence.

Those admitted to our program will receive the knowledge and tools that took us years of trial and error to create. What's more, our program is a course in business and client service and interaction. Lessons, that if you complete, you will use every day you operate your own successful business.

Our program doesn't guarantee your success, however, it significantly increases your chances for success. By providing you with the proper business tools, your new company will maximize growth from the beginning. Growth, coupled with a solid understanding of a realistic business development timeline, will allow you to manage your own expectations, establish and track your goals, and evaluate your businesses progress appropriately.

The pet care industry offers many wonderful opportunities, and our niche, dog running, offers entrepreneurs like yourself the opportunity to create your own successful business.

Curriculum


The RPCPP is a five day course that includes the following topics and more.

  • Daily Process & Preparation
    Learn how to effectively manage the logistics of your new business.
  • Handling Dogs
    Different approaches for different dogs and owners.
  • Gear - Yours and Theirs
    Weatherproof yourself. Look the part. Harnesses, collars, and leashes oh my!
  • In the Field
    Experience running in the field first hand with one of our experienced resources.
  • Managing Common Issues
    Resolving several common issues effectively.
  • Hiring, Managing, and Retaining Resources
    Warning signs, important questions, smart hiring techniques.
  • New Client Sales and Processing
    Getting started on the right foot.
  • Effective Advertising and Marketing
    Gorilla techniques to reach your target audience.
  • Your Business Plan
    Writing it and reviewing it.
  • Technology & Information Management
    Tools that will make business administration easier and more efficient.
  • Business Investment
    The cost of getting started.
  • Business Timeline, Expectations, and Goals
    Proper expectations aid success.

Business Tools


Business tools website:
The Running Paws Business Tools website gives you access to documents that have been fine tuned during the course of our business. Documents, templates, and agreements that add a level of professionalism to your new business.

RCRM (Resource Client Management System):
A system designed by us specifically for Pet Care Services.

Whiteboard:
A web app created, designed, and built by us for use with Mozilla Firefox, Whiteboard allows you to effortlessly organize the logistics of your business. Move items and tasks between categories and automatically email notifications to an email of your choice upon task completion, should you choose.

Website & Newlsetter Templates:
We can get you online in no time. We have several web templates that you may choose from, using your color palette and logo will give you business a unique site instantly.

Website Content:
Active Certified Partners are permitted to use any copyrighted content from our sites that they feel will best describe their business and services.

Certified Partner Program:
We will work with you to build a mini site on RunningPaws.com/CertifiedPartners/[YourBusinessName], providing your new business access to the large amount of traffic we receive due to our large Google advertising budget. Your mini site creates instant credibility for your business by leveraging our industry leading reputation.

The Certified Partner Program also provides ongoing reference services, direct references for potential clients via phone or email.

Pricing Information


The price of our program is a fraction of the cost of a college education, vocational school, or buying into a franchise. For the cost of employing an entry level employee for about 4 months you receive years of work developed by experienced professionals. By spending one week with us your businesses will jump a head several years. This program will provide you with the tools to successfully grow your business allowing you to reach financial independence faster.

Contact us at team@runningpaws.com to discuss program pricing.   We can work with your budget and if necessary provide you with an extended payment plan.

Upon successful course completion you will be invited to participate in the ongoing Certified Partner Program although after month 12 you may opt out of the Certified Partner Program at any time. Participating in the program provides you with continued use of all items listed under the business tools heading including the RCRM, Whiteboard, Templates, copyrighted content, listing on RunningPaws.com, and other CPP benefits.