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Pets, Homes and Gardens Webinar Showcases Opportunity to Launch a Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Business

Pets, Homes and Gardens (PHG), the family-run dog walking and pet sitting franchise, recently hosted a live webinar titled Turn Your Love of Pets Into Your Own Local Business, aimed at people interested in launching their own professional pet care business.

The session was led by PHG franchisor Ritchie Clarke and also featured Danny, the fantastic franchisee behind PHG Haywards Heath. Together, they provided a clear and practical insight into what it takes to build a successful dog walking and pet sitting business under the Pets, Homes and Gardens franchise.

With just under 50 people registered, the webinar gave attendees an excellent overview of how the PHG franchise works in practice. Ritchie introduced the opportunity, spoke about the values behind the brand, and explained why demand for reliable dog walking and pet sitting services continues to grow across the UK.

Danny then shared his experience of launching PHG Haywards Heath after joining the franchise towards the end of 2025. He talked through the early stages of building his dog walking and pet sitting business, the onboarding process, and how he has been developing his local client base.

The webinar concluded with a live Q&A where attendees asked a number of thoughtful questions about starting a dog walking and pet sitting business and what it is like to run a pet care business as part of the PHG network.

For those who missed the live event, the full webinar recording is now available to watch online 👇

PHG is excited to share the launch of the brand-new PHG Resources Hub — a practical online toolkit created to make running a PHG business easier and far less time-consuming. The Hub includes ready-to-use templates, simple step-by-step guides, training materials, systems, and tools designed to save franchisees hours every week. The goal is simple: less time on the laptop, more time doing what they love — working hands-on with pets and delivering an outstanding service.

The early response from franchisees has been brilliant. Many have said the Hub has already made their day-to-day work smoother and far more organised, with everything they need now in one place. Ritchie and Amber are regularly adding new resources to it, keeping it fresh, useful and genuinely helpful. It’s become another way for PHG to stay closely connected and supportive — sharing what works, making life easier, and helping every franchisee feel confident in running their business.

One of the very first things Ritchie and Amber did after taking over PHG was pack up the car, grab their leads and notepads, and set off to visit all 12 franchisees. They wanted to meet everyone face-to-face, see their day in action, and spend real quality time getting to know them. From joining dog walks, to tagging along on home visits, to relaxed chats over a cup of tea, every visit was extremely enjoyable, and it was genuinely nice to spend some proper time with the PHG family.What stood out most was the pride and passion each franchisee brings to their work. Every single franchisee puts pets at the absolute centre of their decisions, and it shows — in the care they give, in the way their clients speak about them, and in the way their businesses have become a natural extension of who they are. Although each franchisee has shaped their PHG journey in their own unique way, they all share that same friendly, dependable, animal-loving spirit that PHG is known for.

And with Ritchie and Amber now leading PHG full-time while staying active in Southampton, the brand is moving into an exciting new chapter — still friendly, still personal, and still unmistakably PHG.