New York Is For The Dogs: Biscuits & Bath Expands Into Sutton Place, Surpasses Over 1 Million Dog Walks A Year, Anchors Its Position As A Total Wellness Destination For Dogs

NEW YORK, May 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The pet care industry has experienced some of the fastest growth rates in any industry, both in the city and in the nation. According to the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), they estimate New York's pet population to be 1.1 million – with dogs in the lead at 600,000 and cats at 500,000. They further estimate spending in this industry in New York City exceeded $1.5 billion or roughly $1,350 per pet¹. According to John Ziegler, dog expert and founder of Biscuits & Bath, a total wellness destination for dogs, he understands firsthand the unique and changing needs of the Manhattan dog owner, and their cherished pet. Today, the company announces the opening of its ninth Biscuits & Bath location in Sutton Place, located at 1064 First Avenue, providing more Manhattanites with access to expert knowledge and a full suite of total wellness services the company offers: Day Care, 24-Hour Care, Dog Walking, Grooming, Training, Veterinary Care and Transportation to and from any of its locations in order to have any client need met.

"Living with a dog in New York City is hard work," says John. "Whether it is puppy-proofing your home, how to balance vaccines with the need for socialization, or what pet foods are harmful for your dog, Biscuits & Bath's total wellness approach goes beyond daycare to guide you through every stage of dog ownership, so that you can enjoy your pet for many years to come."

Ziegler adds, "This milestone in our company's history is both exciting and a demonstration of our innovation and excellence in providing pet care services to New Yorkers based on our passion for every dog's total wellbeing. Our entire philosophy of improving the quality of every dog's life started out with providing a better dog walking service over 20 years ago, and has grown into a personalized wellness experience built around the belief that dogs deserve the best care possible."

THE BISCUITS & BATH DIFFERENCE

As the innovator in the industry since 1990, Biscuits & Bath is constantly raising the bar for how to care for dogs in a manner that is healthy and safe, and of course, fun. Today, Biscuits & Bath is the only service provider with dedicated on-site veterinarians that can attend to monitoring ongoing wellness needs and immediate medical needs. Its services also include on-site trainers that integrate dogs into the daycare environment and monitor the dogs' behaviors as they evolve, along with dedicated dog walkers that ensure safe walks in the urban jungle, and locations equipped with hospital grade air purifiers that kill 99.9% of all airborne bacteria and viruses. With this comprehensive suite of services, Biscuits & Bath takes pride in providing custom-tailored care for every dog.

"We truly love being a hub of all things dog-related in each neighborhood we serve, and even better, we have had people in the community meet their future spouse in our puppy playgroups.  What could be more fun than that?" John says.

SPECIAL INVITATION TO EARN YOUR TRUST

Biscuits & Bath is offering all first-time clients a complimentary day of Dog Daycare at the new Sutton Place location. Also, all membership fees, up to a $275 value, will be waived for any Dog Daycare package purchased in May or June.

Biscuits & Bath Sutton Place is open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–7:00pm; Saturday, 9:00am–5:00pm; closed on Sundays. If for any reason a service is not available when needed, Biscuits & Bath will extend a complimentary shuttle to and from the Sutton Place location to one of its other eight locations that has availability.

For more information, including membership packages, services and pricing, locations and hours of operation, please visit biscuitsandbath.com.

If you would like more information on the New York City Pet Care Market, or would like to schedule an interview with Dog Wellbeing Expert John Ziegler, please contact Tami McCarthy or Jillian Chertok at 212.750.5755 or email: [email protected].

About Biscuits & Bath

Biscuits & Bath was started when company Founder and President John Ziegler followed his dog walker one spring day in 1990 to see if his dog was enjoying the beautiful day and playing in Central Park, as promised. However, what John discovered was that instead of frolicking outside, his beloved dog was being confined to his dog walker's small apartment. It was then that John decided there had to be a better way.

Biscuits & Bath is the total wellness destination for dogs. We seek highly educated and skilled professionals with deep experience in developing needs-based relationships with clients over an extended period. Our mission is to work with our clients to positively impact the quality of life for each dog we serve. We offer expert guidance and a full range of services including: Day Care, 24-Hour Care, Dog Walking, Grooming, Training, Veterinary Care and Transportation for all NYC Dogs. Biscuits & Bath services are rendered under the supervision of our veterinary partners, NY Vet Practice. Biscuits & Bath is the most fun your dog can have without you! For more information please visit biscuitsandbath.com.

¹ http://www.nycedc.com/blog-entry/new-york-city-s-pet-population

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