hello ruby doodle's guide for hosting pet parents
How to create the ultimate dog-friendly experience for your short term rental
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Why welcome dogs?
The pet travel industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing pet adoption rates, more pet-friendly travel services, and the growing trend of the "humanization" of pets, where they are increasingly viewed as family members.
The global pet travel services market was valued at 2.4B in 2024 and is expected to grow 8.9% in the next 5 years.
70% of US households have a pet and 78% of those households travel with their pet each year. That is 70.5 million households traveling with pets.
58% of people would prefer to travel with their pet over a friend or family member and 52% of travelers base their travel plans on accommodating pets.
How to create a dog welcoming short-term rental
Little to no pet fee
No weight or breed restrictions
2+ pets welcome
Unique property amenities catered to pets, like a large yard, welcome gift, a bed and bowls, toys, etc.
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Ready to craft the perfect dog-friendly experience?
Get the starter pack today for only $99 and receive a comprehensive dog catalogue for selecting the perfect products for your property, example pet policies, and a launch checklist.
Looking for a comprehensive launch strategy?
See more success by going beyond the welcome basket. Your guest avatar needs to envision themselves staying at your property and that means featuring their furry bestie too. Lifestyle photography of your dog-friendly amenity and brand awareness beyond your email list can boost your bookings and reviews and I can help you develop a full launch strategy so you can see ROI from the start.
Email Melanie at [email protected] to get started.
Starter Pack Bonus
Meet with Melanie 1-on-1 for a 60-minute call in addition to the digital starter pack featuring the ultimate dog-friendly catalogue for buidling your dog-friendly amenity and example pet policies.
Content Creation
Don't just launch your dog-friendly amenity with products. Showcase the full amenity experience in your STR with imagery that can be used on your listing and in marketing materials.
Brand Awareness
Get the word out beyond your existing audience. Partner with a content creator in the pet and travel space with an audience that's primed to visit a new dog-friendly property.
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Melanie Rigden
Hey there! I'm Melanie, a California-based content creator with a passion for dog-friendly travel. I've been sharing my adventures alongside Ruby since 2022, both on our blog and on social media hoping to inspire others to do more with their dog and seek out similar experiences. I firmly believe that every dog deserves to experience life beyond their backyard and make adventures even better.