Woofie's Invests in Franchisee Success with Pet Safety Training, and Free Customer Resources During National Pet Preparedness Month

June 26, 2026 // Franchising.com // ASHBURN, Va. — with June National Pet Preparedness Month and the kickoff of summer, Woofie’s®, the mobile pet service franchise known for its mobile pet grooming spa, dog walking and pet sitting services, is emphasizing its continued focus on franchisee training on safety for pets, owners, groomers, walkers to help keep pets and their people safe.

Throughout National Pet Preparedness Month, Woofie's is helping franchise owners to ensure proactive pet safety and emergency preparedness for their customers, especially as summer vacations and Independence Day celebrations introduce new risks for pets. From the stress of fireworks to the dangers of extreme heat and travel, the season demands extra vigilance.

“Safety is foundational to Woofie’s,” said Woofie’s Co-Founder and President, Amy Addington, “Summer is packed with exciting adventures for pets and their people, and our mission at Woofie’s is to give our franchise owners all of the training and resources they need to help their pet owners have peace-of-mind that their furry family members are receiving the highest level of care in the summer, and year-round.”

As part of its ongoing investment in franchise training and support in pet emergency preparedness and safety, Woofie’s recently added Angela Verhine, with extensive experience in pet business operations and safety, to its Franchise Business Coach Team. Verhine is Pet Tech® certified, with a key aspect of her job focused on training new Woofie’s franchise owners on CPR, first aid, and safety considerations, from leading with prevention, to addressing universal threats like heat and choking to teaching franchise owners to assess potential regional dangers.

“Franchise owners, and their groomers, walkers, and pet sitters are often on the front lines of identifying pet health concerns such as environmental threats, weather concerns, or behavioral issues that can negatively impact pets. Prevention is often the best solution, which is why Woofie’s trains franchise owners on what to look out for, and how to educate their customers as well. That level of attentiveness is what makes Woofie’s a special organization for franchise owners, their employees, and the families we serve,” said Verhine.

Lisa Stoller at Woofie's Palm Beach-Jupiter, who is AKC S.A.F.E., Pet Tech and Bulli Ray trained, credits thorough Woofie’s franchise owner safety training in helping her to save the life of a client’s dog that had gotten into another pet’s medication while the owners were away.

“The Woofie's safety training was embedded in my brain. I'd confirmed with the owners in advance that I had permission to get their pets to the vet in an emergency, so when a dog got into a bottle of medication and swallowed a potentially lethal dose, I didn't hesitate. I assessed the situation, grabbed the pill bottle to bring with me, and immediately got the dog to the vet. That fast action was the difference between life and death,” said Lisa. “Woofie's prepares you for situations you'd never imagine. The Woofie’s safety training for franchise owners, groomers and pet sitters is comprehensive and includes in-person, videos and presentations. I can't say enough about how much it matters.”

Woofie’s comprehensive safety focus includes:

• Collaboration with Fi to offer Woofie’s customers discounts on GPS collars that provide AI-powered health and activity monitoring, as well as live tracking, and escape alerts for added peace of mind.
• The American Kennel Club’s Safety, Assurance, Fundamentals, and Education (AKC S.A.F.E.) Certification across many Woofie’s franchise locations and groomers. AKC S.A.F.E. certifies groomers and facilities are committed to elevated standards in pet safety, accident prevention, sanitation, and disaster preparedness, including emergency planning protocols for pets in care during events like hurricanes and tornadoes.
• 24/7 Vet Telehealth Access for pets, while in Woofie’s care, through  Pet Vet Connection.
• Real-Time Updates in the Woofie’s App, for pet owners to access GPS-tracked walks, journals, photos, service scheduling, and to communicate with dog walkers and pet sitters.

Woofie’s also offers franchise owners and pet care providers National Traffic Safety Institute (NTSI) safe driving and Bulli Ray training to support safe animal handling, and performs comprehensive screenings and background checks for team members.

Woofie’s is deeply committed to pet safety and encourages pet owners to build a comprehensive emergency plan that includes evacuation routes, emergency contacts, and pet tracking so every furry family member is accounted for in the event of a natural disaster or unexpected emergency. To support this, Woofie’s is offering free resources for franchise owners to offer to their customers, including downloadable emergency wallet card and pet emergency window cling designed to give first responders and others critical information about pets when it matters most.

SOURCE Woofie’s

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