1851

When Natalie Mooney decided it was time to leave her job in property management to work for herself, she went to a trusted friend for advice on starting a new business. Her friend, who is a vice president at a bank and is experienced in helping entrepreneurs get businesses started, simply asked her what she likes. Mooney first mentioned her love for dogs and caring for her pets &ndash; so the banker knew exactly where to point her:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k9franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=from-managing-properties-to-managing-puppies-how-one-new-jersey-woman-is-achieving-her-dreams-with-k9-resorts-12383" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K9 Resorts Daycare &amp; Luxury Hotel</a>.

Mooney looked into the luxury hotel for dogs a bit, but decided it&#39;d be best to see it in person. So, she swung by unannounced to check it out. The owners were out of town when she came by, but she was blown away by her first impression regardless.

&quot;It was the most phenomenal thing I&#39;ve ever seen,&quot; Mooney said. &quot;The employees were super helpful, and the place was immaculately clean. The biggest thing that caught my attention was the cleanliness and the way everything was handled, from start to finish &ndash; I&rsquo;ve never been quite satisfied with boarding services for my own dog, so I noticed these things right away. I was so impressed that by the time we met with the K9&rsquo;s corporate team, it was almost a done deal.&quot;

Now, after experiencing&nbsp;<a href="https://k9resorts.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=from-managing-properties-to-managing-puppies-how-one-new-jersey-woman-is-achieving-her-dreams-with-k9-resorts-12383" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K9 Resorts</a>&#39; in depth training sessions as well as the brand&rsquo;s first annual convention, Mooney is set to open her own location in Hamilton, New Jersey this month.

&ldquo;We couldn&rsquo;t be more excited to have someone like Natalie lead the charge for our newest location in Hamilton,&rdquo; said Jason Parker, co-founder and co-CEO of K9 Resorts. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s a strong need for our services, and we could tell from the start that Natalie is aligned with our goals and values. It&rsquo;s not always easy to find satisfactory boarding facilities for dogs, which is why we plan to continue growing with franchisee partners like Natalie throughout the entire country.&rdquo;

The Hamilton location will be the brand&rsquo;s seventh east coast facility with three more currently in development, and in recent years, the brand launched a new, aggressive plan for nationwide growth, aiming to sign on as many as 12 additional new franchisees by the end of this year. Additionally, the brand was awarded by Franchise Times as a Top Dealmaker of the Year for their minority investment with Navigator Partners, which is also fueling growth nationwide.

When K9 Resorts was first founded by Jason and Steven Parker in 2005, it filled a hole in the pet care industry. The Parker brothers, after their parents wouldn&rsquo;t allow them to have a dog of their own as kids, started a dog walking company, which they eventually sold in order to start their luxury hotel for dogs. Now, the brand boasts one-of-a-kind cage-free suites, state of the art air purification systems and five-star hotel-quality customer service and is continuously raising the bar for the increasingly growing pet care segment.

&ldquo;When new franchisees like Natalie join our team, we always take a proactive, hands-on approach to the grand openings process in order to ensure our partners feel confident from the start,&rdquo; said Parker. &ldquo;We know first-hand that launching a business can be nerve-wracking, which is why we love the franchise business model. It gives us the chance to use our experience to help others achieve their dreams.&rdquo;

K9 Resorts&rsquo; support system doesn&rsquo;t end with start-up training, however. Throughout the entire business ownership, the brand offers marketing guidance to help spread the word about each K9 Resorts location and to bring in more clients. And because the brand&rsquo;s model has already proven to be extremely successful, it helps with general best practices to ensure each location&rsquo;s operations are running correctly so that each owner has the opportunity to be just as successful.

&ldquo;After years of establishing the K9 Resorts brand as an award-winning franchise, we now have the opportunity to really make a lasting footprint throughout the country with partners like Natalie,&rdquo; Parker said. &ldquo;K9 Resorts has really grown into a brand with unlimited&nbsp;potential, and we&rsquo;re excited to continue growing with the help of new and existing franchisees.&rdquo;

From Managing Properties to Managing Puppies: How One New Jersey Woman is Achieving Her Dreams with K9 Resorts

1851 Franchise

Natalie Mooney is opening the first luxury hotel for dogs in Hamilton, New Jersey.

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

from-managing-properties-to-managing-puppies-how-one-new-jersey-woman-is-achieving-her-dreams-with-k9-resorts

Seniors Helping Seniors®

Photo of two people, with white hair, sitting on couch, smiling at each other

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Care Services Expands in Manassas and Fredericksburg, Virginia

seniors-helping-seniors-in-home-care-services-expands-in-manassas-and-fredericksburg-virginia

BooXkeeping

Tech-Driven Bookkeeping: How BooXkeeping Franchisees Are Embracing the Future

tech-driven-bookkeeping-how-booxkeeping-franchisees-are-embracing-the-future

Fitness Premier

Fitness Premier's State-of-the-Art Facilities and Multi-Discipline Approach Fuels Franchise Owner Success

fitness-premiers-state-of-the-art-facilities-and-multi-discipline-approach-fuels-franchise-owner-success

Melting Pot

Melting Pot 50th anniversary photo, featuring three people enjoying celebratory drinks and fondue

Melting Pot Celebrates 50 Years of Fondue Magic With a Year of Special Menus, New Offerings and Unforgettable Moments

melting-pot-50th-anniversary-fondue-celebration

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

Kathy Turner: The Filta Franchisee Keeping LA's Kitchens Cooking (and Green)

kathy-turner-the-filta-franchisee-keeping-las-kitchens-cooking-and-green

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs To Retire in 2026 After 36 Years With the Company

yum-brands-ceo-david-gibbs-to-retire-in-2026-after-36-years-with-the-company

Hooters Bankruptcy - Chapter 11 - April 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, Sells Restaurants to Franchisee Group

hooters-bankruptcy-chapter-11-april-2025

Fly Dance Fitness Expands With First Franchise Location in Georgia

fly-dance-fitness-franchise-expansion

&pizza - Fast-Casual Pizza Chain Begins Franchising - 1851 Franchise

&pizza Embraces Franchising To Fuel Bold New Growth Strategy

andpizza-franchising-ceo-mike-burns

CFOs See Recession as Likely in ’25; Why Now Is the Time To Water the Franchise Buyer Seeds

cfos-see-recession-as-likely-in-25-why-now-is-the-time-to-water-the-franchise-buyer-seeds

franchise supplier award design with Locate AI logo and 1851 Franchise badge

Franchise Real Estate Services | Locate AI — Emerging Leaders in Franchise Support

locate-ai-emerging-leaders-in-franchise-support

Emerging Leaders in Franchise Support: 1851 Supplier Highlights

Emerging Leaders in Franchise Support: List of Franchise Suppliers

emerging-leaders-in-franchise-support

Coffee and Analytics: Franchising and AI — Future-Proofing Your Business in an Uncertain Economy

franchising-and-ai-economic-uncertainty

Coffee & Analytics: The Secret to Attracting Multi-Unit Franchisees

coffee-analytics-the-secret-to-attracting-multi-unit-franchisees

Paris Baguette Ranks Among Top Franchises on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for 2025 - 1851 Franchise

Paris Baguette Ranks Among Top Franchises on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for 2025

paris-baguette-ranks-among-top-franchises-on-entrepreneurs-franchise-500-for-2025

Florida Franchisee Reflects on Success and Growth with Sylvan Learning

florida-franchisee-reflects-on-success-and-growth-with-sylvan-learning

Franchise Deep Dive: Studio Pilates Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

franchise-deep-dive-studio-pilates-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data

Military Veteran and Craft Beer Enthusiast to Bring Voodoo Brewing Co. to Toledo, Ohio

military-veteran-and-craft-beer-enthusiast-to-bring-voodoo-brewing-co-to-toledo-ohio

From Managing Properties to Managing Puppies: How One New Jersey Woman is Achieving Her Dreams with K9 Resorts

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS