It’s been a little over a week since we got back from PATS and what a fantastic couple of days it was! We had the pleasure of meeting lots of dog lovers who own independent pet stores, fancy boutiques, top draw grooming parlours, online platforms, a very interesting doggy subscription service, professional dog trainers, boarders and walkers, some really impressive fellow exhibitors, someone who is a pretty big deal in the world of tiktok (@Luke) and even a very inspirational inventor, who said he thought I was a fantastic designer 🥰 what a weekend! We also attended the PetQuip award ceremony where we were a finalist in not only one but TWO categories - the ‘New Starter Award’ and the ‘Product Of The Year (Accessories) Award’. Sadly we didn’t win this year but to have been a finalist is such an achievement 🏆 plus we got a fancy three course meal and shared a table with some utterly brilliant people - shout out to guys at @Scruffs and @Dorwest PATS organised a really valuable fireside chat to help new starters moving in to the industry by . . I took so much away and really appreciated this! Thank you Claire, Melanie, Leanne and Steve @Just for Pets The support in the pet industry is second to none and I wanted to take the time to thank the lovely Leonie at @Wyld Cub for all of her help. Also, I had some wonderful neighbours with truly brilliant businesses, I hope your business get all of the success they deserve. Check out these guys who are making moves in the world of pet products. @EDDGY eco dog fasion @the.poocher @YakeeseDogTreats Lovely to meet you all, and thank you for having us PATS! Also, thank you from the bottom of my heart to @Chrislangdown1 for truly stepping outside of your comfort zone just to help me! See you again next year PATS! #pats #patstradeshow #pats2023 #pettrade #petindustry #dogproducts #dogbusiness #petretail #petretailer #petquip #petawards @Aboutthedog_ @WagsK9services @THE DOGS BUSINESS @crowders-aquatics&pet-supplies @Company of Animals @Vetfleece @K9 Leathers