Allie's Walkabout, Llc

What Allie's Walkabout, Llc does

Allie's Walkabout, LLC is a family-owned, full-service pet care provider headquartered in Erlanger, Kentucky. Founded in 2009, the company operates a 4.5-acre campus comprising 9,000 square feet of indoor facility space and eight dedicated play yards (four indoor and four outdoor). Service offerings include dog daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, training, and pet photography. The business has served approximately 7,000 customers cumulatively and is led by founder Allie and family, with no external investors; it operates as a private LLC with 11–50 employees.

Revenue is generated through transactional pricing on daycare, boarding, and grooming visits, supplemented by training (delivered via partnership with For Paws Canine Obedience) and pet photography (via partnership with Second Shot). Go-to-market is purely local within the Northern Kentucky / Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area, relying on community events such as Yappy Hours, organic word-of-mouth, and the founder's narrative to drive customer acquisition. The customer base consists entirely of individual pet owners; there are no enterprise or B2B accounts.

Operational technology is light by software-industry standards: scheduling and customer records run on the Goose booking platform; environmental controls include UV sanitizing air systems; and staff hold PackPro, Fear Free, and PACC certifications with IBPSA membership. The PackPro Dog Sociability Scale informs playgroup composition. There is no proprietary software, AI/ML capability, or data product. The company's competitive positioning rests on facility scale, staff certification depth, and a multi-decade local brand rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Allie's Walkabout, Llc

Legal name

Allie's Walkabout, LLC

Website

https://allieswalkabout.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Allie's Walkabout, LLC is a family-owned, full-service pet care facility in Erlanger, Kentucky, offering dog daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and pet photography to individual pet owners across the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Care Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

akta.pro primary industry

Pet Services (Grooming, Training, Daycare) (CRALAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Small-Group / Structured Dog Daycare (HSANAFAD), Long-Term/Extended-Stay Boarding (HSANADAJ), Half-Day & Hourly Dog Daycare (HSANAFAB)

Keywords

• Dog daycare services
• Pet boarding facilities
• Dog grooming services
• Dog training programs
• Pet care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Erlanger

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Doggy Daycare: Daytime off-leash dog daycare services with supervised play, structured rest periods, and enrichment activities. Dogs are grouped by size, play style, and temperament with 70% active play time built into daily schedule.
2. Overnight Boarding: Overnight dog boarding with private suites, supervised playgroups, 24/7 staffing, and enrichment-focused stays. Includes group play at no extra charge.
3. Grooming Services: Professional dog grooming including basic baths, bath + trim, and full grooming services performed by certified groomers using stress-free techniques.
4. Dog Training: Obedience training and specialty classes through partnership with For Paws Canine Obedience, including group classes and private training sessions.
5. Pet Photography: Professional pet photography sessions offered on-site and offsite, with space donated to Second Shot nonprofit for shelter animal photography.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Allie's Walkabout, LLC runs a full-service pet care facility on approximately 4.5 acres in Erlanger, Kentucky, featuring 9,000 square feet of indoor space and eight dedicated play yards (four indoor and four outdoor). The company sells dog daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, training, and pet photography services directly to local pet owners, and reports serving nearly 7,000 customers since its 2009 founding.

Product overview

Allie's Walkabout is a family-owned pet care facility offering a comprehensive suite of services for dogs: Doggy Daycare with supervised off-leash play and structured socialization, Dog Boarding with private suites and 24/7 supervision, Dog Training through partnership with For Paws Canine Obedience using positive reinforcement methods, Grooming with certified groomers offering stress-free techniques, and Pet Photography featuring an on-site studio operated by Second Shot nonprofit. The facility sits on 4.5 acres with 9,000 sq. ft. of space including 4 indoor and 4 outdoor play yards. Services are designed to work together, with evaluations required for new daycare and boarding guests to ensure proper placement and comfort.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Daycare Supervised daytime care for household dogs at the Erlanger, KY facility, utilizing eight dedicated play yards (four indoor, four outdoor) on a 4.5-acre campus. Targeted at local dog owners who need care for their pets during the workday or on a recurring basis.
• Dog Boarding Overnight and multi-day boarding for dogs at the Erlanger, KY facility, providing an alternative to in-home pet sitting for traveling owners. Includes supervised stays within the same 4.5-acre, 9,000 sq ft campus used for daycare.
• Dog Grooming Professional grooming services for dogs (bathing, brushing, nail care, and related grooming tasks) performed at the Erlanger, KY facility. Available to local dog owners as a standalone service or bundled with daycare/boarding visits.
• Dog Training Dog training programs delivered at the Erlanger, KY facility, using the indoor play yards as training space. Targeted at local dog owners seeking obedience, socialization, or behavior training for their pets.
• Pet Photography Photography services for pets, offered to customers of the daycare, boarding, grooming, and training services at the Erlanger, KY facility. Targeted at local pet owners who want professional photos of their dogs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% active play time during daycare
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Second Shot (Lisa Binns Photography)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond Shot is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support animal rescues and shelters by providing professional photography services free of charge to help homeless animals find forever homes. Lisa Binns operates an onsite pet photography studio in the lower level of Allie's Walkabout's main building. Allie's Walkabout donates space at their facility to support this nonprofit initiative. Lisa also offers paid photography sessions for customers' pets.
• For Paws Canine Obedience TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner providing dog training services at Allie's Walkabout. Offers group classes, private training sessions, agility, nose work, and specialty classes. Lisa Binns also captures images for For Paws Facebook page during training classes.
• International Boarding and Pet Services Association (IBPSA)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for the boarding and pet services industry. Allie's Walkabout is a member of IBPSA.
• Pet TechminorOthersPet Tech provides CPR and First Aid training certification for pet care professionals. Allie's Walkabout team members are Pet Tech CPR & First Aid trained.
• Fear FreeminorOthersFear Free is a certification program that trains pet care professionals in techniques to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. Allie's Walkabout staff are Fear Free certified.
• PackPro TrainingminorOthersPackPro provides professional dog training certification and the PackPro Dog Sociability Scale assessment framework. Allie's Walkabout handlers complete 100+ hours of PackPro training.
• Professional Animal Care Certified (PACC)minorOthersPACC is a professional certification program for animal care facilities. Allie's Walkabout maintains PACC certification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Camp Bow Wow: National dog daycare and boarding franchise with hundreds of locations offering supervised off-leash play, boarding, and grooming — directly comparable service mix to Allie's Walkabout but at much larger scale and franchise-based.
• Dogtopia: Large North American dog daycare, boarding, and spa franchise operating hundreds of locations with webcams and structured playgroups — comparable service bundle and target customer (working pet parents) to Allie's Walkabout.

Direct peers

• PetSuites of America: Regional pet resort chain providing dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training with multiple locations in the Midwest — comparable to Allie's Walkabout's NKY/Cincinnati regional positioning.
• The Dog Stop: Franchise combining dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and retail under one roof targeting similar suburban pet parent demographics as Allie's Walkabout, with comparable multi-service offerings.
• Hounds Town USA: Interactive dog daycare and boarding franchise emphasizing open-play socialization and structured group play — directly comparable in service model to Allie's Walkabout's supervised off-leash play environment.
• DogVACO!: Cincinnati-area dog daycare, boarding, and grooming operator directly competing for the same Northern Kentucky / Cincinnati pet parent market that Allie's Walkabout serves.
• Wag Hotels (now WAGs Pet Resort): Premium pet resort brand offering daycare, boarding, grooming, and training with high service standards — comparable full-service pet care positioning, though primarily operating in select metro markets.
• Central Bark Doggy Day Care: Franchise specializing in dog daycare, boarding, and enrichment with a focus on socialization and behavior — comparable service offering and target customer to Allie's Walkabout.
• K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel: Upscale franchise offering cage-free dog daycare, luxury boarding, and grooming with strong training and safety standards — closely aligned with Allie's Walkabout's premium, certification-driven positioning.

Regional players

• Dog Boarding Marietta / Fetch! Pet Care: Franchise offering pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, and boarding across many metros — adjacent competitor that could expand into the Cincinnati/NKY market overlapping Allie's Walkabout's territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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