Greetings, campground connoisseurs! Are you sitting comfortably? Good. It’s time to unleash a topic that has been hounding the RV community for ages – the infamous pet fee. Now, before you start growling at your screen, bear with me. Let’s paws for a moment to dig into this fur-ocious issue.
Our very own Donna, known for her progressive perspective on accounting and her knack for growing robust campground businesses, thinks it’s high time we address this pet peeve of ours. No, she’s not barking mad; she’s onto something.
In a recent video, she unleashed her thoughts on why pet fees at campgrounds might be doing more harm than good. Having wagged her way through nearly 200 campgrounds across the United States, she’s got quite a few bones to pick with the current system.
And then there’s the argument about supplying pet bags and maintaining dispensers. Here’s the thing – many pet owners, like Donna, come prepared with their own bags attached to the leash. So, if your dispensers are empty, you’re not just sending the wrong message; you might be barking up the wrong tree.
But wait, there’s more! Pet fees can lead to guests fibbing about the number or type of pets they have, causing friction. And let’s not forget the potential for negative reviews. As campground owners, we know that a positive online presence is vital for attracting new visitors. So why risk it for a biscuit?
Instead, Donna suggests pressing play on your bigger ideas and taking a more welcoming approach towards guests with pets. Think pet-related items in your store, “Frosty Paws Friday” events, and pet-friendly merchandise. After all, who doesn’t love a good doggy bandana?
In the end, creating a positive and inclusive environment for guests with pets can contribute to a thriving campground community without the need for pet fees. So, let’s reassess our rationale behind pet fees and explore alternative ways to enhance the overall guest experience.
Ready to rethink your pet fee policy and breathe life into campground ownership? Then fetch the full video [here] and let’s make your campground the ultimate playground for both two-legged and four-legged guests alike!
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Donna Bordeaux, CPA with Campground Accounting
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