Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Select Region or Brand

  • Business
    • National
    • Charleston, SC
    • Columbia, SC
    • Idaho
    • Lehigh Valley
    • Long Island
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Mecklenburg, NC
    • Michigan
    • Minnesota
    • Missouri
    • New Jersey
    • New Orleans, LA
    • New York
    • North Carolina
    • Oklahoma City, OK
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Rhode Island
    • Rochester
    • Virginia
    • Wisconsin
  • Legal
    • Maryland
    • Massachussetts
    • Michigan
    • Minnesota
    • Missouri
    • New York
    • North Carolina
    • South Carolina
    • Wisconsin
    • Rhode Island
    • Virginia
  • Construction
    • Milwaukee, WI
    • Oregon
  • Home Furnishings
    • Designers Today
    • Furniture Today
    • Gifts & Decorative Accessories
    • Home Accents Today
    • Home Furnishings News
    • Home Textiles Today
    • Pet Age
    • WF-Vision
  • Request Print Editions
UserSign In
PetAge
Breaking VETRESKA Launches Motorsport-Inspired Pet Accessories with Formula 1 Driver Olli [...] Doubtless Appoints Pelz as President of Pets Best, Strengthens North American Le [...] SitStay, John A. Van Den Bosch Announce Partnership to Progress Chicken Chips Di [...] ADMC Welcomes Moodify Pet to Product Portfolio, Expands Distribution Footprint Zoetis Announces Agreement to Acquire VitalRADS, Accelerating Diagnostic Capabil [...]
NewletterFree Newsletter Subscribe
Hamburger Menu Hamburger Menu
  • News
  • Products
    • For Birds
    • For Cats
    • For Dogs
    • For Fish
    • For Reptiles
    • For Small Animals
    • General Products
  • Videos
  • Digital Guide
    • Pet Supplements
    • Pet Health
    • Pet Parenting
    • Dog & Cat Needs
    • CBD Trends
    • Pet Nutrition
  • About
    • Subscribe
    • Past Issues
    • Annuals
    • Partner Publications
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
  • Issues
  • Press Releases
    • BTM Business Connect
    • BTM Business Connect Submissions
  • Advertising
  • Pet Products
    • For Birds
    • For Cats
    • For Dogs
    • For Fish
    • For Reptiles
    • For Small Animals
    • General Products
  • Explore
    • Videos
    • Industry Latest
    • Photo Galleries
    • Recall Archive
    • Retailer Report
  • Digital Guide
    • Pet Supplements
    • Pet Health
    • Pet Parenting
    • Dog & Cat Needs
    • CBD Trends
    • Pet Nutrition
  • About & Contact
    • About Pet Age
    • Advertising
    • Contact Pet Age
    • Annuals
    • Partner Publications
  • Subscribe
    • Subscribe
    • View Current Issue
    • View Past Issues
    • View Annuals
  • Press Releases
    • BTM Business Connect
    • BTM Business Connect Submissions

Dave Ratner

[email protected]

Recent Articles from Dave Ratner

News January 29, 2015

The Big Show

There’s plenty to learn at the National Retail Federation show.

News January 5, 2015

Staying in the Game

Discounts, delivery and rewards can keep pet retailers competitive.

News December 2, 2014

TV Revisited

Should you advertise on network or cable?

News November 1, 2014

Pet Stores on the Radio

The right radio ad at the right time can boost the bottom line.

News October 1, 2014

Can You Imagine Customers Tattooing Your Logo on Themselves?

Building a fanatical customer base isn’t easy, but it is doable.

News September 2, 2014

Learning to Be a Good Manager

These simple steps can make a big impact.

News August 6, 2014

Get Out Of Your Store

If you want customers to spend more, you need to always be evolving your business.

News December 3, 2013

Good Boss, or Good Leader?

Business owners should learn the difference between the two and how to be both.

News November 4, 2013

Your Attitude Goes a Long Way in Business

Changing your mindset can mean a positive impact for your store.

News July 3, 2013

Not So Fast

Before pulling a product off your shelf, think about the total picture.

News March 13, 2013

The Learning Never Stops

Going to trade shows and conventions can help retailers move their business forward

Pet Age Newsletter

Sign up for the latest pet industry news, trends and insights.

  • By signing up you agree to our
  • Privacy Policy

Product Showcase

Avian Haven Hut by Crazy K Farm

The Avian Haven Hut is the only bird hut with a patented open-floor design endorsed by Board Certifi[...]

The FeatherSnap Seed Feeder

The FeatherSnap Seed Feeder is the next-gen, smart bird feeder that brings nature right to your scre[...]

Vitakraft Rollinis Treats for Parrots

Vitakraft Rollinis Treats for Parrots are crunchy, triple-baked treats that double as engaging toys.[...]

WinPet Chicken Swing & Gym

Win World International Trade has added two new chicken enrichment products to its WinPet line. The [...]

Nonaste Pet Stain & Odor Eliminator

Whether it’s pee, poop, puke or just mystery funk you can count on this spray to erase stains [...]

FeatherSnap Hummingbird Feeder

FeatherSnap’s new Hummingbird Feeder captures beautiful high-res photos and videos of hummingb[...]

Vitakraft Berry Glazed Swing Ring

Vitakraft’s Berry Glazed Swing Ring for cockatiels and parakeets is an engaging way to keep bi[...]

Fresh Cut Grass by Pet House Candles

Pet House by One Fur All has introduced the invigorating new fragrance, Fresh Cut Grass, as part of [...]

Trends & Products

Trends & Products: Pet Toys & Feeders Offer Valuable Mental Enrichment

30/4/2024

Trends and Products: Good Pet Grooming

1/10/2023

Trends and Products: Pet Ailments, Health Solutions

1/10/2023

Trends and Products: Play Time

1/9/2023

Trends and Products: Waste Management

1/9/2023

PetAge
  • News
  • Products
    • For Birds
    • For Cats
    • For Dogs
    • For Fish
    • For Reptiles
    • For Small Animals
    • General Products
  • Videos
  • Digital Guide
    • Pet Supplements
    • Pet Health
    • Pet Parenting
    • Dog & Cat Needs
    • CBD Trends
    • Pet Nutrition
  • About
    • Subscribe
    • Past Issues
    • Annuals
    • Partner Publications
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
  • Issues
  • Press Releases
    • BTM Business Connect
    • BTM Business Connect Submissions
  • Advertising

ABOUT

The most requested trade magazine in the pet industry, Pet Age is a media brand that appeals to the pet supply, merchandising and service market by delivering timely and critical content.

SUBSCRIBE

  • Subscribe
  • View Current Issue
  • View Supplements
  • View Past Issue

CONTACT

  • About Pet Age
  • Contact Pet Age
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Advertise with Pet Age

EXPLORE

  • Videos
  • Photo Galleries
  • Industry Latest
  • Best Places to Work

CONNECT

  • Twitter
  • FB
  • LinkedIn
  • Pintrest
  • Intsagram

NEWSLETTER

Get our free Pet Age e-alerts & breaking news notifications!

DIGITAL EDITIONS

PetAge subscribe
PetAge subscribe

Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions.

BTM Logo

© 2026 BridgeTower Media. All rights reserved.

Use of this website is subject to its Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy

Manage Consent

This website uses cookies, web beacons, pixels, tags, software development kits, and related tracking technologies, as described in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, for purposes that may include website operation, analytics, analyzing site usage, enhancing site navigation optimizing a user's experience, and third-party advertising or marketing purposes. Through these technologies, we and certain third parties may automatically collect information about your interactions with our website, such as your browsing behavior and page views. We also may share this information about your activity on our website with our social media, advertising, analytics, and other business partners. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of these technologies and that we can share information about your activity on our website with third parties in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of non-essential tracking technologies, please click “Reject All.” You may opt out of certain non-essential technologies by clicking “Cookie Settings.”

 

Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Advertisement
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
  • Manage options
  • Manage services
  • Manage {vendor_count} vendors
  • Read more about these purposes
Cookies Settings
  • {title}
  • {title}
  • {title}