Opening a pet ... food items, such as food and water bowls, collars and leashes, perhaps even a small selection of toys, so the customer will purchase more than just one item when visiting your store.

PetSmart is another example of a pet supply store that started small -- only two stores in Arizona ... Pet owners spend an average of $254 per year for food for their dogs and $220 per year ...

Regulars dash into the small Eagle Rock ... owner Peter Berman and pet Vinny, the store’s greeter dog. “I’m always looking for something that carries higher food quality and especially ...