K9000 Washes Dogs In Sub-Freezing Temps!

I know - you are thinking - "there is no way people will use the K9000 to wash their dogs in the winter" - right? Oh contrare. We were just up in the hills of NY a few days ago - temps of -10 with the wind chill at night - barely getting up to 30 degrees during the day. The K9000 is installed at a dog park - a small 20'x10' 'dog house' around it - insulated with a very small 110v heater hanging from the wall. Warm water from a hot water tank installed inside the cabinet of the K9000.

From the moment the dog park opened until the last few dogs remained, still running wild in the snow covered mulch, dog owners comfortably (and quite enjoyably) washed their doggies in preparation to bring them back home. Everyone was cozy, warm and comfortable, including the dogs.

The bottom line, if we have a comfortable, convenient and affordable place to wash and dry our dogs, we will. The K9000 Dog Wash gets the job done no matter what region you live in, what type of weather you have, and no matter what kind of dog you have in your family.

Happy dog washing, my friends!

Montgomery Goes To The Dogs - Including K9000 Dog Wash

Unveiling the new Dog Park and K9000 Dog Wash was so much fun today. Check out the full story of Paul Jr.'s dog park below:

Click here for story.

OCC's Paul Jr. To Unveil Dog Park in NY Next Week - Including a K9000 Dog Wash!

Yep, you heard it hear first. Paul Teutul Jr. of Orange County Choppers/American Choppers will unveil his new dog park to the public on December 12th. The dog park, located in Montgomery NY, includes agility equipment as well as TMC's very own K9000 Dog Wash.

The public is welcome. Check out more information by clicking the Facebook link below:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=341304760141&ref=nf

Or you can visit Paul Jr.'s website directly at:

http://www.pauljrdesigns.com/

NBC Story/Video - K9000 Dog Wash In Hoboken

Our client in Hoboken NJ was on TV this morning demonstrating the K9000 dog wash. Check it out!!

For the video link, click here.

Corpus Christi, TX K9000 Open For Biz!

Congrats to the Barkaritaville Pet Resort of Corpus Christi, TX for their opening and, now, opening of their K9000 dog wash. For more on Barkaritaville Pet Resort, click here.

Pooler, GA Location Open For Business (Pics)

Our friends at Foam 'N Brush Car Wash in Pooler, GA just installed their K9000® dog wash and are open for business! Congratulations!

For pictures, click here.

For all K9000® Locations, click here.

How Much Would YOU Pay For Self Serve Dog Wash?

After taking a look at the K9000® dog wash and considering you get access to use as much of the Tropiclean's all natural shampoos and conditioners, how much would you pay to wash and dry your dog yourself - presuming a 10-15 minute dog wash? And please let us know what breed of dog(s) you have. Thank you so much for your feedback!

K9000® Dog Wash Tips - Improve Your Washing Experience

1) Brush out your dog's coat before you start a dog wash cycle - removes the dead/excess hair
2) Bring a towel - after you are done rinsing, quickly towel-dry off the excess water BEFORE you use the dryer - this will speed up the drying process
3) If you have a few seconds left, please be courteous to the next dog owner and spray down the K9000® dog wash with the disinfectant option - you want it left this way before you use it, don't you?

Kasson's Grand Opening Story and Video from News Channel 10

Click here to read the complete story and watch the news video about U Do It Dog Wash.

FIRST K9000 IN STATE OF MN OPENING THIS WEEKEND

(October 21, 2009) Kasson, MN - Dog owners in Minnesota can smile as a local business is the first in the state to own and operate the state-of-the-art K9000© self service dog wash system.

"U Do It Dog Wash" is proud to announce its grand opening on October 24, 2009 at 19 West Main Street, Kasson, MN 8AM-9PM.

"U Do It Dog Wash" uses the American made K9000© Self Service Dog Wash that allows dog owners to wash their pets in a fun, safe, effective and affordable way while getting dogs clean at a fraction of what groomers charge.

WCA 28th Annual Tradeshow A Success With the K9000 Dog Wash

TMC would like to thank everyone that stopped by our booth at the WCA Tradeshow in Vegas last week. We enjoyed putting so many faces with the names and giving everyone an opportunity to test drive the K9000 dog wash system. Plus, this was the first time in public where TMC, TruBlu and Jim Coleman Company were all together representing the K9000 dog wash.

Don't forget to take advantage of the FREE shipping promo running until the end of October.

First K9000 Self Serve Dog Wash Opens In Hoboken, NJ

The first 2 K9000 coin-op self serve dog washes have been installed at a small store-front in downtown Hoboken, NJ. The doors should be open this weekend. This location is the first in the state of New Jersey.

Location:
163 4th Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030

2nd Location in Monroe, LA is open for business!

2nd Location in Monroe, LA is open for business!
Address:
2707 Arkansas Rd., (West) Monroe, LA

Open 24/7!

Congratulations guys!!

For more pictures of this location, click here.

SECOND K9000 MADE IN USA OPEN FOR BIZ IN DELAND, FL

The 2nd USA manufactured K9000 is now open for business in DeLand, FL. This location also marks the FIRST location at a public dog park.

Barkley Square Dog Park
1010 N Ridgewood Ave.
DeLand, FL 32720

An official Grand Opening is in the works.

Read comments/feedback from folks who use the K9000 dog wash in Edmonton!

Rebecca

June 02, 2009 - 12:06 AM

My dog hates being groomed, I was so shocked at how relaxed he was in the K9000. It was worth every penny. I feel really bad for THOSE PEOPLE who have nothing better to do but complain. Keep ur sob stories to ur self no one cares. I love the new building and it is so nice to be able to visit with all the animals. The staff were awesome! ! ! My family and I enjoyed this experience greatly. WAY TO GO EDMONTON HUMANE SOCIETY. looking forward to another visit.

jane

May 31, 2009 - 8:31 PM

the dog wash is awesome....those of you with complaints can go somewhere else....this is a good thing and no one wants to hear you pout!!!

Sally Forth

May 31, 2009 - 6:19 PM

This hardly looks anymore convenient than owners being soaked at home. Sour grapes? You bet! My licensed pet fees have a portion siphoned off to this organization that I do NOT support. If the Board of the Humane Society were doing their job, they would have been closing up shop permanently, instead of building a larger facility to house even more animals. Something isn't working and I'm tired of paying for it.

Tinker

May 31, 2009 - 5:21 PM

Hey, this looks like loads of fun! Another way to bond with our beloved companions. Thank You Edmonton. xoxo

For the complete story and comments, click here.

Military officers' club near extinction - replaced by coin-op dog wash?

Ft. Benning was the first to add TMC's coin-op dog wash to improve the overall quality of life on base. Below is a link to a very interesting article about how the US Military is focusing more on what families need/want on the bases.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2009-08-02-offlicersclubs_N.htm#uslPageReturn

FIRST 'MADE IN THE USA' K9000 DOG WASH OPERATIONAL/INSTALLED IN MN

The first K9000 manufactured in the USA is now operational and open for business in Kasson, MN. The Jim Coleman Company is manufacturing the K9000 for TruBlu, original manufacturer in Australia, and for TMC Dog Wash Solutions. An official announcement on this first location and the USA manufacturer is forth coming.

Why TROPICLEAN Natural Shampoos for the K9000 coin-op dog wash?

Don't take our word for it. Click on the link below to read testimonials from dog owners just like you and learn more about Tropiclean's product line today and why we recommend using the Tropiclean shampoo line with your K9000 coin-op self serve dog wash system:

Testimonials - click here.

Pet Industry Shows Strength In Down Economy

"The economy has gone to the dogs.

That’s according to a survey from IBISWorld, a market research firm, that has found that pet owners are still willing to spend money on their animal friends regardless of the recession.

The report states that the pet business is expected to generate $51.6 billion this year, an increase of 1.3 percent from 2008. "

For the full story, click here.

Made In the USA - How Much Does It Still Matter To You?

There is an interesting article on the front page of the July issue of Pet Product News about whether or not the Made In the USA stamp on products really matters anymore. Here are some facts from the article:

• $45 billion will be spent by pet owners in 2009
• Demand for US-made products and good definitely appears to be on the upswing
• More companies are featuring 'Made In America' signs and products

You tell us. Does Made In America matter to you?

At-home washing still forbidden in three Florida counties

PASCO, PINELLAS and HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES, FL — The Southwest Florida Management District will continue to enforce its Phase IV water restrictions here, which ban at-home carwashing, a 10 Connects story said.

All the more reason to offer a K9000 coin-op self serve dog wash that also helps minimize water usage.

Click here for the full story...

Made in the USA K9000s - Update

With the K9000s being made in the USA now, we wanted to reiterate a few things for the installation of your K9000s so it’s clear:

• 110v power on a 30amp circuit is required to run the unit
• You have options with the hot water system (i.e. Tank or tank-less) and will need to run a separate circuit for the hot water system depending on the model you go with
• We recommend 3/4” water line(s) at around 50psi. It’s better to have more water than not enough. The K9000 has a pressure regulator built in to reduce the pressure if needed.
• We are using a different hair trap (second hair trap built in to drain) that increases the amount of space to work with for the drain pipes ... Adds about 2-3”.
• 95% of the parts are the same parts that were coming out of Australia (who buys them from the US anyways). All spare parts are available by TMC and sourced in the US.
• Their has been a modification made to the platform to make it easier to clean

TMC/TruBlu/Coleman are dedicated to manufacturing the highest quality dog wash unit built to last for many many years with minimal maintenance issues.

TMC Will Ensure Your Business Gets MEDIA COVERAGE

Just ask our Monroe, LA client .... Since Thursday morning, their dog wash story has been on both their NBC and CBS affiliates 3 times promoting their Grand Opening. And they had a VERY successful grand opening weekend washing many dogs and raising money for local non-profit organizations. AWESOME!

This type of exposure is invaluable. TMC will ensure you get the same opportunity. Call us today!

First 24/7 Dog Wash in Monroe, LA Story on NBC

The owners of the 24/7 Dog Wash in Monroe, LA were interviewed on their local NBC morning show yesterday. See the entire video clip by clicking here. How much fun is this for a small business owner!!

TMC will ensure that YOUR business has the same opportunity as Monroe. Our PR Representation Package is included when you work with TMC Pet Vending Solutions, the Experts in Pet Vending.

Monroe, LA Grand Opening This Saturday!

24/7 Dog Wash of Monroe, LA will be hosting its Grand Opening this Saturday.
150 Roland Road. Monroe,LA 71203
Saturday, June 13, from 10am-2pm
P.A.W.S. is bringing two trained dogs, the Boy Scouts will be selling food for their benefit, there will be a jumper for the kids, there will be a tent set up with dog treats and P.A.W.S. pamplets.
A portion of the proceeds from the day will be donated to P.A.W.S.

Edmonton Humane Society's Grand Opening This Weekend!

The new home for the Edmonton Humane Society will host their Grand Opening this coming Saturday and Sunday May 30 - 31 including the first K9000 dog wash system to operate at a North American animal shelter.

For the details, please visit http://www.edmontonhumanesociety.com/cgi-bin/section_switch.pl?section=other&sub=newbuilding

Self Serve Dog Washes Getting a Lot of Media Exposure

Interesting news story about a self serve dog wash in PA: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/consumer/save_with_6abc&id=6730157

Notice what they charge ... vs. the K9000 price of $10 for 10 minutes and $1 per additional minute. Look, if you want to spend 1/2 hour to 45 minutes washing your dog, then this type of store front is for you. But if you want to get in, get out and get it done in 10-15 minutes, the K9000 will help make it happen. And bring the kids along - they love to help. Simple dog washing for families on the run!

Happy dog washing!

Midland TX Location's 2nd K9000 Is Now Up and Running!

Do It Yourself Dog Wash in Midland TX just added their 2nd K9000 unit to their small store-front to keep up with the dog washing demand. If anyone is looking to model their own self serve dog washing business off of another, definitely take note of what they are doing!

For pictures, click on this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/petclinusa

Great job Do It Yourself Dog Wash! We look forward to receiving pictures from this coming weekend when both units are being used - they are averaging between 20-30 washes on just a Saturday alone.

TROPICLEAN Shampoos - Naturally Green on Earth Day

Happy Earth Day folks! What's beautiful about being in this self serve dog wash business is that the K9000, naturally, is green. Let me tell you why:

1) Like car washes, our K9000 system minimizes the amount of water consumption by regulating water use... unlike washing a dog in the house or outside in the yard.
2) All waste water is grey water... just like the water going down your kitchen sink.
3) Our Tropiclean shampoo products are naturally green - what does that mean? click on this link to find out more: http://www.tropiclean.net/index.php

It's the little things that mean a lot... and that truly differentiates TMC Pet Vending Solutions and the K9000 from our competitors. We continue to move in the 'green' direction with our products and solutions.

Happy Earth Day all!

Marketing and Promotion is the key to K9000 dog wash success!

Look, we've been in this coin op self serve dog wash space for nearly 4 years now ... and although coin op dog washes are getting a lot of exposure in the media, most pet owners still don't know they exist. The #1 issue a new coin op self serve dog wash business faces is AWARENESS. Do pet owners know you are there? Face it, no one has seen this idea before so you must promote and market the concept to your local community... Our Midland, TX location has this figured out... they had to cease marketing efforts the past few months until they got their second machine up and running.

Don't expect to wash hundreds of dogs per month w/o getting involved with the local pet community and marketing your new service offering. Read this article published by Professional Carwashing & Detailing Magazine last month: http://carwash.com/article.asp?IndexID=6637191

It's a down economy, yes. But people are still washing their dogs. And using the K9000s at that... the key is marketing and awareness. If you need help, call us. Happy dog washing!

Financing your K9000 Dog Wash - PLEASE READ - Are you a START-UP?

If you are looking to finance your K9000 dog wash equipment over a certain number of years, please read this:

Financing approvals all depend on how long you have been in business. If you are a START UP business using the K9000 as part of your business model, you need to get funding from your local bank or other source. You will NOT get approved through our partner, eLease.

If you are a current business owner and have been successfully running your business for 2 years or more, our partner, eLease, is a viable option.

We have several clients reaching out to eLease for equipment leasing/financing and they are being declined because they have not been in business before.

eLease.com is only for current profitable businesses. Please make a note so you don't waste your time. Thank you. TMC Pet Vending Solutions Team

It takes more than a cheap tub and hose to be successful in the dog wash space...

TMC wants to thank everyone for taking the time to meet with us at the ICA show this past weekend. It's always a pleasure meeting our current and future clients face to face.

Be cautious of these imitations out there... the day has come as we expected where cheap models are being made from all over the world - these folks do not have any passion for the pet industry nor do they understand what it takes to run a successful dog wash business.

Look, TMC has realized the profit potential of these self serve dog wash vending machines for nearly 5 years... so now every manufacturer and distributor in the car wash industry is trying to get involved. It takes more than a cheap tub and hose to be successful in the dog wash space. We just hope that all of those business owners who are now tainted with the flawed system and all of the maintenance that come with these flawed tub systems will at the least visit one of our K9000 dog wash locations and truly see the differences for yourselves.

Thanks again for meeting with us! Cheers.

Why Petco Needs a K9000 Dog Wash

Look, Petco and Petsmart are offering self serve dog washing in their existing grooming area. It's not working out well from what we are learning ... all the more reason why these folks need the K9000s in their stores. Read feedback from a recent Petco self serve dog wash user. Here is the link: http://www.reviewstream.com/reviews/?p=49988

Do it right - install the K9000 - make a ton of money with the least amount of maintenance. Plus, your customers will be happy and will become regular customers.

Coin Operated Dog Wash Opening at Dog Beach

Folks, we've been preaching this idea for 4 years now... and trust me, we are going to open our own locally in Florida soon.

Check out this story about a coin-op dog wash opening at a dog beach in CA. http://www.thedailysound.com/News/022809dogwashstation

Is the K9000 Coin-Op Self Serve Dog Wash Profitable?

Our client, Do-It-Yourself Dog Wash, in Midland, TX who has 1 K9000 dog wash in their store is doing over 30 washes on a single Saturday with a line out of the door! Combined with 10 washes on various days of the week, they are bringing in $2000 per month in revenue. And they really need a 2nd unit to support this demand since some pet owners don't necessarily want to wait in line.

All this during a recession!? Great job Do-It-Yourself Dog Wash!

The right location + the right awareness = PROFITABILITY!

CASH IS KING!

Merchants are offering deals these days in order to get customers to pay in cash - NOT credit cards. In today's economic times, why pay credit cards fees that take away profit? It is really that convenient for folks? Debit cards, maybe .. but most consumers aren't using their Credit Cards as much these days.
The K9000 accepts coins and bills - CASH. CASH will always be KING!

To read an article Credit Card Spending Decline, click here.

CarPro/DogPro Auto Spa GRAND OPENING in Stuart, FL the 31st!

CarPro/DogPro Auto Spa in Stuart, FL will host its GRAND OPENING for the K9000 dog wash on Saturday January 31st from 1-5PM. CarPro has a second location opening as well in Palm City, FL. These mark the 2nd and 3rd K9000 self serve dog wash systems to be operational in the State of Florida. Come out for a ton of fun and pet friendly activities! For more information, click here.