SPRINGFIELD — The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield announced that Elizabeth Staples, president and founder of the Good Dog Spot Inc., will be the guest speaker for this month’s Leadership Luncheon on Tuesday, May 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Henry M. Thomas III Center in Springfield.
The event will feature lunch and a power hour chat called “More than Puppy Love: Turning a Passion for Animals into a Real Career.” Register at springfieldyps.com.
Staples graduated from Holyoke Community College with an associate degree in business administration in 2003 and another in accounting in 2005. She founded the Good Dog Spot in 2007 when she recognized a need for a more compassionate, trustworthy, and professional approach to pet care. This meant starting a business that treats pets like family and prioritizes their physical health and emotional well-being equally.
Staples has been hands-on in every role at her Chicopee- and Northampton-based business, having trained in grooming, daycare, boarding, and customer care as well — because pets aren’t her only clientele.
When asked what she enjoys most about her line of work, she said, “I like building relationships with pets and their people. It’s incredibly rewarding to create a place where dogs feel safe and happy, and where owners feel confident leaving them in our care.”
During her talk, Staples will share advice on how individuals can adopt an entrepreneurial mindset, attain professional certifications, and continue relevant and worthwhile education. She will also emphasize a need to communicate well with people as much as one must handle animals with ease.
