. >> i am steven parker, co-founder and ceo. over 56% of u.s. households own a dog. over $4.5 billion is spent each year in boarding and grooming alone. pet owners are tired of leaving their dogs in traditional boarding kennings where dogs return home dirty, sick and unhappy. pet owners were desperate for a better solution. in 2005, canine resorts day care and luxury hotel was born and revolutionized the pet care industry. jason and i said, if five-star hotels exist for people let's make one for dogs. >> canine resorts is an award winning pet care facility. we provide day care and cage-free overnight boarding to dogs. say good-bye to cramped cages and cold concrete floors. guests relax in luxury suites which are rooms with orthopedic dog beds and plasma tvs. canine resorts, come see, we're better. >> steven and jason on the right side of your screen. they can hear us but can't react just yet. on our power pitch panel, andrea arden, she's author, certified pet trainer and animal planet's dog's 101 host named the best dog trainer by time-out, ques