Dante & Dory’s: A Pet Destination by Candace D’Agnolo, Founder of Pet Boss Nation®
14,000 Square Feet of Pure Joy for Pets & Pet Pros
Candace is making a comeback to the BRICK & MORTAR WORLD!
From selling three successful pet businesses to coaching thousands of pet pros, Candace is about to shock the industry with a 14,000-square-foot pet paradise that’ll be on your must-visit list!
Dante & Dory are her two rescue pomeranians, full of spunk and ready for a pet biz dream of their own!
Soft Opening Spring 2025
354 E. Main St, Galesburg, IL 61430
To include in phase one and phase two…
Dog & Cat Food, Treats, Toys, & Supplies
Self-Wash & Done-For-You Baths
Indoor Play Park / Event Space
Grooming Salon / Education Space
Local Delivery & Curbside Pick Up
Pet Boss Nation Headquarters
Mission Statement
At Dante & Dory’s, our mission is to enrich the lives of pets and their people by providing premium products, exceptional service, and educational resources in a welcoming community space. We celebrate the special bond between pets and their owners while creating a destination where local pet lovers find expertise, industry professionals grow their skills, and our community connects, learns, and thrives together.
Follow the Journey
Candace sold her retail assets in 2016 and her pet care assets in 2020. A lot has changed since then! Plus, this is the biggest venture she’s ever undertaken. There will surely be some mistakes, learning moments and wins of all sizes. Candace is known for sharing exactly what she’s tackling and is excited to take you on the journey with her behind the scenes.
Catch documentary style snippets on YouTube™
Coming soon to the Pet Boss Nation® YouTube channel, you’ll get even more behind the scenes and a peek at everything happening at “Dante & Dory’s: A Pet Destination” as Candace and her team go from nothing to something extraordinary for local pets, regional tourism and the pet industry as a whole.
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Follow along on the Pet Boss Podcast™
Curious what it’s really like to build a pet destination from scratch? We’ve documented it all on the Pet Boss Podcast in a special series called “Behind Closed Doors: Building a Pet Destination.” Now, you can find all of those episodes right here on the Dante & Dory’s page. Follow along as Candace shares the highs, the hurdles, and every behind-the-scenes detail of bringing “Dante & Dory’s: A Pet Destination” to life—month by month, in real time.
Ready to peek behind the curtain of some serious brand magic? 🎨✨ This episode of our Behind Closed Doors series takes you deep into the psychology and strategy behind creating the Dante & Dory’s Pet Emporium brand – and trust us, it’s SO much more
Tired of having to micromanage or do it all yourself because your team “just doesn’t get it”? 🙄 In this special “Behind Closed Doors” episode about Dante & Dory’s, Candace pulls back the curtain on what it REALLY takes to build a team that’s as
What’s a business plan, and do you need one?! No matter what stage of business you’re in, if you don’t have a concrete business plan mapped out, let’s get to work! 💪 Candace recently got back into business planning mode to secure funding for her