Websites for force-free pet businesses Reach more dog owners and help more dogs, with a website that actually works
A custom website for your dog training, grooming or pet care business, built so the right dog owners find you on Google (and ChatGPT) and choose you. I design and build it, you get back to the dogs. And you’ll finally be proud to share your link.
Trusted by 170+ force-free animal pros
Sound familiar?
You have a website (or you’re about to need one), but…
It’s a pain to work with, it never looks the way you want, and the worst part: it doesn’t bring in enough clients.
Whether you need your very first site or your current one needs a serious upgrade, you don’t know where to start. And honestly, you don’t want to spend your evenings figuring out website stuff. Meanwhile, the trainer down the road (you know, the one with the prong collar) shows up first on Google with a slicker site.
But you belong at the top, so dogs end up in kind, skilled hands. Let’s fix that!
What I do
One thing, done really well: your website
Proof, not promises
Websites that turn dog owners into happy clients
Since 2020, more than 170 animal pros in the Netherlands and Belgium have launched their website on my designs. Every page is built around the questions dog owners ask before they book. Now I bring that same approach to dog businesses in the US.
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A polished look that fits you
Polished enough for a big agency, personal enough to feel like you. With a layout that turns visitors into clients.
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Easy to update yourself
New class dates or a fresh photo? Change it in a few clicks, without learning WordPress and without breaking anything.
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Live in weeks, not months
No endless back-and-forth. Most websites go live in about 4 weeks, depending on how quickly your content comes in.
After all those years of searching, I finally have a website I’m proud of!
Sabine Rossabinerosdierfysiotherapie.com
OMG Simone! I already got my first client (a total stranger!) through my website, and it’s been online for less than 24 hours!
Stephanieteamupgedragstraining.nl
I’m super happy with the end result, and I’m getting lots of compliments on it!
Ruby Weiss
What animal pros say
Words that get my tail wagging
I’ve had my website for a year and a half now, and it has brought me so many clients. I’m easier to find, people know exactly what they can come to me for, and they tell me they chose me because it looks so professional.
Iris Lobregt
I’m really proud of my website. But even better: it keeps bringing in lots of new clients! It has paid for itself twice over.
Saskia Kolthof
dehonderwijzer.nl
The investment paid for itself quickly, and I notice clients find me more easily. It feels completely like Hondenstem, my business, and it’s easy to update without being a tech person.
Xanthe
hondenstem.be
I wasn’t getting any sign-ups through my website. Since the new one went live, it made a difference in the very first week. Now I proudly send everyone to my website!
Daphne Voorheijen
sunnycoaching.nl
I’ve noticed I’m getting more messages, and people become clients much faster. It’s almost a shame it’s finished, because I really enjoyed the process!
Michelle Grippeling
Working together went smoothly, because Simone was clear about what she needed and how the process would go. Now I get a “wow” feeling every time I look at my website.
Anky Oosterhuis
Animal coach
Simone helped me so well. I get great compliments from visitors, and they can find me easily. If you want a website that looks professional, this is for you.
Lenneke Molenaar
After two very expensive investments, I still didn’t have what I wanted. Scary, but I knew Simone wouldn’t leave me hanging. Highly recommend!
Jill Kinkelaar
jk-balance.nl
I hesitated about the investment at first, but I’m so glad I made it. A website that truly feels like mine, and it gets found every single day.
Denise
woofmoo-unique.nl
Reviews from animal pros in the Netherlands and Belgium, translated from Dutch. Read the originals on Trustpilot.
Hi, I’m Simone Hervij
The better your website, the more dogs you can help
Just like you, I want nothing more than to help animals. I just don’t have your patience with *cough* stubborn humans.
So instead of becoming a dog pro myself, I take the website stuff off your plate. I’m a web designer based in the Netherlands, and I only work with force-free animal professionals. No more wanting to throw your laptop out the window: you focus on dogs and their people, I’ll handle the rest.
- 170+
- animal pros launched their website on my designs
- 4.8
- stars on Trustpilot
- 23years
- of building websites (yes, I started when I was 13)
Good to know
Questions dog pros ask me first
The short answers. There’s more on the website design page.
Question not here? Send me a message, I’m happy to help.
How much does a website from DigiPaws cost?
At DigiPaws, a one-page website costs $995 and a complete website of 5 to 6 pages plus a blog costs $2,495. Extra pages or features can be added anytime. Every website comes with the Website Care Plan for the first year, from $49 a month, so updates, backups and security are handled for you.
For comparison: most US freelancers charge somewhere between $1,500 and $5,000 for a small business website, and agencies often charge more.
Which pet businesses do you build websites for?
Dog trainers, behavior consultants, groomers, dog walkers, pet sitters, doggy daycares, boarding facilities, canine massage therapists and other dog pros. The one thing they have in common: they work force-free, with kindness and respect for the dog.
Why do you only work with force-free dog pros?
Because I want dog owners to end up with the right people. Too often, trainers who use shock collars, prong collars or “dominance” methods show up first on Google. Every force-free pro with a strong website means more dogs in kind, skilled hands.
You’re based in the Netherlands. Do you work with US businesses?
Yes. The whole process is online: a questionnaire, email and video calls when we need them. We schedule calls for your morning, which is my afternoon. And the time difference has a perk: your website gets worked on while you sleep.
Will my website show up on Google and in AI search like ChatGPT?
Nobody can honestly promise you the #1 spot. What I do promise is a strong foundation: pages built around what dog owners in your area search for, clear titles and descriptions, a fast site, and structured data that tells Google and AI tools exactly who you are, what you offer and where.
I also give you tips for your Google Business Profile, which matters a lot for local searches like “dog trainer near me”.
What’s the connection between DigiPaws and Digitale Pootjes?
They’re the same business. Digitale Pootjes is Dutch for “digital paws”: that’s where I’ve been building websites for animal professionals in the Netherlands and Belgium since 2020. DigiPaws is the English-language studio for dog businesses in the US. Same approach, same Simone.
Ready for the next step?
Let’s build a website that makes dog owners choose you
Tell me a little about your business. No pressure: first we see if we’re a good fit.
Have a question first? Send me a message