Little Spotted Dog

“Erica did an outstanding job on our pet boarding/grooming business evaluation. She is extremely knowledgeable and was able to anticipate my issues before I brought them up. The evaluation was comprehensive, thorough, and well laid out. In addition to the revenue increasing analysis I requested, she presented among other things, marketing, human resources, administrative, procedural and cost saving ideas. She warned me of regulatory pitfalls. She saved me by giving compelling reasons why NOT to go with a proposed business expansion. I have already implemented several of her suggestions and am working towards others. She is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her.”

Carl Felix | Altamont Country Kennels

“I can’t say enough about Erica Mortati, of Little Spotted Dog, LLC. I hired her as a business consultant to help guide Shawna’s Dogs to the potential I knew it had. I needed help with outside perspective, business evaluation and ideas as to how to tighten up my business and where. She listened to my ideas and suggestions and far surpassed all of my expectations. She is very thorough with her evaluations, and follow up! I highly recommend Erica because now I have a renewed focus and direction for my business!”

Shawna Sacher | Shawna’s Dogs Daycare, Boarding, Training & Grooming

“I whole heartedly recommend Pet Care Consultant Erica Mortati. Her detailed analysis and comprehensive understanding of our Dog Boarding establishment greatly impressed us.

She was able to quickly zone in on and clearly communicate to us what actions we might take to improve Operations and our bottom line. Erica compiled a Handbook for us that succinctly outlines her ideas and suggestions. These include specific profit making and cost saving measures that we plan to implement. Her positive energy, outstanding work ethic work and professionalism are beyond reproach. It is also evident that she truly loves animals and has their best interest at heart. Her past experience as owner and manager of a large and hugely successful and respected Dog Day Care and Boarding Facility give her special insight into what our needs are.

Erica’s special guidance has reignited our passion and commitment to what we do. I have full confidence that you will be overwhelmingly pleased with her Consulting Services.”

Mary Moore-Felix | Altamont Country Kennels

Erica Mortati is the President of Little Spotted Dog, LLC. As a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a decade of executive experience and two decades of professional corporate leadership experience, Erica works with clients in the pet industry to maximize business growth potential, improve business management processes, increase employee and management productivity, create effective marketing plans and new business startup and development.

Prior to founding Little Spotted Dog in 2015, Erica founded and launched a successful and profitable startup company, Pawz at Play, with yearly sales revenue of $1 million. She managed all operations for this business, created and led successful marketing, media and ad campaigns, recruited, hired, and trained top talent, developed all detailed operational and HR manuals and processes and managed every aspect of owning and running a successful business over an 8 year period before selling the company. In addition, Erica was a monthly guest speaker on a radio talk show Paw Prints Live to discuss dog behavior, socialization of dogs, pet health topics, dog daycare and various other pet related topics.

Prior to founding Pawz at Play, Erica worked in corporate America for many years and has spent the last 29 years working with animal rescue groups and working with the state legislature for the rights of animals. She has continued to work with and support animal rights. She is thrilled to have a business reflect her true passion – caring for animals. Erica shares her home with her husband, Tom, her 2 stepchildren Matt and Cara, and their 2 rescued dogs; 7 year old Yellow Lab/Pointer mix Emma Sue and new pal 1 year old Great Pyrenees/Lab mix Ellie Mae.

Erica earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Kansas, in Lawrence Kansas. She is a NY State business mentor and enjoys mentoring budding entrepreneurs and helping them achieve their business goals. She is an active member of many pet rescue and transport organizations, has served as a board member and advisory board member for No More Homeless Pets and volunteers at non-profit organizations serving and helping people and their pets that have AIDS and other life changing illnesses.