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PETSHOPSASSOCIATIONOFKARNATAKA

The unified association representing registered pet retailers, promoting ethical trade, animal welfare compliance, and sustainable business models.

About Us

Welcome to Pet Shops Association of Karnataka (PSAK).

PSAK is a united body of registered pet shop owners across the state, formed with the vision of supporting, representing, and uplifting the pet retail community.

Our mission is to build a strong network of responsible pet retailers, promote ethical business practices, protect the interests of our members, and work collaboratively with industry stakeholders for a sustainable and thriving pet ecosystem.

Explore our initiatives, stay updated with industry developments, and join us in building a better future for the pet trade in Karnataka.

Our Core Principles

PSAK is a collaborative community of pet shop owners across Karnataka, dedicated to joint growth and business support.

Ensuring clean, healthy, and happy store environments builds long-term customer trust and drives repeat local business.

We advocate for offline retailers to secure fair margins, counter online underselling, and protect local livelihoods.

Strengthening direct relationships with leading pet brands and local veterinarians creates a thriving retail ecosystem.

Staff Development & Grooming

PSAK Training Academy

Providing grooming, handling, and dietary nutrition courses for retail staff. We help stores elevate their service standards and build trusted, happy relationships with pet parents.

Trade Relations & Sourcing

PSAK Business Support Hub

Helping member stores coordinate direct sourcing, negotiate fair trade margins with manufacturers, and manage shop setups. We assist local stores to improve efficiency and grow profitability.

Strategic Domains

Why Join PSAK

From direct brand sourcing and staff training to licensing support and retail safeguards — PSAK delivers real, practical benefits to every registered member store.

Brand Sourcing & Deals

Helping store owners source high-quality foods, accessories, and medicines directly from manufacturers, bypassing expensive distributor markups.

Retail Staff Training

Upskilling shop floor workers in pet nutrition, safe animal handling, store sanitation, and professional grooming standards.

Trade Safeguards

Protecting offline, local family-run pet establishments from aggressive online discounting, assuring fair competitive local trade.

Licensing Assistance

Simplifying municipal registrations, local trade licensing, and helping owners coordinate smoothly with local regulatory bodies.

Healthy Sourcing Networks

Connecting retailers to verified, ethical local breeders to ensure puppies, kittens, and birds are sourced in excellent health.

Quality Shop Standards

Providing templates and practical guidelines for clean, well-ventilated, and hygienic display areas to maximize pet comfort.

Verified Retail Emblem

Displaying the official PSAK Member Decal in store windows to assure consumers they are purchasing healthy pets from trusted sources.

Joint Trade Community

Organizing regional business meetups, sharing local customer trends, and building a united network of cooperative pet retailers.

Schedule & Summits

Upcoming Events

Business Conference & Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM)
CONFERENCE
September 2026

Business Conference & Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM)

Central Conference Hall, Bengaluru

The annual state-wide gathering of registered pet shop owners to discuss trade challenges, brand collaborations, and policy changes.

Key Agenda & Topics

  • Offline retail protection & pricing policy discussions
  • Brand negotiations & supply margin agreements
  • Annual review of regulatory compliance roadmaps
  • Core committee elections & member feedback panels
Resource Library

Access Guidelines & Publications

Recent HighlightsPublic Access

Brand Margin Negotiations & Offline Protection

PSAK committee successfully coordinated with major pet food brands to establish pricing safeguards and protect local store profit margins against online underselling.

July 20265 min read
Store OperationsPublic Access

Shop Safety & Hygiene Standards Template

A practical store layout guide defining ventilation best practices, cage dimensions, sanitation schedules, and temperature control zones for pet comfort.

May 202615 min read
Pet SourcingMembers Only

Breeder Verification & Sourcing Guidelines

Cooperative sourcing policies helping store owners verify breeder veterinary clearances, maternal health logs, and registration details for healthy puppies.

April 202612 min read
Store OperationsMembers Only

Municipal Trade Licensing & BBMP Roadmap

A step-by-step business guide detailing municipal licensing requirements, NOC paperwork, and local commercial registration steps for new store owners.

March 202620 min read
Recent HighlightsPublic Access

Responsible Adoption Drives & Public Meetups

Upcoming plans for weekend public adoption meetups, vaccination clinics, and pet parent education seminars organized by PSAK chapters.

February 202610 min read
Are you looking for regulatory support or specific trade policy guidance? Inquire about association assistance.

Association Leadership

The executive committee and board members of PSAK are dedicated to supporting registered pet shop owners, representing trade interests, and promoting animal welfare.

Mr. Suryakantha Bhat

Mr. Suryakantha Bhat

President

Directing the association vision, state-wide member welfare programs, and representing offline retail stores to government bodies.

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Mr. Prithvi Jayakaran

Mr. Prithvi Jayakaran

Vice President

Advising on strategic brand relationships, market balance initiatives, and supporting the regional chapters.

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Mr. Gautam Kelamane

Mr. Gautam Kelamane

General Secretary

Overseeing regulatory compliance, trade licensing workflows, municipal coordination, and annual general meetings (AGBM).

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Mr. Balakrishna K A

Mr. Balakrishna K A

Joint Secretary

Coordinating district chapter programs, educational grooming workshops, and member feedback systems.

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Mr. Ramakrishna Shetty

Mr. Ramakrishna Shetty

Treasurer

Managing association accounts, subscription registries, funding allocations, and audit compliance.

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Board Members
AT

Mr. Anand T

Board Member
HP

Mr. Haril Prakash N

Board Member
JG

Mr. Jagadeesh G A

Board Member
DD

Mr. D. Dhanaraj

Board Member
KG

Mr. K Gopal Naik

Board Member
KS

Mrs. K.V. Savitha

Board Member
DS

Mr. Dharam Srivastav

Board Member
Advisory Committee Members
AV

Mr. Anand V

Advisory Committee Member
NB

Mr. Nagesh B

Advisory Committee Member
KR

Mr. K. R. Venkatrama

Advisory Committee Member
SK

Mr. Shashi Kumar

Advisory Committee Member
BR

Mr. B. R. Srinivas

Advisory Committee Member
KV

Mr. K. V. Jagannath

Advisory Committee Member
HP

Mr. H. P. Raghavendra

Advisory Committee Member
GR

Mr. G. R. Venkatesh

Advisory Committee Member
SB

Mr. Suresh Babu

Advisory Committee Member
MK

Mr. Manjunatha K.

Advisory Committee Member
MS

Mr. M. S. Kumar

Advisory Committee Member
PR

Mr. P. R. Nagaraj

Advisory Committee Member
HS

Mr. H. S. Ramesh

Advisory Committee Member
BM

Mr. B. M. Chandrashekar

Advisory Committee Member
SK

Mr. Shivakumar K.

Advisory Committee Member
Membership & Support

Get In Touch

Have questions about registering your pet shop, upcoming grooming workshops, or trade brand discussions? Fill out the form or reach out directly to our Bangalore headquarters.

Office Address

No. 60, Ground Floor, Raghavendra Nilaya, Laxmaiah Block, Opposite Veterinary College, Ganganagar, Bangalore - 560024