Small Dog Electronics

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Small Dog Electronics
Company type Private
Industry Retail
Consulting
Founded Waitsfield, Vermont, 1994 (1994)
FounderDon Mayer
Headquarters
Services Apple sales and service
Website http://www.smalldog.com/

Small Dog Electronics is an American consumer electronics and information technology consulting business and electronics store based in Burlington, Vermont. Founded by Don Mayer in 1994, [1] the business has grown from a small computer repair and reselling business into an Apple Premier Partner and manufacturer of iPod accessories like speakers [2] and headphones. Most of the firm's employees bring their pet dogs to work each day. [3]

In November 2019, Small Dog Electronics closed its original Waitsfield location, moving to a new location in Burlington, Vermont. [4]

In 2010, Small Dog Electronics won the Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year award from the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. [5]

in 2011, Don Mayer (founder) won the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility lifetime achievement award. [6]

Small Dog Electronics collected 30 tons of e-waste during September 24, 2011 recycling event. [7]

References

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  2. Jancaitis, Matt (December 10, 2008). "Chill Pill speakers: small size, big sound". Icrontic.com. Short Media. Retrieved January 1, 2010.
  3. Nemko, Marty; Richard N. Bolles (2007). Cool Careers for Dummies (3 ed.). For Dummies. p. 293. ISBN   0-470-11774-5 . Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  4. "Small Dog closes Waitsfield store". www.valleyreporter.com. The Valley Reporter. 7 November 2019.
  5. "Outstanding Business of the year Award". VermontBiz Events. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  6. "Past Terry Ehrich Award Winners". VBSR. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  7. "Small Dog Electronics Collects 30 Tons of e-Waste During September 24 Recycling Event | Vermont Business Magazine". vermontbiz.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.