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Houston Welcomes the First of Two New Dogtopia Dog Daycare, Overnight & Spa Facilities is Now Open

HOUSTON — Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog wellness brand, is excited to announce the expansion of their presence in Houston with the opening of two new locations inside the loop. The first facility, located at 1315 Waugh Dr., has been a part of the Houston community for some time and reopened with all new facilities and increased capacity on December 18. The second location, situated at 2311 Washington Ave., is scheduled to open in mid-January. In addition to the three Dogtopias currently open in Houston, the two new locations will offer award-winning daycare, overnight, and spa services to even more dog parents in the area.

Providing personalized care for Houston pups in a fun, enriching, and safe environment, Dogtopia sets the industry standard among dog daycares with its focus on three key benefits: socialization, exercise, and education. Dogtopia allows dogs to enjoy plenty of exercise, play with like-minded dogs, and learn important social skills, all under the supervision of professionally trained Canine Coaches. In keeping safety at the forefront, each of the indoor playrooms includes dogs of similar size and play style and is built with compressed rubber flooring to reduce the impact on pups’ paws and joints.

The two new establishments are under the ownership of Amber Woods, a dedicated local entrepreneur with a deep love for dogs. Woods is an existing Dogtopia franchisee, as the owner of Dogtopia of Houston – West Alabama Street and the co-owner of a Soccer Shots Houston, a partnership she has maintained with her husband for 14 years. As their soccer franchise flourished, Amber had a longing for a fresh challenge that would transcend her other full-time commitments. Guided by her lifelong love for animals, Dogtopia naturally emerged as the perfect next step in her entrepreneurial journey. As a Houstonian, Amber saw the increased need for high quality dog daycare services in central Houston. She understood that these new locations would not only facilitate the brand’s growth but, providing added convenience for dog parents seeking spacious and sociable environments for their furry companions.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to open these two Dogtopia facilities in Houston, addressing a significant need for dog parents in the area who currently lack a dedicated space for their pets’ care,” said Woods. “At Dogtopia, we extend the same love and care to our customers’ pets as if they were our very own. We can’t wait to meet even more furry friends!”

In addition to providing quality care for local pups, Dogtopia also runs the Dogtopia Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to enable dogs to positively change our world. The Foundation funds programs focused on three worthy causes: service dogs for veterans, therapy dogs for students, and employment initiatives for adults with autism. One hundred percent of funds raised are donated directly to the supported organizations. These two new locations have already raised enough funds to sponsor 4 service dogs for veterans, and they are just getting started. To learn more, visit www.dogtopiafoundation.org.

Dogtopia of Houston – Waugh Drive is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The store is closed for daycare on Sunday, but open for overnight stay drop off and pick up from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information on Dogtopia of Houston – Waugh Drive, call 713-522-8144, or visit https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-waugh-drive/.

Dogtopia of Houston – Washington Ave. is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The store is closed for daycare on Sunday, but open for overnight stay drop off and pick up from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information on Dogtopia of Houston – Washington Ave., call 281-869-8330, or visit https://www.dogtopia.com/houston-washington-ave/.

PHOENIX — Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog wellness franchise, has announced the launch of its “In My Dog Era” photo contest, in honor of Taylor Swift’s recent recognition as TIME Person of the Year.

From December 8 through December 21, pet parents are encouraged to submit their own “imi-tay-tion” of Taylor and her cat Benji’s iconic cover photo with their dog. Participation is encouraged for all dogs and dog lovers, whether affiliated with Dogtopia or not. The winner will enjoy a month of unlimited dog daycare.

To enter, simply post your photo on Instagram using the hashtag #InMyDogEra or upload your photo here. Full terms and conditions of the contest can be found here, and the winner will be selected by January 4, 2024.

Open to all dog parents, the contest celebrates transformation, mirroring Taylor Swift’s evolution from a country star to a pop culture icon and Dogtopia’s journey from a traditional kennel to a wellness-focused brand.

“Taylor Swift embodies reinvention and innovation, values that are deeply rooted at Dogtopia,” said Neil Gill, CEO and President of Dogtopia. “Like Taylor’s transformative journey, we’ve become the largest and leading pet services brand in the world. With the most stringent safety protocols in the industry, we’ve led industry change and evolved into a wellness brand that delivers nearly 5 million dog experiences each year across our more than 250 daycare, boarding, and spa facilities.”

Dogtopia has continuously redefined the dog daycare industry by focusing on safe socialization, exercise, and education. Beyond a traditional daycare, Dogtopia offers a holistic wellness approach, providing a nurturing environment for dogs to thrive.

For more information about Dogtopia or to find a location near you, visit www.dogtopia.com.

Franchisees Diversifying Portfolios and Pandemic Puppy Boom Help Fuel Fastest-Growing Pet Franchise.

PHOENIX — Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise, achieved a quarter of record growth to start 2021. Today the company announced it signed 31 new franchise agreements from January 1 to March 31 and is currently on pace to open more than 50 new centers in 2021. Dogtopia also opened three new locations in Q1, entering new markets including Long Island, NY, Canton, OH and Tinton Falls, NJ, proving there is high demand for dog daycare across the country after millions of people welcomed new dogs into their homes during the coronavirus pandemic and are now seeking a safe place to send their pups for safe socialization, exercise and fun.

“In addition to our loyal, returning pet parents, we are excited to see a new wave of parents seeking Dogtopia’s daycare services for their pandemic puppies who are in need of socialization, education and exercise for when mom and dad go back to the office,” said Neil Gil, CEO of Dogtopia. “We are delighted to deliver this necessary service with nearly 160 daycare centers across North America and 50 more opening this year, in partnership with our incredible local business owners and their local communities.”

Entrepreneurs looking to diversify their business portfolios and cash in on the pandemic puppy boom have become a driving force behind Dogtopia’s growth. In Q1 alone, Dogtopia brought on new franchise owners with previous experience in several leading hotel franchises as well as Orangetheory Fitness, Sport Clips, Jersey Mike’s and Primrose Schools. These newly signed franchise agreements will bring Dogtopia locations to San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Houston (TX), Tulsa (OK), King of Prussia (PA), Knoxville (TN), South Florida and Virginia over the coming years. Three existing Dogtopia franchisees also expanded with the purchase of additional licenses in Virginia and Florida.

“We signed with Dogtopia because we identified dog daycare as an under-served need in our community and we felt that Dogtopia’s emphasis on that segment, coupled with its focus on retail space positioning with bright and fun branding, really sets it apart from the competition and will be highly appealing to consumers in Knoxville, Tennessee,” said Jeremiah Web, a new Dogtopia franchise owner and multi-unit Primrose Schools franchisee. “It was an ideal supplement to our current childcare facility holdings, as we are already well-versed in offering daycare services that are centered on customer trust within safe and clean environments.”

With nearly 160 centers now open and 280 in development, Dogtopia continues to solidify itself as a pet and franchise industry leader. Franchise Business Review recently crowned Dogtopia a “Top Recession-Proof Franchise,” and Entrepreneur Magazine ranked the brand at No. 54 on its 2021 Franchise 500 list, up 17 spots from the previous year. Additionally, Dogtopia was ranked at No. 12 on Franchise Times’ annual Fast & Serious List at the end of 2020.

Dogtopia provides an open-play daycare environment with protective rubber flooring to ease joints while promoting safe socialization, exercise and education for dogs. Safety is Dogtopia’s top priority and through its extensive team training and pet-safe cleaning program, pet parents can have peace of mind knowing their furry children are being cared for by the best in the pet industry. Dogtopia’s daycare fees are all-inclusive with meals prepared according to each pet parent’s request at no extra charge, or pet parents can bring their own food. Dogtopia’s webcams also provide pet parents the ability to check in on their pups when they are away. The Dogtopia family is composed of many different types of entrepreneurs, including both single-unit and multi-unit operators.

To learn more about Dogtopia and what it takes to own a franchise, visit https://www.dogtopia.com/franchising-us/.