About Dogtopia

Franchisee testimonials

Dogtopia franchisees come from various backgrounds and experiences and attract men and women, husbands and wives, and partners from across North America who understand the value of working together as a collective team to achieve our goals. Our owners are motivated, tenacious, and passionate. Each one is different, but each one shares a common trait: an affinity for dogs and a desire to grow a successful business.

A Business You'll Feel Good About Owning

Amber Woods

Multi-unit franchisee

The Ledbetters

Family-operated franchisees

Cody Lovins

Multi-unit franchisee

Amber Woods multi-unit franchisee

Houston

“The thing that I love about Dogtopia is that they are businesspeople who are passionate about dogs. I know that I can have my head down because I know I’m being led in the right direction.”

Jeff Lutton, Franchisee

Jeff Lutton multi-unit franchisee

Virginia

“We live in an area with lots of lawyers and professional types. I’m in shorts and a T-shirt. I’m really lucky.”

Dogtopia of woodlands Ribbon Cutting

John, Sandy & Chelsea Ledbetter multi-unit franchisee

Texas

“The industry itself is growing. The support you receive from the Dogtopia Support Office to make it successful is there. The model works well for a family. Pulling our strengths together makes us one big awesome team. We can do anything together.”

Joni Elder, Franchisee

Joni Elder multi-unit franchisee

Nashville

“Dogtopia married my passion for business and my love for dogs, and it was a match made in heaven.”

Allison and Christian Rau, Franchisee

Allison & Michael Rau multi-unit franchisee

Seattle

“The fact that we get to bring our dogs to work every day is a huge benefit for us. We were so impressed with the business model, from a customer perspective, that we wanted to be involved in this business.”

Amber Sutton, multi-unit franchisee

Amber Sutton

Virginia

“We are the Nordstrom of dog daycare.”

Joe Castorena Family, Franchisee

Joe Castorena multi-unit franchisee

Northern California

“The pet space was kind of a no-brainer, and the franchise model was kind of a no-brainer, so it was just finding the right team. We spent a lot of time digging into structure and leadership teams. We spent some time with the executive team at Dogtopia and got a really good feel for the plan that they had in place for future growth and the level of support I could probably expect. It seemed like the right fit to make the decision to go with Dogtopia, and I definitely haven’t regretted it!”

Steve Hager

Worcester

“With four dogs of our own, what drew us to Dogtopia is their unwavering commitment to prioritizing the wellbeing of dogs above all else. We had always toyed around the idea of getting a daycare in addition to our roles, but we never had the time to commit. Now that I am making this career change, I’m 100 percent focused on taking care of dogs, and I haven’t been happier in my life. When I did my research on daycares and competitors, I figured if you can’t beat the best, join them.”

Addie & Ali Kasraeian, Franchisees

Addie & Ali Kasraeian

Jacksonville

“Addie and I joined the Dogtopia family to create a home away from home for the dogs in our neighborhood and our community.”

Peter Dufall, Franchisee

Peter Dufall

Northern California

“I wanted to work for myself, and every person I met at Dogtopia was my kind of people: practical and down to earth. ”

John Nania, Franchisee with Tony Nania and Tony Meinke

John Nania

Chicago

“What I’ve been most impressed with is how well Dogtopia does everything and has anticipated our needs. My excitement and level of encouragement has grown since I’ve joined.”

Stefani Ballard, Multi-unit Franchisee

Stefani Ballard multi-unit franchisee

Austin

“Dogtopia has the best kind of support. I have access to experts, and it frees you up to focus on what you want to focus on, in business or outside business.”

David George, Franchisee

David George

Chicago

“The ability to combine my love of dogs and love of business resonated with me. Dogtopia stands out in a crowded field.”

Sue McCumsey, Franchisee

Sue McCumsey

Baton Rouge

“I started looking at franchises because I knew franchises had a much better success rate than independent businesses.”