Our Story
The owners of The Dog Stop® spent several years researching the pet care industry, surveying the needs of local pet owners, and planning an all-inclusive facility after they saw a lack of transparency in the industry. Their goal was to create a fun and safe environment where dogs would love to come and play, and pet owners would feel 100% confident in the superior care that their dogs were receiving.
In 2009, the first The Dog Stop® doors opened in Pittsburgh, PA. Since that day, The Dog Stop’s mission has been to deliver a superior experience for the dogs and their whole families by providing a safe environment, offering educational opportunities, anticipating and exceeding the needs of clients and their pet companions, instilling complete peace of mind for those we serve – and to earn their trust every day!
Today, there are over 20 Stops in eleven different states including Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. Each Stop is locally owned and operated, but was bred and trained on the original The Dog Stop morals and mission. The Dog Stop® is here to offer an honest and reliable pet care solution so that you can be the awesome pet parent you need to be!
The Dog Stop Difference
The Dog Stop® Difference starts with our highly trained staff who are skilled in animal first aid and CPR, experts in dog kennel sanitation and canine behavior. This ensures a clean, safe and fun atmosphere where every pet parent can be confident their dog is well cared for.
The Dog Stop® is America’s favorite all-inclusive, award-winning pet care facility designed by dog owners for dog owners, built using materials to promote healthy and happy dogs. We take care of your dogs as if they were our own, spreading the love and earning your trust every day.
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