NEW PET PARENT?
If this is your pup’s first time at Dogtopia, there are a few things pet parents should prepare prior to rewarding your dog with the most exciting day ever!
Meet the Team
Shayla, General Manager
Shayla has been with Dogtopia since November of 2018! You’ll see her smiling face around our store and at the front desk. She’s drawn to the dogs and their personalities! She keeps the store running smoothly like her playrooms. Her favourite playroom is Romper because they keep her on her toes and it’s where you can find all the border collies!
Jacquelynn, Assistant General Manager
Jacquelynn has been with Dogtopia since September of 2021! You’ll see her smiling face at the front desk. She loves seeing dogs confidence grow during their time in daycare. She cares for each dog like they’re her own, and being part of their transformation is one of the most fulfilling parts of her job! Gym would be her favourite playroom because of all the cuddles with gentle giants, and getting to win their trust with attention.
Kaeleigh, Front Desk / Certified Canine Coach Trainer
Kaeleigh has been with Dogtopia since March of 2022! Her favourite part of the job is enjoying the company of the dogs and people that she gets to see every day. She started as a personal dog trainer before applying her knowledge and practice to Dogtopia. You can now find her at the front desk when she isn’t exploring the outdoors with her two Pugs. Toybox is her favourite playroom because it is the only place you’ll see pugs.
Kaitlin, Canine Coach/Rover
Kaitlin has been with Dogtopia since September of 2022! You can often find her in the Romper playroom because she loves the adolescent and energetic dogs. You will also see her at drop off and pick up where she has grown to love the welcoming environment with the customer and their furry friends. They are like an extension of her family and she loves seeing the pups grow.
Tish, Canine Coach
Tish has been with Dogtopia since November of 2022! She loves working with dogs because of how you get to know them! She loves seeing them come regularly so she can watch them grow. It is always such a good feeling when a dog that started off being wary, now rush over for attention! You can find her in both Gym and Toybox because she loves the best of both worlds.
Danika, Front Desk
Danika has been with Dogtopia since October of 2022! She can often be found in Toybox because she loves getting to introduce new puppies and play with the small dogs. Her favourite activity with the dogs is follow the leader and taking photos.
Unity, Calgary Regional Manager
Unity has been a part of our Dogtopia team since September of 2016! Her favourite playroom was Gym, but she loves all the dogs and takes pride in remembering all their names. You will see Unity mentoring and being hands on at all Calgary locations. She is dedicated to her work to help dogs and people live their best lives. You can often spot her dog Alfred playing in daycare with his many puppy pals.
Kaitlyn, Canine Coach Trainer
Kaitlyn has been with Dogtopia since March 2023! Her favourite playroom is gym because of the strong bond and trust that she’s built with all of the dogs as they’ve grown and moved up from romper and/or toybox. She loves being able to be part of shaping them into the amazing dogs that they are and watching them grow and gain their own individual quirks.
Katie, Canine Massage Therapist
Katie has been with Dogtopia since October 2023! Her favourite playroom is gym because she loves getting all the cuddles and affection from the gentle giants. She especially enjoys being able to watch the shy dogs blossom and gain confidence. Her dream pup is a vizsla because they have the goofiest hearts, cutest faces, and they’re velvety soft. She started doing massage therapy for the dogs because its a service that isn’t talked about enough yet has such amazing benefits to the pups. They unfortunately can’t tell you where or when they’re in pain, but the massage will help relax and target any of those problem areas and help them feel their best!
Cameo, Canine Coach
Cameo has been with Dogtopia since September 2023! She loves both Gym and Toybox because she loves watching the balance of the older pups playing and napping, as well as nurturing the confidence and gaining the trust of young puppies! Her favourite part of being a canine coach is soaking up all the love from the dogs as well as getting to know all of their funny quirks and unique personalities. The puppy snuggles and laughs make every day brighter!
Lori, Groomer
Lori has been a part of our Dogtopia team since November 2022! She loves sending puppies home smelling fresh and looking their best! She has been working with dogs her entire life, starting as a junior handler in CKC dog competitions and now continuing her passion with grooming dogs. She grooms pet cuts, breed cuts and even does a bit of creative grooming. She especially loves grooming Poodles, Chinese Cresteds and drop coat breeds.
