Dogtopia, a leading dog wellness franchise, is opening a new Virginia location in Norfolk on September 22. Located at 118 W 21st Street, Dogtopia of Norfolk-Ghent will provide award-winning dog daycare, boarding and spa services to dog parents in the community. The 7,500-square-foot facility also will feature a full Earthwise pet nutrition store, offering high-quality pet foods and wellness products.
Providing personalized care for Norfolk-Ghent 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 and climate-controlled playrooms includes dogs of similar size and play style and is built with compressed rubber flooring to reduce the impact on dogs’ paws and joints.
The Norfolk-Ghent location is owned and operated by the Sutelan family: Chip Sutelan, Barbara Sutelan, Rachel Sutelan, Edward Sutelan and Mary Pyle. Donovan Martini, Rachel’s fiancé, also will be helping manage the daycare. The Sutelan family, longtime dog lovers with diverse professional backgrounds, were inspired to bring Dogtopia to Norfolk-Ghent after discovering the brand through a radio ad. Their experience spans entrepreneurship, education, and business management, and they are excited to combine their skills with their passion for dogs to create a welcoming and engaging environment for the community…