Dogtopia Marks Record First Half of 2026 with National Recognition for Innovation and Growth

Leading Pet Wellness Franchise Celebrates Customer Loyalty and Continued Growth

PHOENIX, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a record first half of 2026, Dogtopia, the nation's leading pet wellness franchise, has earned two new national honors: a Health-Focused Product of the Year award for DASH by Dogtopia^® and a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. These recognitions build on a year marked by record customer loyalty, continued franchise growth, and expanded investment in canine behavior expertise.

"Being recognized for innovation and growth in the same year reflects what our franchise partners and team members deliver every day: care that's transparent, wellness-driven and backed by real data," said Neil Gill, President and CEO of Dogtopia. "These honors don't change our commitment; they confirm we're committed to the dogs' wellness and longevity in the right way."

Two Honors, One Standout Year

• Health-Focused Product of the Year, Pet Innovation Awards: Awarded to DASH by Dogtopia^®, the brand's wellness-tracking platform that helps parents monitor their dog's activity and rest patterns. DASH provides greater insight into their dog's daily experience and overall wellness while complementing the brand's signature live webcams.
• No. 4,695, 2026 Inc. 5000: Places Dogtopia among the fastest-growing private companies in the country, following a year of continued franchise development and rising same-store performance.

These honors follow Dogtopia's recognition earlier this year as the No. 1 pet services franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine's 45^th Annual Franchisee 500 list for the seventh consecutive year.

Dogtopia By the Numbers: Mid-Year 2026

• YTD Same Store Sales Comps at nearly 7%
• 90 Net Promoter Score in the first half of 2026, an all-time high for the brand, reflecting record customer loyalty and trust
• Over five million dog visits across the network
• Largest pet services franchise in the world, approaching 300 units
• 98% retention rate and 66% recurring revenue from the enrolled daycare dog
• More than 70 individualized behavior modification plans developed by Dogtopia's Canine Behavior Expert Council since January, confirming our commitment to developing better canine citizens

Behind the Growth: Wellness, Transparency and Behavior Expertise

Much of Dogtopia's momentum in 2026 has centered on giving parents more visibility and transparency into their dog's day and greater confidence in the people caring for them. The brand's new DASH activity monitor and long-standing live webcams have made wellness measurable in ways that resonate with modern pet parents. Recent wellness-focused initiatives, including "Paws and Poses" with YogaSix, further demonstrate Dogtopia's commitment to supporting the well-being of dogs and their families.

The Dogtopia Canine Behavior Expert Council (DCBEC) was formed to strengthen behavior education and support for franchisees, teams and parents systemwide. The DCBEC brings together certified dog trainers, general managers and a licensed veterinary technician from within the Dogtopia network, combining hands-on experience and professional expertise to help advance canine behavior knowledge and best practices. All with the goal of helping dogs and their families live long, healthy, happy lives.

Every Day Is Dog Day at Dogtopia

For Dogtopia, National Dog Day isn't just a one-day celebration, it's a reflection of what Dogtopia does each day all year around. Dogtopia's daycare experience combines safe socialization, exercise and enrichment to support dogs' physical and mental well-being. Dogs are grouped by similar size and play style, helping them build confidence, develop positive social behaviors and find their own BFFFs (Best Furry Friends Forever).

Dogtopia's Canine Coaches complete a comprehensive, custom training program developed by certified canine behavior experts. These Coaches supervise every playroom, monitoring canine body language and leading activities that keep dogs cognitively engaged throughout the day. For parents, the experience is built around trust and transparency, with live webcams allowing them to see their pups playing and making new friends and DASH providing them insight into how much exercise their dog gets – top DASH dogs get more than 20 miles of exercise a day!

"Every day at Dogtopia is built around helping dogs and their parents live long, happy, healthy lives. If every dog could live two extra years through playing and getting exercise at daycare, who wouldn't want that?" said Gill. "National Dog Day is a nice reminder of the importance of dogs in our lives, but for us, it's how we live every day at Dogtopia."

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

About Dogtopia

Founded in 2002, Dogtopia is an early pioneer and innovator in the dog daycare industry, offering an experience focused on wellness, quality of care, safety, and transparency in the market. The ultimate destination for improving the physical and mental wellbeing of dogs and pet parents, Dogtopia helps our furry friends live long, healthy, and happy lives with services that holistically address canine wellness. Pet parents have the assurance of leaving their beloved furry family members in the hands of trained professionals in an environment created with the safety of dogs in mind, including spacious playrooms assigned by size and play style, comfortable rubber flooring to reduce the impact on joints and paws, and webcams for pet parents to check in on their pups. For more information, visit www.dogtopia.com.

Media Contact: David Robertson, Fishman Public Relations, [email protected]

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