The Dog Stop opens first Cincinnati location

The Dog Stop dog care brand has announced the opening of its first Cincinnati location at 5164 Kennedy Avenue on 8 November. The new facility is owned by Mary Beth Schutter, a human resources executive and graduate of the University of Cincinnati. Schutter has spent much of her career leading Total Rewards and HR functions for large organizations, according to the announcement. The Dog Stop Cincinnati Central follows the company’s trademarked Fear Free approach.

‘The Dog Stop stood out because of their highly trained staff, their ability to welcome all dogs, including reactive or senior dogs, and their one-on-one interactive sessions. By following Fear Free principles, which focus on reducing stress, anxiety, and fear while promoting emotional wellbeing, we’re able to give pet parents true peace of mind and provide quality, individualized care,’ said Shutter in the announcement.

Operations at the new facility will be led by General Manager, Laura Fitzpatrick, who has more than 10 years of experience in the pet care industry. Sarah McMillan, Shutter’s sister, will join the team as Assistant Manager, making the business a true family venture.

According to the company, the Cincinnati location will offer 13,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor play space, including five large play areas, with one area exclusively designed for VIP dogs (Very Independent Players) – pups who benefit from a quieter, more private environment with personalized attention from staff. Boarding options include luxury kennels and private VIP kennels located away from other dogs. Luxury and VIP boarding and all play areas are equipped with cameras for owners to check in on their pups.