About Doggytopia Daycare, Dogwash and Raw Food

	Hi, and welcome to Doggytopia. I would like to just take a minute to introduce myself and the Doggytopia team. My name is Brenda and I am the owner of this store. I am also a certified dog trainer and have spent the last 12 years or so learning everything I can about dog behavior and health. Since dogs are such a large part of our communities and families, we need to understand them better. That is why I take so much pride in not only the care and understanding that every individual dog receives while in Doggytopia's care, but also the healthy products we carry. My goal is to create an environment for dogs where their needs are completely met; body, mind and soul. Please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns or even just feel good dog stories and testimonials. I would love to hear from you!
	'Uncle Mikey' became a part of the Doggytopia team after moving here from the coast in 2003. He is trained as a 'Veterinary Office Assistant' and has worked in veterinary clinics, doggy daycares and does pet sitting in his spare time. Having worked in the animal care field since 2000, his love for animals is both unwavering and eternal. He thinks of them all as his children and looks forward to many more years of joy with them at Doggytopia!
	Sarah, (my daughter), has been a part of the Doggytopia team since the beginning. She works here part time while completing her education. She hopes to become a Dolphin trainer, and elementary school teacher or an Anime artist, though I am certain she will be successful at whatever she tries! Sarah has been around dogs and cats her entire life and has a very deep respect for our domestic friends. She also has a deep respect for our environment and is the always reminding people to 'turn off the water or lights if you're not using them' out of concern for our planet. The Doggytopia dogs love her and look forward to the days she is here!
	Kristin, (my other daughter), has also been a part of the Doggytopia team since we opened, working here part time while completing her education. Her ideas of what she would like to do when she graduates change quite often, although they always have something to do with animals or nature. Her most constant passion is rehabilitating and releasing injured Owls. Kristin has a deep respect and love for nature. She finds it very upsetting when bugs, wildlife or domestic animals are disrespected or mistreated in any way. She has this amazing ability, it seems, to non-verbally communicate with all kritters. Of course our Doggytopia dogs adore her as well, and get very excited to see her when she comes!
	Michelle has had several careers; harbour security, flight attendant, banker, and union president to name a few. But after surviving a serious motorcycle accident in 2004, she decided that her next job must bring her joy. She joined the Doggytopia team in February 2007. Born in Alberta, Michelle has lived in the okanagan for almost 20 years. She was fortunate enough to grow up around all sorts of domestic animals. She has a VERY chatty cat named Peek-a-Boo. Her appreciation and love of animals was learned from her dad who still runs a small ranch in northern Alberta.

* Although there are no bad dog breeds, we have experienced that some breeds do not do well in a daycare setting.