Dogtopia of Elsmere

10/14/2026

Is your adolescent dog suddenly nervous about something they used to ignore? 🤔 Fear periods are common, and understanding these changes can help you give your pup the patience, support, and confidence they need.

Has your dog suddenly become unsure of things they’ve never had a problem with before? Find out what a fear period is and ways to help.

10/14/2026

🐾 Notice your dog acting skittish out of the blue? 😯 Fear not! Some dogs go through fear periods, but with your understanding and support, it can be temporary. 🐶

Has your dog suddenly become unsure of things they’ve never had a problem with before? Find out what a fear period is and ways to help.

10/14/2026

Our Dogtopia family keeps growing, and we have YOU to thank! 🐾💙 Many of our newest pups joined us because our amazing pet parents shared their love for Dogtopia with friends and family. There’s nothing better than growing our pack through happy experiences and wagging tails! 🐶

Thank you for spreading the love! 🐕💖

10/13/2026

Happy Birthday to our October pups!!!🎉🎃

10/12/2026

🐾 𝘿𝙊𝙂 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙆 🐾
𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚: Molly
𝘼𝙜𝙚: 6 Years, 1 Month
𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙: Labrador Retriever
𝙁𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨: If the fun involves a sprinkler, pool, or soaking up the sun... Molly will always be in the mix!
𝘽𝙁𝙁𝙁𝙨: Taylor (German Shepherd), Oakley (Cattle Dog Mix), and Emmie (Labrador Retriever)
𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨: Molly makes sure she is never missed at check-in. Every morning she comes in, she will “awoo” and say hi to everybody in the lobby, announcing her presence and excitedly wiggling her way back to the Gym.

10/11/2026

Mikayla Morris of Dogtopia's Canine Behavior Expert Council explains how pups learn their owner's "normal" well enough to notice when something is off.

Dogs may not understand that you’re ill, but their powerful senses can pick up changes in your smell, body language, voice and routine. Experts explain what your dog could be noticing - and why their reaction doesn’t necessarily mean they know you’re sick

10/09/2026

Looking for easy ways to support your dog’s dental health at home? 🐶🦷 Check out these tasty additions to your pup’s mealtime routine to give them something satisfying to chew and enjoy.

At Dogtopia, we love giving pups occasional tasty treats to enjoy. Contact your local Dogtopia to find out what special treat days they have coming up! https://www.dogtopia.com/location-finder/

10/09/2026

“Give a dog a little love, and they’ll give you their whole heart. 🐾❤️”

No conditions. No pretending. Just a lifetime of loyalty, cuddles, and unconditional love. 🐶✨

Tag a dog lover who knows this kind of love is the best kind! 🐕👇

10/08/2026

Be sure to book your dog’s daycare appointments for all the events we have going on for the month of October! We also have take home copies at our front desk in the store for convenience.

10/08/2026

Your dog’s muscles support their mobility, balance, stability, and everyday movement. Here are five reasons to prioritize their muscle health this National Pet Wellness Month. 💪🐾

Find out five reasons why prioritizing your dog's muscle health can help them with balance, stability, weight management, and aging.

10/07/2026

🐾 Double the fun, double the wagging tails! Time for your pup to bring their BFFF along for a playdate! 🐕🐕 Don't forget to tag your dog's favorite buddy below and let the tail-wagging adventures begin! 🐾

10/06/2026

Happy National Coach Day! Here’s to Dogtopia of Elsmere's Canine Coaches who help our daycare pups develop healthy social skills, build confidence, and feel comfortable around other dogs through positive, supervised play. 🐶❤️

10/06/2026

Happy National Coach Day! 🐾 Today, we’re celebrating Dogtopia’s trained and loving Canine Coaches who help our pups become more confident, social, and comfortable around their furry friends through guidance, patience, and supervised play.

10/05/2026

🐾 𝘿𝙊𝙂 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙆 🐾
𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙚: Sadie
𝘼𝙜𝙚: 4 Years, 7 Months
𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙: Miniature Australian Shepherd
𝙁𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨: Sadie loves to roll around and scratch her back on the playroom floor.
𝘽𝙁𝙁𝙁𝙨: Skittles (Mini Aussiedoodle), Sydney (Canine Coach), and of course, Riley (Mini Aussie)
𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨: Sadie loves to greet her favorite teachers with a kiss. She’s always on her best behavior in the playroom - we couldn’t ask for a better daycare dog!

10/05/2026

Spooky season is finally here! 🎃 Reach out to your local Dogtopia daycare to learn about their Halloween-themed activities, so your pup doesn’t miss out! ⁣

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10/03/2026

It’s October 3rd, so obviously we had to bring the Mean Girls energy. 💅

At Dogtopia daycare, we love any excuse for a theme day! 🎀 Whether your pup is dressing up for a photoshoot, showing off their fit, or just soaking up the fun with their besties, they’re always invited to the party. 🐾💗

10/02/2026

Did you know October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month? 🐶🧡 If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, this is a great time to consider adopting from a local shelter.

At Dogtopia, we love welcoming adopted dogs into our daycare community, where we can help them create a wellness routine that includes supervised play, plenty of activity, and opportunities to build confidence and friendships.

Did you adopt your dog from a shelter or rescue? Tell us their story in the comments! 🐾

10/01/2026

October is National Pet Wellness Month! 🐶🧡 It’s the perfect time to incorporate more everyday healthy habits into your dog’s routine to support their well-being.

At Dogtopia, dog wellness includes regular exercise, socialization, mental enrichment, rest, and a consistent hygiene routine to help them live long, healthy, happy lives.

From agility-focused activities and supervised play to activity tracking and wellness-focused doggie spa services, we are here to support your pup’s well-being every step of the way. 🐾

09/30/2026

Fall is full of delicious seasonal treats, but not everything on your plate belongs in your pup’s bowl. 🎃🐶

Knowing which seasonal foods are safe (and which should stay off the menu) is important. Check out our list!

Learn which fall foods are safe for dogs and which seasonal favourites to avoid, with simple dos and don’ts.