With its first permanent location opened in early 2025 in Belleville in Ontario, Dog Lover’s Playground is pet services concept positioned as a comprehensive, all-in-one destination for dog care, enrichment, and recreation. Designed as a ‘canine hub,’ the brand combines physical activity, socialization, and wellness services, providing a community-focused environment for both dogs and their owners. The concept features a range of offerings, including indoor dog parks, supervised daycare, grooming, training, and agility programs, alongside its signature lure coursing experience that encourages dogs to chase and exercise in a controlled setting. Membership options provide added value through unlimited access to select amenities and services. With its location in Belleville and a unit at the Yonge Davis Centre in Newmarket celebrating its Grand Opening in early April, the franchise company is now planning aggressive expansion targeting various markets in Ontario including Kingston, Ottawa, Ajax, Scarborough, Oakville, Burlington, Stoney Creek, Hamilton, etc. With its intentions of delivering a convenient, engaging, and wellness-oriented experience, positioning itself as more than a traditional dog park, the company has retained Dan Balkos at Real Broker Ontario Ltd. to source locations in the 5000 square foot range. Ground-floor industrial, flex and retail conversions are required and high ceiling, accessibility and parking are assets.
Real Broker Ontario Ltd., 130 King St West, Suite 1900, Toronto, Ontario M5X 1E3 (Dan Balkos – 416/571-6048 danbalkos@gmail.com)
Dog Lover’s Playground, 17480 Yonge St, C1-A, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 8A8 (519/835-1472 www.dogloversplayground.com)