Dogtopia Enterprises®— the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding, training and spa facilities— announced today that former President & CEO of PetSmart David K. Lenhardt has been appointed to Dogtopia’s board of directors.

Lenhardt served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of PetSmart, the leading pet retailer, and spent more than 14 years with the company before stepping down in 2015 after BC Partners, a private equity firm, took the company private.

Dogtopia Board Chairman Peter H. Thomas is pleased to have Lenhardt join a talented Dogtopia board of directors. “David is a deeply experienced businessman and leader in the pet industry. He will have a tremendous impact on our company and strategic vision,” Thomas said.

Dogtopia ended 2016 with a robust 19.2 percent comparable sales growth. With 44 stores open and more than 60 additional locations sold, Dogtopia is on track to have approximately 75 locations operating by December 2017 in several new major markets.

“I am very excited to join the Dogtopia team and look forward to helping grow this powerful brand in the pet services market,” Lenhardt said.

Prior to his role as President & CEO, Lenhardt served in multiple senior leadership roles at PetSmart from 2000-2012. From 1996 to 2000, he served as manager of Bain & Company, Inc., where he led consulting teams for retail, technology and e-commerce clients. Lenhardt also has served as an analyst in the corporate finance and Latin American groups of Merrill Lynch & Co.'s investment banking division. He also serves as a Director of Phoenix Children's Hospital and is a former board member of Banfield Pet Hospitals.

About Dogtopia

Founded in 2002, Dogtopia is an early pioneer and innovator in the pet services industry, offering an experience focused on safety and transparency in the market. With an emphasis on education, exercise and socialization for dogs, 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. Each facility averages between 3,500–10,000 square feet and is specially designed to provide dogs and pet parents with the best experience. With 44 locations across North America, the brand is now the largest provider of dog daycare in the United States and will continue expansion by franchising with successful entrepreneurs. For more information on Dogtopia, visit www.Dogtopia.com or www.Dogtopia.com/success.