If you\u2019re a dog or cat owner, you can shop at an ordinary pet store. There are many across Canada that will meet your pet\u2019s essential needs. But for people who want to add a dose of whimsy to the joys of pet ownership, there\u2019s Dogfather & Co., where the cats and dogs \u2013 and people \u2013 get to have a lot more fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is evident from the moment you step through the door of either of the store\u2019s two locations. You\u2019re immediately hit with blast of colour \u2013 from treats that look like desserts; chew toys that resemble notable figures; and rows of sassy pet outfits, many of them sporting cheeky slogans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re lucky, there will be also be cute dogs frolicking at your feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To help customers navigate it all, Kristina Rapson says it\u2019s important for her and the rest of the staff to have a real conversation with everyone who comes through the door. As director of operations for Dogfather, she says attentive service has been one of the keys to its success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n