The Dog Stopan “all-inclusive” dog grooming business, is set to open its first Baton Rouge location later this month on Staring Lane near Alberta Drive.
Dog Stop offers boarding, day care, grooming and obedience training services, as well as retail pet products. Founded in 2009, the company currently operates 24 locations in 12 states, including facilities in Kenner, Lafayette, Lake Charles and Metairie.
Dog Stop’s new Baton Rouge location is part of an ambitious franchise-oriented growth plan for the company. More than 50 new facilities are currently under construction across the US
The Baton Rouge location is owned by Kristin Eldridge and her husband, Darion Pack. According to a statement from The Dog Stop, Elridge had worked as a lab technician for the past 12 years but wanted a career shift.
“I realized that I couldn’t see myself continuing on my current career path for another 20 years and wanted to make a real change in my life,” said Elridge.
Elridge’s decision to open The Dog Stop came from a perceived lack of resources for local dogs. Because her business is located near many hospitals and research centers, she hopes to provide pet care services for the area’s large population of first responders and health care workers. He also intends to work closely with local animal rescue organizations.
The Dog Stop is set to open its doors on March 23.
