About Us
The best for your furry friend.
Doggieland proudly provides cage-free, clean doggie Boarding, Grooming and Day Care as well as Training and Retail for our doggie friends. We believe that when dogs socialize freely and naturally with each other, they are happier and healthier. Boasting approximately 7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space combined on 3.5 acres at our Vaughan location and approximately 5,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space combined at both our Toronto locations, dogs can run around, play with toys, interact with other friends or just relax in one of our resting areas. We welcome dogs to stay for as long as they need to. Whether it’s for a few hours or a few days, overnight guests at Doggieland Vaughan sleep comfortably in private, floor-to-ceiling kennels.
Doggieland boasts 24/7 staffing at our boarding facility in Vaughan and offers transfers between Vaughan and both GTA locations. Our hours are set to your convenience.
Doggieland is a proud member of:
IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals)
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PIJAC (Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada)
https://pijaccanada.com/
IBPSA (International Boarding & Pet Services Association)
https://www.ibpsa.com/
Sandra Shinton
Owner
“Think of us as a wonderland for Dogs”
Hi! My name is Sandra Shinton, proud owner of Doggieland. I’ve always loved dogs. Growing up, my family had a small Lhasa Apso, named Benji and until a few years ago, most of my experience had been with smaller dogs. That all changed in 2007 when we adopted Indy. My husband Derek and I visited the Humane Society and as soon as we laid our eyes on Indy, it was love at first sight. We knew we’d found the dog for us and he has enriched our lives incredibly. Indy is a mix of German Sheppard and Retriever and was just under a year-old when he joined our family. His wagging tail and bum and unique personality always puts a smile on my face.
Most dog owners I’ve talked to share that same feeling. Their pet is more than just “an animal” they are an important member of their family. I make sure that everyone hired at Doggieland shares this same attitude and I can assure you that our staff will always treat your dog with the same love, care and attention that they give their own dogs.
It’s extremely important to your dog’s mental and physical health that they receive daily exercise and activity. I know from experience as a dog owner, it can sometimes be hard to give your dog the activity they crave and require. Busy work and family schedules can make it challenging as does difficulties that come with our Canadian weather. Your dog doesn’t care if it’s raining, snowing or freezing cold outside – they still want to play!
Doggieland is the solution and I know it will become your dog’s favorite destination! At Doggieland your dog will have lots of fun and exercise with our staff, as well as interact with other dogs in a safe and supervised environment. The result, is a well socialized, satisfied and tired dog at the end of their visit.
Your pets are always in good hands...
Derek Shinton Executive Vice President
Having run his own Insurance Paramedical business for the past 20 years, Derek proudly joined the Doggieland team in August of 2015 and looks forward to integrating new technology into Doggieland. Derek has been around large and small dogs all of his life and loves all breeds and sizes, including Indy, his Lab-Shepherd mix and Gally, his Akita-Shepherd mix.
Jenny Redmond
Manager - North Toronto
After graduating the Animal Care program, Jenny’s first foray into the animal world was in rescue work at her local Humane Society. She joined the Doggieland team in 2015 first as a Supervisor and then Manager of the Bloor location, before taking on the Management role at North Toronto. She is as passionate about dogs as she is for making every day fun! She is always shadowed by her much loved senior mixed breed Boomer who is also North Toronto’s unofficial Office Manager.
Kim Chan Manager - Vaughan
Having originally pursued a career in forensic sciences, Kim decided it was time for a change of course. She joined the Doggieland team in 2019 as a supervisor and has since been promoted to manager at the Vaughan location. She’s always on the hunt to continue her education in dog nutrition, animal sciences, and veterinary medicine. When not at Doggieland, Kim spends most of her time going on adventures with her rescue pup, Dany, a Korean jindo mix.
Mattie Donovan
Manager - Bloor West
Holding a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences & Psychology from Queen’s University, Mattie joined our team almost three years ago as a Daycare Attendant to further explore her passion for working with dogs, before being promoted to Supervisor and then Management. She comes from a family of dog lovers and has her own pup, Poppy the Fox Red Labrador Retriever.
Leslie Greenson
Groomer - Vaughan
Leslie started her career in the Pet Industry in 2001 working as a Manager of a large boarding kennel. She later fulfilled her pursuit of becoming a Professional Groomer and graduated from the renowned Bryson Academy of Grooming in 2004. Leslie has been working full-time as a groomer since 2004, eventually joining Doggieland in 2011. Leslie’s other passion is training her working line German Shepherds for competitive dog sports.
Nadia Bongelli Head Groomer - North Toronto
An award-winning groomer, Nadia has been with Doggieland since 2010. Her knowledge and techniques include: hand scissoring, hand stripping, corrective grooming and breed profile. She is an active member of several national and international grooming associations. Nadia continues to excel in her craft and is presently adored by her own Miniature Poodle, Standard Poodle and Bedlington Terrier.
Faye Chow Groomer - North Toronto
Faye entered the grooming industry in 2004 quickly working her way up to pet stylist. She has turned her passion and love of the business into her career. Faye brings her calm demeanor, and consistent quality and skills to Doggieland. She resides in Toronto with her own fur babies, Tubby the dog and her cat, Grimace.
Katy Rodgers Groomer - Bloor West
Katy began grooming in 2013 after working as a biology research assistant, zookeeper, and completing a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She has recently entered the world of competitive grooming, and attends continuing education workshops and seminars to add new techniques and ideas to her skillset. Katy shares her home with Sam the poodle, Ticco the mystery mix, and Dio the cat.
