We are experiencing record high temperatures in Canada this summer. It’s pretty hard for humans to stay comfortable and we don’t even have a heavy fur coat. Just imagine how tough this hot weather is on your pooch. Dogs suffering from heat stroke will pant, whine, and bark. Eventually if conditions get bad enough they […]

It takes a special kind of person to foster pets. It requires all the sacrifices one would experience as though adopting their own pet, and eventually, they may have to give that pet away. Fostering dogs can sometimes take years before an adoption occurs, and by that time, one will have really bonded with the […]

Happy Everything!!! Just a note that Dogfather will be closed Friday, July 1st for Canada Day. We will re-open Saturday, June 2nd for our regular business hours. If you are planning a trip to come see us over the July 2-3 weekend, customers that make a purchase will be entered into a draw for two […]

If you’re looking to spend some time in the great outdoors, camping, boating and fishing with your pets, you’re going to need more than just a pup tent. The world of outdoor pet gear has come a long way and it’s never been easier to get out and enjoy the world. Some companies have really […]

This week two of our staff members returned from a trip to Cuba. It was seven days of beach relaxation in Varadero and taking in the sites in Havana. However the trip had an ulterior motive as well. Zeena and Kristina were also picking up a puppy to bring back to it’s forever home inToronto. Stray dogs […]

We will be open until 6 PM on Victoria Monday. If you’re not soaking up the sun at a cottage come by and pay us a visit.

Join us Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th for Dogfather’s 15th Birthday Bash! Dogfather is turning 15 years old! Thats 105 years old in dog years! To help celebrate this milestone, we will be hosting the following events: Saturday, May 14th 11-2pm Dire Woofs Rescue Adoption Day – Dire woofs will be bringing some adorable […]

  Dogfather is open all Easter weekend!! Our Grooming services are also available with some spots still left!! Come on in and get your pooch an Easter treat, or book an appointment for our spa services and get them cleaned up before your family dinner. Happy Easter everyone!!!

Come take advantage of our annual winter blowout sale! Save up to 50% on select coats, boots and sweaters! Until quantities last!