Brian and Suzanne Fitzpatrick have eagerly been exploring opportunities to open their own business for years. Their searching came to an exciting end when they drove by Dogtopia's corporate headquarters in Tysons Corner, VA and were inspired by the idea of owning their own dog day care and spa. The couple, who met in Las Vegas, fondly recall feeling it was another lucky "sign" that day. And they agreed that Dogtopia was a sure bet.

Brian, originally from Long Island, NY, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the dog spa. Currently, the avid dog lover works in private security for an embassy in Washington, D.C., and is anxious to embark on his own business.

Suzanne plans to manage the center part-time as she continues her career as an accountant at a property management company in Alexandria, VA. Originally from the Los Angeles area, Suzanne earned her undergraduate degree in business economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and looks forward to using her business background at Dogtopia.

The couple resides in Bristow, VA with their four-year-old black lab, Casey.