What began as a personal journey to balance motherhood and dog ownership has transformed into one of Martensville’s most beloved pet care facilities. The story of Wag is more than just about dogs; it’s about community, compassion, and creating a safe space for pups and their people.
Former special education teacher and Martensville local, Kyla, found her world shifting dramatically when she and her fiancé welcomed their son, Stetsyn. What they didn’t anticipate was that their baby would require ongoing medical care, turning their family’s daily routine into a schedule of appointments and constant care.
Returning to the classroom became impossible, but so did the idea of leaving behind her passion for meaningful work. On top of it all, their energetic 10-month-old puppy, Kaycee, needed constant stimulation and care they just couldn’t find anywhere.
“We wanted the best for Kaycee; somewhere that felt like home, where she could burn off energy and feel safe while we were away,” Kyla recalls. “That didn’t exist at the time, so when the opportunity to take over Wag came up, we took a leap of faith.”
And leap they did, pouring heart, soul, and savings into the business, while becoming certified and researching dog care facilities across North America. The dream: to build a community for dogs and their people.
From those early days, Wag has grown into a thriving hub for dogs and their families. With a strong foundation of knowledge and community spirit, the facility now offers doggy daycare, overnight boarding, and soon, private park rentals and community social times.
Whether it’s blazing hot, bitterly cold, smoky from forest fires, windy, or raining, which basically covers every day in Saskatchewan, Wag has created an indoor-outdoor environment where dogs can stay active and safe year-round.
“We realized many families wanted their dog to socialize, but in a more controlled, safe setting. Some dogs didn’t have reliable recall, and others needed a gated space. That’s how the idea for our rental park and community social events came to life.”
After growing demand and a daily waitlist, the Wag team decided it was time to expand. Their new location is thoughtfully designed with everything they dreamed of: dedicated check-in/check-out areas, expanded play zones, VIP (Very Important Pup) suites, a calming scent room, and a state-of-the-art air exchange and AC system.
With 16 trained and certified staff members, Wag operates on industry-best staffing ratios (1 staff per 10–15 dogs) and gives dogs 80% out-of-kennel time. Staff are certified in group management, canine body language, first aid, and CPR, ensuring each pup is safe, understood, and happy.
“We also prioritize cleanliness and safety. We’ve built in three dedicated periods each day just for deep cleaning and safety checks,” says Kyla.
Wag is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, from 7am to 6pm with extended evening care from 7pm to 10pm to accommodate busy families and shift workers.
As a certified Fear Free facility, Wag has gone above and beyond to eliminate fear, anxiety, and stress in every part of the experience. From pet-safe cleaners and carefully chosen kennel layouts to the gentle way medications are administered, everything is designed with the dogs’ well-being in mind.
They don’t charge extra for special feeding, medications, or extra attention, even if that means hand-feeding pups who are missing home.
“These are basic needs to us, not premium services,” says Kyla. “We want our clients to know their dogs are treated like family.”
To celebrate their exciting expansion, Wag is hosting a Grand Opening event on Saturday, May 31, at their new facility located at 910, 8th Street South (just down the road from The Scrub Pet & Car Wash).
Come tour the space, meet the team, and join in the fun. Times are 12:00pm-3:00pm for all ages and 3:00pm – 4:00pm for ages 12 and up.
Enjoy swag bags, meet local pet vendors, and say hello to adoptable dogs from New Hope Dog Rescue. Staff will be on site in light blue Wag shirts, ready to answer questions and offer tours.
They even provide picture updates sent straight to your phone when your dog stays with them. At Wag, it’s more than just dog care, it’s a family. Come meet your new pack.
