Two Brothers,

One Mission

It began with a respect for dogs—and the belief that a superior boarding experience was possible. What Steven and Jason Parker envisioned was revolutionary, but their market was ready-made.

Our Story

Lifelong animal lovers, the brothers began their journey in 1999 with a small pet-sitting business. In 2002, Steven attended an international pet sitters conference and learned that high-end, luxury pet care was in demand.

From that day forward, they’ve been researching and perfecting every aspect of pet care, eliminating the reasons dogs leave other facilities sick, dirty, and stressed.

Since opening their first location in Fanwood, NJ in 2005, a loyal clientele of happy pet parents and their pampered companions have helped K9 Resorts become a multi-award-winning business.

With guidance from SMB Franchise Advisors, one of the top consulting firms in the country, K9 Resorts began franchising in 2011. As of 2019, there are 35 locations in eight states with many more in immediate development.

As the finest boarding and daycare environment in the industry, K9 Resorts is bringing stress-free, guilt-free care to dogs and families everywhere.

Meet the Team

As a K9 Resorts franchise owner, you’ll be in good hands with a seasoned leadership team that’s dedicated to your success.

Steven Parker

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Jason Parker

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Tim Katsch

Director of Operations

Steven Beagelman

Board Member and Co-Owner of parent company K9 Holdings, LLC and CEO/President of SMB Franchise Advisors

Bernard B. Markey

Board Member and Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Navigator Partners in Summit, NJ

William H. Stewart

Board Member and Managing Partner of Navigator Partners in Summit, NJ

Thanks very much for the attention and care given to Dex the pug during his nearly two week stay. This was the first time that Dexter was left in someone else's care aside from family and friends, and therefore the decision to stay with K-9 was difficult but ultimately the perfect option for Dex.
— Dr. Steven Lambert, NYC
There really is no comparison, K9 Resorts is an entity onto its own, there is nothing like it, you can’t compare it.
— Judy Lynch, Fanwood, NJ
Absolutely immaculate.
— Keith Shevlin, Westfield, NJ
K-9 Resorts Daycare & Luxury Hotel is the most impressive facility offering this kind of care for pets that I have encountered. The staff at K-9 Resorts gave us a thorough tour at their grand opening. Immediately, I noticed the extra attention and investment in the kind of detail that directly benefits the health of animals. These include nonporous and seamless flooring, outdoor recreation and socialization on easily disinfected surfaces, spacious kennels with raised beds, and the list goes on. All of these features contributes to a healthy environment mitigating cross-contamination of disease and other issues. In the absence of regulations for boarding facilities in South Carolina, I was very pleased to see K-9 Resorts establish a high bar for daycare that others should emulate!
Joe Elmore, President and CEO Charleston Animal Society