EarthWise Pet opens North Canton store with grand opening weekend

EarthWise Pet Nutrition Center & Groombar is marking its grand opening July 31-Aug. 2 in Canton with discounts, adoptable kittens and grooming specials. The locally owned store expands personalized pet nutrition and grooming services in Northeast Ohio and adds to the Prills’ growing pet care footprint.

Why it matters: - EarthWise Pet Nutrition Center & Groombar gives North Canton pet families a local option for nutrition advice, grooming and self-wash services in one place. - The opening adds another small-business pet care hub in Northeast Ohio and extends the Prills’ effort to combine personalized service with community support. - The store is positioned as a resource for pet owners dealing with food sensitivities, digestive concerns, skin and coat issues or changing dietary needs.

What happened: - EarthWise Pet Nutrition Center & Groombar will celebrate its grand opening from Friday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 2, at 4992-A Fulton Drive NW in Canton, Ohio. - The celebration starts with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday. - Jared and Kristan Prill own and operate the store locally. - The business offers premium dog and cat nutrition, healthy treats, toys, wellness products, free nutrition consultations, professional grooming and a self-wash. - Pet parents are invited to bring their pets to the grand opening weekend.

The details: - Grand opening weekend includes 20% off purchases across the store. - The event will feature adoptable kittens, $5 nail trims, complimentary Pup Cups, a free pet food sample bar, free nutrition consultations and raffle baskets with pet food, toys, treats and EarthWise Pet merchandise. - The Canton store has Certified Pet Dietitians on staff. - The dietitians provide free consultations to help customers compare foods, understand ingredients and choose options based on a pet’s age, lifestyle and needs. - The store carries dog and cat foods, treats, supplements, toys and wellness products across a range of price points. - The nutrition team also helps pet parents navigate food sensitivities, digestive concerns, skin and coat issues and changing nutritional requirements. - The Groombar inside the store offers professional, one-on-one grooming in a calm environment. - The grooming team provides packages designed to support coat, skin, nail and overall hygiene. - The self-wash gives customers professional-quality equipment and supplies without the cleanup of bathing a dog at home. - Jared and Kristan Prill have lived in Northeast Ohio for more than 20 years. - Their experience seeing how nutrition affects pet health inspired them to build a business centered on informed wellness decisions. - Kristan Prill said the goal is to be a trusted local resource for nutrition, grooming and overall pet wellness while supporting the Canton community and local rescue organizations. - Dianna Bailer, EarthWise Pet’s chief marketing officer, said Jared and Kristan Prill bring a strong commitment to animal wellness and the Northeast Ohio community. - Bailer said their focus on education and personal service makes them a good fit for EarthWise Pet.

Between the lines: - The store blends retail, grooming and nutrition consulting, which may help EarthWise Pet stand out from traditional pet shops that focus mainly on product sales. - The Prills are leaning into a service model built around individualized advice, which can build loyalty in a category where pet parents often want expert guidance. - The planned Medina EarthWise Pet location later this year suggests the couple is building a broader regional pet care network, not just a single storefront.

What's next: - Jared and Kristan Prill plan to open an EarthWise Pet location in Medina later this year. - The Prills also operate Groombar NEO, a mobile grooming service serving Medina County and surrounding Northeast Ohio communities. - Together, Groombar NEO and the Canton store let the Prills offer mobile grooming, in-store grooming, self-wash services and personalized nutrition guidance. - For more information, customers can call (234) 214-0117 or visit EarthWise Pet.

The bottom line: - EarthWise Pet’s Canton debut is both a storefront launch and a push to make personalized pet wellness services more accessible in Northeast Ohio.