October 2008

Dear Club Pooche,

Thank you so much for all that you have done for me. My mom called soon after she brought me home because she ended up hurting her back and knew she couldnÕt give me the attention I needed as a young puppy. Ms. Elisa was wonderful and had my mom bring me to meet her that same day.

As soon as my mom walked in she knew that she found a loving day care center for me. The play yard was really clean and had different agility toys for me to climb all over. I was able to have my own Villa, complete with a beautiful and comfortable bed, to eat and sleep in each day. Ms. Elisa even helped my mom find the right organic dog food for me to eat, since I had an upset belly being a little puppy and all.

My parents know that IÕm in good hands when they are at work all day. Ms. Elisa even called the vet and made an appointment for me when I was ill. When Ms. Elisa isnÕt there I get taken care of by a wonderful and caring staff, all of whom have gone out of their way to get to know my parents (and spoil me). ItÕs great to have all of these knowledgeable people around to help me learn how to be a good puppy. Plus, Ms. Elisa even brought in some really great dog trainers to train my mom and dad on how to teach a puppy like me!

I love going to Club Pooche every day. And my parents love that when they pick me up from Club Pooche IÕm so exhausted from playing so much that I donÕt even chew the coffee table any more!

Thank you Club Pooche.

Love,

Olsen

September 2008

Elisa has had such an impact on my GoldenDoodle, Dulcinea, as well as on the rest of her family! Dulcie was raised by my daughter, and was her baby. She carried her no matter how large she grew. She dressed her, and used her as a stuffed animal to sleep with. Dulcie did not know how to play with dogs. She shied away from them, and instead greeted their people. We had her at a day-care facility since puppyhood, but this behavior did not change. She intimidation peed for dogs and humans. I was unsuccessful at changing this behavior.

Elisa evaluated Dulcie for Club Pooche attendance, and observed that Dulcie did not know how to be a dog. Teaching Dulcie the joys of dogdom has resulted in a much happier dog with resolution of behavioral issues. She romps happily with other dogs, and loves to play.

Dulcie was spayed by her breeder before 8 weeks. Elisa interpretted Dulcie's intimidation urination as trauma from surgery. Elisa explained the shame Dulcie felt when she had accidents. When the vet wanted to put her on medication for this, I therefore was willing to try it. Elisa had experience with the medicine, and offered help and reassurance in adjusting to the medicine and its regimen. Dulcie is such a happy, joyful dogly dog now. And I am so grateful to Elisa's help and friendship!

Sandra S. Isbister, M.D.

September 2008

Dear Club Pooche,

We want to take this opportunity to tell everyone how much we love coming to Club Pooche in Columbia, Maryland. From the very first time we came (to get interviewed) we knew it was a special place for us. We love the Parisian atmosphere and being treated like royalty. We started coming in June when we were only 5 months old and love running around with other puppy friends. We have met some great friends both human and doggie since then. We also love the toys and ramps and going outside. It is great to take a nap in the nice soft beds. We have even been in a cool video advertisement on You Tube and Club Pooche gave us a copy of it. (All mommyÕs friends got to see us.) Our mommy also loves Club Pooche. She can see how clean and nice it is and the management has a lot of experience with doggie day care and are real professionals.

I hope you can come to play with us. You would love Club Pooche also.

See you at Club Pooche, Emil and Aurora