TESTIMONIALS

Diane Street
Jack & Hazel's Mom writes:

The kids were there for six days and they are now home and
exhausted!  They obviously had tooo much fun! Althought my Jack is a
little toooooo hoarse because he barked so much, they were well cared for
and the staff was wonderful.  Everyone there was very friendly and
organized - especially with a lot of "dogs" running around! 
Even the dogs that greeted me at the door made me feel welcome! I did not worry about
leaving them for our little vacation as Harper Beste and Josephine Ralston
had raved about the place! Jack and Hazel are now curled up together -
sound asleep BUT... no barking! Sshhhh - also there will be no barking at
the Playhouse tomorrow!!!!!  Thanks for taking very good care of the
Street Kids!  See you again soon...

Diane Street
Dover, De

Oscar & Siegfried's Mom & Dad write:


Kelli and staff,

Thank you, as  usual, for the great care Oscar and Sieg received during their stays at The Doggie Playhouse in February and March!  They love to go there so much.  Also, we really appreciate the pictures of our babies you put on the Internet.  My daughter living in Arizona was so excited to see them, and even my other daughter who was in India at the time got to enjoy them and have a little connection to home!

Thank you again for all the wonderful care you and your staff give our puppies.  I feel you all love them as much as we do!  I don't worry about them at all when we're away; I know they are in good hands!

Melanie & Bruce Cole
Newark, De

Lexey & Lacey's Mom writes:

Kelli,
 
How wonderful and kind of you to do this for me!  You have no idea what these photos mean to me!  I don't even know where to begin to thank you.  I also really want to let you know that you have an amazing group of people that work for you.  Everyone has made me feel so comfortable, they even calmed me down when necessary (sorry about that) and they were so very loving to my little puppies.  I knew that Lacey and Lexey were in great hands and that eased my mind so much and I really could enjoy my vacation (my husband thanks you for that ...... LOL).  He was more afraid for me than he was for the puppies!
 
Anyway, I am just so happy with everything that you did for us and I have been raving about you and your services to everyone I know!  You can definitely count on seeing us again very shortly. 
 
Thank you again,
Carolyn
Hockessin, De
 
 
Ron & Caroline Laufer 
Peanut's Parents Write:
We are so lucky to have found The Doggie Playhouse!  Peanut absolutely loves going to see all her friends at The Doggie Playhouse.  As soon as we turn onto Dawson Drive, Peanut starts getting excited at the subtle familiarity of the street and then as soon as we turn into the parking lot, forget about it - Peanut goes nuts!  Her tails starts wagging like crazy and she starts making sounds of excitement because she knows where she is.  Kelli and the staff are very caring and helpful.  We get the feeling that they love Peanut just as much as we do and that means so much to us - It's almost like we're dropping Peanut off at family's.

My husband and I did about a week's worth of research before choosing a daycare/boarding facility and there's zero doubt that we chose the right place.  The Doggie Playhouse really is a wonderful home away from home.  The first time I dropped Peanut off for daycare, I admit I had a little separation anxiety - but the ladies at Doggie Playhouse emailed some pictures by mid-day showing how much fun Peanut was having with her new friends.  The pictures really eased my mind and showed how attentive the ladies were to my personal needs as a parent.  I thought the pictures were for my first visit only but actually, they take pictures and post them online all the time!  It's a total joy to see new pictures of Peanut playing with her friends with each daycare.  Not only do they take the time to take pictures of the dogs everyday, they also take the time to do the little sweet things that we're sure nowhere else does - things like making cute little treat bags for Valentine's Day, making adorable paw-print ornaments for Christmas, etc.  These are things that make The Doggie Playhouse truly unique and special. 

Their rates are incredibly reasonable - we'd even call it a steal for everything that Peanut gets.  She can get her energy out in a very safe and fun environment with people who truly care about Peanut's wellbeing.  Also, as 1st-time puppy parents, we're thankful to have such a knowledgeable resource available to answer all our questions - everything from how to get our pup to bark less to how to best introduce Peanut to our new baby girl.  Our daughter arrived a little earlier than expected and Kelli and the staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating to have our little Peanut for 2 weeks while we got acclimated with the routine of taking care of our new little one.

We'll be moving by the end of the summer and will be so sad to not be able to send Peanut to Doggie Playhouse as often.  We know that we'll never be able to find a place quite as loving and caring as The Doggie Playhouse.

Ron & Caroline Laufer
Newark, De  

Kate Sanders
Charlies' Mom writes:

I recently had the pleasure of leaving my dog in the care of The Doggie Playhouse. As a first time dog owner, I have learned a lot from my 9 mo old shepherd/beagle mix, Charlie. A big no-no? Do not board your favorite canine companion at the vet! It is hard enough for a dog to be left by his owners, and add to that being caged up and walked infrequently, if at all. I take frequent two or three night trips and Charlie has visited four different facilities. After the vet boarding incident, we tried a Best Friends Pet Hotel. The name is attractive, but if you cannot afford playtime, which will double your boarding costs, this locale is no different from the vet. The Petsmart Petshotel was our third attempt for Charlie’s comfort away from home. It was great, but expensive, and has such a corporate atmosphere.

Fortunately, last weekend the Petsmart Petshotel was full and I tried in earnest to find a comparable place that would accept my dog last minute. Since my trip crossed through Delaware, I sought a doggy day care and boarding facility that could take Charlie in for the weekend. The Doggie Playhouse said “no problem,” and I was in luck. Charlie could play all day and stay overnight for only $26! In my experience, that is the cost of boarding with no playtime. Anyway, Charlie had a blast playing with the dogs, which we were encouraged to watch right from the beginning. He got nervous and peed right away, but the staff quickly cleaned it up and was unphased by his mess. Charlie got to sniff the dogs one by one, and eventually play with them all.

The ladies working at The Doggie Playhouse clearly love dogs, and were well acquainted with all of them. They only went behind the desk to file my paperwork, and were otherwise consumed with maintaining the facility and ensuring the dogs were safely having a good time. I picked up a happy Charlie three days later, and even received pictures from his playtime with the other dogs! I wanted a dog for the wholehearted fun they bring to your home, and I am so glad I could offer him an opportunity to play to his heart’s content while I was away. I am writing this letter because I want to share my experience with others, as I have moved up to Connecticut and cannot spread the word to the locals. I hope your dog enjoys his time at The Doggie Playhouse as much as Charlie!

~Kate Sanders

Vanessa Haney
Lilly's Mom writes:

The Doggie Playhouse was able fit me in on Memorial Day weekend as a new
client. They were happy to welcome my busy-bodied golden retriever into
their hectic schedule. My dog, Lilly, gets excited now just pulling up to
The Doggie Playhouse. She is thrilled to get inside and play with her new buddies.
In addition to the fun and exercise, Lilly has learned priceless skills such as sharing
and being more respectful to other dogs and humans. I am soon relocating and sadly, but fondly will think of how awesome the staff at The Doggie Playhouse treated me and Lilly, my best friend.

Vanessa Haney
Newark, DE

Teresa Holton
Nikki's Mom writes:

What does one do with a high spirited Jack Russell puppy in the dead of winter? The Doggie Playhouse to the rescue! "Nikki" can’t wait to get out the door in the mornings and spend the day playing with all her friends, especially ‘Rocco’. The staff at doggie daycare is very sensitive to the needs of each individual dog and provides a great service with personalized care, attention to detail and lots of entertainment to keep our canine companions occupied. They even have snacks and nap time—a dog couldn’t ask for more!

Teresa Holton
Landenberg, PA

Betsy & Shawn Lanouette
Killian & Tonka's Parents write:

My oh my...where do we start?  How about with WE LOVE THE DOGGIE PLAYHOUSE!!!!  From the first time we brought Killian to his first half day of daycare, to help us get him used to boarding when we were getting married, to the day when Killian got a day without his little brother, Tonka, because of the "Skunk Incident!"  The Doggie Playhouse has been there for us every time and we love every day "our boys" get to go and have fun!  Tonka had his first stay there when he was a tiny puppy, and has grown up with you all, and I can honestly say, he's a better dog for it! :)

 

Each and every time we drop off or pick up "the boys", there is not only a smile on the faces of all the staff, but both Shawn and I, and most importantly, Killian and Tonka!  We can't even say The words Doggie Playhouse without both of them running to the door and waiting to go!  And getting to see those happy faces on the web site makes it even better.  I even have the site bookmarked on my computer!

 

I've never met a more caring and kind group of people than the staff at The Doggie Playhouse!!  Everyone not only cares for "our boys" as much as we do, but they're always looking out for their (and our) best interests.  From helping us shed some unwanted pounds from Killian, to helping us find training for Tonka, and even going the extra mile to help me "de-skunk" Tonka after being sprayed (BIG BIG thanks to Kelli on that one...PU!)!!

 

We are so happy we have found The Doggie Playhouse, and are so thankful to have a safe and healthy place for our dogs to have fun, and are comforted to know they are in hands as good as our own!

 

-Betsy & Shawn Lanouette

Killian & Tonka's parents