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Cesar Millan (the Dog Whisperer)

       Get Ready for "The Power of the Pack"!

                        Exercise, Discipline, Affection!

Ask Ella

11/12/07:  “Dear Ella, So what did your mom do to our mom anyway? They all went to Miami for the day yesterday to listen to some dude with a funny name and when she came back home, she was acting all different. Not bad – just different.  We used to call most of the shots around here. Now our mom thinks she gets to be our boss and tell us what to do and when to do it – even where to walk when we are out with her. What’s up with that?  We think we are OK with the change – it makes us feel strangely comfortable – but we will have to let you know in a couple of weeks how all of this is going.  Your friends, Gator and AJ”

Hi Guys, My mom got home really late that night after the trip and still showered me with hugs & kisses – I guess that means she had a great time…..or if what you’re saying is true, it could be that she’s buttering me up for something coming down the pipe……..uh oh.  We have training class here on Tuesday nights and I know Georgia the trainer was on the trip too and so I’ll hang out in the training area behind the plants and see if I can get in on the latest scoop!  Later, Ella.

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Yappy Hour small Dog Social

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Halloween party of 2007!

GREAT COSTUMES!!!                    GREAT Fun!!!!                          GREAT Memories!!

Holly & Mark:  

I just wanted to make sure you know how much I appreciate you and your team for expending the effort to organize the BARKtoberfest.  It was a lot of fun to see the owners take such

pride in their dogs showing them off in their unique and cute costumes.

Please extend a big THANK YOU to your team for me. I can only assume some of them gave

up their Saturday for us. It takes a lot of planning and coordination to make the day seem so

simple. I know that it not true as I have been on committees in the past planning different parties

including several Halloween Parties.

Everyone was a winner on Saturday because they got snacks, drinks, and were eligible for door

prizes even if they didn’t enter into any of the contests.

Again, thanks so much for your efforts on Saturday. I appreciate Paradise Pet Estate for being

there for me whenever I need to leave Diamond in your guardianship. Diamond can’t wait to

get out of the car every time we drive up to the Pet Estate. It makes me feel good when I leave

her with you.

With much appreciation,
Marsha

GREAT EVENTS!!       GREAT PRIZES!!!     GREAT TIMES!!!

“5 Minutes Away” Notice For Gatehouse (large) Daycare Dogs

Paul, the Gatehouse Manager, has asked those of you bringing large dogs for daycare to please keep our phone number handy and give us a call when you are at least 5 minutes out.  It’s helpful for him to be able to prepare to walk away from what he’s doing, or perhaps organize his activity so he & his staff can plan to welcome your pet to Paradise daycare.      

Also, when you come to pick up your pet from daycare, all the dogs out in the field playing when you arrive get so excited that it if Paul knows you’re getting near, it gives him a little time to move them to the other end of the field and bring your pet to you at the gate.   Please try to call BEFORE you get to Chandler Rd!  Thanks!!

Bordatella Update Recommendation

After recent conversations with local vets, we are recommending that all dogs receive a Bordatella vaccine every 6 months instead of yearly.  Apparently the vaccine starts to lose its potency after 6 months and although there continues to be vaccine in the dog’s system, it weakens substantially and ultimately affects the rest of the dog’s immune system as it loses its effectiveness.  Paradise will continue to require the vaccine be updated annually as per the boarding guidelines set by the state of Florida.

 Pre-pay For Speedier Pick-up

Some of you would like to just drive in and pick up your pet and go, and that’s certainly an option if you have pre-paid for your pet’s stay with us (both daycare and boarding services).  If you are pre-paid, you just need to call us when you are 5-10 minutes away and we will do our best to have your pet waiting for you when you arrive.   We accept cash, check, Visa & Mastercard.

 Open House Twice a Year

Open House at Paradise is held twice a year (October & May) to allow the large dog owners a chance to see where their pets go when they drop them off.  All houses at Paradise will be open for the Open House, but this is the only time the Gatehouse is open due to the fact that unscheduled, sporadic visitations are disruptive to the large dogs’ schedule and confusing to the dogs.  We work very hard to have happy dogs!

Paradise Rewards Program

You can earn credits toward your next daycare or boarding reservation.  Once you’ve referred a new client and they’ve completed a daycare or boarding reservation, you will receive a $10.00 credit toward your pet’s next spa day, daycare or boarding stay (pond parties are excluded).  Our Paradise Reward credits are non-transferable and have no cash value.  Just be sure that your referral person gives us your name and we’ll make sure your pup gets the credit!

State-of-the-Art Security System

Even though Mark & Holly live on the property and are here all the time, we have upgraded the security system to include state-of-the art cameras in every room of both the large & small doghouses, a brand new computer, and 24/7 monitoring by Alarm Monitoring USA.

New Policy For “Crating a Dog Upon Request”

Our number one selling point is that we have a Cage-less and Crate-less environment.  However, we have received a number of requests from past and present clients asking us to crate their dogs at night because it's what they're used to, and it contributes to their peace of mind.  Therefore, if an owner now requests that their pet be crated for the night, it will be considered a "Special Needs" request and the additional charge of $5 per night will be added to the normal rate.  Owners may also bring the pet's bedding, toys, blanket, etc. to be given to the pet for overnight.

 What to Expect After Boarding Your Dog

Thirsty Kids:   Just a reminder to our new moms & dads that it is perfectly normal for your pet(s) to get back to their own home after boarding or daycare at Paradise and drink water as if they hadn’t  had a drink since they left home!  The drinking behavior is only from excitement, and we want to assure you that their water here is checked and refreshed every hour and a half when they’re inside their playrooms.  Plus, there is also water always available when they’re outside to play!!     

We recommend waiting at least 1/2 hour after returning home to offer large amounts of food or water.  This will give them time to calm down.    

Sleep:   After the excitement of being away, it’s normal for your dog to sleep more than usual for the first few days after returning home.

 “Cause For Paws” Cartridge Recycling Program

Paradise is the only designated drop-off location in the Palm Bay area for used inkjet printer cartridges to benefit the “Cause for Paws” program of the Central Brevard Humane Society.   If your business has a lot of cartridges and would like to donate them, please call 1-800-804-7612 and they will come and pick them up.

 Clearing Out Your Closets?

If you’re cleaning out your closets and find some extra sheets, blankets and large (fluffy) towels that are last season’s colors, and you’re thinking of buying new colors for this year, we’d welcome your castoffs here at Paradise!!     

Early Pick-ups and Late Arrivals Fee

We love to let the big dogs run free in our pole barn field, and the safest time to do this is when we’ve locked the front gate and have all staff on duty.  Especially on Saturday & Sunday we try to plan our staffing and dog walks around the times that the gate is locked and we’re closed to the public.    

When there’s a late drop-off, early drop-off, or late pick-up, our schedule goes awry and it causes a disruption in the dogs’ schedule.  Because we want all of the walks completed and individual care to not be compromised, we have to have the employees come in early or stay late to make up for the extra time needed due to early or late drop-offs and/or late pick-ups.   

We have decided to implement an “outside the hours fee” to help pay for this extra time.  Effective immediately, there will be a charge of $10 per dog for the first 15 minutes that your arrival is delayed.  An additional $10 per dog will be charged for each 20-minute increment after that.  Our hours that we are open to the public continue to be:     

Monday - Friday:  7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

Saturday:   7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Sunday:   3 p.m. - 5 p.m. only.

An “outside the hours fee” will only incur if your pet is not dropped off or picked up during these posted times. 

Leather Furniture Always Needed

Please continue to call us if you know of anyone getting rid of a leather couch or chair in good condition or if you see one dropped by the side of the road and it looks to be in good condition.  Your pets thank you!!!   

Cameras Installed in Dog Sleeping Rooms

Many of you noticed & wondered about the long trench recently dug across the property.  Electrical cable has been laid through the trench to enable us to install monitoring cameras in all of the dog play & sleeping rooms in the main house, the pool house & the “islands” gatehouse (formerly known as the large dog house).

 Flea & Tick Info

The Dog Days of Summer Are Here

We all know that it’s a bad idea to leave our pets in the car with the windows cracked “just for a minute,” but just how bad is it?  A dog’s normal body temp ranges from 101-102.5 degrees and they can tolerate a body temp of 107-108 degrees for a very short period of time before suffering brain damage or heat stroke.  On a typical Florida summer day when the temp outside is 95 degrees and all 4 windows are “cracked,” the inside temp of your car is a whopping 113 degrees!!  Please leave them home when you have errands to run; or better yet, bring them to Paradise for a play day!

Paradise Earns Excellent Grade on Inspection

Wagging tails to our team who work very hard to maintain a level of cleanliness and sanitation that will ensure that Paradise will be a clean and healthy facility for our guests.  The Health Dept. arrived for a surprise inspection on July 3 - a day that we were fully-booked for July 4th - and after visiting our rooms, kitchens and grounds, they found nothing to write on their report, but we saw lots of smiles.  In a business that deals with a lot of "stuff" (dare we say recycled milk bones), we were VERY proud of our team!