Testimonials

Minnie the Day and Night Camper
Dawgs in Motion is such a wonderful place for our sweet girl, a black and tan shorthair
dachshund named Minnie.  She attends Day Camp twice a week, which has helped her
overcome her shyness plus keeps her active and social with other friends.  (Both the two-and
four-legged kind!)  The other important service that Dawgs in Motion offers my family is Night
Camp, overnight boarding for dogs.
You see, we rescued Minnie from a puppy mill a few years ago.  She was about two years old,
underweight, almost hairless, flea-bitten, and terrified.  We brought her home to meet the
family-two gentle labs who shared their treats with one very scared Doxie.  But "Miss Min"
proved determined and courageous while learning just how good a dogs' life could be.  The
newly-formed trio did everything together (except duck hunting!), but age finally too its toll; we
lost both labs within six months of each other - and missed them terribly.

Minnie needed some extra TLC, so I decided to take her to Dawgs in Motion, hoping she would
have some fun with other dogs.  She loved it, and now gets very excited when it's time to go to
Day Camp.  It's easy to see how much she trusts and is comfortable with the staff- even after
they made her try on some new collars and winter coats!
Then came the first time we had to leave town and Minnie - never away from me in five years -
behind.  I absolutely dreaded the thought, especially since our trip would take three weeks...
such a long time for her, given her sad history as a puppy mill dog.

I was worried, but once again Dawgs in Motion passed with flying colors.  They took time to
reassure me that Minnie was doing perfectly well, even sending photos by e-mail.  And she
came home happy and healthy, exactly the same sweet little dog we have come to love and
cherish.

I cannot express how grateful we are to the entire staff for their outstanding care of our
special girl. From Day Camp to Night Camp and all the services in between, we could find no
better dog-loving friends than the ones we can always count on at Dawgs in Motion.

Laurie & James Nielsen, Saukville, WI

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Marley
the Lab with 3 legs
I am not sure my 12 year old  black lab Marley would still be around without Dawgs in Motion.  11
Years ago, Marley had to have his front left leg amputated.  For the past decade, he has been a
happy healthy hopping tripod.  However, this past winter, the wear and tear on his remaining leg
finally caught up with him and he could no longer walk.  The arthritis had taken its toll.  Our vet said
that the biggest danger we faced was muscle atrophy and if we could maintain muscle, we might
be able to keep our friend around a little longer.  I mentioned that there was a place to take dogs to
swim indoors and our vet thought it could help.  Twice a week, we lugged our dog to Dawgs in
Motion for swim time.   At first, although a Labrador, he just wanted to get out.  It was too hard for
him.  Fortunately, It didn’t take long before he started to look forward to his swimming times. We
bought him a floatie bone that was his to fetch when he went swimming.  Back and forth he would
chase his bone in the warm waters of the pool in his life vest with two staff members walking
along side.  After he was done swimming,  he loved the rub and blow drying he got. One Saturday,
as he lay on the front lawn, I opened the car door carrying his floatie bone and out the corner of my
eye, I saw my old friend the hopping dog, rushing to the car to go swimming.  The staff at Dawgs in
Motion stood in awe and joy as they watched Marley come hopping in.   We cannot say enough
how lucky we feel to have this type of facility and the wonderful staff there.  Marley thinks they are
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Zeus
We brought our dog Zeus to Dawgs in Motion on our vets advise.  Zeus had surgery on his back
leg and he needed to tone and build muscle.  He started hydrotherapy and in just 4 short sessions
he has begun to use his leg better and has learned to swim without fear.  The pool is not only
great therapy but wonderful exercise for those long Wisconsin winters.  Dawgs in Motion has an
experienced staff and they are all so nice.  We would highly recommend this place to any dog
owner.  We are so glad we found it and look forward to trying some of the many activities they have
available.  Thanks.
Pam and Duane Depies

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Buddy

Buddy is our 10 ½ year old male yellow lab.  He has aged over the last 6 months greatly.
He has been sleeping more, seems to have had pain in his right hind hip/leg, stiff neck, was
loosing his coat all the time and was having some odd episodes of  tilting his head, losing his
balance and leg weakness.  About two months ago we witnessed him having a seizure.  We took
him to the vet and he was started on a daily dose of prednisone.  About a week later he had 3 more
seizures which lasted around 20 minutes each, with maybe 10 minutes between them.  He was
started on Phenobarbital for the seizures and Tramadol for the pain, and the prednisone was
increased.  For a week we did not get much sleep, as the increased dose of prednisone had us
getting up every hour to let him out to urinate.  We were very close to ending his suffering.  His
balance was off almost every time he would get up.
I started to decrease the prednisone and the urinating decreased and he seemed to be getting
more energy.   We decided to try a dog massage to help with his pain and would try the hydro pool
if he looked like he would be able to handle swimming.  After his 1st massage he seemed to be
feeling much better so we let him swim.  This was done with a him wearing a life jacket and
controlled with two lead lines.  He did great.  He has always loved swimming and retrieving.  
Watching him move without pain was priceless.  
Buddy, after 3 separate sessions of a massage and swimming over a two week period is acting
like he is years younger.  We have our companion back.  We would recommend Dawgs in Motion
to anyone.  We did also take our 3 year old lab and our son’s English Bull dog for a swim. They
also enjoyed the pool and exercise.
Deb the massage therapist is great; and the facility, brand new, operated by Sue Richison is very
clean, friendly and inviting.  I would not hesitate to use the facility again for boarding or to use there
agility room, or other services offered.

Joyce Muehlberger
Sheboygan Falls

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Savannah and her groove at Dawgs in Motion LLC

When our 6 month old puppy, Savannah, lost her best friend Buttercup to severe heart disease
earlier this spring her world was shaken.  Although we tried to give her all the human comfort and
consoling possible, it just was not enough.  I did some research and we decided to try a doggie
daycare to see if this would do the trick for Savannah.  I liked what DIM had to offer as far as
location, hours, atmosphere and structure.  After just one week Savannah blossomed.  She was
happy, calm, and content once again.

After awhile my neighbor asked if Savannah could come to her house for the summer to keep her
dog company.  I stopped taking Savannah to DIM thinking what the heck, it should give the same
results right-----wrong!  Very quickly Savannah once again became moody, bored, and chewing up
our furniture - ug.

I quickly understood that DIM was more than just a place for Savannah to go and hang out, it was
where she had the perfect blend of play time, mental challenge, rest, and being with her friends
both four and two legged.

Now Savannah is back in her groove at DIM and I learned a meaningful human lesson.  Who says
you can't teach an old dog new tricks (smile).

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Beloved Mirk
We have had other therapists for our pets in the past including acupuncture and Debbie's
expertise as a skilled Massage Therapist is obvious.  We believe Debbie's Therapy is as
successful as it is in great part because of the devotion she has for the animals she helps.  We
wish Dawgs in Motion great success.

My husband and I were with Dawgs in Motion for only a short time.  However, we wanted to write to
tell you how impressed we are with your facility.  It is everything your brochure describes.  Our most
meaningful experience was with Massage Therapist Debbie Denhardt who made our beloved
Border Collie, Mirk not only considerably more comfortable during his last weeks but gave him
better footage despite the arthritic hip he was dealing with.

With our sincere thanks--- Ron & Pat Fintak

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Sir
In 2009, my year-and-a-half old Rottweiler, Sir, suffered a severe injury to his stifle.  He needed to
have a complex and involved surgery, followed by weeks of rest and confinement.  Then his
veterinarian recommended hydrotherapy.
We found Dawgs in Motion and discovered that was exactly what he needed.  The non-impact
exercise slowly began to develop Sir’s strength and range of motion.  We had been doing some
exercises at home, but he was resistant and hated it.  With the pool he was just having a blast and
had no idea he was in therapy!  I always felt comfortable that the DIM staff  had the knowledge to
know how fast Sir’s therapy should progress and exactly how much he could handle.  
I think it should be noted that not only does this type of therapy have benefits for the physical health
of the dog, but their mental state as well.  This truly made the transition from complete rest and
confinement to being an active dog very easy.  Because of Sir’s therapy he was physically and
mentally stimulated and was not overly wild when finally let off the leash, which greatly reduced the
risk of overdoing it and possibly reinjuring himself.
Today Sir is doing great, and I truly believe that Dawgs In Motion was a significant part of his
recovery process.  The staff was wonderful, listened to my needs, and truly put the health of my dog
first.  They always took the time to pet him and greet him by name, and made sure his therapy was
a positive experience.  Sir loves to swim now, and I believe it is due to his proper introduction to the
water by the trained staff at the facility.  I do not think Sir would be doing as well as he is today
without them.  Thank you Dawgs In Motion!

Denise Vizarraga and Sirius Maximus aka “Sir”
Dawgs in Motion LLC
580 North Dekora Woods Blvd.
Saukville, WI 53080
262-268-8000