Testimonials
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 pretty special too. ************************************************************************************************* 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 ************************************************************************************************** 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 ***************************************************************************************************** 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). ******************************************************************************************************* 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 ****************************************************************************************************** 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” |
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