By Susan on February 22, 2013

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Doctors prescribing exercise – Bloomington Pantagraph

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Dog Daycare Pros: Dog Exercise Routines | Dog Daycare Indianapolis

One of the most crucial dog daycare pros is exercise. Exercise is a must for keeping your dog healthy both physically and mentally.

Fat to Fit Dog Exercises

Chris Perondi from Stunt Dog Productions goes over fun activities and exercises for dogs to help keep them in shape.

Categories : Dog Training

Tags : dogs, exercise

November, 2012 Newsletter

By Susan on November 8, 2012 No Comments

IN THIS NEWSLETTER

New Hours

New Activity Packages and Price Adjustments

Fondren 5 Star is on Facebook

Precise Diet Frequent Buyers Program

Upcoming Training Classes

We love Your Referrals!

Get Free Stuff When you Refer Your Friends

Jump Start Your Holiday shopping

Reserve NOW for 2013!

NEW HOURS

You spoke…we listened. Fondren 5 Star Kennels is at your service more than ever with our NEW office hours staring November 15th, 2012. We are excited to offer increased hours and more flexibility to better fit your schedules. We combined our requests for early arrivals and late pick ups by offering these new extended hours:

MONDAY — FRIDAY

7:30a.m.— 6:30p.m.

Saturday – 8am-4pm

Sundays remain 4-6pm

As a courtesy for departing guest checked through to Monday

NEW ACTIVITY PACKAGES AND PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

Fondren 5 Star Kennels has recently updated our fantastic services and we are now offering your favorites in discounted activity packages. Starting as low as $12.95 per day in addition to the lodging fee.

We are thrilled to provide your pets with fabulous activities and believe the more interaction and activity a pet receives, the happier and healthier they are especially when they are away from home. We know your dog will wag about our New Gourmet treats made on the premises by our loving staff. November will feature Turkey Links treats.

We have spent the last few weeks analyzing the true cost of providing great care (staffing, utility bills, quality diets and wear and tear that comes with usage of the buildings) and we determined that to provide the same exceptional care you and our many customers expect, we needed to adjust our pricing. Our standard lodging includes superior care by our loving and well trained staff, premium pet food and a minimum of three outside exercise times in grassy yards for the low price of $27.95 depending on your choice and the availability of accommodations and the time of the year.

This new price adjustment goes into effect December 15, 2012. Please feel free to contact us (281-835-4445) for more information. Reservations made before 12/15/12 will remain at the pre-adjustment rates. All reservations staring after January 2, 2013 will reflect the new price adjustment.

FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Join our conversation on Facebook where everybody speaks up, shares their ideas and photos and keeps up to date on the events in our world of pets and people.

PRECISE DIET FREQUENT BUYERS PROGRAM

Remember, it PAYS to buy Precise Pet Foods at Fondren 5 Star!

Precise is the quality food we serve to all our feline and canine guests.
Precise is Superior Holistic Nutrition.
Precise is 100% Guaranteed.
Precise is available for all life stages.
Precise has Grain free diets available.
Buy twelve same size bags, save the UPC code from the bag and get the 13^th bag FREE!

FREE TRAINING SECRETS AND JANUARY CLASS SCHEDULES

Psst! This One Is For Humans Only!

Leave your pooch at home on this one Monday so you can meet

all our training instructors for some Q & A and find out which

class will be best for you and your best friend!

Obedience Open House:

Monday evening 6:60-7:30pm

January 7th, 2013

Next Beginners Obedience Class:

Saturday morning 10-11:00 am

January 5th, 2013

Next Beginners Agility Class:

Tuesday evening 7:30-8:30 pm

January 8th, 2013

Next Beginners Rally Class:

Wednesday evening 6:30-7:30 pm

January 9th, 2012

Next Conformation Class:

Wednesday evening 8-9:00 pm

January 9^th, 2013

WE LOVE YOUR REFERRALS!

Refer a Friend and earn One Night of Lodging or a Bath and Brush or a Full Day of Day Care. We call this our “pick of the litter” reward where you can choose one FREE item that is best suited for you. We want to thank those of you who share your experiences with your friends and family who then bring their pet to us for exceptional pet care! What a great way to make new friends!

JUMP START YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING!

20% OFF ALL RETAIL ITEMS

(excluding Advantix and Precise products).

See Coupon in This Issue!

Offer expires 12/31/12

JUST A REMINDER

Book now for SPRING BREAK and 2013 Holidays!

Call Today and we will customize a fun filled stay for your pet!

281-835-4445

Categories : Newsletter

Angel Eyes Tear Stain Remover

By Susan on September 14, 2012 No Comments

Angel Eyes Lets Your Pet Go from Tear to Clear

The groomers in our Fondren 5 Star Salon do wonders for the owners of coated breeds with rust colored stains under their eyes, near their tail or on their paws. Professional groomers know many quick remedies like trimming the stained coat away or using special topical lotions to renew a tinged or stained coat into a clean and fresh one.

There is also a retail product available that was developed specifically to eliminate unsightly tear stains from the inside out! It is a diet supplement that is safe for all breeds and created for owners who want to go from “Tear to Clear”!

Watch our video to see and hear a testimonial from, Mrs. Moss with Daisy Pearl, one of our grooming clients!

Angel Eyes

Categories : In the News

In a Hurry? Select Express Check-in

By Susan on June 17, 2012 No Comments

Most of you call in to our front desk staff to make appointments and reservations via a phone call and get an immediate response including a confirmation number (if you wish) for your pet’s future visit. A few clients have found it more convenient to send an e-mail or text message requesting certain dates, knowing they must receive a confirmation by phone or electronic message before they actually have their dates, accommodations and the services they desire.

The office staff at Fondren 5 Star Kennels is trained to ask questions regarding your wishes for your pet(s) services and add the details to the service contract for our pet care staff to follow. There are many options for our customized pet care and there are also price packages that might make a difference in your service selections. Basic information questions like “Has your departure date changed? Is your pet still on the same diet? Have your pet’s vaccinations been updated? Do we have correct contact information?” etc. are all important and must be addressed.

When a reservation is made weeks or months in advance of arrival, there is a chance the details have changed or need an update. If we do not ask or the client forgets to tell us their wishes or important changes at check-in, we have miscommunications instead of happy clients.

We do understand your concerns when you are rushing to get to your pet checked in and need to continue without delay to your next destination.

A solution that works for some of our clients is to request an EXPRESS CHECK-IN when you first contact us for services. We will take the time then, before your check-in, to collect those details and then designate on your service contract that you’re expecting an EXPRESS CHECK-IN at arrival. Even then, if there is a necessary change that is remembered after check-in or if services are to be amended, you can always call or contact us to update this information.

With EXPRESS CHECK-IN your contract will be complete and all we need is to accept your pet and you’re quickly on your way. Let us know and we will even provide curb service to get you, your pet and your pet’s belongings inside to the check-in counter.

If EXPRESS CHECK-IN is something you want for your next reservation please let us know when you call 281-835-4445 for a reservation. Your concerns are important to us. We welcome any questions or comments which will help us serve you in a better way.

Categories : Pet Lodging

Tags : facilities, kennel, pet lodging, Reservations

What’s In A Name?

By Susan on February 9, 2012 1 Comments

This has been a week of celebrities at Fondren 5 Star Kennels. What a way to start the buzz when you see Lady Gaga, Justin Beiber and Katy Perry all here in the same week. Lady Gaga came in for a long overdue style to her long blonde hair. Justin and Katy both had styles too. If the Paparazzi had followed them here you would have seen photos of a Malti-poo, a black male toy poodle and black and white Shi-poo, all stepping out and looking fabulous in their new styles.

We’ve met a lot of pets with interesting names through our grooming salon in the past years. Celine, Destiny and J Lo have been here as well as fashion icons like Gucci, Giorgio and Coco Chanel. We have had knock out athletes such as Ali and Tyson and Pro sports players such as Romo and Kobe. We are looking for Payton and Eli to pop up soon.

A King has slept in our kennel. With the King came a Queen, also a Duke, a Duchess, several Ladys, a few Barons , many Princes and Princesses as well as some Gods and Goddesses such as Zeus, Apollo, Gemini, Thor and Xena. The political arena has been represented by Charles De Gaul (a French Bulldog), Ladybird (a Labrador), Nixon (a Shi Tzu), Clinton (a Yorkie), Reagan, Bush and Dub-ya (all three Golden Retrievers). Plenty of vehicles have shown up also such as Chevy, Lincoln, Ford, Bentley, Hot Rod, Turbo, Harley and Crash! We are still waiting for a Taxi.

Food is a big category for pet’s names such as Queso, Pumpkin, Taco, Taffy, Peaches, Coffee, Fudgey, Snickers, Hershey, Cinnamon, Pepper, Brie, Cheddar, Ginger, Honey, Gumbo, Tater and Tot. Food names tend to make everyone hungry and go hand in hand with pets with names of color such as Scarlet, Blue, Roja, and Brownie. Famous duos such as Romeo and Juliette, Anthony and Cleopatra, Tom and Jerry, Samson and Delilah, Lucy and Ethyl, Moe and Curly, Fiona and Shrek almost always show up together for their grooming appointments.

We have seen all kinds of weather (Snow, Sunshine, Sunny, Wendy, Misty) and planets too (Pluto,Venus and Jupiter).
As for cities, you cannot believe the number that have been in for a make-over, such as Tahoe, Sedona, Savannah, Aspen, Boulder, Cheyenne, Dakota, Rio and Dallas.

We have trimmed fabrics such as Cotton and Velvet and refurbished retail stores such as Macy’s, Dillard’s and Saks. We’ve carried brand names to our Groom room such as Converse, Shiner Bock, Skittles, Sonic, and Levi. Some days we have noises like Squeeker, Ping, and Thumper. We have had only three Calendar months so far; April, May or Mae and June. Our cartoon characters are Dagwood, Goldie, Blondie, Snoopy and Sarge. Our novel pets are Stella, Atticus, Scout, Jim and Boo.

All of the above names are actual pets we have met professionally and are exceptions to the more usual or common names which we see daily in the kennel, groom salon, Dog Park, Doggie Day Care or training room. So before you name your new best furry friend, consider what is in a name and then go for it. We have given you some really good ideas and you can thank us later when you make your lodging, grooming or training appointment. Just so you’ll know, the names Max and Buddy are still the most popular for male dogs while the most popular pet name for female dogs this year is Bella.

Categories : Grooming, In the News

Tags : celebrities, dog grooming, pet lodging

Important Tips For Reserving Pet Lodging

By Susan on December 20, 2011 No Comments

How do Fondren 5 Star Kennel’s clients get the kennel space they want for the time period requested? Our large kennel accommodates a great number of guest, some are new and are just getting acquainted while others we have known for years and are like family. The busiest holiday times such as July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas, find both new and established clients calling to reserve a space for their pets. Although we are a large kennel, we are limited to an exact number of enclosures. Clients are always asked to reserve early to assure a reservation for their desired dates and space and many people do this because they know in advance that they will be traveling during a holiday or vacation time.

Reserving lodging for pets today is much like making a hotel reservation. Computer programs, designed specific to the industry, are used so that arrival/departure dates, room numbers, health, dietary and vaccine information, plus additional scheduled services are all compiled in a pet’s lodging reservation. A deposit or credit card number is required to hold a reservation which can be accessed for changes and confirmations without fees any time up to 48 hours before arrival.

If your plans change and you must cancel your pet’s reservation, contacting us as soon as you know will most often allow for the change or cancellation without penalty. If you have an unexpected need for boarding your pet, call us as soon as you know. A wait listing is available for the busiest seasons so that cancellations can be processed and those openings can be matched with those waiting to reserve.

So, now you know. Calling in advance of your pet lodging needs or calling as soon as you make your plans (or purchase air fare) or calling as soon as you know you must cancel a reservation are all important tips for everyone in need of pet lodging to get the space and date desired.

Categories : Pet Lodging Tips

Tags : pet lodging, Reservations

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