Kirby's Korner

Thank you!!!

Thank you to everyone who voted!!!  Dioji was voted  ‘Best Pet Boarding´ by the readers of the Independent.

On the topic of boarding, the holiday season is quickly approaching and we’re taking reservations for Thanksgiving and winter break already.  If you plan to be out of town and need a place for your favorite pal, book soon as space is limited.

As a reminder, we are open 365 days a year!  Hours remain the same during Thanksgiving which means we’ll be open  7am-7pm on Thanksgiving day so you can get your turkey stealing pup out of the house and send them to play at daycare! 

Christmas and New Years hours will be:

December 24th: 7am-4pm

December 25th: 10am – 4pm

December 31st: 7am-4pm

January 1st: 10am – 4pm

Looking forward to the slumber party!

Kirby Wendel

VP of Quality Control
Owners Jeannie & Bryce's yellow lab

November Birthdays

Spencer	Tserring	Weezy
Maya	Cody	Bella
Theo	Gaia	Kona
Champ	Ollie	Isabella
Lucca	Chico	Gordo
Roxy	Annie	Alfie
Bailey	Roxy	Sasha
Willow	Coconut	Cisco
Roxstar	Benedict	Reily
Sasha	Italia	Kit
Petey	Reese	Merlyn
Roby	Risha	Annabelle
Brutus	Jessie	Diablo
Hoover	Winnie	Bear
Lilly	Casper	Rascal
Button	Queenie	Chile
Moe	Emmitt	Diego
Miko	Angel	Nisha
Sadie	Griffon	Mattie
Jake	Molly	Sadie
Bandit	Sammie	Sartori
Jaxon	River	Sweetie
Bella	Bebe	Rocco
Lucy	Bruce	Kota
George	Chance	Lola
Lucy	Mucks	Baxter
Maya	Kylie	Mike
Zephyr	Callie	Obie
Bella	Bianca	Foster
Qi	Lacey	Huckleberry
Clementine	Cubby	Henny
Emma	Bubbles	Bodie
Reymie	J. Stubbs	Bubba
Tucker	Gracie-Mae	Niki
Mollie	Chester	Rocky
Charmichael	Douglas	Sasha
Rocket	Nash	Jake
Ginger	Cody	Audrey
Bella	Sammy	Amelia
Gretchen	Sprocket	Sage
JJ

Howl-oween a Howling Good time

Dozens of costumed dogs came out to our first annual Howl-oween party!  We saw it all…ladybug, reindeer, boxing champ, witch, fairy, Bert & Ernie, Jack(black)berry, i-bone (iPhone), fire chief, batman, Dogcula, clown, Harley dogs, Ike & Tina Turner, Rasta dog, Butcher & Pig, Fred Astair, Princess, Yoda, Shark, Pirates & Pumpkins. They all strutted their stuff for fun prizes and gave the judges a tough time deciding!  We can’t wait for next years event to see the creative costumes everyone comes up with!  

7 lucky winners were awarded the top prizes for their category and Koa, the peg leg pirate took home the ‘judges pick’ grand prize! Congratulations Koa!

Inside the Club

November 15th, 12pm-3pm
Microchip day at Dioji!

Identify your dog for life with a registered HomeAgain Microchip! Come to Dioji on Sunday Nov 15th between noon and 3pm and DAWG will microchip your dog for a minimum donation of just $11 (while supplies last)

Did You Know?

Help - My Dog Won't Stop Itching!

When a dog is incessantly scratching, most people automatically think that their dog has fleas.  While checking for fleas is a good place to start, if those little pests have been ruled out as the problem, it is time to take a look at your dog’s diet.
 
Many dogs, just like humans, have allergies.  While we start sneezing and get itchy, watery eyes, dogs present symptoms on their skin:  incessantly scratching, licking paws, hot spots, hair loss, chronic ear infections… the list goes on and on.
 
Allergies in dogs may sometimes be caused from inhaled allergens (e.g. pollen) or external allergens (e.g. grass).  However the MOST COMMON CULPRIT BY FAR IS THE FOOD IN THEIR DIET.  Grains are at the top of the list (yellow corn and wheat = itchy! itchy!). Proteins such as soy, beef and chicken are also common allergens for dogs.
 
Rather than just treating the symptoms with costly allergy shots, cortisone or steroid treatments (that can actually suppress the immune system in the long run), the fastest (and cheapest!) way to improve your dog’s health is to take a close look at their diet and make some changes.  Even if you are feeding your dog the most expensive kibble on the market – it may not suit your furry pal.  It may take a bit of trial and error to find the right food – but your dog will thank you for it (and so will your pocket book!)  Our highly trained staff is always happy to help assist you in selecting a food from our variety of healthy alternatives.  Just ask!

Product of the Month

Don’t forget your four-legged furry kid this holiday season!

Dioji has a fantastic assortment of toys, treats, bones and more – all sure to make your dog howl with glee. Check out Kirby’s new favorite - ‘Squeaker Mats’ stuffed with 16 squeakers..... that should last a while!  New items arriving daily – pick up your favorites while supplies last!

Barkimonial

Waiting to go to Dioji!!!

We are waiting for our Mom and Dad to go on vacation. When they leave we get to go see our friends at Dioji. They think we miss them but we can hardly wait until they leave.

- Chloe and Sam

Dioji Family

Each month we would like to introduce one of our valuable team members to you so you can get to know the Dioji staff even better.

Who
Kaleena Bruckbauer

Position
Dog Associate

Hometown
Indianapolis, IN

Pets of my own
Ebony, 5 month old female german shepherd mix.

Something that people may not know about you
I am from a quiet a large family.  My mom is one of 8 kids and I am one of 4. All my relatives still live in Indianapolis. Needless to say family get togethers are loud and crazy.  So when the dogs are being their playful selves it's not much different than what I grew up with!

Favorite or Funniest Dioji Moment
I love it whenever a siren goes by Dioji and it gets the dogs to start howling. It's always funny to hear some of the howls from dogs who you never thought would.  Especially some of the little guys, you'd never believe a nice deep howl could be coming from such a tiny thing.

Favorite activity with the dogs
I love pool time!  The best is when a new dog finally figures it out and does a lap and then is hooked on the pool from  that point on.  I have to say I get jealous sometimes on the hot days when they are all diving in.

Holiday Safety Tips

Provided by La Cumbre Animal Hospital

The holidays are a time for giving, but there are some things you should not share with your pet. Holiday festivities present situations which can be hazardous to your pet, so a little precaution is necessary for making this season a happy time for everyone.

Some of the more common holiday hazards are:

Bones: The holiday turkey or ham will leave a lot of tantalizing bones, but don’t feed them to your pet.  Smaller bones or bone chips can get lodged in the throat, stomach and intestinal tract.

Fat: Those wonderful potato latkes, gravies and poultry skin can cause severe stomach upset.

Sweets: Keep those holiday chocolates away from curious pets and don’t leave any goodies wrapped under the tree!  Too much candy may lead to a stomach ache, and just a little chocolate could be harmful to your pet.

Plants: Holly and mistletoe are extremely poisonous when eaten, and the poinsettia’s sap and leaves can cause severe stomach upset.  These plants should be kept out of your pet’s reach.

Electrical Cords: Holiday lights mean more electrical cords for puppies to chew. Be sure you have cords secured and out of the way.

Refer a Member

Have a friend join Dioji during the month of November and receive a FREE day of daycare.  Just have your friend tell us you sent them and your dog will have a free day of play credited to your account at Dioji.