We Take the Safety, Care and Wellbeing of your Pet Seriously
We understand that you have many choices when it comes to pet care providers. When considering K9 Club for the care of your pet, we recognize that identifying the most qualified, knowledgeable, and committed professionals to care for your furry family members is very important to you. To provide you and your pet an unparalleled experience, the leadership at K9 Club are certified with the Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC).
About PACCC
PACCC’s mission is to help pet parents everywhere find the safest facilities for their pets by certifying those that meet the highest standards. The leadership team at K9 Club are certified and abide by the PACCC code of ethics, placing the welfare of animals above all other business considerations.
The reality is that the pet care industry has a low threshold for entry. There is virtually no standard regulation or education required to open a pet care services business. PACCC says it’s time to turn the tide and provide a trusted source of validation to ensure that the level of care, knowledge and skillset your pet receives is paramount. K9 Club’s General Manager, Mary Hansen and Manager, Lindsay Strait have engaged with PACCC and both possess the PACCC Professional Animal Care Provider (CPACP) certification. Their knowledge is used to pioneer, facilitate and foster a path to teach all K9 Club staff members the highest standard of care principals adopted by the PACCC.
Meet Our Vet Advisors
K9 Club is very fortunate to have both Dr. Rebecca Hahn, DVM and Dr. James H. Botsford, DVM, serve as advisors to our facility. Together they bring years of experience and knowledge and we consider their contributions to K9 Club very respected and valuable resources.
After retirement, Rebecca found her current passion…dogs! Together with Jay, they have bred Entlebucher Mountain Dogs for over 25 years. She sparked the creation the first Entlebucher club in North America, facilitated the first recognition of Entlebuchers in North America by Europe and flew with two friends to North Carolina to negotiate recognition of the Entlebucher by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
Rebecca is passionate about her dogs and her breeding program: Brunswick Entlebuchers. Besides hanging out, traveling, hiking, and jogging, her dogs compete in top level Conformation..winning at the Entlebucher Specialties, AKC National Championships, Westminster Kennel Club…as well as International Dog Parkour, AKC Rally, Obedience and Agility and Canine Freestyle. Rebecca absolutely loves her dogs: “I learn so much and I get to teach so much. I am blessed.”
Dr. Botsford is the owner and chief veterinarian of the Woodland Animal Hospital in Brighton Michigan. He practices all aspects of small animal medicine. Taking care of Cats and Dogs as well as smaller pets such as Guinea Pigs and Rabbits.
Currently Dr. Botsford is an active member of The American Veterinary Medical Association, The Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, The Veterinary Information Network, The Cornell Feline Health Center, and the Phi Zeta Honor Society for Veterinarians.
Dr. Botsford resides in South East Michigan with his wife and son and their dog Mr. Squirt, a rescued Rat Terrier Dog.
In his spare time Dr. Botsford is an avid musician, playing acoustic roots and blues music.
Continuing Education is Part of Our Lifestyle
As active members with the International Boarding and Pet Services Association (IBPSA), we are offered business resources, staff education and legislative support that allow us to be considered the best in the industry. IBPSA’s staff education and certification programs, developed by veterinarians and industry experts, provide an invaluable base of pet care knowledge. K9 Club utilizes the following curriculum for employee training:
- Canine Pet Care Provider / Specialist
- Feline Pet Care Provider / Specialist
- Bloodborn Pathogen Program
- Infectious Disease Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- HAZCOM Training
- Heat Stress
- Safety: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
- Safety: OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standards
Certified Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Instructors
Sometimes the unexpected happens. We’ve prepared ourselves to take action if it does. K9 Club’s leadership team members are certified to teach the renowned Pet Tech® Pet CPR & First Aid curriculum. All staff members will receive this training at the onset of their employment. We teach the most comprehensive and up to date protocols in pet CPR, first aid, rescue breathing, choking, bleeding, dental, snout to tail assessments and more.
Management on site 24 / 7
To ensure our guest’s safety, our facility houses a well appointed caretaker’s suite, staffed by management 24 hours a day…7 days a week.
Our Pledge to You
We consider it an honor to be selected as your pet care provider. Our facility has been specifically designed to administer and facilitate small group enrichment programs as well as individual care for those pet’s who prefer a solo environment. Our evaluation process will aid us in determining how we can best accommodate your dog during his / her stay at K9 Club.
We look forward to meeting you and your pet!