After going through 3 interview processes, 8 credit checks, 2 polygraph tests, and a very grabby strip search - it was the dogs turn. He had to prove himself to be worthy of sleeping on their blessed floor 18 hours a day, eating out of THEIR bowls (no outside bowls allowed), and tolerating the evil she-beasts whacked out on Xanax slurring commands at him. Shocker: he past all the tests with flying colors except the final test: he was asked which monthly publication he enjoys at Sunday brunch. He joked "I guess if it came down to the Atlantic Monthly or the Economist, I'd read nothing." They were not amused. But, the final straw was when they found out he was represented by a boutique agency in the Valley. When I asked if the could suggest another place, they said it would be cheaper to put him to sleep (and besides, he doesn't even match the furniture).

If you live or work on the westside and are looking for the ultimate in doggie day care, this is the place! Specializing in small dogs, the lobby area is adorable, dogs can nap on a princess-style bed behind a white picket fence in individualized areas, the kitchen makes meals per request, a bathing area for baths or "spa treatments" (no grooming per say) and a petite yard lets the little ones romp and play. The mother-daughter staff is super sweet and networking with other, uber chic doggie lovers may happen here. The stickler is the PRICE but if you can afford it the benefits are there...

The Club:
$250 family membership until Jan. 1 and $49.95/month;
$93.75/day or day care for 2 dogs (1 dog is around $60);
$750/month at 2 visits/week with 2 dogs;
$150/night or boarding for 2 dogs;
$15-$20 for drop off or delivery;
Bathing, spa treatments, special meals;
Specialized areas, small dogs only;
(310) location

vs.

Average Doggie Day Care:
$0-90 one-time evaluation fee;
$30 per dog + $10 per additional dog for day care;
$320/month at 2 visits/week with 2 dogs for day care;
$75/night or boarding for 2 dogs ($40 for 1 dog);
10-$20 for drop off or delivery;
Grooming, community water bowl;
Community area, all dogs allowed;
(323) or (818) location

The Club is wonderful!!! I took my puppy there for daycare and I got
so much more than that. The staff was so friendly. I knew my dog
had a home away from home that I could rely on even at the last
minute. My puppy started at The Club and learned how to socialize
with other dogs. She is now relaxed when she meets other dogs on the
street. The Club is a place my Kimmy loves to go, because she knows
that she will be able to play with all of her friends. She seriously
cannot wait to get out of the car when I pull up!

The Staff and Facility at The Club is wonderful. I immediately felt at home and so did my nervous Joey (pug). He is always very skiddish when I take him to new places, but The Club made him feel right at home. It specializes in small dogs so I knew he would have play mates his own size!!! I have never seen anything like this in my life, trust me I've looked. I went away for the weekend and it was the first time I knew Joey was having a vacation too and I didn't have to worry about him. He came home relaxed and I would definitely recommend The Club to anyone! Also they have a veterinarian on staff, which gave me such a sense of comfort! The facility is gorgeous and The Club is run by a great family so they really care.