Puppies can be a lot to manage, especially as the owners age. Currently, in their 60’s, Dublin residents Jack and Maryellen Krout were faced with a difficult decision to make this year on where to send their young but energetic Maize Blu. A puppy with passion, she was in desperate need of somewhere to roam. Little did they know, a perfect place to play was right around the corner. 

Earlier in the year, not only were the Krouts faced with the challenge of Maryellen being a nurse during the pandemic, but Jack was out of commission after successful cancer treatments. When their duties called for both of them back in June, the time came to find a place for Maize. Typical for a dog under two years old, Maize has a lot of energy; Described by her owners as “very very sociable… Always excited, always jumping,” she was in need of special attention. Being the troublemaker she is, Maryellen said, “We didn’t want to leave her home alone– she’d have a dog mischief movie!” 

Luckily for them, on Maryellen’s way to work was the Holiday House Pet Resort & Training Center, located in Doylestown. Their award-winning daycare program ended up being the best possible fit for Maize, with her being sorted into their “high energy group” that keeps her stimulated and active during her visits. Her time is highly supervised, but she’s also highly encouraged to be herself. It’s become such a notable part of her life, even as a dog, that Maryellen claims “she knows the days” that she’ll be heading back for more fun. 

Every week is different at Holiday House, and the staff gives unique, personalized attention to the dogs depending on their needs. The Krouts have described the daycare as being similar to a child’s daycare, but for dogs– they have time to socialize, time to play, and there are even activities that allow the dogs to be read children’s stories or to be sat down to watch movies. There are seasonal events as well, including a beach week in June, costume photoshoots in October, and Santa visiting to say hello in December, just to name a few. 

Its positive effects are evident, with Maize being tuckered out at the end of her days at Holiday House and being better socialized with dogs around her neighborhood. The Krouts continue to be very grateful to have their facility to turn to during the week– it’s most definitely made their lives easier through their individual troubles, work, quarantine, and the bustling holiday season. They’re hopeful for the future and trust Holiday House to keep on giving Maize the care she needs to be calmer.