Got Dog? Canine Club Getaway Launches Vacation Getaway for Dogs and the People Who Love Them

July 6, 2009 - PRLog -- Canine Club Getaway, the only all-inclusive Catskills resort vacation where the dog is an integral part of the fun, launches its inaugural Getaway this fall. Scheduled for September 10-13th in Acra, NY, Canine Club Getaway (www.canineclubgetaway.com) will bring together dog lovers and their pups with top trainers and behavioral experts, dog sport instructors, a veterinarian and other dog professionals for a fun-filled weekend extravaganza.

"No dog left behind," is the motto of this unique vacation experience, which founders Janice Costa and David and Carole Kralstein describe as "A vacation paradise for dogs and dog lovers."

Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a host of dog-related classes, activities and seminars (http://www.canineclubgetaway.com/activities.html), including agility, lure coursing, frisbee, flyball, rally obedience, hiking, swimming (and yes, dogs are allowed IN the pool with you!), scent detection, prep classes for the Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog tests, "barks and crafts" and more. Those who want to venture into town can also enjoy nearby golfing, antique shopping, boating and fishing.

But while dog-day afternoons are half the fun at CCG, taking your dog on vacation doesn’t mean you have to “ruff” it, according to Costa and Kralstein.

"When you’re not playing with your dog, you’ll enjoy heated and air conditioned rooms with cable TV, wi-fi on the premises, delicious gourmet meals by a renowned chef, formerly of NYC's Russian Tea Room, 'Yappy Hour' by the pool and nightly entertainment that runs the gamut from live music and dancing to karaoake," Costa notes.

"We're all about making sure the people and their pups feel pampered, because that's really what a vacation is all about," adds Kralstein.

Passionate supporters of various animal charities and rescue groups, Costa and Kralstein are also partnering with local animal groups to help raise funds to support these organizations. "For every guest who comes to us referred by an animal charity or rescue group, we will donate $25 to that group, and will make them one of the beneficiaries of our Silent Auction. We'll also distribute their literature to our guests to help raise awareness about their organization," they note.

While some might argue that this is the wrong time to be starting a business, Costa and Kralstein adamantly disagree.

"It might seem counter-intuitive to launch a vacation business during a recession, but let's face it, in tough times, many of us desperately need a vacation to de-stress  – and if you're a dog lover, leaving your dog behind is stressful. This way, you can have your vacation, and enjoy time with your best friend, too!" says Janice Costa.

"People say 'life is short,' and this is doubly true for our beloved pets. So we believe it's important to seize the moment – or the frisbee, or the tennis ball –  and really enjoy the precious time we're given with our four-legged friends," Costa adds.

"I have three dogs who are like my children, and a vacation without them just isn't a vacation," adds David Kralstein. "I know so many people whose dogs are an important part of their family, and they don't want to leave them behind when they go away. But they still want to enjoy a vacation where they can kick back, relax, be pampered and have fun. So Canine Club Getaway offers the best of both worlds!"

For more information about Canine Club Getaway, visit www.canineclubgetaway.com; call 888-K9-CLUBG. To download an application, go to http://www.canineclubgetaway.com/application.html.

Animal charities and rescue groups interested in partnering with Canine Club Getaway should contact Janice Costa at 888-K9-CLUBG,

About Canine Club Getaway:
Canine Club Getaway was originally conceived by four Long Island, NY-based dogs in an effort to avoid being kenneled during vacation. With the help of their humans, they established what they've dubbed "any dog's dream vacation," with a host of activities that dogs and humans can enjoy together. From agility, lure coursing, swimming, hiking, flyball and frisbee to trainer- and veterinarian-hosted seminars, gourmet dining, Yappy Hour by the pool and nightly entertainment, CCG offers the ultimate all-inclusive vacation for dogs and the people who love them. CCG actively supports animal charities and rescue groups.

Contact:

Janice Costa
Canine Club Getaway
888-K9-CLUBG

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Canine Club Getaway is a unique, all-inclusive NY Catskills vacation where the dog is an integral part of the fun. Enjoy dog activities like agility, lure coursing, swimming, flyball and seminars by top trainers and veterinarians, plus gourmet dining.