Chateau Poochie, an Exclusive Hotel for Dogs & Cats in Lighthouse Point, Florida

The pet industry has become a billion dollar industry. Our pets are our children , Leona Helmsley left most of her wealth to her dog. If you have a particularly pampered pooch or kitten who needs to stay behind when you galavant off to the Riviera The Chateau Poochie in Lighthouse Point, Florida, is the place to board them. It is luxurous, splendid , opulent, over the top is what it has to offer you're beloved furry baby. It's located on Federal Highway. A beautiful white building, it's set back comfortably away from the highway with a very large parking area.

You can leave him/her for the day, have them nor a private lesson ($150.00), the 6 pack series for $850.00 or sign them up for a Masters Degree in the Canine Higher Education program for $2,400.00. They also offer group classes at only $30.00 per class and up for a series of 6 lessons. You're pet will be exposed to the best training available.

There is a Social Lounge and Fitnss Center your pet can visit for the day starting at $33.00 for the day or up to $300.00 offer a twenty day monthly pass. If you are living in an area where your pet does not have access to an area for exercise this is an excellent way to let them have some socialization and exercise in a safe , celan environment. There are little stairs to climb on and a large expansive room to romp in. If you want you can add on a visit to The Wellness Center for a therapeutic massage, rehabilitation services if needed, treadmill therapy, or exercise, Holistic Healing Therapy, Yoga, Reflexogoy, Accupressure or a Chiropractic session. If your pooch has weight issues you can have them put into the diet and exercise program with a weight loss consultation included. You will have the healthiest, happiest dog around. The Chateau Poochie obviously has an uncompromising dedication for attention to detail and care for your animal.

When you enter this magnificent Hotel you are in a lounge area with a round seating center. To the left is the bank of boarding rooms. They are dramatic mini dwelling, designed for relaxation and for making sure your dog is comfortable. The dogs are "guests" and the staff is there to make sure they are happy and well cared for. Each room is one color, peach, orange, blue, green and is named for a jewel. Each room has a completely see through glass front. In the Crown Jewel Suite ($87.00 to $109.00 a night) there is a webcam so you can observe your pet, a flat screen TV, custom monogrammed bed with luxury linens, crystal chandeliers, art and accessories. Your pet will get bottled water, evening classical music and if you'd like for an additional $4 turn down service, a peanut butter Kong ball evening snack ($3.00) and even a bedtime story or belly rub ($6.00 each).

In the Royal Suite ($185 a night) the suite is 16 x 20 feet and offers a designer sleigh bed with luxury bedding and 24 hour concierge as well as all the above amenities.

The Ambassador Suites surround the Dog Social Lounge and FItness Area so your dog can watch the goings on or participate depending on what program you've enrolled him in. Thats $76.00 a night. It's located in the heart of the social area.

The Parlor Suites have an Asian theme and are 4 x 6 glas suites with comfy fleece bedding (no fur throw). It still offers the webcam, flat screen and bottled water. That is $69.99 a night.

The least expensive but still luxurious rooms are the Parlor niches they range in size from niche to luxury and offer ample room. They have elevated beds, filtered water (not bottled but yes , filtered), classical evening music and a daily housekeeping service as opposed to a concierge. These are available for only $47.00-$59.00 a night.

If you want your dog to or have "the run of the palace" they will sign him up for the Luxury Unleashed program but they have to belong to the Social Lounge, Fitness Cub to participate. This gives them an in room attendant while they romp and is $89.00

All this is of course, over the top but not for serious, wealthy pet owners. One can certainly leave one's pet and not have to worry about them missing anyone.

Some of the incredible, adorable, posh services available that can be added to your pet's stay are: Individual Play Time, Royal Walks ($15.00), Daily brushing, Rallxing tummy rubs, Bed time story, Tuck in service, Tooth brushing, extra luxury blankets, or a relaxing 20 minute massage ($30.00) which I think is extremely reasanable compared to the price of a human massage.

The food offered can be Holistic premium food for only $4.00 a day or gourmet prepared meals for $5 -$18.00 a day. This is offered with a menu selection.

If you want to just stop in and do some shopping continue pass the boarding suites and enter the well stocked clothing boutique. They offer adorable outfits, pajamas, leashes, collars and accessories you could want to outfit your pet with. When I was there a large black Afghan was wearing a 4 inch wide black leather collar completely studded with rhinestones and a matching leash. It was sumptuous.

The Grooming are, The Salon, is impeccably clean and large. It literally sparkled it was so clean. They offer special dog cologne, one for males, one for females. The cologne was very pleasant and clean smelling. They bathe the dogs with Isle of Dogs No 20 Shampoo and Conditioner.My Chihuahua came out smelling better than I do.

I've seen other boarder groomer places that look nothing like this. Stacked cages, very industrial looking yet advertised as being a notch above the rest The Cateau Poochie is everything it states it wll be and more. It is something you would expect to see on Kimora's Fab show on television. It is elegant, posh, lavish and absolutley stunning. I highly recommend a visit and certainly recommend a stay .

The staff there were lovely,friendly, informative and very happy to be there it seemed.