All dogs go to heaven

Some go to heaven on earth

BY COLBY FRAZIER
DAILY SOUND STAFF WRITER
Dioji. It’s not a new Sushi restaurant on State Street or a fancy gimmick to make the public aware of the impacts of global warming. Say it one more time a little slower, then put the consonants together in normal English and one might find the clever name of one of the most posh K-9 resorts around is a fancy way to spell D-O-G.

With 10,000-square-feet of cage-free indoor and outdoor play area and a giant bone-shaped swimming pool, the Dioji K-9 Resort & Athletic Club opened its doors to “members” yesterday.
“We wanted our amenities and service to set the industry standard,” said Jeannie Wendel, who spent years researching similar facilities with her husband Bryce before opening the doors. “Therefore we offer an exquisite blend of unique service offerings in a state-of-the-art facility with unparalleled hospitality and customer service.”
A full day at the athletic club for a dog starts at $40. A months worth of unlimited products and services tops out at $640. Dioji also offers full salon, which offers dental cleaning for $20, pedicure nail trim for $15, pedicure with polish for $20, gland expression for $15 and a de skunk service for $50.
Dioji is located at 7340 Hollister Ave. in Goleta.