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Since this Klub belongs to you and your canine companions, please contact me if you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, or ideas to help make The Bellyrub Klub a better place to be.

The Bellyrub Klub is always working to find homes for those dogs that don't have a place to call their own. We actively particpate in fostering dogs for Chicago Animal Care and Control , West Suburban Humane Society, Hinsdale Humane Society as well as many other dogs that come our way. Thank you for your support and help in finding forever homes for these 4 legged canines! We couldn't do it without you!

Hi, I'm Sue...

...And I am the proud owner of 3 beautiful canines: Abigail, Rosie and Tessa. They are all adopted/ rescued and have their own unique looks and personalities. I love each of them as if they were my own children. (Sometimes I wonder if they really are part human!)

If I were to leave my babies anywhere while I was away for the day, I would have to be 100% comfortable with the people who would take care of them as well as the place they would stay. After all, they are my babies!

When I decided to open The Bellyrub Klub, I asked myself:

"What kind of environment would I be comfortable leaving my babies in while I was gone for up to 12 hours a day?"

  • It would have to be somewhere they were excited to go: whining, squealing, wagging their tails, and jumping around the car all the way there.
  • It would have to be somewhere that had lots of people they were excited to see: wiggling their butts, jumping up for hugs and to give sloppy kisses, etc.
  • It would have to be somewhere cage-free, with lots of toys, treats, activities, cozy places to curl up, personal lap time, and all the comforts of home.
  • It would have to be somewhere I knew they were safe, loved, cared for and where they got lots of BELLYRUBS!

I am counting on the fact that you would want the same things for your dog. So, with all that in mind, I started The Bellyrub Klub. I am doing my best to be sure that all the dogs that come here get everything I would want my babies to have if I were to leave them for any length of time.
--Sue

My background:

  • Multi-dog owner and dog lover
  • Certified Dog Trainer from Animal Behavior College
  • Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College - helping student trainers with the hands-on externship part of the program
  • Certified Instructor in Pet First-Aid & CPR from Pet-Tech
  • Delta Society Pet Partner: Abigail and Tessa are Registered Therapy Dogs who actively participate in the Pet-a-Pet, R.E.A.D. and CARe programs at Hinsdale Humane Society.

    The Bellyrub Klub is the place to take the Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog Registration class

    We are a test site for Delta Society offering the Evaluation 3-4 times a year.

  • BS from Elmhurst College
  • MBA from Keller Graduate School
  • Continuing education from respected canine professionals: Sue Sternberg, Pat Miller, Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell, Nicole Wilde, and many more.