{"id":2029,"date":"2024-11-14T18:51:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T17:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dondersteen-resort.com\/sobre-nosotros\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:16:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:16:12","slug":"sobre-nosotros","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dondersteen-resort.com\/en\/sobre-nosotros\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dondersteen<\/strong> is a Dutch word that figuratively refers to mischievous children, the charming little rascals…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The literal translation is “Thunderstone.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Since I was very young, my great passion has been dogs and other animals. I am in love with my dogs and proud of their successes.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Merlijn Brenninkmeijer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Founder of Dondersteen Resort<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Merlijn Brenninkmeijer is the creator of the cage-free dog accommodation<\/strong> concept, which stemmed from her empathy for dogs confined in kennels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lifelong animal lover, she knew there had to be a happier way to provide accommodation for dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She quickly learned a very important fact: all dogs are inherently pack animals and social by nature. This means they can get along with unfamiliar dogs in a new environment, as long as they are part of a balanced pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Merlijn discovered that by evaluating each dog first and following the steps of a careful introduction, pack socialization, and consistent leadership, a balanced pack can be created and maintained in a 24-hour daycare facility, which is the key to the success of the Dondersteen Resort formula<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Merlijn also has another wonderful attribute that has had a profound effect on the personality of Dondersteen Resort: her belief that everything she does in life must be top-class. Simply being cage-free was not enough; everything at Dondersteen Resort<\/strong> had to convey the feeling of a first-class resort<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The effect of this belief can be seen in every corner of the Resort, and new clients often comment, “My dog is staying at a better resort than I did on my vacation<\/em>.<\/strong>“<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet Our Team<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Decades of experience and qualified staff define us as the best option for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Julieta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veterinary Technician Assistant and Dog Groomer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gloria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veterinary Technician Assistant, trained in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation for Small Animals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mireia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Susana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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