After waiting patiently to see if an apology would be forthcoming, I must express my disappointment with the recent experience at this establishment. I brought my year-old chihuahua puppy who has been socialized for an evaluation, understanding his natural apprehension in new environments and people. However, within 20 minutes, I received an abrupt call informing me to collect him immediately due to his fearfulness. Upon arrival, I discovered he had been sequestered in a suite, with no attempt made to integrate him with other dogs. The lack of communication and empathy from the staff, compounded by their evident impatience, left me disheartened as I surmise Oliver felt it as well. It's unfortunate that the criteria for acceptance seemed to prioritize immediate perfection over understanding and patience, particularly for a young and anxious pup. Regrettably, I cannot recommend their services based on this experience.
UPDATE - I just received a call from a woman identifying herself as the owner and I can only say her staff's behavior reflects leadership. I wasn't expecting a call from there so was in a good mood when I picked up. Sadly, she's just as apathetic as her staff which even shocked my friend who gave the recommendation to go there and who was listening to you on speakerphone.
I had hoped for a constructive dialogue regarding the issues at hand when she identified herself. However, I found it disheartening that instead of acknowledging the concerns raised, apologizing and have a constructive conversation, she made it very clear from the start that apparently everything has to be perfect for it to be "successful." I was also taken back by the manner in which she raised the issue of my well socialized puppy allegedly attempting to bite your staff by blurting out, "YOUR DOG TRIED TO BITE MY STAFF" only AFTER I noted there was no point to continuing the conversation if you were only going to see one side and was in the process of hanging up. So, again, he's a PUPPY.
And that would be something you would lead with not blurt out after I didn't buy into your behavior. Additionally, I must clarify that my puppy is well-socialized, making such an assertion highly unlikely and a last ditch effort by you to justify your staff's unprofessional behavior. My puppy clung to me like he's never done before. What really happened in those 20 minutes?
Moreover, regardless of the alleged incident involving my puppy, the primary issue at hand remains the impatience and lack of professionalism displayed by your staff and yourself. As I mentioned during our conversation, a sincere apology and a willingness to engage in constructive dialogue from the beginning could have led to a more positive resolution. No effort was made by you to salvage a customer. You didn't offer to have me come back and observe him yourself. You didn't answer why they didn't get him around the other 3 little dogs to see if he calmed down. You had two employees trap him in a small area, with one never saying a word; drag him back to a suite and leave him there all under 20 minutes until I picked him up in within 10 minutes of being called. Then your staff shoved his toy and bedding at me while opening the gate at the same time as if I could grab everything and walked back without saying a word. Seems like they could have came out and pulled me to the side to discuss this alleged incident that took place. They didn't because it didn't happen. And as they opened the back door and he was passing the door, your staff member dragged him back to the door so don't tell me they don't "drag".
Despite any attempts to discredit my experience or review, I stand by my account of the events and the feedback provided. My intention in sharing this feedback is to highlight areas for improvement within your establishment and to encourage a more positive experience for all customers in the future.
I hope that this incident serves as an opportunity for reflection and improvement within your establishment. Maybe pray for a bigger throat to swallow your pride.
Second UPDATE - Owner replies to review - story changes. Now, I never got off my phone. Now, I "didn't stay for the whole evaluation." Now, you were never allowed to speak. Now, my puppy tried to bite your staff "multiple times". I'm 63 and no longer capable of tolerating inaccuracies. 1) I did place my caller on hold & never picked up the call again until I left bcz I spoke with your staff and even monitored from the other side before your staff told me to come back in 3 hours. 2) You spoke too much & never asked leading questions. 3) Your story continues to grow. Next it'll be the employees were hospitalized.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS YOU WERE NOT THERE, WERE YOU? NOR DID YOU TRY TO INSERT YOURSELF LIKE A RESPONSIBLE OWNER. read more