I am not usually one to write reviews, but this instance warranted one. The first time I used Z-Pup, on a recommendation, the service was spectacular. The groomers were attentive, the service was great, my dog looking amazing and the family was happy.
The second time...not so much. I dropped my dog off this morning and brought to the groomers attention a knot of hair behind his ear/on his neck. Having long hair, knotting is sometimes an issue. We discussed taking care of it and I left. A couple of things happened, after 3 hours and never receiving a call that my dog was ready to be picked up, I called the shop and was greeted with a snippy person who blatantly told me that I was in fact called earlier this morning and a message had been left. When I got off the phone, I checked my messages and missed called and found none at all from today. Imagine my surprise when my phone is glued to my hip.
So, I was willing to overlook that and drove to pick up my dog. When I got there, I just inquired who had in fact called me for pickup and what time, and again was snipped at. Again, willing to overlook because cell towers can have issues, I paid for my dog's grooming, booked a new appointment and left. Here's #2...While in the car I was petting my dog, and came to realize that the knot I had discussed with the groomer just a few short hours ago...was STILL in my dog's hair. So...3.5 hours and $70 + $10 tip later, my dog was not groomed properly.
I called them as soon as I found the issue and was glad when I got the original person whom I spoke with earlier in the morning on the phone. I expressed my concern over the fact that I was willing to overlook the phone call issue, but now I find that my dog was not groomed as discussed and expected. To my surprise, they agreed that they did not finish the grooming as expected but I was then lectured on how they are not responsible for cell phone issues. They did not get the point I was trying to make about the actual grooming. I was told to bring the dog back and they would "take care of it" but honestly, who would take their dog back to a groomer who you just had a disagreement with, especially since they would need to cut some hair out of this coat. The phone call did not end well, and I canceled my next appointment. Unfortunately, it didn't seem to bother them since good business practices do not usually entail arguing and raising your voice with customers when you do not do the job you are paid to do.
And just as an aside, when I got home with my dog, I did a quick look-over and found that the haircut he received was not great either. His hair on this back legs is longer than everywhere else and one back leg is actually bushier and longer than the other. Overall, not a great experience and I will not be back. Not recommended. Too busy, lacking customer service skills. read more