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Ella was super friendly, reliable and she took great care of my cat Azur! I came back to a super happy cat and got lovely (and funny) updates from Ella when I was away which made my holiday absolutely stress-free! From the moment I met Ella, I knew she loved animals and that Azur was in safe hands. Azur can be a bit shy at first, but I could tell from the updates that he got to love Ella very much very quickly :) Thank you and good luck in the new job Ella!
A huge thank you to Liz and John for the love and care they gave to our rather large family of rescue cats. We would describe our lovely house sitters as calm, caring and capable - just what we needed given our rather busy departure! We wished there had been more time to spend with them on our return and hope they will consider us again for a house sit. The cats certainly missed them when they left and have only just transferred their allegiance back to to us, which says it all really! When we met we immediately felt confident we had made the right choice. They gave the animals, house and garden excellent attention and we hope to meet up with them again soon - they know they have an invitation.
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least 35 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
I am so happy with the great service kayleigh at VIPP provides! My golden retriever has learned so much going on pack walks and is a much better behaved dog since joining as his manners became quite bad after going to a different doggy day care. As well as the dogs enjoying adventures with their dog friends they also learn lots of good manners and basic obedience training on their walks. So many good tips to help improve our pup! Highly recommend! 5 stars isn't enough!
We used Very Impawtant Pet Pals & Kayleigh for pet sitting services when we went out of town for a couple of nights as a trial for our longer overseas trip in July, and we are so happy with everything Kayleigh had to offer. Koda our 2 year old goldendoodle can be very excitable and highly energetic, and Kayleigh was just amazing with him. She kept us updated with photos and videos - we were so happy see Koda thriving under her care. Our house was well looked after and how we left it. In addition to this Kayleigh had also taught us a few tips and tricks to manage Koda’s excitable nature better. We have been using her techniques and can already see a change. Thank you so much Kayleigh, we are so happy to have met you and cannot recommend you and services enough. We will 100% use you again in future!
Show your dog how much you love them with VIPP's pack walks and solo sessions 🥰🐕 Ever since my GSD Freya started, she has just kept improving on so many skills and behaviors. Her confidence has boomed and she is always so happy, calm, and collected afterwards. Seeing this makes me happy knowing my dog is in good hands. With positive results, it's made my family life even better. Thanks you VIPP. You have helped improve our quality of life for the better. #highlyrecommened #VIPP
VIPP is such a great experienced professional dog walker! She took great care in building a relationship with my dog and he has come a long way with his basic obedience training learning loose leash and now has the best recall! The adventure pack walks are so good for my dog to socialise and he also has great dog manners as well. Great experience and trusted to take good care of my dog!
I met Kayleigh volunteering at the SPCA. She recently pet sat for my cat Archie, who can be a sass pot! Kayleigh was great with him and gave him time to come to her. Archie definitely grew attached to her whilst we were away which is awesome as he loves people interaction just takes a while to warm up to someone. The house was also well looked after and exactly how we left it. Having volunteered with Kayleigh multiple times at the SPCA in the canine department she is also highly skilled in caring for and training dogs. She has taught me a lot and it’s great to see the improvement in the dogs & puppies there 🐶. It’s clear she is a passion for animals. We’ll definitely use her again in the future!
We used Very Impawtant Pet Pals recently when we were away for 3 weeks to look after our fur baby Koda and wow we were absolutely blown away by Kayleigh and her services. Kayleigh went above and beyond for us, for example she introduced various enrichment ideas to Koda, brought him a new crate in our absence (his old crate needed replacing). She truly looked after him wholeheartedly like she would for her own pet. We are so happy and grateful with how well she cared for him. We won't hesitate to use Kayleigh and her services again and also recommend her to whomever needs a reliable, honest and truly passionate pet sitter. Thanks heaps Kayleigh for everything !!!!
Kayleigh has a deep understanding of dogs and is an excellent trainer. My dog is very excited to go on his pack walk each week, arriving home tired and content.
I am greatful that Kayleigh @Very Impawtant Pet Pals started a pack walk for the South Auckland area. My doggie looks forward to her weekly outing and it’s a great way for her to socialise, play & learn good behaviour. Kayleigh does an awesome job teaching obedience & our dog gets better each time. Great service & well worth it.
Kayleigh is super professional! My 4 year old Labrador felt very comfortable within minutes of meeting her. She takes him for a walk 3 times a week and we had her house-sit our place for the first time last week. Bruno is quite fond of Kayleigh now and she is very reliable and punctual. Will certainly be using her services for years to come.
Our boy, Kiwi, has the pleasure of walking with Kayleigh on a weekly basis. He is absolutely loving it. Kayleigh has worked wonders with Kiwi's training through positive reinforcement. We've noticed a huge difference for us when we walk him too. We are excited for Kiwi and his adventures with Kayleigh. Highly recommended.
Bottoms Up provides a clean, tidy and warm environment. As cat parents our minds were quickly put at ease by the welcoming staff, who quickly interacted with our two kittens. The cattery is beautifully set, well equipped with lots of engaging toys, scratchers and climbing towers. The added bonus of having interconnected rooms meant our attached at the hip babies could choose between having their own space or being together. We would highly recommend Bottoms Up pet boutique as they were extremely communicative; sending updates and pictures via their app multiple times a day and their hospitable approach to us as well as our fur babies was an enjoyable experience. They are certainly our #1 choice for a cattery.
I’ve brought my Terra girl to bottoms up pets 2 times now since they’ve opened and I’ll never go anywhere else. Was offered coffee and tea on both visits and just felt like the staff really took time to understand my girl <3 The groomer is so patient, so informative and was super caring when looking after Terra! Thank you for getting our little Hairy McLeary ready for summer, she feels so much better already!
Amazing friendly and prompt customer service at every stage - email and in person. Tess treated my puppy with upmost care and took her time doing a full groom for my puppy's first groom. I was informed about what to expect and was asked what I wanted her haircut to look like - I just said whatever she could do seeing as it's her first groom. When I picked her up, Tess told me about how it went including what my puppy struggled with. She looks very tidy and cute, and feels so soft! Great experience. Thank you 😊 (Before and after photos)
Bottoms Up Pet Boutique offers an amazing experience! They surprise clients with chocolates and drinks, which I've never seen before. Such a thoughtful touch! The service is top-notch, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!
Had my baby boy groomed at Bottoms Up today. Love it! They take their time with grooming, the service is very nice and attentive. Truly a boutique, will recommend to my friends!
Store is very beautiful and Cattery is spacious and clean. My cats enjoyed their time there. Highly recommended!
We had a great experience at Bottoms Up - our pup was very happy and looked fantastic after his groom. The team there were so friendly and genuinely very caring. Great range of products that I hadn't seen in other places, too. We'll definitely be going back.
Very good service! The build was carefully and meticulously done and the puppy was well taken care of! Extra, extra patient!
Perfect service! My dog looks so great after his groom!
Love this cattery. It’s well located, great facilities and friendly staff.
Layla (Golden Retriever) has fortunately attended Top Dogs since she was 4 human months old (approximately) old, full time daily. As at 1 November 2024, she is turning 8 humans years old. I express this to give background that I speak as a long term attendee willingly. I would like to testify the fantastic team at Top Dogs are truly an extended family to help grow, train, nurture and protect every individual furbaby within their care. That peace of mind and the welcoming friendly environment and all they provide, is what has secured Layla's attendance. Recently, Layla has had a few special treatments (one of the many special extra's that Top Dogs provide) via their caring groomers, having had her Golden Retriever long fur paws trimmed, nails manicured and pedicured. Looks so good and she is a happier puppy. To each of the lovely team at Top Dogs, thank you all. Furever appreciated. Desiree, Rae & Layla x
We trialled a few doggy daycares in the area and ultimately went to Top Dogs due to the professionalism and care the staff put into our pets. These guys know what they’re doing. Our pets also come out smelling so nice after which is a HUGE bonus as they usually get really stinky at other daycares! Thank you for looking after Luna and Archie, they’re always so tired in the best way after a day of fun and play at Top Dogs.
Pearl has been at Top Dogs since a puppy,( she is now two) and has been very happy. The team approach is perfect- loving, firm when needed. Being there is a delight for her! Thanks so much.
Our pup Truffle has been going to Top Dogs for almost a year now and she absolutely loves it! The team there are awesome and provide a great service for all the dogs. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for doggy daycare.
Top Dogs is truly amazing⭐️. We travel 20-25mins to go this fabulous doggy daycare. Rusty is super excited from the moment we arrive in the car, to trying to bust through the gate to get in. The staff are amazing and very flexible. Highly recommend 🙂 …
Have been bringing my 7 month puppy here for a few weeks now and I’m so happy we started. She loves her days here once a week and it’s really helping her development and social skills with other people and dogs. Being a very inquisitive and energetic puppy It’s a bonus for us that she’s absolutely exhausted by the time we get home. Thank you to the team for taking such good care of her. Love the daily photos on your Facebook page too 😁😁
Our dog has been going to Top Dogs day care for over 2 months and this has been the best thing we have done for our dog! Not only is it a dog day care, they actually provide training using clickers. The dogs get great attention and care. The service is very professional and friendly - and our dog Ralph loves it there! Every dog we see there flys out of the car super excited to go in the mornings! Highly recommended!
Pixie loves Top Dogs Day Stay (and so do I ) . She genuinely does not want to leave when I go and pick her up at the end of the day. As a frightened little rescue dog she has gained so much confidence from going to Day Care on a regular basis. I would highly recommend Top Dogs
Axel loves coming so much that he nearly jumps over the front gate! Staff are super-friendly and the grooming is a really good standard too! Great price too for multi-passes.
Our boy loves Top Dogs and always comes home relaxed and happy. The owner and her team who have been there since the beginning are nothing but supportive, knowledgeable and empathetic and i so appreciate this as part of the service as there are a few things we have needed help with to get our boy responding as he should be. Keep up the amazing work guys!!
Sarah has been caring for our two cats for a number of years and we couldn't recommended her more highly! The booking process is so incredibly easy and Sarah has the best communication. Our two fur babes are always so well looked after - thank you so much! ~ Olivia & Louis
Sarah walked our two miniature Dachshunds twice/three times a week for me after I had surgery. She was beyond wonderful, the dogs adored her and I felt relaxed and confident and totally trusted her with my boys! I would recommend her without hesitation.
I have used Wags 2 whiskers many times over a number of years. Sarah has never let me down and genuinely cares. This is the lady to look after your pet. Thank you for your care Sarah.
Sarah took our cavoodle Louie out for pack runs for many years. Louie adored her, and Sarah helped with his behavioural issues. Would highly recommend Wags 2 Whiskers.
Sarah is awesome - so good to know I can leave my elderly lab and know she is so well cared for . Super quick response, flexibility. Always follows up with a quick message and report on the weekend. Highly recommend.
Sarah is awesome, she is reliable, quick to communicate, and gives us a follow up as to how our 13 month old pup's outings have been. We can highly recommend :)
A very professional service. I have been using wags 2 whiskers for dog walking and cat care for the last few years. A company I fully trust.
Sarah is the ultimate animal whisperer. She has a natural affinity with animals. I wouldn't trust anyone but her with my fur babies.
Sarah is just wonderful walking our two cocker spaniels whenever we can’t - they love it!
We have been using the dog walking and pet sitting service this company offers for over 10 years. We recommend this company to all our friends. Can’t speak highly enough of tgem!
We have used Pawsome Dog Care twice now and highly recommend Michelle. She is so lovely and has taken such amazing care of our two dogs and the communication with photos and information of how they were doing while we have travelled overseas on one visit was outstanding. We have total peace of mind when our dogs stay and are so grateful whenever we need this care, they are loved and looked after as if they are part of Michelles family. Thanks so much Michelle and hope to see you again!
Planning a break had become quite a challenge as our Dusty Rose got older with many medical conditions. I felt at peace and was able to relax knowing she was being well cared for by true dog lovers. Michelle listened to my concerns, provided great communication with regular updates and photos. Dusty looks forward to staying again and visiting her friends. I highly recommend Pawsome Dog care for your elderly pup.
Our aging Dougal Dog does not do well in kennel situations, and it has been problematic finding care that suits him. Fortunately, while staying at Pawsome Dog Care, he has been very comfortable and happy with the same attentive and loving care he is used to getting from us. Dougal has stayed there twice so far, and we have booked him in for 2 more future stays. As we travel far to drop Dougal off we have been grateful for the flexibility shown by Michelle & Dale in arranging Drop off and Pick-ups times.
Pawsome takes great care of our dog Ted when we were away. Ted needs lots of attention with his inherited health issues, Pawsome loved and spoiled him every time during his stay. They did it so well like looking after their own dogs. High recommended and would definitely come back again!!
Michelle and her husband took wonderful care of our much loved 14 year old pug for two weeks over the 2023/24 Christmas/New Year period. Far and away our greatest concern about going away had been finding the best possible care for her. She is old, has physical disabilities and at the time also had a vital medication need. We stumbled across Pawsome Dog Care online and description on the website was exactly what I had hoped, but not expected, to find. I cannot speak highly enough of the level of care, attention and understanding Michelle and her husband gave to our pup. The regular updates we received were much appreciated and we really felt that our pup was part of their family for the period she was with them. A 5star rating, with appreciation and thanks.
Our timid dog was well looked after, and we had daily updates on how she was going. Michelle went the extra mile when we discovered that we forgotten to take food. Highly recommend Pawsome Dog Care
Michelle and her husband took great care of our 12 yr old dog for 2 weeks while we were out of the country. We received wonderful photo updates every day. They attended to our dog's arthritis and provided helpful advice from their experience caring for older dogs. He also really enjoyed the company of her friendly spaniels. He looked great when we picked him up. We will definitely ask Pawsome Dog Care to look after our dog the next time we go away and highly recommend them. Easy 5/5.
Our dog loves going to Pawsome Dog Care, and absolutely loves Michelle- and I feel relaxed in the knowledge that she will be just as loved there as she is at home! I so appreciate getting the daily updates and photos. Highly recommended!
Michelle and Frazer looked after my little elderly Japanese Chin Bentley like he was their own; sleeping on their bed and spending his days in the office with Frazer. Bentley spent 2 weeks at Pawsome, and came home happy and very relaxed - amazing really as he is quite an anxious wee chap. Knowing Bentley can go to Pawsome, and have such care (for his bad leg, skin issues, meds, separation anxiety etc) means the world to us, as we can go away on holiday knowing he's fine, and that means I'm not stressing out my whole trip! I'm so glad I found Pawsome, and I recommend to anyone with elderly dogs who need some extra care.
Pipi had a wonderful stay with Michelle and Frazer, it was so nice to drive away knowing she was being cared for by true dog lovers, and I loved getting the photo updates. I had miscalculated her food and they very kindly fed her the same raw food from their supplies. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much!
Beans has been consistently going to Pets In The City Mt Wellington since he was a puppy. He loves going there and taking part in the activities on offer that day. The staff are always so lovely and greet you (but mostly your dog) with a smile on their face. Seamless drop off / pick up each time. Daily photo updates are also appreciated.
PITCMTW has been by far the easiest dog kennel/boarding facility I have dealt with - easy to set up your profile and choose your packages and book your dog in. The initial assessment of our pup Edward was so easy - and all his day stays and boarding has been a breeze. They take such great care of every pet - they know all their regulars so well! All the staff are AMAZING <3. Easy, quick, amazing, reliable and super friendly. Eddie LOVES them all as do we. Highly recommend taking your pups there. :D
I am happy sending my dog to Pets in the City, he has come a long way since he first started, I felt confident in leaving Oakley there for 2 nights knowing that he would be taken care of. Pets in the City are very accommodating to you and your pets needs.
Lovely staff who love dogs. They provide such a wide variety of services to use e very doggy
The staff welcomed my Staffy Lab after she'd been traumatized and made her feel welcome, cared for and safe
Excellent, professional service & team. Welcoming and super supportive with particular needs for our Dog Spencer. Fabulous facilities and caring staff. Spencer loves going to PITCMW
My dog Nambi has been with the PITC family for over a year and we love them! He started off so nervous and 2 days later, he’d changed to become so excited when he knows I’m taking him to “school”. The staff are so friendly and almost always smiling!
We love the staff and do does our pup. She was eased into daycare life with kindness and patience, and she loves her time at PITC.
Hadley, our golden lab, absolutely LOVES going to Pets in the City Mt Wellington. As soon as we turn down the driveway he cannot wait to get out of the car and go and see all of his new friends. It is honestly such a relief knowing how excited he is to go in. It takes the worry out of leaving him for an extended period of time over christmas because we know he is going to be loved and well cared for - and you get facebook photo updates too! We know he has lots and lots of fun because he is always exhausted when he gets home! We also appreciate that we can drop off and pick up whenever as most other places have quite strict slots that may not always suit. Would definitely recommend PITC to anyone looking for a loving place to take care of their pets.
My dog has been bitten on two separate occasions at this doggy daycare. She’s the most gentle dog and this is the only daycare she’s ever been bitten at in her 10 years of life. Will never go back again.
Our Springer Spaniel dog loved the walkers. We got great photos and videos after every walk. Excellent communication and service, we had a really great experience with CityPets over the last year. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for daycare in the city for their dog.
The CityPets team are all awesome and our doggo has the best time every day he goes out with them! He comes back super happy and nicely tired out. We get fantastic photos from the adventure walks as well. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to give their pooch some time out in nature with like-minded companions!
My baby girl absolutely loves her adventures. The photos and videos of her delighted face suggest it, but the way she acts when the handlers arrive to pick her up tells me everything. She always comes home exhausted but relaxed, and I’ve noticed her become a lot more comfortable around water and new people/places since going with City Pets regularly. I’m very fussy about who I send her with and know she’s in great hands with City Pets 😊
Roxy has been going to CityPets Adventures for about a year now and loves it. It's affordable with pick up and drop off, they take the dogs out to different places every time. Roxy always comes home tired and her recall is also amazing, thanks to her pack leader! I love the photos they share with us too. highly recommend!
I have been very happy with the care, communication and experience for Wolfie with CityPets Canine Adventures. The photos are great to receive and the sheer excitment when his handler turns up says it all .
Pretty happy with the way City Pets collects and drops off GInny, which can be done without me there, but it's the bit in between that's special - she always comes home exhausted (check!) and has a social time in safe hands with plenty of fun (check, check, check!). What more could I ask..?
City Pets are incredible - Zara loves her outings with her friends, amazing photos back at the end of the day. very trustworthy with your doggy :)
My dog Mieka has been with CityPets for almost 4 years now. She knows her routine and sits at the gate every Tuesday and Friday morning waiting for the van to arrive. The admin team are professional and polite, I highly recommend them.
You guys are amazing! You have some much love and care for our dog. He love's his Thursday adventures with his dog mates and especially De, his handler. You can't beat the benefits that dogs get from interacting with other dogs and the cool places they get to explore. Also love seeing the pictures you upload to see what our boy has been up to. Thanks for everything you do.
Citypets undoubtedly provide fun & varied adventures for dogs, which our dog clearly enjoyed. Unfortunately there were a few major flaws, which lead to us no longer be able to trust Citypets with our precious boy. The most significant of these was losing our dog on pick up from our property. Having changed from a pick up with a family members dog to individually from our home he became anxious when the handler arrived. We were very clear with CityPets prior to starting with them that our dog was anxious with unfamiliar people. Unfortunately despite supposedly being aware of this information the handler didn't shut the gate and our dog became very frightened when his non-regular handler entered the property to collect him, running away from them through the open gate. He then spent 2 hours terrified and running the streets of our neighbourhood during peak rush hour traffic. Whilst Citypets informed us, maintained contact & helped us search for our dog, the communication from the administrator was initially unapologetic and unempathetic. Further communication from the owner later was apologetic and reassuring that they were reviewing their policies & procedures for pick up and drop off. Over 6 weeks after finishing with Citypets we received a Christmas report card grading our dog's collection behaviour - insensitive & unnecessary. Overall whilst we accept the risk of mishaps during walks, sloppy procedures at pick up from our property leading to significant risk and stress for our much loved family member and us was unacceptable.
Luna has been going to The Dog Club since she was 4 months old and there's never a day when she's not delighted to go in 😃 She uses the daycare and boarding facilities and always comes home happy and tired after a full day of play, enrichment activities and rest. The staff are amazing and you can tell how much they love what they do. Thanks TDC for being Luna's favorite hangout!
I can't say enough good things about this doggy daycare! It’s the best in Auckland. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, and I completely trust them with my pet. I was particularly impressed with how they remember each pet's name and provide detailed feedback, including if they've been a bit naughty that day. They also offer boarding facilities, which was a lifesaver when I had to visit my family in India for an emergency for three weeks. I knew my dog, Smoky, would be well taken care of here. She was happy and healthy, and I could see that from the numerous photos and videos they share on social media. Even though I was far away, I felt close to my furry mate. Highly recommend!
Doggos love The Dog Club! They get so excited when we drive in and sleep really well when they get home 😉 . The staff are lovely and assess each dog based on character, not just size. Cute extras like Halloween treats. And very convenient boarding where we know the doggos will have a great time as well as be well looked after. …
My Mars has been going to the Dog Club nearly 2 years now. She loves her weekly sessions and always comes home tired. The Dog Club team are amazing, they really put the dogs first and take the time to get to know them. They know Mars is a high energy pup that needs to be constantly occupied so switch her between large and small dogs when necessary. They know quiet days don't suit her so they let me know which days are busy for her. They know she's not great in some games so they find other suitable options for her so that other dogs can still play. They are the nicest bunch of people and always smiling. Their overnight kennel care is also fantastic. They don't over book and there is always someone on-site with them. I couldn't recommend them enough. Don't hesitate to take your pups here, it's worth every penny
Although, at first, Daisy was not keen on going to Dog Club, we persevered, after the third time she suddenly clicked that she was there to have fun and I would be there to pick her up at the end of the day. Lovely caring staff, who take an interest in her, post photos ( highlight of my day) and hand a happy tired Daisy back to me at the end of the day.
I am absolutely thrilled with teh TDC and the amazing team! My dog always goes in happy and comes home tired but content. I couldn’t imagine a better place. I highly recommend it to everyone because our pets truly get the best care here!
I could not recommend the Dog Club more, it really is one of the best. The girls are all super friendly and have the best intentions for all the dogs. Our pup can't wait to get inside and play with his buddies once we get there!! Easy to book daycare online and affordable. Loads of activities for the dogs to keep them busy. Extra bonus - they have a Dog Club exclusive fb page so you can see these pics & what your Pooch is upto! Thanks girls xx
Its a wonderful place for dogs. Very friendly and approachable staffs. Good management. The dogs come back home clean and healthy. My dog loves the activities and games they have there. Best service.
I suggest considering another facility if you don’t want to risk your puppy getting hurt. Utterly upset about the state my puppy came back in. Very disappointed with the lack of attention and care from the team. Check the photos - my one year old miniature schnauzer has blisters all over her paws evident that she was left out on hot concrete for hours, evidence of violent mounting all over her body - hair is falling out of where the claws were digging into her skin. Now she is suffering kennel cough (though she is vaccinated) spewing foam and painful wheezes - the date of symptoms arising aligns with the day at daycare. It’s excruciating to watch my puppy go through bleeding pain that she is unable to walk, then to see her lick all over her body from the itch of the scratches, and now hearing her painful coughs. Please if you are understaffed, dont take more dogs than you can look after.
Don't take your dog here if it needs to learn how to build trust and is a bit rough due to anxiety. They cannot handle it and will ask you to take them back home. It's disappointing that you specialize in dogs but can't handle one that isn't trained or confident. Immediately introducing a dog to a room full of 40-50 dogs all surrounding and barking at you is not a great start to muster up the courage. You could have spent a little one-on-one time to at least familiarize yourself with our pup. We ended up picking up our pup not even an hour later and found him tucked away in a corner with his head down extremely anxious. We understand you are not trainers, but it is simple logic not to overwhelm an animal immediately. Our pup had to be dragged/carried inside the dog pen due to how unfamiliar everyone and everything was. We had mentioned our pup's anxiety to unfamiliar dogs/humans in the online form, but it seems it was unread and no precaution was taken. If you were to be put in a room with hoards of people, you wouldn't want to be hoarded either, and you would want to slowly ease yourself into the environment. Just seems highly unprofessional and shows a lack of skill for dogs who are not 'drawing-room dogs' or ones that love everybody and everything. It's a waste of 50 bucks for our pup to spend 30 minutes there and end up even more anxious than before. I suggest you at least allow the dog owners to come inside and spend time with their dogs/monitor them during the assessment till they build up the courage to be on their own with the other dogs. Heading into a room with so much unfamiliarity will obviously not help. Having someone you know and trust can easily make this issue better.
