Shoshana Creech Scott
2/5
I boarded my greyhounds here because my usual place was full and I will not be returning.
My dogs were well-cared for as far as I know, but for a $500 price tag (2 nights!) I expect staff to be helpful with drop off/pick up and if having a PetCam is part of the “value”, then I shouldn’t have to call to ask “where is my dog?”. I should also be able to see them in their holding area anytime they are in there (including overnight). To elaborate: during drop off and pick up, I had to prompt the staff members socializing in the office to assist with my dogs as they seemed happy to allow whoever is at the front desk to manage all of that alone and appear oblivious to a customer having difficulty managing big, anxious dogs at drop off/pick up. This happened at drop off and pick up. During my trip, I logged in several times, at different times of day (looked in the lodging/looked in the play areas cams) and couldn’t see one of my dogs. I called to ask and received the explanation that since I asked for them to be fed separately (because that’s what they’re accustomed to) they are not both visible on the PetCam. The person I spoke to added that the dog I couldn’t see (Rambo) wouldn’t eat unless she stayed with him. First: he’s a very food motivated boy, so that’s a first. Second: even if that happened, it is literally your job so why are you sharing this and what does that have to do with why I haven’t been able to see my dog on the PetCam? All this to say: for $250/night I expect superior customer service, not excuses.
My usual place is half the price, with similar accommodations for my boys. Lots of outdoor time and a pool. The staff at my usual place help take the dogs back as soon as you walk in and help when you pick up. No PetCam, but the value of this is questionable given my experience with this establishment.
If I had a great customer service experience at PetSuites, I would still say it is overpriced and would use it in a pinch if I had to. I did not have a good customer service experience though so I have that feeling you get when you know you got ripped off.