I had the carpets steam cleaned yesterday. It's a once a year occurrence, always the week before Thanksgiving. With a dog and a small child and especially with potty training, well, it just had to happen. It's a company that I always use and trust immensely. They are the same company that we used after our basement flooded 6 years ago and lets just say I have never, ever had an issue with them.
I let them in, gave them the run down, and headed out. As I was walking out the door I explained I had a dog that was in a crate and a dog walker coming in to walk the dog but she would put him back in the crate if they were not done when she got there. He asked what time she came and I said about noon and he said he thought they should be done. I gave them my cell phone number in case they needed me and left.
Around noon my cell phone rang. "Um, Mrs ____, we are done, but there is a little problem."
"What's wrong?"
"Your dog walker came, she walked in, wrote a note, left it on the table and left, she never walked the dog. I read the note. She said she walked the dog. But she didn't. I'm not trying to pry. I hope you don't mind but I walked the dog. But I can't get him back in the cage. He peed and pooped outside when I walked him. But he growls when I try to get him in the crate."
"Um, what? Back up. She didn't WALK THE DOG."
"No, ma'am." (I hate when people call me ma'am but I totally gave this guy a pass because he sounded like he was going to cry. He so thought I was mad at him). "The note said she did but she didn't. I felt bad for the dog so I walked him. But I can't get him in the crate."
"Oh, it's ok. He was only in the crate because of you. He's not locked up normally."
"Oh."
"Thank you so much for walking him. That was so nice of you. You really didn't have to do that."
"I felt really bad for him. She totally lied"
"Um yes. I will be firing her now. Thank you so much."
I hung up and called the dog walking company. Who didn't even call the dog walker before they told me that was the most ridiculous thing they had ever heard and the carpet company was lying and I should sue them for even touching my dog. I told them I had had my suspicions for a while, that she would often "forget to leave reports" or "forget to feed my dog" which was probably code for "forget to show up."
And then they decided to fight with me.
"Why would they walk your dog?"
"Why would you NOT walk my dog?"
"Why would she lie?"
"Why would they lie?"
"Well Foster is a difficult dog."
"I know Foster is a difficult dog. That's your justification, for lying?"
You can see how well it went. I finally demanded my key back. I have 5 dog walker interviews set up for this weekend. The weekend before Thanksgiving. I totally have nothing else to do. I think the first question I am going to ask is "so, are you actually going to WALK MY DOG?"
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After reading this, I’m getting all indignant for you! I wonder how many other clients she visits where she doesn’t actually walk their dogs.
After reading this, I’m getting all indignant for you! I wonder how many other clients she visits where she doesn’t actually walk their dogs.
After reading this, I’m getting all indignant for you! I wonder how many other clients she visits where she doesn’t actually walk their dogs.
After reading this, I’m getting all indignant for you! I wonder how many other clients she visits where she doesn’t actually walk their dogs.
Okay now that’s just wrong! And the company fighting you over it…arg! Kudos to your carpet guys, though. Way to look out for someone else!
Okay now that’s just wrong! And the company fighting you over it…arg! Kudos to your carpet guys, though. Way to look out for someone else!
Okay now that’s just wrong! And the company fighting you over it…arg! Kudos to your carpet guys, though. Way to look out for someone else!
Okay now that’s just wrong! And the company fighting you over it…arg! Kudos to your carpet guys, though. Way to look out for someone else!
I still can’t believe how ridiculous this is! Nothing makes me angrier than people who don’t do their damn job! Argh!
My friends have an awesome dog walker, but they are in D.C. so I doubt he makes it out to where you are. We sit there and read his little “doggie diary” of what they do each day. It’s hilarious! (“Ally took a big Number One and a small Number Two and sniffed the grass, but was afraid of the siren of the fire truck, so we came inside to play tug of war.”)
I still can’t believe how ridiculous this is! Nothing makes me angrier than people who don’t do their damn job! Argh!
My friends have an awesome dog walker, but they are in D.C. so I doubt he makes it out to where you are. We sit there and read his little “doggie diary” of what they do each day. It’s hilarious! (“Ally took a big Number One and a small Number Two and sniffed the grass, but was afraid of the siren of the fire truck, so we came inside to play tug of war.”)
I still can’t believe how ridiculous this is! Nothing makes me angrier than people who don’t do their damn job! Argh!
My friends have an awesome dog walker, but they are in D.C. so I doubt he makes it out to where you are. We sit there and read his little “doggie diary” of what they do each day. It’s hilarious! (“Ally took a big Number One and a small Number Two and sniffed the grass, but was afraid of the siren of the fire truck, so we came inside to play tug of war.”)
I still can’t believe how ridiculous this is! Nothing makes me angrier than people who don’t do their damn job! Argh!
My friends have an awesome dog walker, but they are in D.C. so I doubt he makes it out to where you are. We sit there and read his little “doggie diary” of what they do each day. It’s hilarious! (“Ally took a big Number One and a small Number Two and sniffed the grass, but was afraid of the siren of the fire truck, so we came inside to play tug of war.”)
dog dang….really. WTF is wrong with people? That poor guy, that was nice of him to walk the dog. Poor Foster – had you any evidence that he’d not gotten out prior to this event? I’d demand money back. Hugs mama!
dog dang….really. WTF is wrong with people? That poor guy, that was nice of him to walk the dog. Poor Foster – had you any evidence that he’d not gotten out prior to this event? I’d demand money back. Hugs mama!
dog dang….really. WTF is wrong with people? That poor guy, that was nice of him to walk the dog. Poor Foster – had you any evidence that he’d not gotten out prior to this event? I’d demand money back. Hugs mama!
dog dang….really. WTF is wrong with people? That poor guy, that was nice of him to walk the dog. Poor Foster – had you any evidence that he’d not gotten out prior to this event? I’d demand money back. Hugs mama!
Ok, the fact that the dog walker didn’t actually walk the dog is bad enough, but the company’s reaction is just…unbelievable! And, what the hell – even if the dog wasn’t normally walked, wouldn’t the dog walker at least be smart enough to walk the dog when there are witnesses?? Ahhh…stupid!!
Ok, the fact that the dog walker didn’t actually walk the dog is bad enough, but the company’s reaction is just…unbelievable! And, what the hell – even if the dog wasn’t normally walked, wouldn’t the dog walker at least be smart enough to walk the dog when there are witnesses?? Ahhh…stupid!!
Ok, the fact that the dog walker didn’t actually walk the dog is bad enough, but the company’s reaction is just…unbelievable! And, what the hell – even if the dog wasn’t normally walked, wouldn’t the dog walker at least be smart enough to walk the dog when there are witnesses?? Ahhh…stupid!!
Ok, the fact that the dog walker didn’t actually walk the dog is bad enough, but the company’s reaction is just…unbelievable! And, what the hell – even if the dog wasn’t normally walked, wouldn’t the dog walker at least be smart enough to walk the dog when there are witnesses?? Ahhh…stupid!!
Oh wow. Just. wow. And the company’s reaction. Even worse.
Sheesh, it’s like you have to have a dog walker cam now too, you know, in addition to the nanny cams that are out there. OY!
I’m glad you found out though! And what a nice guy.
Oh wow. Just. wow. And the company’s reaction. Even worse.
Sheesh, it’s like you have to have a dog walker cam now too, you know, in addition to the nanny cams that are out there. OY!
I’m glad you found out though! And what a nice guy.
Oh wow. Just. wow. And the company’s reaction. Even worse.
Sheesh, it’s like you have to have a dog walker cam now too, you know, in addition to the nanny cams that are out there. OY!
I’m glad you found out though! And what a nice guy.
Oh wow. Just. wow. And the company’s reaction. Even worse.
Sheesh, it’s like you have to have a dog walker cam now too, you know, in addition to the nanny cams that are out there. OY!
I’m glad you found out though! And what a nice guy.
You know I love Foster … he was perfectly behaved when I was around him, perhaps my dog behavior standards are lower than others? But, in any case, if he was too much for them to handle, shouldn't they have let you know. I wish you could do more to warn others of this company and the walker, but I suppose thats getting into cease & desist territory? Anyway, I'm so glad Foster is going to get some better care, he's a sweet dog. Let me know what company you decide to go with.
You know I love Foster … he was perfectly behaved when I was around him, perhaps my dog behavior standards are lower than others? But, in any case, if he was too much for them to handle, shouldn't they have let you know. I wish you could do more to warn others of this company and the walker, but I suppose thats getting into cease & desist territory? Anyway, I'm so glad Foster is going to get some better care, he's a sweet dog. Let me know what company you decide to go with.
You know I love Foster … he was perfectly behaved when I was around him, perhaps my dog behavior standards are lower than others? But, in any case, if he was too much for them to handle, shouldn't they have let you know. I wish you could do more to warn others of this company and the walker, but I suppose thats getting into cease & desist territory? Anyway, I'm so glad Foster is going to get some better care, he's a sweet dog. Let me know what company you decide to go with.
You know I love Foster … he was perfectly behaved when I was around him, perhaps my dog behavior standards are lower than others? But, in any case, if he was too much for them to handle, shouldn't they have let you know. I wish you could do more to warn others of this company and the walker, but I suppose thats getting into cease & desist territory? Anyway, I'm so glad Foster is going to get some better care, he's a sweet dog. Let me know what company you decide to go with.
Does the carpet guy want a side job?
Does the carpet guy want a side job?
Does the carpet guy want a side job?
Does the carpet guy want a side job?
WTF? Why would the carpet guy make it up? I can’t believe someone would do that. Especially when someone was in the house!
Good luck finding a new walker.
And why be a dog walker if you don’t want to WALK DOGS?
WTF? Why would the carpet guy make it up? I can’t believe someone would do that. Especially when someone was in the house!
Good luck finding a new walker.
And why be a dog walker if you don’t want to WALK DOGS?
WTF? Why would the carpet guy make it up? I can’t believe someone would do that. Especially when someone was in the house!
Good luck finding a new walker.
And why be a dog walker if you don’t want to WALK DOGS?
WTF? Why would the carpet guy make it up? I can’t believe someone would do that. Especially when someone was in the house!
Good luck finding a new walker.
And why be a dog walker if you don’t want to WALK DOGS?
W.T.F.?!? Seriously! That’s ridiculous. You have to spread their name around, that reaction is just…awful. Deplorable behavior.
So what exactly is required of a dog walker? Walk the dog and pick up their poop, right? Is that REALLY so hard?
W.T.F.?!? Seriously! That’s ridiculous. You have to spread their name around, that reaction is just…awful. Deplorable behavior.
So what exactly is required of a dog walker? Walk the dog and pick up their poop, right? Is that REALLY so hard?
W.T.F.?!? Seriously! That’s ridiculous. You have to spread their name around, that reaction is just…awful. Deplorable behavior.
So what exactly is required of a dog walker? Walk the dog and pick up their poop, right? Is that REALLY so hard?
W.T.F.?!? Seriously! That’s ridiculous. You have to spread their name around, that reaction is just…awful. Deplorable behavior.
So what exactly is required of a dog walker? Walk the dog and pick up their poop, right? Is that REALLY so hard?
Wow! How crappy is that? Poor Foster. It’s not all his fault. In other news, it’s my Three Year Blogiversary. Come on by!
Wow! How crappy is that? Poor Foster. It’s not all his fault. In other news, it’s my Three Year Blogiversary. Come on by!
Wow! How crappy is that? Poor Foster. It’s not all his fault. In other news, it’s my Three Year Blogiversary. Come on by!
Wow! How crappy is that? Poor Foster. It’s not all his fault. In other news, it’s my Three Year Blogiversary. Come on by!
Wow I can’t believe she didn’t walk the dog but say she did, we can’t trust anyone! My hubby walks our little puppy chester that I gave him as an anniversary gift.
I gave him since my hubby surprised me with a gorgeous diamond necklace from http://www.idonowidont.com for our my anniversary
My hubby is the only dog walker I trust with chester!
Wow I can’t believe she didn’t walk the dog but say she did, we can’t trust anyone! My hubby walks our little puppy chester that I gave him as an anniversary gift.
I gave him since my hubby surprised me with a gorgeous diamond necklace from http://www.idonowidont.com for our my anniversary
My hubby is the only dog walker I trust with chester!
Wow I can’t believe she didn’t walk the dog but say she did, we can’t trust anyone! My hubby walks our little puppy chester that I gave him as an anniversary gift.
I gave him since my hubby surprised me with a gorgeous diamond necklace from http://www.idonowidont.com for our my anniversary
My hubby is the only dog walker I trust with chester!
Wow I can’t believe she didn’t walk the dog but say she did, we can’t trust anyone! My hubby walks our little puppy chester that I gave him as an anniversary gift.
I gave him since my hubby surprised me with a gorgeous diamond necklace from http://www.idonowidont.com for our my anniversary
My hubby is the only dog walker I trust with chester!
Who knew dog walkers could be so devious! Hope you find a great dog walker who doesn’t lie to you. If you lived closer, I’d offer my kids…They walk our neighbor’s dog for free and I love it b/c it is like the benefit of having a dog…Without the dog, of course!
Who knew dog walkers could be so devious! Hope you find a great dog walker who doesn’t lie to you. If you lived closer, I’d offer my kids…They walk our neighbor’s dog for free and I love it b/c it is like the benefit of having a dog…Without the dog, of course!
Who knew dog walkers could be so devious! Hope you find a great dog walker who doesn’t lie to you. If you lived closer, I’d offer my kids…They walk our neighbor’s dog for free and I love it b/c it is like the benefit of having a dog…Without the dog, of course!
Who knew dog walkers could be so devious! Hope you find a great dog walker who doesn’t lie to you. If you lived closer, I’d offer my kids…They walk our neighbor’s dog for free and I love it b/c it is like the benefit of having a dog…Without the dog, of course!
That is insane!!! I really don’t understand why so many find it so difficult to simply do what they are paid to do. It’s not rocket science (unless of course you are a rocket scientist).
That is insane!!! I really don’t understand why so many find it so difficult to simply do what they are paid to do. It’s not rocket science (unless of course you are a rocket scientist).
That is insane!!! I really don’t understand why so many find it so difficult to simply do what they are paid to do. It’s not rocket science (unless of course you are a rocket scientist).
That is insane!!! I really don’t understand why so many find it so difficult to simply do what they are paid to do. It’s not rocket science (unless of course you are a rocket scientist).
this is so disgusting.
i can’t understand why anyone who would choose to be around animals for a living would not have the compassion to care for them in a humane way.
why drive to your place to not let him out! this is just so disgusting. i am glad that the two events melded together in order for your dog to get better treatment.
so happy you have a company that you trust that cleans your carpet and looks after you, too!
this is so disgusting.
i can’t understand why anyone who would choose to be around animals for a living would not have the compassion to care for them in a humane way.
why drive to your place to not let him out! this is just so disgusting. i am glad that the two events melded together in order for your dog to get better treatment.
so happy you have a company that you trust that cleans your carpet and looks after you, too!
this is so disgusting.
i can’t understand why anyone who would choose to be around animals for a living would not have the compassion to care for them in a humane way.
why drive to your place to not let him out! this is just so disgusting. i am glad that the two events melded together in order for your dog to get better treatment.
so happy you have a company that you trust that cleans your carpet and looks after you, too!
this is so disgusting.
i can’t understand why anyone who would choose to be around animals for a living would not have the compassion to care for them in a humane way.
why drive to your place to not let him out! this is just so disgusting. i am glad that the two events melded together in order for your dog to get better treatment.
so happy you have a company that you trust that cleans your carpet and looks after you, too!
What a nice carpet guy. And what lame dog walkers. I hope you find a decent replacement (it won’t be too hard to find one that will actually walk the dog!)
What a nice carpet guy. And what lame dog walkers. I hope you find a decent replacement (it won’t be too hard to find one that will actually walk the dog!)
What a nice carpet guy. And what lame dog walkers. I hope you find a decent replacement (it won’t be too hard to find one that will actually walk the dog!)
What a nice carpet guy. And what lame dog walkers. I hope you find a decent replacement (it won’t be too hard to find one that will actually walk the dog!)
Maybe the carpet guy would like to take on a side job for a little extra cash.
Maybe the carpet guy would like to take on a side job for a little extra cash.
Maybe the carpet guy would like to take on a side job for a little extra cash.
Maybe the carpet guy would like to take on a side job for a little extra cash.
What a sweet guy to walk your dog for you, or for the dog I should say.
And kudos to you for loving your dog enough to make sure he’s attended to while you are gone.
What goes around comes around. I’m totally picturing that irresponsible dog walker being stuck, say in a giant crate sometime after having drank a gallon of coffee waiting for someone to come and walk her!
What a sweet guy to walk your dog for you, or for the dog I should say.
And kudos to you for loving your dog enough to make sure he’s attended to while you are gone.
What goes around comes around. I’m totally picturing that irresponsible dog walker being stuck, say in a giant crate sometime after having drank a gallon of coffee waiting for someone to come and walk her!
What a sweet guy to walk your dog for you, or for the dog I should say.
And kudos to you for loving your dog enough to make sure he’s attended to while you are gone.
What goes around comes around. I’m totally picturing that irresponsible dog walker being stuck, say in a giant crate sometime after having drank a gallon of coffee waiting for someone to come and walk her!
What a sweet guy to walk your dog for you, or for the dog I should say.
And kudos to you for loving your dog enough to make sure he’s attended to while you are gone.
What goes around comes around. I’m totally picturing that irresponsible dog walker being stuck, say in a giant crate sometime after having drank a gallon of coffee waiting for someone to come and walk her!