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    Business ProfileforHappy Gentle Dog

    Dog Training

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    3.67/5stars

    Average of 3 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    8261 Mckissick Meadows Rd, Princeton, TX 75407-2506
    BBB File Opened:
    9/8/2023
    Business Management
    • Dale Donaldson
    Contact Information

    Customer Contact

    • Dale Donaldson
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    Customer Complaints

    1 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    09/08/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    This business claimed to board and train behaviorally aggressive dogs.Services were said to include a minimum of four training sessions with pet parents at the training site during time of board and train. Services paid for but not rendered include: Training for dog and pet parents after the board and train portion was completed at their facility. Introduction to other dogs at facility in order to work on our dogs aggression. Aggression towards other dogs was one of the most crucial components and reasons for their services. This training was never initiated or conducted. Proper slip lead training to walk our dog was never received but promised. Board and train program included 50% off of all future boarding for our dog. Termination of services were not validated. Customer information was disclosed to outside party without authorization. Unfair and unethical business practices have caused devastation to our lives in ways unimaginable. This breach in contract has adversely affected the behavior of our dog.
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    3 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    April P

    1 star

    01/15/2024

    Original 8/23/23-Word Count *************** The manner in which you conducted business regarding ****** is unprofessional, its unacceptable. Although this challenge is possible to overcome, its one that should have never taken place.I pleaded with Xxxxxx to help me understand my wrongdoings in order to prevent the same behavior in the future. To this day I have no clue what I did wrong exactly. *****, you reached out to me early on in ******* training. I wondered what prompted a phone conversation that kept me on the side of the road over an hour and a half discussing everything but my dog. I called ****** & explained what had just occurred. In tears I said it seemed as though Happy Gentle Dog was hinting that ****** will have a better life with you. He assured me I was wrong & that would never happen. Post 8 weeks of board & train & bringing ****** home.Watching ****** walk over to her toys staring & then walking away crushed me. Nothing in previous training sessions could have prepared me for that. You both stated on numerous occasions call, text, anytime with questions or concerns. Thats included in the price. Happy Gentle Dog is known for professionalism, ********************* The privacy of basic customer relations in our case has been violated to the fullest extent. ********** feel gratitude for all you have done to help our ****** ***.The 50% discount has made a service that was previously unobtainable, possible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.It gives me great sadness to report a greater loss as a result of your business ethics. Practice due diligence before placing judgment. Make house calls. What youll learn will shock you.********** trusted you. I would have given my dog up based on your professional expertise. Its a regret that will follow me to my grave.Fortunately, our love for ****** is protective, parental & responsible.

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