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2nd Family Dogs

Is this your company?

Going down hill under new management. - Anonymous employee 2nd Family Dogs Employee Review

2.0
7 Oct 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

They have a decent salary compared to other boarding facilities. Flexible with scheduling (sometimes) Obviously getting to work and be around dogs.

Cons

Currently undergoing new management and they are cutting corners any way possible to save money. Owners will not help at all with working a shift. Employees have to act as management without compensation as owners are hardly ever present. Micromanaging. Raises have seized. No proper training for dealing with dogs. Overcrowded on major holidays. No benefits. No paid time off.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

-Can move up quickly if you get along with management (not hard to do) -No drug testing •No experience required •If you set a schedule at the start, they will stick to it no matter what •First year gets a 5% raise; after that it’s 3% (sometimes less)

Cons

2nd Family Dogs and the sister location Ultimutts taught me this job is best suited for anyone looking for minimal structure, endless breaks, and maximum gossip. In my opinion, leadership feels more like a suggestion than a system, and “training” basically means figuring it out as you go. Nepotism seems to run the show more than merit or effort. If you want to gain real dog-handling experience, this isn’t it — but if you want to perfect the art of looking busy while doing as little as possible, you’ll thrive. Management oversees everything mostly from watching cameras rather than being hands-on with handlers or dogs. Callouts are endless and hours are scarce, but if you’re a student, you’ll have plenty of downtime since shift leads actually encourage taking breaks — which is basically a key part of the job. — all my own opinions

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