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Initial Impressions:

My experience at Woofie's started off promising. The owner and I seemed to be on the same page, and I was excited about the transition to mobile grooming. However, as time went on, several red flags began to emerge:

- Overbooking and Overwork: I was consistently overbooked, often working over 10 hours a day. 
- Late Invoices and Payments: Invoices were frequently sent late, and checks or cash were left in the van for extended periods. This also infringed on my tips being reported on my checks.
- Neglect of Van Maintenance: The van was often not properly cleaned or maintained, leading to potential safety hazards & poor presentation to clients. 
- Gaslighting and Dismissal of Concerns: When I raised concerns, I was often gaslit or told that my expectations were too high. Management always had a quick answer for every problem that hardly provided any long-term results. 
- Disorganized Management: The manager was highly disorganized, leading to scheduling errors and client frustration. This is likely due to the amount of work on their plate & their reluctance to hire for & delegate some of their responsibilities. 
- Unpaid Overtime: I was expected to work unpaid overtime to accommodate scheduling errors or to see more clients.
- Mental and Physical Strain: The constant pressure to meet deadlines and the lack of support took a toll on my mental and physical health.
- Unfulfilled Promises: I was promised a raise and other benefits that were never delivered.

Ultimately, I felt undervalued,  unsupported, overworked & underpaid at Woofie's Columbia. The constant stress, the lack of work-life balance, and the unfair compensation made it impossible to continue. I had to prioritize my mental health and well-being, and I'm disappointed that my time at Woofie's did not meet my expectations.

Working for Woofies, a private contractor, was to my advantage because of the experience, pay and due to the job itself. Working with animals and their owners was a GREAT way to learn more information about animals and their needs. It was also a benefit as far as a new way to interact with customers.

All walkers/pet-sitters had their own schedule which was given to them via online company website. The pros had been the knowledge obtained from animal care and their owners, expertise in helping with animal needs, and being able to have a flexible work schedule. The cons were lack of communication and professionalism based around the owners of the company, and the fact that all employees were required to fill out a 10-99 instead of a W2 tax form. This means, we had to pay our own taxes and they were not taken out of checks. This caused a difficulty at the end of every tax period, unless we saved enough; which is still hard to know.

Amazing job to have held, and I am honored to have worked for this company, because of the duties entailed. However, I regret working for the owners who ran it.

I’ve been grooming for 9 years, and after working in both boutique and corporate shops, joining Woofie's has been the best move for me. Mobile grooming is where I thought I’d be by year 5, but honestly, I’m glad I waited until I became more immersed in my own craft.  The management here reminds me of the freedom I loved at independent shops, and it’s exactly where I wanna be in my career and life. 

The clients in this community are super loyal and trust me with everything, whether it's a AKC cut or something more creative. That trust means a lot.

I appreciate the company gives me a tool allowance, very helpful! I also am a client and use the pet sitting service with the employee discount is a lifesaver when I travel.

This has been my best grooming year yet!

Pros: Good clients, communicative management, tool allowance, grooming class allowance, ability to take time off
Cons: Mobile can be lonely

Working for Woofies gave me a unique experience. I got to walk all kinds of dogs and pet sit all kinds of animals. Caring for various needs in accordance to the clients routine and requirements for their pets. Everything from simple walks to medicating the animal(s) under care.

This was an amazing experience and it was very difficult to put it behind me. However, the management isn't exactly professional when it comes to dealing with difficult situations or stressful business; busier times of the seasons. Unfortunately, I was unable to stay with them due to this fact. Although it was a very fulfilling job to have based around the clients and animals; and I made THE most tips in the company during the time of which I had been employed (yes, even more than the actual owners).

When you gain regular clients, this job couldn't be more fun. When you gain random clients at very widespread locations, it feels a bit strained. There is also not enough consequence on poor clients (such as if a dog bites you, if they lie about how many animals they possess, if their dogs continually have bathroom issues that were not mentioned, if they have alarms and do not give codes/answer phones so the police come to the house). (Yes these are true examples). I do miss this job often and definitely apply if you're an animal lover. I would suggest, for a summer job, to start working early in the season to gain those regular clients. 

I've worked at Woofie's for several years and have been in several different roles since I joined the company. I've done pet sitting and dog walking, Bed and Biscuit care, Admin work and am currently in upper management. It's been a great company to grow with as they grow. The people (and pets) you work with is the best part in my opinion. Most jobs with Woofie's are flexible around the schedule you want to have too which is nice. I started part-time and moved into full-time when the opportunity and my schedule allowed. Would highly recommend Woofie's as a great place to work.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Theres no pressure to take jobs that show up, so if you're busy you can still work occasionally for a little extra money.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Only when you have many jobs at once but for the most part it's not too bad.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's a pretty positive environment.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Usually going to a house to give a dog food and water and letting them out to go bathroom and sometimes take them for walks.

You learn to do the job while being on the job. A lot of clients are particular and you have to learn how to accommodate them and their animals.  Woofie’s will give you “training” which is very minimal at best which is sitting you down and tell you what the job is about. But you learn how to do the job while you are working otherwise they won’t really help.  I learned a lot with interacting with animals, especially dogs of many breeds) and their owners as well.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
The owner and manager are very caring, nurturing and supportive.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing except when it rains. You are under no pressure to accept jobs that are presented to you so there is no stress.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is very supportive and uplifting.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
We know our schedule in advance because everything is on an app.

I started working for Woofie’s in February 2024, and I am very happy I found this company. Its morals and values align perfectly with mine, and pets always come first. I enjoy the flexibility, creativity, and passion with this job. I have time to get to know clients and their pets on a personal basis. Everyone on the operations team and upper management is helpful, and respect their employees.  We all come together as a team and it is a great company. I highly recommend! 

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