Dog Boarding Facilities in Washington

Akiko says:
2010-07-27 17:36:42

As an employee of Hillrose Pet Resort I work as a playtimer, a receptionist, and a groomer. I feel that this is a place for pets of all kind and I would take my own pets here as soon as I get them. Most of my coworkers have pets of their own and treat the pets that stay with us like family members. We've dogs and cats of all kind. We've taken care of iguanas, snakes, rabbits, birds, and even fish!... view full comment

As an employee of Hillrose Pet Resort I work as a playtimer, a receptionist, and a groomer. I feel that this is a place for pets of all kind and I would take my own pets here as soon as I get them. Most of my coworkers have pets of their own and treat the pets that stay with us like family members. We've dogs and cats of all kind. We've taken care of iguanas, snakes, rabbits, birds, and even fish! My favorite places are the cattery and suites. They're both very clean and they are nicely decorated. On my breaks I even enjoy sitting with one of the pets in the suite and watching movies with them! During my job as a receptionist I have the pleasure to meet new people and their pets. I work with everyone to ensure the safe and exact care wanted for their pets. The best part in my job has to be the playtimes, this is when I get to take your pet out and play with them. I really enjoy getting to know what your pets wants and likes to do. I remember playing with one guy who loved this rubber bone. He was a cute mastiff that I couldn’t resist but take a short clip with my phone. He would chew on this bone and pull on it, but it would snap out from his paws and bonk him in the nose and make him sneeze. I was nearly dying with how cute he was! But even after that he went right back to chewing on it again in the exact same way. As a bather I work with Koko Ambuehl, the owner and main groomer. She is very fun, smart, and talented. All the paintings in the Resort were done by her so she is an artist. She tries her best to work with the pets and their owners. About a year ago we had a dog named George come for grooming. He was still a puppy and was shy but lively. He was very good for his grooming and left very happy but not long afterwards he came back and had changed entirely. He was scared and was nipping and biting. After speaking to George's family we found out that he had been chased by a lose dog in his neighborhood and was mentally scared. All of us at Hillrose Pet Resort were worried about him. We suggested they take him to dog parks frequently and try to have him socialized more. After about 2 weeks he came back for his grooming. Koko requested that George’s owner sit in the lobby with George for a bit and stay for his grooming so that George is comfortable and knows that he is not being left behind. George did a lot better but was still scared. We continue to work with George after 3 visits now. George is doing a lot better but still is getting over his trauma. The only thing I can say that I don’t really like about our Resort is our standard areas for dogs. When I go back to see the standard area it feels very bland however I am glad because I expressed my opinion and the staff and management are willing to come up with a new ideas to make our standard area better and more comfortable for pets. We hope to implement these ideas very soon. All of us at Hillrose Pet Resort wish to make your pets’ stay a visit to paradise. view short comment