I started taking my dogs to Wag the Dog the first week it opened. They have all loved it, return fully exhausted (even my 2-year old golden, who has energy to spare), and Christine and her staff have been wonderful with me and my dogs. I've observed Christine and her staff's interactions with dogs and customers for years and have consistently noticed the warmth they all express towards dogs and owners. \r
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It surprises me that there are negative reviews, given how professional Christine is with her staff and customers. Yes, my dog gets dirty, but that is because other dogs are slobbering on her and rolling around on the ground with her. Her paws are sometimes black, but the environmental trade-off (of the enviro-friendly rubber) is worth it. The staff does dress casually, but that is because they are playing with, and cleaning up after, our dogs! And yes, Christine must monitor which dogs can be allowed to play at Wag the Dog, which I really appreciate. It is nice to know that she is screening out the dogs that may hurt mine and others'! It is unfortunate to think that people who don't want to hear the news that their dogs have behavioral problems are lashing out at someone who is trying to protect everyone's best interests.\r
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Wag the Dog has donated services to my choir, Toni has rinsed off my dog (for free) on the days when she is especially slobbery, and Christine has given me tons of (again, free) behavioral/training information to help train my dogs. I have trusted these people with my pets from day one and have never been disappointed. It is worthy of the title ""Best Doggy Daycare"" in Portland.
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