As someone who used to work for the company, I agree. They also need to do a much better job of giving benefits and performance raises to their staff, so that they will be able to KEEP those quality people.
Werd. I know a few groomers who are REALLY good at what they do, who have had a lot of training and experience, and who know how to handle the dogs. I know others who literally don't know the difference between a Bichon Frise and a Bouvier des Flandres. I mean, come on! These two types should not even be in the same category, much less paid the same and given the same hours. Three of the better groomers have left to go to private salons who pay better in the last month, and they're being replaced by ignorant dog washers who seriously have NO interest in dogs.
Oh yeah, all retail stores do - I was part of one maybe 6 months ago (or more? can't remember) about dog food. That was lol-tastic. Better, quality products wasn't even on their radar... they just wanted to try special deals and new "gimmicks" to get people to buy what they already carry.
It sucked.
Hahaha! I would be fired instantly if I was in the floor doing sales. I would be like "go across the street to the feed store. good day!"
I love getting endless amounts of coupons for Beneful "Chef Michaels Collection" and Goodlife rubber froot loop treats. Ummm, making them cheaper is not going to make them any less disgusting.
I actually like our Banfield Vets. They're a married couple and they are super cool (and their dogs are named after Muppets, which made us instant friends). However, my one experience at the Banfield at the Petsmart down the street was hellish and I was charged twice what they estimated. I think it varies way too much from store to store.