Paws-Itive Experience Pet Services

I was recommended by a friend to bring my dog here in order to have him play with other pups and to burn some energy when i couldn’t take him out due to work. They charge $ 15 dollars to make sure your dog gets along with other pups. He got along great with other dogs and my dog has never had an issue so, i knew he would pass this test. on day one i took him for about an hour and half and he came back very exhausted and it seemed like he had a great time. Even though getting him inside the building was hard because he just didn’t want to go in. I brought him again for a second day for two hours and half as i had many errands to run. Once i went to pick him up he was locked up in cage. i spoke to the girl and she told me he bit her and was very angry towards other dogs. Now, I was in complete shock because my dog has never shown this time of aggression and when I take him to the dog park he has never had issues with other dogs so it was a bit odd. He has also never bit anyone, so this was very shocking. As soon as they let him out of the cage other dogs started attacking him and one dog was very aggressive towards him and he didn’t even snip back. i called him towards me and came right away. The problem here was so many dogs were very aggressive and i was not sure why they even admitted them. Two girls are in charge of multiple dogs and this is not easy as all dogs have different personality types. Secondly my dog was in the cage for the whole two hours, i should have just left him at home. i paid the company what was due, but they should have called me to explain what was going on instead of letting him sit in a cage.
— i will not be returning here as this is not a great environment and my dog seemed very stressed. i brought him to the park and he seemed fine and had no issues. This place is overpriced and overcrowded. I don’t understand how certain dogs are allowed in this place as they’re very aggressive. this environment could be stressful for some dogs as they’re locked in a small play ground. this place might work for some dogs but not every dog, BEWARE and BE CAREFUL.

My husband and I just rescued a sweet dog from 11^th Hour Animal Rescue. She needed a grooming and so we called Pawsitive Experience b/​c we live in Rockaway and felt it could be a good fit for a groomer for us. I made an appt for 7:30 in the morning which I thought was great b/​c it would work easily with my work schedule. I arrived at 7:20 and waited until 8:00. The groomer never showed up. The woman working tried to reach him and also confirmed that my name was in the scheduling book. I eventually left at 8:00 b/​c I did have a few things to do before work (that I thought I could get done while my dog was being groomed). I think I will have to try the grooming place in Denville as I would prefer that when I make an appt, the groomer actually shows up.

In the process of going through the dog obedience training with a new puppy. I highly recommend them. We’re planning on bringing our older dog here after we’re done with the puppy because we’ve learned so much… and the class structure keeps you motivated to actually practice the techniques.

I am writing this review for anyone thinking of having your dog groomed. I BEG AND PLEAD with you not to bring your pet to Pawsitive Experience. I have a six year old Border Collie/​Husky Mix with a beautiful brown coat with white trim. After years of successful grooming at another location, our groomer moved and we were forced to try another place. Prior to this experience I had the utmost respect for Pawsitive Experience. We have taken our dog for training and agility classes and it was a wonderful experience. We had also taken him for grooming here years ago and it was successful. This time there was a new groomer. He was instructed to cut my dog’s coat short — but NOT TO SHAVE him. When we returned a few hours later, his gorgeaus thick coat was shaved down to the skin — only to leave him with a pink fleshy color and some peach fuzz. Half of his tail was shaved off and a huge lion’s mane was left on his head that looks like an enourmous helmet. It was devastating. Forgetting the fact that he looks like a monster, there is a more serious concern for health reasons. A dog of this breed should never be shaved, especially in summer months. He can no longer go outside in the sun and I am told by my vet and various other reputible groomers that his coat may NEVER grow back. Despite crying and pleading with Pawsitive Experience they called me and my husband liars, saying we did indeed say to shave him, and even trying to tell us that they did not shave him — they used scissors. (After the groomer admited he used a #7 setting on the razor) No apology and no refund. PLEASE — there are so many wonderful groomers in Morris County that are consultative and would never shave a dog of this type, even if the owners insisted — they did not do right by my dog and he is forever affected by this terrible experience. Do NOT go to Pawsitive Experience for dog grooming if you value your dog’s health and beautiful features.