District Dogs Navy Yard location: puppy shoved/slapped and dies

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And District Dogs is about to open a new location in NW DC!!!! Stay away, folks.

I really hope they didn't get any DC government grants to do this.

[Anonymous]

Not sure how this place is still operational. Really dumb customers who think nothing can happen to *their* dog?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This is awful. Lock the perpetrator up and throw away the key; then shut down this crap.

I take my dog to Petsmart daycare. It doesn’t have all the frills of this type of place but the people are so kind and stay consistent.

A life sentence for killing a dog? No.

Do you know those who abuse/kill dogs also abuse/kill humans?

https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/the-link-between-animal-cruelty-and-human-violence

Oh yes how about 15 to 20 years for killing the dog? That's fair

No it's not. Dogs are considered property, not people. We can't lock people up for years because they may go on to hurt/kill humans. Jail is supposed to be rehabilitation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is awful. Lock the perpetrator up and throw away the key; then shut down this crap.

I take my dog to Petsmart daycare. It doesn’t have all the frills of this type of place but the people are so kind and stay consistent.

A life sentence for killing a dog? No.

Do you know those who abuse/kill dogs also abuse/kill humans?

https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/the-link-between-animal-cruelty-and-human-violence

Oh yes how about 15 to 20 years for killing the dog? That's fair

No it's not. Dogs are considered property, not people. We can't lock people up for years because they may go on to hurt/kill humans. Jail is supposed to be rehabilitation.

So in your world killing a dog is no big deal. It is the same if he ran over my bike.

This man is free to kill people's dogs, cats etc because hey they are big deal because it is " only property" he is free to working with animals and can kill more of them, right? Is that what you are
saying? Killing a dog is no big deal?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is awful. Lock the perpetrator up and throw away the key; then shut down this crap.

I take my dog to Petsmart daycare. It doesn’t have all the frills of this type of place but the people are so kind and stay consistent.

A life sentence for killing a dog? No.

Do you know those who abuse/kill dogs also abuse/kill humans?

https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/the-link-between-animal-cruelty-and-human-violence

Oh yes how about 15 to 20 years for killing the dog? That's fair

No it's not. Dogs are considered property, not people. We can't lock people up for years because they may go on to hurt/kill humans. Jail is supposed to be rehabilitation.

So in your world killing a dog is no big deal. It is the same if he ran over my bike.

This man is free to kill people's dogs, cats etc because hey they are big deal because it is " only property" he is free to working with animals and can kill more of them, right? Is that what you are
saying? Killing a dog is no big deal?

PP (not the one I am quoting) is a dumba**. I’m ignoring.

[Anonymous]

This was not a tiny dog. The employee must have had major anger issues. RIP Bronny.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13122241/DC-doggy-daycare-worker-kicks-dog-death.html#article-13122241

[Anonymous]

He must have kicked him very hard in the head or the chest. What a sick individual.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He must have kicked him very hard in the head or the chest. What a sick individual.

Yup. I say, put the employee down. Someone needs to at a minimum share his name so people can avoid hiring him or having anything to do with him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He must have kicked him very hard in the head or the chest. What a sick individual.

Yup. I say, put the employee down. Someone needs to at a minimum share his name so people can avoid hiring him or having anything to do with him.

A few years in jail ( animal abuse) and fine should is better. Never allowed to own or work with animals. Lifetime ban.

[Anonymous]

I have never boarded my dogs there or done doggy daycare (and never will), but we went to one event they held so I am on their email distro list. Statement from them that came out yesterday:

The past week many of you have reached out with understandable questions and concerns. As always, we are committed to providing you and the dogs you love the care and piece of mind that you deserve and have come to expect from District Dogs.



Everyone at District Dogs shares a common bond: our love for dogs. Understanding the significant role dogs play in our families, I was inspired to create an experience in which my own dogs would thrive. That's how District Dogs came into existence.

Our staff is compassionate and kind. The actions of one individual do not change that fact or represent who we are as a dedicated community of dog lovers.



District Dogs’ mission is to create a safe and nurturing environment for the dogs in our care, as well as for our team members. Exceptional staff selection, as well as thorough training, has always been central to our work, as well as a genuine source of pride. Even so, we recognize (and embrace) that there is always room for improvement in all that we do.



Currently, all new employees receive extensive hands-on instruction from an experienced team member, prior to working independently. In addition, within the first few months of employment, team members are set up with a host of online learning courses, using FetchFind, a leading provider of interactive educational content for dog care professionals. These courses include, but not limited to, (i) bite prevention, (ii) safe handling, (iii) first aid basics, (iv) daycare & boarding basics, (v) canine behavior & communications.



Going forward, we are building on this foundation and further strengthening our commitment to the professional development of our team members, as well as ensuring the safety and well-being of the dogs in our care. These actions have already started and include:



Enhancing our training curriculum with the addition of the “Fear Free Boarding & Daycare Individual Certification Program,” which will equip our team members with additional knowledge and enhanced skills to perform their duties.



Adding in-person expert-led training programming for our team members on a variety of topics, including canine health & wellness, canine behavior & communications, dog training, safe handling, etc.



Reinforcing the importance of staff members being "Open and Honest" if they witness any unprofessional behavior.



To ensure continued transparency in these efforts, we will be adding a page to our website soon dedicated to these matters, as well as future safety and training initiatives.


You trust us to care for your pets, and these steps are a testament to how seriously we take that responsibility.

Warm regards,

Jacob

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have never boarded my dogs there or done doggy daycare (and never will), but we went to one event they held so I am on their email distro list. Statement from them that came out yesterday:

The past week many of you have reached out with understandable questions and concerns. As always, we are committed to providing you and the dogs you love the care and piece of mind that you deserve and have come to expect from District Dogs.



Everyone at District Dogs shares a common bond: our love for dogs. Understanding the significant role dogs play in our families, I was inspired to create an experience in which my own dogs would thrive. That's how District Dogs came into existence.

Our staff is compassionate and kind. The actions of one individual do not change that fact or represent who we are as a dedicated community of dog lovers.



District Dogs’ mission is to create a safe and nurturing environment for the dogs in our care, as well as for our team members. Exceptional staff selection, as well as thorough training, has always been central to our work, as well as a genuine source of pride. Even so, we recognize (and embrace) that there is always room for improvement in all that we do.



Currently, all new employees receive extensive hands-on instruction from an experienced team member, prior to working independently. In addition, within the first few months of employment, team members are set up with a host of online learning courses, using FetchFind, a leading provider of interactive educational content for dog care professionals. These courses include, but not limited to, (i) bite prevention, (ii) safe handling, (iii) first aid basics, (iv) daycare & boarding basics, (v) canine behavior & communications.



Going forward, we are building on this foundation and further strengthening our commitment to the professional development of our team members, as well as ensuring the safety and well-being of the dogs in our care. These actions have already started and include:



Enhancing our training curriculum with the addition of the “Fear Free Boarding & Daycare Individual Certification Program,” which will equip our team members with additional knowledge and enhanced skills to perform their duties.



Adding in-person expert-led training programming for our team members on a variety of topics, including canine health & wellness, canine behavior & communications, dog training, safe handling, etc.



Reinforcing the importance of staff members being "Open and Honest" if they witness any unprofessional behavior.



To ensure continued transparency in these efforts, we will be adding a page to our website soon dedicated to these matters, as well as future safety and training initiatives.


You trust us to care for your pets, and these steps are a testament to how seriously we take that responsibility.

Warm regards,

Jacob

Blah, blah, blah.
Only an idiot would continue sending their dogs here.

[Anonymous]

The former employee was charged!

Adriano Demorais is a useless POS; someone needs to lock him up and throw away the key. I hope the dog’s owners sue him and District Dogs for everything they’ve got. Side note, who would still send their dog there after all the recent incidents?

https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/dog-daycare-employee-indicted-charges-felony-cruelty-animals-kicking-dog-death

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The former employee was charged!

Adriano Demorais is a useless POS; someone needs to lock him up and throw away the key. I hope the dog’s owners sue him and District Dogs for everything they’ve got. Side note, who would still send their dog there after all the recent incidents?

https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/dog-daycare-employee-indicted-charges-felony-cruelty-animals-kicking-dog-death

We have these great laws in our country now where employers can’t reject prospective employees based on arrest records. We can’t have drug tests. We can’t restrict driver’s licenses even when drivers have racked up thousands in tickets. We can’t pull credit reports on potential tenants. We don’t have adequate ways of screening people anymore. I don’t know that the dog owners will be able to do anything. I know of multiple cases where employers tried to get rid of problem employees only to have the EEOC launch investigations that were ultimately dismissed but very expensive and time consuming for the owners.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The former employee was charged!

Adriano Demorais is a useless POS; someone needs to lock him up and throw away the key. I hope the dog’s owners sue him and District Dogs for everything they’ve got. Side note, who would still send their dog there after all the recent incidents?

https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/dog-daycare-employee-indicted-charges-felony-cruelty-animals-kicking-dog-death

We have these great laws in our country now where employers can’t reject prospective employees based on arrest records. We can’t have drug tests. We can’t restrict driver’s licenses even when drivers have racked up thousands in tickets. We can’t pull credit reports on potential tenants. We don’t have adequate ways of screening people anymore. I don’t know that the dog owners will be able to do anything. I know of multiple cases where employers tried to get rid of problem employees only to have the EEOC launch investigations that were ultimately dismissed but very expensive and time consuming for the owners.

What country are you from?! Most hourly employees are at-will and easy to terminate, and all of the screening methods you cite are liberally used in the US. None of them would've disclosed this particular jerk's jerkishness, but since he's so generously revealed it for himself, he can and will be processed through the judicial system. That's the whole comment you're replying to.

[Anonymous]

PP who has never used them but is on their email distro. They send out another email today, probably in light of this:

Dear District Dogs Family,

We’re excited to share some important updates with you about our Navy Yard location. As of this week, our Navy Yard store will have a new leader. Tim, a valued member of our District Dogs leadership team, will be stepping in as the General Manager. With this change, we are reaffirming our commitment to providing top-notch care and safety for your beloved pets.

What This Means for You:

Enhanced Operations: We're ensuring our standard District Dogs protocols across all areas, to improve consistency nd excellence in care.

Team Support & Accountability: Our team is dedicated to working together more closely than ever. We believe that supporting one another is key to delivering the best service to you and your pets.

Focus on Nurturing & Care: The health and safety of your dogs are our top priorities. Leading this effort is Tim, our temporary General Manager and a Fear Free Certified Professional. Tim’s expertise helps us create an environment where your dogs feel safe, relaxed, and happy.

We're looking forward to these positive changes and are committed to making your experience at District Dogs Navy Yard even better. Thank you for trusting us with your pets, and for being a valued part of our community!

Warm regards,
The District Dogs Navy Yard Team