What's the Deal?

[crazydoglade]

I'm in pet smart every weekend and there are usually food reps from BB, nutra, science and royal canin. They're usually pretty nice just trying to do their job

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by Maximo

This was Teddy the first time he laid eyes on a food rep. He was ready to fight aggressive sales tactics:

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We buy our food at a boutique where there are never any marketing reps. The only nuisance is the sales person who tries to talk us into buying the 30 pound bags. We laugh and pick up the 5 pound bags.

That's too funny! Get them Teddy!

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Royal Canin is a great food and it's not the same food just labled differently. Royal Canin actually does food trials and has vets on staff which a lot of these new holistic brands don't.

Yes, I have since then talked to a good breeder here on YT. I do think we will go with RC. I will have to transition it in as my breeder is feeding something different that I am unable to get locally.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Wow I guess this happens more than I realized. Once again I was living in my own bubble. Lol. I just think if they had said, hey I'm a BB rep, I would have looked at them differently! Instead they both acted like they were employees of Petco/Pet Smart. I just felt like it was dishonest in their approach.

[margaritaville]

Originally Posted by Britster

I worked as a rep for BB for about 3 weekends before I quit. I just couldn't get myself to be that annoying person and I don't even like the company. lol. I would definitely skip over BB.

Brit, can I ask what training did they give you?

Originally Posted by Maximo

This was Teddy the first time he laid eyes on a food rep. He was ready to fight aggressive sales tactics:

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Go get em Teddy!

We buy our food at a boutique where there are never any marketing reps. The only nuisance is the sales person who tries to talk us into buying the 30 pound bags. We laugh and pick up the 5 pound bags.

My husband gets two 5lb bags every time he goes. We go to a small supply store and the first time they ask if he wanted the 30 lbs. he told them they are yorkies. Now they know him and don't even ask.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by margaritaville

Brit, can I ask what training did they give you?

Basically none. We had a 1 meeting for about an hour, they explained all the marketing BS, and that was that.