DO NOT GO!!\r
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Lap it Up in Durham, NC is a big disappointment. I wanted to be happy there because there is a swimming pool for dogs. But facility is not ADA compliant and you could get get hurt taking young strong dog up and down steps. \r
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I have been to several classes at LIU. At first, I thought it was an amazing facility. The special dog swimming pool was especially alluring. However, Diana (the apparent owner) acts as though she is more concerned about money than what is best for the dogs. I expressed a concern that two of the classes were teaching my pup different methods and philosophies. Diana's response was to ask me 2 times about whether I or my elderly mom *stole* a leather leash! \r
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Diane never mentioned or addressed my concerns. In addition, when my pup was in heat, she was not allowed by LIU to take classes. That's fine - but Diane never offered make up classes. That's bc its all about $$. \r
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Please go somewhere else like Durham Kennel Club or Autumn Winds Agility. And your dog can always swim at Jordan Lake.\r
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Diana threatened to sue me if I spoke about my experience. She emailed me: ""Be very careful Cheryl. Defamation—also called calumny, vilification, or traducement—is the communication of a false statement that harms the reputation of an individual, business, product, group, government, religion, or nation. Most jurisdictions allow legal action to deter various kinds of defamation and retaliate against groundless criticism.""\r
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I hope Diana has not intimidated others into keeping bad experiences to themselves. It must be about the pups first and foremost!
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