Raising Dog User Reviews

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DO NOT BUY - Thieves just take you’re money without your permission

These guys make it extremely difficult to cancel any subscription. You didn’t even realise that you made by hiding it all in the terms and conditions which is not available from within the app they take your money repeatedly in the hope that you don’t notice and then refuse to provide a refund. They clearly don’t care about the public reviews that people are making about them and continued to operate this way. Don't buy this app
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Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We want to clarify that the subscription details are shown during the checkout process, within the after-purchase welcome email, and in our terms and conditions. However, we understand that this might not have been as clear as it should be, and we're actively working on improving this. If you purchased the subscription on our website, you can cancel it by contacting our support team at hello@raising.dog. For subscriptions purchased through the Apple App Store or Google Play, cancellation must be done through your respective Apple or Google account. We deeply regret any inconvenience this has caused and assure you that we take all customer feedback seriously. Our team is continuously working on making our processes more transparent and user-friendly. If you need further assistance or have any unresolved issues, please include your account email and, if possible, your order number when you contact us at refunds@raising.dog. We're here to help and committed to resolving this for you. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

0 stars total scam

Absolute scam, book is pretty much AI generated and they then charge you for a subscription you didn’t sign up for 3 months later. Completely fraudulent.

Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are genuinely sorry to hear about your negative experience. We are saddened to hear that you think the book was AI-generated. Our team has put in a lot of effort to create a high-quality product, and we take your criticism seriously. We are continuously working to improve our books. Regarding the unexpected charges, it seems you may have chosen our Paperback, E-book & App option. This option includes a 3-month auto-renewing subscription for the app, which is clearly explained during the checkout process, in the welcome email, and within our terms and conditions. We apologize if this information was not clear. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoyed the book despite these issues.

Automatic Subscription

Everything about the book is super basic with basically no customization and I was disappointed but figured I had wasted money on dumber things. Then I got charged $54 for a subscription. There is absolutely nothing that says you are signing up for a recurring subscription. After filing a dispute through PayPal they agreed to refund $45 of the $54 charge. It’s a really sketchy business practice to automatically subscribe people without any indication that it’s a subscription service.
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Response from developer

Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the book and experienced issues with the subscription. We aim to provide clear information about our subscription fees, which are detailed during checkout, in our welcome email, and in our terms and conditions. It seems like you chose the Paperback, E-book & App option, which includes a recurring subscription. We apologize if this was not made clear enough. We’re glad to hear that you were able to get a partial refund through PayPal, and we’ll work on making our subscription terms more transparent. For any further assistance, please include your account email and, if possible, your order number in your message to help@raising.dog. Best regards, Raising Dog Team

Sketchy

If you buy they book they almost force you into a subscription, then never send emails or reminders of this subscription, or renewal time frames or process. If you look throughout the entire app there isn’t a way to unenroll in the subscription, you have to send an email in 2024. Just wild. Asked for a refund, as all other subscription are forth coming of renewal dates prices etc, and they refused. Terrible business model. I do not recommend.
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Response from developer

Hi there, We apologize for the frustration and inconvenience you've experienced. We understand how important it is to have a clear and easy cancellation process. If you purchased your subscription on our website, you can cancel by contacting our support team at hello@raising.dog. For subscriptions made through the Apple App Store, you can cancel through your respective account. We also apologize if our communication regarding renewals was not clear enough. We're continuously working to improve our processes and make our terms more transparent. For further assistance, please include your account email and, if possible, your order number in your message to help@raising.dog. Thank you for your feedback, and we're committed to improving your experience with us. Best regards, Raising Dog Team

Great book but charged without reminder

I suddenly got an attempted charge of 79 aud. I suspect like me, these other people reporting this issue actually signed up for the app when they bought the book (and not using apple), but just forgot about it. And they do say in there terms you need to email them to cancel if you did that, which I also did and forgot about. Raising dog you need to send proper notifications of renewing subscriptions to your users, as I loved your book, but didnt use the app, and now this has soured the experience a bit. If i had got an email prior telling me of this, I would have just cancelled that and this wouldnt have been an issue like it is now.
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Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you loved our book, but we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the unexpected subscription charge. It sounds like you selected our Option 1 product, which includes a 3-month auto-renewing app subscription. While we do include information about the subscription during the checkout process and in the welcome email, we understand that this can sometimes be overlooked. Your feedback about sending proper notifications before subscription renewals is invaluable, and we will certainly take this into consideration to improve our communication with our customers. To resolve your current issue, please send us your account email and, if possible, your order number to help@raising.dog. This will help us verify your details and address your concern promptly. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to improve our service and ensure a better experience for all our customers. Best regards, The Raising Dog Team

Okay App, Okay Book, Not so good T&C’s

Overall the product is pretty good. However the subscription model and terms and conditions (T&Cs) are very shady. There is no way to view and manage your subscription. You’ll find out you are still subscribed after another $54 charge on your credit card. There is no way to view if you are subscribed or not. Once you realize the credit card charge, it’s too late. You will have to email customer service to request cancellation. They will take 7 days to respond and they will defer to their Terms and Conditions once you request a refund. I would steer clear of the app and just go with the book. Good luck.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you found the book itself to be good. We apologize for the confusion and inconvenience caused by our subscription model. We understand that managing subscriptions should be straightforward and we're working on improving this. If you purchased your subscription on our website, you can cancel by contacting our support team at hello@raising.dog. We also regret any delays in our customer service response. We're committed to addressing these issues promptly and ensuring our terms and conditions are clear. For further assistance with your refund, please include your account email and, if possible, your order number in your message to help@raising.dog. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to improve our services. Best regards, Raising Dog Team

Scammed out of $79.00AUD

As others have reviewed, was automatically signed up to a 3-monthly payment subscription. Luckily I paid through PayPal and was able to cancel it that way, as there doesn’t seem to be any other way to contact them.

Recommend downloading it and cancelling any disruptions via PayPal immediately. I’m hoping it’s worth the scam. 1 star for a sneaky, dishonest payment system which honestly sours the whole thing for me.
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Response from developer

We are truly sorry to hear about your experience with the subscription process and understand how frustrating this must have been. It's important to us that our customers feel confident and informed about their purchases and subscriptions. It appears you selected our Option 1 product, which includes a 3-month auto-renewing app subscription. We do our best to make this clear during the checkout process and in the welcome email, but we realize this information can sometimes be missed. We're glad to hear you were able to resolve the issue through PayPal, but we regret that our own support channels did not meet your expectations. For any future issues, please feel free to reach out to us directly at help@raising.dog, including your account email and, if possible, your order number, so we can assist you promptly. We understand your disappointment, and we will take your feedback to improve our communication and ensure a smoother experience for our customers. We hope that despite this setback, you find value in our product. Thank you for your feedback and patience. Best regards, The Raising Dog Team

Misleading with auto renew subscription

They auto-renew after 3 months charging the full annual subscription USD59.99. You can only cancel by contacting them. They don’t have a full website to cancel your subscription and you can’t cancel in app as it says. Avoid.

Response from developer

We apologize for the frustration and inconvenience you've experienced with our subscription process. It's clear that we need to improve our communication and cancellation procedures to better serve our customers. The auto-renewing subscription included with our product is intended to provide ongoing access to our app's features. However, we understand that our cancellation process may not have been as straightforward as it should be. Currently, subscriptions purchased through our website need to be canceled by contacting our support team at hello@raising.dog, and we regret that this has caused difficulties for you. To address your concern immediately, please send us your account email and, if possible, your order number to help@raising.dog so we can verify your details and cancel your subscription promptly. We appreciate your feedback and are committed to making the necessary improvements to our system to ensure a better experience for our customers. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. Best regards, The Raising Dog Team

Leo

Do not get entangled with this business the book is sub par at best very generic information and not much more than stuff you can find on the Internet. If you subscribe when initially buying your book. There is no way to manage subscription so this app is trash. This company is no good.

Response from developer

We're very sorry to hear that your experience with our book and app has been disappointing. Our aim is to provide valuable and unique content to help dog owners, and it's disheartening to know that we fell short of your expectations. Your feedback about the book being generic and not meeting your standards is taken seriously. Our team works hard to create content that is both informative and engaging, but we understand that we need to continuously improve. We apologize if the material did not provide the unique insights you were hoping for. Regarding the subscription management, we acknowledge that the current process needs improvement. If the subscription was purchased through our website, it requires contacting our support team at hello@raising.dog for cancellations. This is clearly an area where we need to make things easier for our users. To assist you further, please send us your account email and, if possible, your order number to help@raising.dog. This will help us verify your details and ensure your subscription is canceled promptly. We appreciate your honest feedback and are committed to making necessary changes to enhance our products and services. Best regards, The Raising Dog Team

Beware of this company.

I purchased a book from them on 07/12/2023 for $90.79 and then out of nowhere they have now charged my credit card again on the 08/03/2024 for $60.79 without my permission. So now I have had to cancel my credit card because of their fraudulent activity.

Response from developer

We are deeply sorry for the unauthorized charge on your credit card and the frustration it has caused you. We understand how concerning and inconvenient this situation is, and we want to address it as quickly as possible. It sounds like the charge you encountered on 08/03/2024 might be related to the auto-renewing subscription included with our product. This subscription renews every three months unless canceled, but it is never our intention to make these charges without your awareness or permission. To resolve this issue, please send us your account email and, if possible, your order number to help@raising.dog. This will help us verify your details, cancel the subscription immediately, and ensure that any unauthorized charges are refunded. We are committed to improving our processes and ensuring our customers are fully informed about their subscriptions. We apologize for the distress this has caused and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve it. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best regards, The Raising Dog Team

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