--- title: "Working Dog Septic Services" description: "Working Dog Septic Services pumps, repairs and installs septic systems and rents portable toilets, according to its BBB profile. Its website lists Chittend" doc_version: "2026-10-29" last_updated: "2026-10-29" --- # Working Dog Septic Services **Trade:** Demolition & Excavation · **Phone:** (888) 949-9969 · **Website:** https://www.workingdogseptic.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.9/5** (high confidence) — from 25 reviews across 6 sources. 92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Working Dog Septic Services pumps, repairs and installs septic systems and rents portable toilets, according to its BBB profile. Its website lists Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle as its service area, and a recent Reddit commenter said they're out of Cambridge and charging $380. A recent Google customer said that, rather than upselling, the company walked them through a simple fix on the phone. A 2025 customer who called on Martin Luther King Day got a call back about 3 minutes after leaving a message; the worker was at the house in less than an hour, found and uncovered the tank, and the bill came in about 15 minutes. A 2023 customer said Judd found that their tanks had been pumped on only one side by another company and did not charge more than he quoted. A 2022 customer selling a house on a hilly dirt road said the company came the next day with no extra fees after another company refused. A 2024 customer said the company pumped their gray water instead of the septic tank and was told it would cost another $350 to come back. A 2022 customer said the worker refused to dig up the tank and that an extra $14 appeared on the card charge without warning. In a June 2026 r/vermont thread, a commenter said Damien checked a couple of other things and gave them contact info for a local septic engineer to answer the questions he couldn't. **Strengths:** - A fast holiday callback — a 2025 customer got a visit in under an hour - Phone troubleshooting — a recent customer was walked through a simple fix **Concerns:** - A wrong tank pumped — a 2024 customer said gray water was pumped instead - An unannounced card fee — a 2022 customer saw an extra $14 charge ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Provides septic installation and repair, tank pumping, pump station service, sewer jetting and port-o-potty rentals, per its BBB profile _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/vt/cambridge/profile/sewer-cleaning/working-dog-septic-service-inc-0021-102092) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Working Dog Septic Service provides septic services and port-o-potty rentals. The company of…” - Its website lists a service area of Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.workingdogseptic.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle” - A recent Reddit commenter said the company is out of Cambridge and charging $380 _(confidence: low)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1tvo76i/septic_pumping/opinb7w/) — “r/vermont — Working Dog has been my go-to for the past couple of septic pumpings. They're out of Cambridge and charging $380 this year.” - A recent customer said the company walked them through a simple fix by phone rather than upselling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25VelNYa3lTVVowTlRCZk56QmFSM05FWmpCWWVrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54cf89fb3c761211!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnUzSXkySUZ0NTBfNzBaR3NEZjBYekE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Repeat customer and would recommend to anyone. Had an issue with my septic tank and rather than taking my money walked me through a simpl…” - A 2025 customer got a callback in about 3 minutes on a holiday and a visit in under an hour _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfOEx5YXpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54cf89fb3c761211!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID_8LyazQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Called these guys first thing Monday morning (on Martin Luther King Day) and an answering service picked up. I gave my info hung up and …” - A 2023 customer said Judd found their tanks had been pumped on only one side by another company and charged no more than quoted _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1cWVPVnVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54cf89fb3c761211!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID5qeOVuAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Very Honest & hardworking- Judd found our 2 septic had not been pumped correctly and had only been pumped on one side by another company …” - A 2024 customer said the company pumped their gray water instead of the septic tank and wanted another $350 to return _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUbXZ1bzhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54cf89fb3c761211!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICTmvuo8QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Paid to have septic pumped they came and pumped our gray water NOT the septic. Called them to let them know what they did & all the owner…” - A 2022 customer said the worker refused to dig up the tank and an unannounced $14 extra appeared on a card payment _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPbl9YM3pBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x54cf89fb3c761211!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOn_X3zAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ The guy the sent out was completely unprofessional. I had forgotten to dig up the tank and the guy was not happy about it. Told my wife, …” - Specializes in Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/vt/cambridge/profile/sewer-cleaning/working-dog-septic-service-inc-0021-102092) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): eptic inspections, eptic repairs, ortable toilet rentals, Septic pumping, Conventional Mound Syst…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/vt/cambridge/profile/sewer-cleaning/working-dog-septic-service-inc-0021-102092) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Working Dog Septic Service provides septic services and port-o-potty rentals. The company of…” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official VT state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://secure.professionals.vermont.gov/prweb/PRServletCustom?UserIdentifier=LicenseLookupGuestUser ## Sources - [Local News](https://www.stalbansvt.com/vertical/sites/%7B6057F00C-4FBC-4942-B5A5-C142459B1038%7D/uploads/City_Council_Packet_081423.pdf): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Working%20Dog%20Septic%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJTZJd2TX0tUwRERJ2PPuJz1Q): 4.7★ from 60 ratings - [Official Website](https://www.workingdogseptic.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Working%20Dog%20Septic%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJTZJd2TX0tUwRERJ2PPuJz1Q): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/vt/cambridge/profile/sewer-cleaning/working-dog-septic-service-inc-0021-102092): Listed on this source - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/homeowners/comments/g6ddw6/is_it_okay_to_put_dog_poo_in_my_septic_tank/): 0 community mentions discussing this business ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “👍 for Working Dog” — u/tallinnigirl in r/vermont (2026-06-04) — https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1tvo76i/septic_pumping/oppra2c/ - “Damien checked a couple of other things for me and gave me contact info for a local septic engineer to answer the questions that he couldn't.” — u/whaletacochamp in r/vermont (2026-06-03) — https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1tvo76i/septic_pumping/opise23/ - “Last April I believe I paid Working Dog Septic $350. I dug out the lid to my tank though, not sure if they would have charged more if I hadn't.” — u/whaletacochamp in r/vermont (2026-06-03) — https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1tvo76i/septic_pumping/opis1av/ - “Working Dog has been my go-to for the past couple of septic pumpings. They're out of Cambridge and charging $380 this year.” — u/WantDastardlyBack in r/vermont (2026-06-03) — https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1tvo76i/septic_pumping/opinb7w/ - “I’m in Lamoille County - we had our septic pumped last spring by Working Dog and I believe it was $350 for the same size tank” — u/Upper-Ad4115 in r/vermont (2026-06-03) — https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1tvo76i/septic_pumping/opi7q5k/ - “I highly recommend Working Dog Septic if you’re in Franklin county or norther Chittenden.” — u/whaletacochamp in r/vermont (2023-01-06) — https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/10500q5/backup_generator_for_entire_house/j38346h/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Luke Heald · 2026-07-17**: Repeat customer and would recommend to anyone. Had an issue with my septic tank and rather than taking my money walked me through a simple fix on the phone rather than upselling me. Can’t recommend them enough. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Forrest Shinners · 2026-03-05**: Clean frequently, Reliable, fast. 5 star - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kathy Tobey · 2026-02-20**: I had noticed one night, that the pipes were gurgling followed by an unpleasant odor. I called Working Dog first thing the next morning, and they scheduled a visit for the same day in the afternoon. The driver was very friendly and explained what he was going to look for. The issue was resolved a… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kristy Gordon · 2026-01-17**: My elderly parents had a septic issues and they came fast and knew the problem right away. It was their pump. He was incredibly reasonable and you knew you were not being raked over the coals which says a lot these days! Thank you! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tonia Raftery · 2025-12-24**: My mom who is 91 fell and broke her hip we were able to bring her home after a month of therapy and came home to a septic system that wasnt working ! It’s Christmas Eve and Cherie Geddes and Working Dog didn’t hesitate to help ! The two young men that came were humble, kind, and didnt hesitate to … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Calef Letorney · 2025-10-16**: AMAZING experience! JR showed up immediately, fixed my issue, and even charged less than quoted because it was a fast and simple solution. I couldn't be happier. I'm a Working Dog customer for life. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · jl6200 jl6200 · 2025-08-22**: Excellent service and reasonably priced. Highly recommended! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kelly Larose · 2025-08-18**: Very prompt, professional, & friendly! Great rates. Recommend this company 100% - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Estelle LeClair · 2025-06-03**: We have used Working Dog for our septic pumping for years and now happy to have this portable delivered to our new construction site… clean and dependable & they delivered so quickly!!! Thank you!!! #100% Customer service - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel · 2025-01-21**: Called these guys first thing Monday morning (on Martin Luther King Day) and an answering service picked up. I gave my info hung up and like 3 minutes later I got a call back. The guy was at my house in less than an hour... he found and uncovered the tank. In about 15 minutes he was handing me a … --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-23T03:39:42.421Z. Cite as: Working Dog Septic Services — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/working-dog-septic-services) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/working-dog-septic-services ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)