Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream Reviews 

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I asked to have subscription cancelled and the responded quickly. They do a wonderful job with books for children on a variety of topics as well as ways for parents to help.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I just found that I have been being billed for a subscription since April 2023. This is December 2023. I called to ask what this was about; they could not answer what purchase was made because t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality both in paper grade and message. Relationships are all important in life and need to be taught in a way that penetrates our youth. I can find books on topics that are helpful but PD&IC draws i... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is very shady. I ordered books paid for them and then a year later I’m told they are charging me for my subscription! Lo and behold they charged me last year … I missed seeing chargers my... See more

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  1. Childrens Book Store
  2. Book Publisher

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Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream is a children’s book publishing company based out of San Diego, CA. We’re a small team of writers, designers, illustrators and book lovers who are committed to providing children’s books that are high quality and entertaining. We strive to make meaningful and educational stories that help children grow into the best versions of themselves. Our books are printed here in the USA and each book is carefully made with love and the intent to instill lifelong values within our readers. Our Authors are from across the globe and bring unique passion and expertise to stories they create. By bringing our books into the world, we hope to reignite a love for reading and writing, one child at a time.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

High quality in matters that matter

Quality both in paper grade and message. Relationships are all important in life and need to be taught in a way that penetrates our youth. I can find books on topics that are helpful but PD&IC draws in the child to the story with interesting-to-children objects like penquins, animals, etc. panda bears. Oh no wonder you're called Puppy dogs and ice cream ...kid friendly.

April 17, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service!

I accidentally ordered to sets of books instead of one, but it was a Saturday so I assumed I’d have to wait until Monday for it to be handled. It was handled shortly after I submitted it, which I was very pleased about! I’m looking forward to getting the set of books so I can read them to my granddaughter!

April 15, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unsurpassed Customer Service

Customer Service like I expected 40 years ago. Grace, the representative quickly investigated my problem and solved it within half a day. She had the ability to verify my accidental duplicate order. Cancel it and process a refund in a quicker time than I ever expected by any CSR that I've dealt with.

April 12, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buyer Beware!!!

Buyer Beware!!!! I ordered a set of books, received 2 sets (supposedly I clicked yes to add another to the order, which I did not) and was charged almost double. Then I was autoenrolled in a yearly subscription for $97 + tax. So very frustrating. This is obviously a fraudulent company that is preying on parents that want to help their children with emotional distress and this company just wants to take your money by using covert tactics. Do NOT buy from them! The BBB needs to investigate this company and shut them down!

April 14, 2023
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Reply from Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream

Jeanie,

Thank you for reaching out and for your feedback. After taking a look into your order, I see that two book bundles were included. The first bundle is the one that you originally chose to order. The second would have been offered to you as a discounted item prior to the checkout screen. It won’t be added to an order unless the customer clicks the button saying “YES, add it to my order!”.

We understand that mistakes can happen and we have 30 day refund policy to help resolve issues such as this. You can send your items to the address below within 30 days from the date of delivery. Please include your name, email, and phone number with your return. Once the items are in-transit back to us, you simply need to contact us with tracking number and we’ll proceed with a full refund.

Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream
19655 E 35th Dr #100
Aurora, CO 80011, USA

In regard to the subscription, we've done our best to ensure that the information concerning the free trial of our digital content is presented to customers multiple times throughout the shopping/purchasing process. In addition, after the order was placed, you would have received an email with instructions for accessing the content as well as how to cancel the trial if you weren’t interested. 

I see that you spoke with a member of our Customer Support Team this morning and that the subscription has been cancelled and the charges for it were refunded.

Please feel free to reach out to us again if you have any further questions or concerns.

PDIC Customer Support

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You made it so easy

I didn't realize I was subscribing for a membership and was shocked when I saw that amount on my credit card bill. I am 83 and don't always make good decisions, I guess. Thank you so much for making this problem easy to solve.

April 12, 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Published paperback books and digital library

I have ordered a dozen or so books from PDIC. They have great moral lessons told in a kind and relatable way for young children. The illustrations are adorable. I recently needed to cancel my online subscription for the digital library as we aren’t using it anymore. While the website wouldn’t allow me to get to the appropriate page, a quick chat exchange took care of the problem.

April 11, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick response

While ordering books for my granddaughters I inadvertently signed up for their digital library. I sent a message, received a quick response and a quick refund. My granddaughters request that I read all the books whenever they are here. They love the stories!

April 3, 2023
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