Both my dogs love coming to Best Friends in Boxford! They come to day camp weekly and board a few…read moretimes a year. As soon as we pull into the parking lot, one starts barking excitedly and lunges toward the door when I take her out of the car. When we go through the entrance, they run over to the great folks that work there, tails wagging like crazy. It didn't use to be this way...One of my dogs (the lunger) had a bad experience with boarding elsewhere, and it took a few years before she stopped displaying extremely anxious behavior when left in other people's care, even in a new place. She's quirky and often misunderstood, but the folks at BF were patient and brought her back out of her shell. Now she can't get enough time there! We have been coming to BF Boxford for at least 5 years now, and it's wonderful knowing that we can go away and our beloved dogs will be in great hands. The people working there appear to really love animals, which, IMHO, is the most important quality to look for in a boarder. The grooming is awesome too!

The place it's clean and the girls are lovely. They are so sweet with the animals. My doggie loves…read moreit there. They are very reasonable with their grooming prices.

I'm writing to forewarn future clients of this business. 14-16 weeks out of an appointment I placed…read morea 180 dollar deposit after 3 weeks we find out that we will not boarding. I ask for a contract I asked about refunds all being assured I'd be reimbursed this deposit if I did notify soon enough. Now I'm being told o am only going to receive half of the deposit refunded and the other placed for services. I do not require service not will I. So please me very cautious when giving out deposits to this kennel. They do not follow what they tell you. And I was not warn of the non refundable deposit. Get it in writing. They have tendency to leave the truth behind and not be honest on this platform where I am full disclosure warning who does a non refundable deposit 14 weeks out on a government hearing. Only a desperate business, even cruises and restaurants allow a reasonable cancellation. But in desperate times people and business will do desperate things No one. If I was informed I would have kindly moved to another kennel why don't you put it on here where I signed a non refundable deposit..

The place is run efficiently, and staff is caring. You are restricted to a specific day for…read moredaycare, sorted by dog sizes, the dogs are kenneled in between shifts and released to comminingle a few times a day. If this is what you expect for daycare, they are reliable.

I cannot begin to describe what a rewarding (and fascinating) experience this was for our family…read more We have a 108 lb. "adolescent" Lab/Mastiff rescue who just became too hard for us to manage safely. Sarah gave us the tools and coaching we needed so that we can now once again walk Finn in public, have people come to the door and enter our house without issues, and take Finn to the vet without problems. I can work remotely in peace! I say "rewarding" because at our weekly training sessions it was amazing to see what Finn could do once properly trained and more importantly, how much he wanted to succeed. Above and beyond, we enjoy being with Finn again and I think that he's a happier pup as well . I highly recommend Dog Coach for anyone who is struggling with issues with their pup. I only wish we had started training before it became a problem. Thanks, Sarah, for all your help! I know you are as proud of Finn as we are!

Sarah started working with us and our Greater Swiss Mountain dog pup when he was 3 months and…read moregaining 5 lbs a week (FYI this breed will weigh in at 150 lbs full grown). So we needed to get him under control and fast. After only 3 sessions with Sarah our pup is a model citizen. It's to the point that we can take him anywhere and he just sits by our side patiently waiting for us to lead the way. He's about 6 months now and i never thought he'd be this well behaved. I can even leave a bag of treats at nose level, OPENED and he wont touch them. Calling her was the best thing we did...besides getting our puppy of course :-)

Kim and all the trainers at Blue dog are exceptional. The classes are low stress and nonjudgmental…read more Everyone is friendly and you can see they react love what they do. Kim's dog Jane is a great help with my puppy and very easy going. I highly recommend the team at Blue dog

My wife and I have taken our new puppy to a couple of their "puppy pre-school" classes. They have…read morebeen great for our dog! Knowledgeable trainers! Can't speak to the dog day care and walking services but classes so far have been 5 star!

Lance is very friendly and Milo has learned to be patient. First class he really tested our…read morepatience.

From the owner: If you’re looking for the ultimate dog training program, look no further than Ridgeside K9 New…read moreEngland! Our team of certified professional dog trainers work hard to create custom programs that fit every dog, and every budget; from private training lessons to boarding and training. Most of us lead pretty hectic lives, work long hours, have numerous commitments, and often don’t have extra time to devote to the hundreds of repetitions and 24/7 accountability that successful dog training requires. You would much rather be spending the time you do have exploring, having fun, making memories, or relaxing with your canine best friend! That’s where our Board and Train dog training services come in. Our trainers will create a unique training program to fit you and your dog's specific needs to achieve the training goals. All travel, treats, care, training, tools, and lifetime guarantee of communication with your assigned trainer is included in each of our programs. At the end of training, your trainer will return the dog back to you where they will not only teach you everything your dog has newly learned, but also how to continue with training in everyday aspects within your own home. Our motivation is to see you communicate, connect, and thrive with your dog!

I've taken my two dogs to Purrs and Grrrs for multiple day boarding over the past few months and I…read morecouldn't be happier. Gemma is a 1 year old high energy puppy whom loves to play all day and Bela is a senior lady who would rather nap in the AC. They both seem to absolutely love it there. Kim truly cares for the dogs as if they were her own and she is doing everything possible to make this a wonderful little doggy heaven. There are new improvements each time we go. I feel safe knowing that my dogs have the attention and love they need and it's awesome to be able to watch the dogs play out in the yards.

this place was amazing the lady named Faith was the best worker. My Bodhi loved her and now that…read moreshe is gone I will never come back. This place is going downhill. It used to be amazing.

I cannot express how grateful I am to have found Nikki's Kinetic K9 Training. I was having a really…read morehard time with my puppy who was starting to show some reactive tendencies, especially around other dogs. I reached out to Nikki's K9 training in a moment of desperation and could not be more glad that I did! Nikki totally renewed my love for my dog and has set my dog up for success at home and in stressful environments. After the first session with Nikki, I had a whole new dog! My puppy was calmer, able walk politely on a leash, knew how to look for leadership, and follow training directions overall. I worked with 3 other trainers (private and group sessions) and a dog socialization program without any progress before I met Nikki. Nikki's program and approach is the only thing that has made a difference in my dog's behavior. On top of the training, Nikki has a wealth of knowledge in canine health and nutrition. She helped design a feeding plan for my puppy that was customized to his breed and size. Nikki has been able to answer every question I've had related to dog ownership with expertise and compassion. Most of all, I appreciate how Nikki really understands my dogs needs. She does not try to train away what makes my puppy special. Instead, she customizes her approach to align the the dog's overall motivation which makes for a much happier puppy! 1,000,000/10

We have a Boston Terrier that came from an accidental litter. She was very nervous and reactive…read moretowards dogs and anyone who didn't live in our home. We were blessed enough to work with Nikki, and I am happy to say our dog Saffie is a very different dog. We were able to build her confidence up working with Nikki and her amazing doggie partner Koda. We now have her crate trained and off leash trained! She still doesn't like other dogs or new people, but she's much less reactive now than she was before training with Nikki. If you have a dog that needs a lot of help, or a dog that just needs some fine tuning, then Nikki is your answer. Thanks Nikki, and thanks Koda!

This place went from great to worst! The 2 managers left in the summer and it has been a shit show…read moreever since! It is my belief that some days they are way understaffed and the new staff there is still not totally trained in taking care of dogs to prevent dog bites and attacks. The stereo was blaring one day when I went to pick up my dog! Dogs hate loud music! There were 2 incidents already in November and December 2023. My dog went there for 5 years and started as a puppy. She got bit by another dog 2 weeks in the ear which need surgery! :( The owner NEVER reached out to me to see how my dog was doing? He also never helped with my $ 800 vet bills either. So much for caring about the dogs! What a joke! That's really sad :( I should have taken my dog out of there like many already did after the 1st major dog attack in November

Great doggy day care! My dog has been going to the Paw for 9 years. Kind, knowledgeable staff…read more Wouldn't take her anywhere else !

Sedille's Pet Grooming is without a doubt one of, or the best groomer in the business. I have…read morefollowed her from Lynn to her current location. Our dogs are all rescues and all seniors. Colleen always shows them the care and respect that senior dogs and cats deserve. The fact that they come out off her salon looking like show dogs and cats is a plus. I would not trust any of my animals with anyone else! Colleen is stuck with us.

Colleen is the best and always does such a good job with my dogs ! I love her new location in…read moreBoxford , it's right off 95!