We used Boston Dog Butlers for daily dog walking and they are fantastic! From the initial call to the meet and greet, and then the daily dog walks, they were professional, friendly and all-around great people. Our dog Shea absolutely loved her walks with Emily who was our main walker. Emily was amazing and formed a great rapport with our pup. Emily's communication was always proactive, helpful and clear. We really miss Emily, Jenny and the rest of the team since we've moved away. Plus its SO easy to schedule and pay on the app. I highly recommend BDB. read more

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Jake, James, and the entire training team at BDB are absolutely phenomenal. When we first adopted our dog, we had no idea how many training challenges we'd face, especially living in a busy seaport apartment building with a leash reactive dog. We felt completely overwhelmed at first. Enter James and Jake, who truly saved the day. From the start, they were patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly invested in our dog's success. The progress our dog has made in just six months is nothing short of amazing, night and day from where we started. What really stands out is how much Jake genuinely cares; he treats our dog like his own, and it shows in the results. If you're on the fence about training, don't be. BDB is worth every penny. We couldn't recommend them more highly! read more

This is a highly responsive and responsible group of people! They love our dog and all the dogs they care for-- my dog is always anxiously waiting for their scheduled arrivals-- 5 stars and much gratitude. These folks really care and your dog will sense that! read more

I cannot say enough positive things about our experience with Boston Dog Butlers. James has been a tremendous resource for us as we train our new puppy. His knowledge base is impressive and he has provided us with information for each of our challenges. He is extremely friendly, thoughtful, and professional and of course is the perfect role model in training sessions. We are so appreciative that he has shared his expertise with us. read more

Love, love, love Boston Dog Butlers!!!! This is my absolute favorite "doggy daycare" I've ever been apart of (I've been a member of 6 because I travel for work). I have been using them for about 7 months now, and couldn't be happier. They have several options for "doggy daycare", which include park play (play at the dog park), hiking field trips (off-leash hiking with your dog), and dog walks. They also offer several boarding options, grooming, and training. I have used both boarding options- where someone stays at my apartment with her, and where she stays at someone else's apartment with them. Usually it is an employee that your animal is familiar with (someone your dog sees weekly). Both options have been GREAT, I really love that they spend all day with your dog, and you get an individualized (long) report each night. It's really calmed my nerves whenever I have to go out of town because I know Baja is really taken care of. I have my dog scheduled for 2 park plays during the week, and 2 hiking trips during the week. The company comes into my building (and apartment)to pick her up, and drops her back off when they are done for the day. I find the prices to be quite reasonable, for the amount of time and the amount of effort and activities they complete with your dog. I really love the hiking trips, they have reinforced recall with my dog (now she listens to everyone, not just me). She gets to play in the snow in the winter, and in the water in the summer!! When they are done for the day, they refill the water bowl and wipe their paws, remove jackets, etc. They are quite flexible, they are always willing to change my schedule week to week (early walks to afternoon walks, or add/subtract days), if need be. The employees are all very friendly, all have my personal number, and are all ways available to help. I love the fact I get a report each and every day, on activities completed, with pictures! The app makes it super easy to get all your updates (and they're emailed to you), and see all your invoices/payments. What has really made this company stand out to me is everyone really cares. I feel like the company has become our family, and they all genuinely care about and look after the dogs. Baja loves all of her caretakers, especially Eddie, Brittany, and Tom. They've made the difference in her every day routine (I think she would prefer me to work more than 4 days a week now!) Really can't say enough great things about the company, and would suggest them to anyone and everyone with an animal!! read more

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I use Boston Dog Butlers for a number of services and have been thrilled with Rocky's care. However, I'd like to call out specifically Elkhan. Rocky stayed with Elkhan and his family multiple times, but most recently for a week while I was on a business trip. I received pictures and videos every day with very thorough reviews. He received a ton of exercise and got lots of play time with other dogs and Elkhan's family too. I came home to a very happy (and clean) puppy...and I can't forget extremely well trained. I guess the only downside is that I'm a little worried that Rocky loves Elkhan more than me! :) If you travel and suffer from that guilt of leaving your dog, look no farther. read more

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Love Boston Dog Butlers!! I've taken my Samoyed here 3 times now and they've always done a great job (and grooming a Samoyed is no small feat)! Today Reagan groomed my dog and she did such a great job trimming and she was so accommodating when I was late to pick my dog up. It usually takes 4-5 hours and they text you 30 minutes before your dog is ready. Would definitely recommend them! I always call to make appointments because they usually have some slots that open from cancellations. read more

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We've had an amazing experience working with James at Boston Dog Butlers! We have a one and an half year old English cocker spaniel and started with James when she was about 6 months old. The transformation has been incredible. From the board and train programs to family sessions and hikes, every step has been thoughtfully tailored to her needs. James' expertise and care have brought out the best in her. We've seen stellar results in her behavior, obedience, and overall happiness. We couldn't recommend Boston Dog Butlers more! read more

Amazing groomers!!!! So thrilled I brought my Bentley to BDB. He is a long hair chihuahua and we get him groomed 3-4x/year but this was our first time at Boston Dog Butlers. They did such an amazing job!!! This is the best cut he has ever gotten. He's always a little nervous when we get to the groomer, and he usually sprints back to me when I get there to pick him up and tries to pull me out of the store asap, but not at BDB. He was in such good spirits when I arrived to pick him up, he even ran back behind the counter before I put his harness on, which means not only was his cut amazing, but that the staff did a great job with him and made him feel comfortable (which is the most important part!). Lastly the price was competitive and I was able to tip on card, which are both added cherries on top. Thank you! We'll be back in a few months!! read more

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Highly recommend Boston Dog Butlers overall. Pete - the owner - is really responsive and thoughtful and will always go the extra mile to make sure your dog is taken care of. Every team member who has taken my dog for a walk or a to a dog park or on a hike has been friendly, great with dogs, sent loads of photos and feedback, and just generally wonderful. The dog sitting care is top-notch - you know your dog is getting personalized care and attention at somebody's home (shout out to Brittany and Eddie who housed my small monster for multiple days to her joy). I cannot recommend James as a trainer highly enough. He has an impressive blend of theory and practice that makes it so much easier to understand the "why" behind the "what." He helps you understand the levers and reasons behind your dog's reactions, which allows you as their owner to operate independently. He gives you the tools to do more than just parrot what he tells you - he helps you understand the bigger picture so you can continue to bring your dog along between training sessions, and links to videos and useful tools/toys that might help. Plus, the sessions are always fun and he meets you wherever works for you - in a park if you are working on recall or at your home if you are working on reactiveness to doorbells. Also shout out to Jamie who saved my life one day - when they were closed - when my dog managed to roll in horrible, horrible, horrible poo and she gave her a bath (x3 because it was so ground in to her fur) during inventory day out of the kindness of her heart. Thank you everybody! read more

Had a fantastic experience Boston dog butlers. I had the pleasure of Jen M as my dogs trainer. Max was so annoying before could never leave him off leash without him bothering every dog and person and on leash he always trying to pull. Max also was such a food glutton. After a few sessions there was definitely some improvements. Leash training was so much better and after a few more sessions the off leash was starting to improve as well I was so happy. Now that he's graduated I feel like I can really trust him. read more

Looking for an amazing experience for your pup? Run, don't walk, to Boston Dog Butlers!! A fellow dog mom recommended Melissa & Jamie at Boston Dog Butlers Pet Spa on Tremont for grooming over conversation at the dog park and, 18 months later, we cannot imagine taking our little guy anywhere else! Our mini Labradoodle is quite sensitive, tends to be shy and significantly dislikes being groomed or brushed in most areas... even by us. He unfortunately had a couple of negative grooming experiences prior to finding BDB which contributed to his fears. As a breed with hair that requires a good amount of maintenance, this has presented quite a challenge. Melissa and Jamie at Boston Dog Butlers Pet Spa have been absolutely incredible -- amazingly patient, kind and caring in each interaction (with both canines and humans alike!). They have worked hard to build trust and rapport with our pup, meeting him where he is and slowly growing his confidence. Their approach is consultative, professional and always prioritizes the dog and their experience, informed by the team's in-depth knowledge and training. They take breaks for play, treats and always make sure he leaves on a high note! We love that we can be confident that they will do a great job aesthetically, while most importantly respecting and supporting his needs and comfort on psychological and emotional levels. He now pulls us toward the shop whenever we're in the area -- always a telling sign! We also now use and love the Boston Dog Butlers walking, park play & boarding services as well -- finding BDB's comprehensive offerings has been a game changer for us, especially being new to the area with no family around as 'back-up'. They have truly been our extended family for care when we've needed it -- and we cannot recommend them all highly enough!!!! Simply put, the BDB team is comprised of personable professionals who choose to work with our canine companions ~ and brighten all of our days as a result! Thank you BDB!!! read more

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We have been working with Boston Dog Butlers for a few years--starting with hikes, park plays, walks, and pet sitting. They are an integral part of our 'village.' We followed Brittany there - a truly incredible dog professional who has known our dog Leroy since he was four months old. She not only loves our dog as her own, but she takes the time to understand Leroy's baseline personality and share quirks with us that we don't typically get to see. For example, Leroy is baseline a very very mellow dog--but he gets very over-excited during some Dog Butlers services because he is so jazzed to be with his people. Thus, when Brittany suggested we work with Dog Butlers' trainers Jake & James for a little refresh in Leroy's training, we took it seriously. Over the course of a few months, we worked with Jake & James to work on Leroy's self control to address two issues - over excitement/barking when we come home and eating food off the street. As a South End family, we had a few too many trips to the emergency vet for items Leroy got off the street on trash day and we were worried for Leroy's safety. Jake spent hours getting to know what motivated Leroy and helped tailor training to accommodate his learning style. He tailored a training game to Leroy, helping us work through different levels at home, that we could then take outside. Whether it was a 1 on 1 training session or a family session, Jake left paragraphs of detailed feedback so we always knew what to practice on our own. We have a calendar printed, where we practice training at home with Leroy on our own, always referring to the detailed feedback from Jake. read more

James has been a miracle worker for our dog. We have an 80 lbs German shepherd/ Great Pyrenees who is friendly and playful but was struggling with 1. Being territorial in our home when we had guests 2. Jumping on people when he got excited 3. Pulling on walks and dragging me to the dog park every chance he gets James did a great job of building rapport with our dog (who can get scared of strangers) and teaching us as well as the doggo. James was always a great communicator and flexible. After a few short weeks James taught us how to get our dog to use the doorbell as a cue to go to his mat so he doesn't bark excessively and figure out how to introduce new people. Our walks involve lots of doggo eye contact and a loose leash! We are better dog parents and our dog is much better behaved after working with James! read more

Our Australian Labradoodle loves going to Boston Dog Butlers for grooming since he was almost a year old. It's clear when we arrive that he's happy to be there. And when Cassidy brings him to the front it's clear he likes her a lot! As important, the closed front door and "baby" gate access to enter the space ensures the safety of dogs waiting out front to be picked up. There's also a long, flexible safety gate in front of the door area that can be moved as necessary for owners to arrive without the dogs getting to the door at all. Cassidy has done a wonderful job with his grooming, pays attention to what we like, and provides great advice. And when our dog was matted beyond repair, Cassidy carefully shaved him. And while he may. have been miffed by the process, he still hung around Cassidy up front, showing that she had shown patience and kindness in the process. read more

I used to rely on Freedom Tails for walks and everything else until Freedom Tails was only available for boarding (Sasha, the owner, is great, but went to focus more on her studies in Animal Behavior). I did a long search for a reliable walker and trusted Sasha when she referred BDB for walks. I used BDB's pet walking, pet sitting and training services in Fenway. Huge shoutout to Jaimie for being amazingly responsive, and flexible and AJ (BDB's trainer) for getting my pup through the CGC test!! I had such a busy season one time that I kept forgetting to schedule walks the day before but Jaimie accommodated my last minute needs. She even replied me at the oddest hours, which I am very appreciative of!! Could not have survived busy season without the help of BDB walking my little high energy Coton. I'm a first time dog owner and my dog is 4years old. I reached out to AJ because I was about to fly with my pup on a pretty long flight and was worried about my pup's anxious behavior and leash reactivity. I've heard too many horror stories of dogs behaving badly at airports and didn't want to be one of them. AJ met my dog, solidified his good manners during boarding and more importantly, worked with me on his leash reactivity once per week over the course of 5weeks. He created solutions for me to manage Royce's reactivity before it happens. Not only that, he's a patient man that will NOT make you feel like you're a bad dog owner. I'm ever grateful for that!! AJ also made sure that I could get Royce tested and certified as a CGC during his busiest time before I left Boston. Royce has now flown on long flights from east coast to west coast, and international flights with very little to no reactivity, and I can proudly say that I can handle my own dog. Great humans with great customer service! read more

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I have two Standard Poodles and have been coming here consistently (1x per month!) for years. My pups are always happy they get to spend the day playing with their friends and when I pick them up they look and smell amazing. The team there is incredible! Friendly, kind, love dogs, and communicate really well. I recommend them to everyone! I also know they do walking, hikes, and boarding which I definitely plan on using. read more

My dog Koda was having issues with obedience and aggressiveness to other dogs. James and his team helped to begin alleviating those problems. While I moved before we could finish our work together, the improvements I see in Koda in such a short time were incredible! Definitely recommend James to anyone looking for help with their fur babies! They were also very accommodating and very reasonably priced. read more

Excellent experience with my dog getting groomer here. The staff are super nice and professional. They take good care of my dog and he always coming out looking amazing after. As we walk by this place on our walks he wants to go in so they must be treating him well! This is my go to dog groomer in the South End. read more

Our samoyed has been with Boston Dog Butlers for three years and they are really amazing! Every time he is back home with clean and fluffy coat. During holidays he would be sent home with cute bandanas. Staff are very nice, and they are now more like friends to us. Boston Dog Butlers is a groomer I would recommend to all of my friends. read more

My dog Max has been going to Dog Butlers (Melissa) for years now and even though we moved miles away - I still come back for his bi-monthly cut. They are so wonderful, flexible, and understanding. Also he always comes back so STINKIN' CUTE (we even hired Melissa to style Max for our wedding!) Don't think twice. Book with Dog Butlers. read more

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Such a great group! They not only do a beautiful job, they are all so patient and kind to our 2 pups! read more

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We needed our Copley to get a quick partial groom (basically, he needed a better quality bath than we could give and a butt area trim to keep clean!) and we were surprised to find so few local groomers offer this service. Luckily, Boston Dog Butlers was happy to accommodate us and got us in quickly! Not only did he come back with his nails trimmed and his butt clean, but he smells amazing, is all fluffed out/adorable, and is just generally beautiful. They were communicative, easy to schedule, and gave us a 40-minute heads up when it was time to get him (and stuck to the original timing promised). A great experience all around and we look forward to bringing Copley back for future groomings. read more

Eddie has been great with our dog, Goose! She goes on daily park visits and enjoys playing with all her friends. We receive texts before and after pick up, and we enjoy the daily updates with photos of the dogs at the park. Eddie is also great about making sure Goose has enough water after her park visits and will refill as needed. We've also taken advantage of the dog boarding service that BDB offers, and Eddie has been great with watching Goose when we are out of town. I always trust that Goose is in good hands. It is fairly easy to schedule walks/boarding or to change the schedule online. The portal also makes the pricing/invoicing transparent and easy to follow. read more

I can't say enough great things about these guys! The team is always replying to messages when I forget to schedule Astro's Park trip, they deliver my dog food and treats with their in house auto ship, we've used their boarding and grooming as well! Truly this whole team goes above and beyond and their love for my dog shows! read more

I highly recommend Boston Dog Butler, especially trainer Elkhan. He goes above and beyond for his clients during each training session. Being a first time dog owner I was lost and overwhelmed on how to train my puppy. Elkhan has truly made the puppy process a lot easier and has helped Mila progress so much the last couple of months. read more

Unfortunately I was stood up by Dog Butlers today for our "Free Consultation". They require you to go through this annoying step, instead of sharing detailed information on their site. They emailed me 3 times to remind me of our call and then I was stood up. Very annoying practice and no-one has even responded to my emails since then. Seems they do not have a well staffed team at this time. I would suggest going anywhere else. read more

Boston Dog Butler is the BEST groomer in this area. We had a really hard time finding the right fit for us and our dog in the Southie area, and Dog Butlers was our 3rd try. 3rd time was the charm!! Our Cavapoo is not only SO excited to go to see them, but he is also always so relaxed and tired (and happy) when we pick him up. He has gotten so much better with us touching his feet and his ears and face so I can tell the staff here is taking the time to make sure he is comfortable as they are grooming and making him feel like it's a really positive experience. I always get complements on his cuts and tell everyone in my neighborhood to make an appointment. I can't say enough positive things, it is just such a relief to me to have found a great match for us. read more

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I have nothing but good things to say about Boston Dog Butlers. My dog Cooper is quite anxious and shy and doesn't always do well around new people, especially coming into the home for walks when I am at work. James was able to offer training to help build up his confidence and trust, and then eventually Cooper started working with Elkhan as a second trainer/walker. Elkhan went above and beyond to accommodate my work schedule, including helping me out on 2 different winter holidays because I had to work. I can't thank them enough for the support and training they provided. read more

My dog came home with a big cut down her stomach. No warning from the groomer or admission that she had done anything. Wouldn't recommend

Boston Dog Butlers has been taking great care of my boxer Ruby. I can tell you that Ruby loves it when they come to pick her up. Tom takes her on her daily walks and she's been going on weekly hikes with Brittany both who give her a lot of care, attention and make sure she's taken care of. I am very comfortable knowing that she's in very capable hands. read more

We took out corgi here to get groomed and we are very happy with the results. The staff was very friendly and answered all our questions before her appointment and explained what was included for a corgi grooming. When we picked her up she looked super happy and her coat soft and paws perfectly trimmed. We are super happy and highly recommend. read more

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Steve loves Boston Dog Butlers. When I first adopted Steve he wasn't eating - this is my first time as a dog parent - I was so concerned! Boston Dog Butlers gave me fantastic advice. They always communicate promptly and professionally. Steve is now eating - and growing! He's healthy and happy and I'm so grateful for all the support the team at BDB has provided! Can't wait to try out their dog grooming services :) read more

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We are so happy with Boston Dog Butlers. Our dog Millie is on her 3rd training session with Elkhan and we can already see result!!! Elkhan is amazing with her. He is also so reliable and just great all around. We will be using more services! Thank you sooo muc! read more

Absolutely love these groomers and the business as a whole! My dogs aren't great with other dogs and they are so accommodating - ensuring my dogs and other dogs are comfortable and calm when I bring them in for their appointments. I would have given a five star review but it's nearly impossible to get anyone on the phone at the location. Every time I call, I have to leave a ton of information with an answering service and wait for a call back - it's an inconvenient process and gives me a bit of anxiety because if there was ever any type of time sensitive request or need to get in touch with the team there, I wouldn't be able to. As a whole, I'd absolutely recommend this business but would love to see some changes in how communication is handled. read more

My golden pup Barley absolutely loved his first bath and de-shed from Boston Dog Butlers! They were so professional and kind and I literally had to drag Barley out the door after. He was sooo clean, fluffy, and soft after. Can't wait to take him back for a groom! read more

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We have been going for a few years and they always do a great job grooming our pup. She is scared getting there but warms up really quickly with the friendly staff! read more

These dog trainers, walkers, companions and groomers are among the best I've ever worked with! Incredibly kind, positive and reliable!

Cassidy, Melissa and Krysta have all helped with beautifying our giant Sheepadoodle, Otis, and he always comes out looking (and smelling) like a star :) It's so great to have found a groomer that knows how to care for his thick, curly coat; and more importantly cares about him and for him when he's in their shop. We were also delighted to bring in our new Irish Terrier, Edith, for a meet and greet - they were so helpful and informative on the nuances of tending to her atypical wiry fur. We can't imagine taking them anywhere else! read more

The staff is wonderful - both in the grooming salon and the walkers/trainers. I recently had my Portuguese Water Dog do a Positive Reinforcement Board and Train with Haley and she was amazing. The improvement in his focus and behavior in just a few short days is remarkable. It's great to have a talented, caring team of professionals as an extended family to care for my pup! Very grateful to Haley and the entire team there! read more

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