Christina is a breathe of fresh air. Her personality exudes kindness and love of life and animals…read more Having just moved to the suburbs from the city where my Labradoodle, Maxwell, had spent his entire life I was sincerely concerned about how he would adjust. Max had his group of friends since he was a puppy and the same dog walker as well. *If you are not a crazy dog lover you can stop reading now as the rest will not make sense. Max is very sensitive and routine oriented. He sleeps with his head nestled against my neck every night. I have a 1.5 year old son that is my world, but I consider Max my first born as we are inseparable. Taking all of that into consideration, I began the search for a dog-walker that I would be comfortable with, one that could help Max become acclimated to the suburbs. I'm a small business owner and do my homework and I'm very picky about service providers and their ability to go above and beyond. I had interviewed 3 dog-walkers that I would categorize as looking at this job as just that, a job (i.e. "let's hurry up and get this walk over"). Then, I met Christina. Christina has exceeded my expectations in every aspect of what she does. I respect that she's starting her own dog-walking business and has drive and determination, but most importantly she understands my connection with Max, how sensitive he is, and has catered to his needs as we've begun the adjustment to our new house. She has offered to stop by a few times during the day to check on him and that means the world to me. She's punctual and simply a genuinely good person that I trust enough to care for my boy. She understands what so many other people/companies don't anymore, and that's providing a good customer experience. My one concern is that others will begin to hire her because she is THAT GOOD. I want to hold onto her for the long-haul. I highly recommend Christina and guarantee you'll be thoroughly impressed with her.

My family just recently moved to Framingham and we have a dog with "issues," so it's always hard to…read morefind just the right dog walker. But in walks Christina for the meet and greet and our dog calmed down within the first 5 minutes (quite a feat!). We knew from that moment on that it was a match. Besides being great with our dog, Christina is also just easy to work with in general. She's very flexible in terms of scheduling, doesn't mind giving meds if necessary, and is just an all-around nice, trust-worthy person. We couldn't be happier - and neither could our dog!

Hands down, the best dog walking service in Boston... actually, the best anywhere that I've found!…read moreI met Michelle and Claudia a few years ago when I got my lab puppy, and knew that I wanted and needed someone special to care for my little babby when I wasn't around. First, the fact that they literally stand by their name, One Dog At a Time, is the most comforting thing in the world to me... There's no pile of dogs waiting to jump all over my guy when they bring him out - there's no dragging the dog by the leash because the other dogs won't stop - there's no concern about whether he actually went to the bathroom or not - as Michelle and Claudia actually walk ONE DOG AT A TIME! That makes me and our boy so happy that the attention is on him, and not distracted by a bunch of other dogs. Second, is the fact that Michelle and Claudia are dog owners and truly dog lovers to the bone, I know that Sollie is getting love and attention, and he's not just another dog on their list of dogs. I drove by Ringgold park and saw Michelle sitting on a bench with Sollie, cuddling and massaging his face. Sollie's tail was thumping out a beat that could be heard across the park, and it made me smile from ear to ear to see my boy getting spoiled like that. So instead of worrying about your dog being walked as part of a mass pile of dogs, and instead of wondering if your dogs got a great walk where they were able to go to the bathroom and get some personal attention, leave all that behind and call Michelle and Claudia. The best dog walkers, hands down!!!

Michele is amazing! She treats my dog as if he were hers and is 100% dependable. She's been walking…read moremy boy for 8 years and I couldn't say enough good things about her. Truly a gem!!

Anyone who's ever adopted a dog knows the blights of bringing someone's loved (or unloved) little…read moreanimal into their home with all the other people's acquired undesirable habits. Such was the case with our little Teddy. After 3 months, my partner, Erin & I were in desperation about our rescued Cockapoo who had the mysterious pattern of barking at a "parked" guitar against the wall as though it were alternately a playmate or an enemy about to chew his face off. How he tapped each object in the room with his nose each time something was moved. Our little OCD pet! Or, his habit of refusing to eat his food while begging for people food incessantly was perplexing. But, nothing compared to Teddy's bark-a-thon held every night, starting at 3:00 a.m. when our neighbor's cats upstairs got up, every morning at 6:00 a.m. when our housemate rose, and every afternoon whenever the dogs at the park across the street played. What could make this dog bark so much? Was this OUR wonder dog who peed at the sight of of us arriving home, or in a stream on our bed as he, in confused bliss, wished us a good morning? Surely, we could have guessed he'd be this crazed when he arrived, a scampering little ball of buff-colored fluff, slightly distracted, but basically well-behaved; I mean, we read, Marley & Me. But, how could he go from bad to worse? We were confused, frustrated, reading every blog on barking, and ready to send little Ted to Boot Camp with that British Dominatrix on TV, or secretly wished for Caesar to suddenly and miraculously appear on our doorstep. But, then, we're both students, so his hefty price wouldn't fit our financial situation. And, in came Miranda Rideman, owner of Big & Little Dog, whom we found on Craigslist. What relief! :) Miranda, who has been training animals for 15 years (horses) and then training dogs for 10, has been the answer to our pleas. You think I'm being dramatic? Try explaining to your boss why you've been up since 3:00 a.m. even though you don't have a baby or haven't been partying all night. ;) That said, in comes Miranda Rideman. She's quick, smart, funny, very flexible on scheduling, quite affordable for a dog trainer, and brings a plethora of species-specific dog-knowledge which helped us re-frame Teddy's behavior as Poodle-specific. He wasn't being a neurotic ball of fluff but an ADORABLE example of the playful, curious and yes, anxious style of poodles! He was being, to quote Miranda, "Poodley!" Oh! ;) Par for the course is in the re-training of the owners. And, we owners were no different! Miranda assuaged our fears, gave us all homework assignments for each week, suggested commands which were easy for all of us to master, and speaking of master, she reminded us to take the lead, give short, quick remonstrations, and to assert ourselves. We also began to praise Teddy more for being calm, try to assuage him less when he circus-jumped into our arms at the sound of any big truck, and shock of shocks, he began to calm down. Ahhh. We have all been trained thanks to Miranda Rideman's excellent guidance, which is quite affordable for a dog trainer, and now Teddy is much more well-behaved, and his owners are more masterful, and a lot more happy. That might also be because we're getting our sleep. ;) I looked up Oprah's dog trainer, btw, Tamar Geller, (of The Loved Dog training model), and found that coincidentally, Miranda uses many of the techniques (for not barking) that Geller suggests. So, it's like we've got Oprah's trainer for way cheaper... cool! Incidentally, Big & Little Dog also offers (besides behavior modification), basic training as well as very affordable dog-walking and dog-sitting, on a limited basis. Dog-sitting means lots of walks and treats, and again, some training, so it's good for everyone! When we went away, Teddy got some additional training in socialization with Miranda's dogs, Easton and Willem. Teddy made his first friends, and we parents felt so proud! ;) A+++ for Miranda Rideman at Big & Little Dog!

Miranda walked our two dogs on a weekly basis for over a year, and was always a pleasure to work…read morewith. We also boarded our dogs with Miranda for weekend trips several times, and they loved it! Miranda was always on time, and always got the dogs out, no matter what the weather. I was impressed by the extra care she gave to our boys. If it was super hot outside, she'd remove their blankets from their crates and make sure to leave them with fresh water for the remainder of the afternoon. I would recommend Big and Little Dog to any dog owner!

Tony walks my lab 4x per week. It works out perfect because he walks my dog exactly when he agreed…read moreto walk her. Tony also brigs his dog, Rodney, along for walks and playtime which I know my dog loves! It's also nice because I've had to text Tony last minute for extra walks when I've ran late at work. For a reliable walker who will make your dog happy try Tony! (And Rodney!)

Karen is AMAZING! She loves my dog as much as I do and takes excellent care of him. He is…read moreexhausted and happy after his sessions with her. She is very aware of his needs and even keeps a running journal for us so we know what Tater has been up to all day! Karen is trustworthy, reliable and flexible. She is a joy to work with and her rates are competitive and worth every penny. She is always willing to go the extra mile (pardon the pun) and we just adore her. You couldn't do better for your pet. 7/23/12 Update: We now have a new member of our family, a rescued Shepherd/Collie mix and as usual Karen helped make this transition wonderful for everyone. We continue to appreciate all she does for us and for our dogs. Thanks Karen!

Karen is fantastic! She not only takes my two dogs for a…read moreromp every weekday while i am at work, she also leaves me a lengthy note about what they did, where they went, and what they explored or commands they worked on. Karen encourages two-way communication, and has been a godsend helping me train my curious puppy. She is also extremely reliable--i don't think she has been sick one day in the 2 years i have used her services. i would highly recommend her! She really cares, and it shows.

After this past weekend, I had to get onto Yelp and write about my experience with Neighborly Dog…read moreWalking, especially owner Julie Bentley. Julie frequently watches our 2 dogs while we're away overnight. She always does a great job - they come home happily exhausted from playing with her dog Diesel. I've always been impressed. But this past weekend, I was even more impressed with her service and dedication to our dogs. Julie had the dogs for the weekend while we were on vacation - and dropped them off per our request on Monday. Unfortunately, our flight was significantly delayed and we were now scheduled to get home the following day. One quick late-night phone call to Julie and she was back at our house to pick up the dogs once again and keep them for another, unexpected night. She's easily the most reliable dog sitter I've ever used. I've never had a problem with her reliability. We also use Neighborly for daily walking service. Cristina - our walker - is great. She leaves fun notes everyday and my dogs seem to really like her. Neighborly Dog Walking is a small business that I'm happy to support. Julie is doing a great job by hiring awesome people and being someone I can truly count on.

We have been using Neighborly Dog Walking since July, and we could not be happier. Julie and Emily…read morealways take great care of our very energetic puppy like dog, and he absolutely loves his walks. I have even been home (sick or unplanned) when Emily has come by and Jackson could not be more excited to hear her come to the door. The love he shows her is proof that they are fabulous at what they do. Not only are they reasonably priced, but I know that my dog is in great hands when I'm not around!

Aerobic Dog Is awesome! My Dog loves when Tony the Owner Of Aerobic Dog comes to pick her up. When…read moreshe get home she is so relaxed and tired she sleeps the rest of the day! I really can see a difference on the days she is at her play group. Tony is very reliable and he now takes my dog 5 day a week. With Aerobic Dog I know I can leave for the day and my dog will be in good hands! I highly recommend the Aerobic Dog. Very reliable, great service and the owner really cares about your dog!!

Karen, the Owner, runs her small Wrentham business like a caring, warm, friendly and competent CEO!…read more I've used her for regularly walking my 60-pound pit mix for almost two years now, and my daughter and a neighbor to me had her service for years before that. She ensures that at the end of every in-home visit a "Visit Card" is completed by the walker and left for the owner which details what transpired (pee, poop, treats, fresh water, package brought inside etc etc) along with a written comment about how things went. Every single time! She has faithful, long-term walkers who are all friendly, mature, responsible, energetic and genuine dog lovers. I shared a house code with Karen from the beginning to give the walkers access and have zero trust issues or problems during that time. The door has never been left unlocked. Karen is 100% reliable - has never cancelled on me or been late. She is quick to respond to emails and text messages and provides an actual invoice by email every week (which I pay via Venmo). All Tails R Wagging is simply the most dependable and professionally run pet care service you could want! www.alltailsrwagging.com

This is an awesome pet sitting service. Karen and her staff make weekly visits to my house. My dogs…read morelove them!