This is an excellent place for your puppy. As others have said, they do an great job of socializing your new pup. My dog cannot wait to get in the dog, I knew he is safe and having a blast. read more

Wish we had found out about this place sooner. It's a great concept since all the recent studies show that "socialization window" for puppies closes at ~16 weeks. It's also crucial to start earlier on to train acquired bite inhibition (ABI). However, we have that conundrum where most people won't get their pups until 7-8 weeks then you've got the limited window between the multiple rounds of vaccinations before you can start bringing them meet other dogs. On top of that, this year we have the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally when my SO called this place I think they had an automated voicemail that they weren't accepting any new puppies back in June/July. Then when I called again in mid August they only had specific dates in the middle of the week to start on the "first day". It makes sense they want to help the dogs succeed and gain confidence by not overwhelming them with the full class. They also recommend that you pick up the puppy earlier at around 2 or 3pm instead of the full session. The price is affordable at $35 per day and there's a slight discount if you purchase a pack of 5 classes for $150. Their hours are a bit shorter than the big dog full daycare at 8am - 6pm. What's nice is that they also have dedicated nap times here so it's not active time the whole day. They also will feed the class during lunch so you don't need to worry about sending food with the pups. I wonder whether my dog reinforced the preference of eating kibble off the ground rather than from her bowl. They have a fairly small facility especially with the tight front parking shared with other neighboring businesses. As this was my first "daycare" experience I wasn't sure how the updates and photos/videos would be shared with my dog. The actual daycare facility was fine, however the communication between Jody (the owner) and one of the other staff that responded or relayed messages to me or my SO was confusing. I didn't realize that all of the updates were shared throughout the day via their Instagram story... instead of through the Gingr website through a "report card" so we missed the first day. What if the pet parents aren't on social media...? The subsequent days we sent her I was able to capture one of her stories. In addition, we received notice on the first day that she probably would not be a good fit... but no formal message via email or call just relayed in passing to my SO who dropped the dog off. Then less than 1 week later we receive a canned email message talking about "Graduating" the dog soon after starting. Even though most of the dogs in the classes don't graduate until 6-9 months... We learned that she was "too fast, athletic, smart" -- all positive adjectives/euphemisms I imagine to push our puppy out to make room for better pups. Of course this message completely confused me so I responded immediately seeking clarification. It caused me panic trying to find a new daycare so I scrambled to reach out to The Dog Retreat. Thankfully we were able to switch her over and used up the rest of the 5 pack we purchased at the Dog Therapy. Also one day when I picked up Juneau over the summer from the daycare I was waiting for one lady who was bantering endlessly with the owner before I could enter the area. They seemed like great friends and a better client profile fit so after waiting for about 5 minutes they finally wrapped up their conversation giving me an annoyed look as if I was interrupting their conversation. The owner barely even acknowledged me as I picked up the dog with and scant feedback about the puppy's demeanor throughout the day (probably knowing that we soon would no longer be their problem). One other strange issue were "allergens" in the facility. After 3 classes, she started sneezing uncontrollably non-stop... they sent out an email about potential ragweed also warnings for pet parents to keep their dogs home in case of contagious kennel cough. We wanted to be extra cautious as first time pet parents so we took her to the Vet unnecessarily -- it cleared up on its own and disqualified us for future claims with our Trupanion insurance (not directly their fault but still leaves a bad impression) when Kindness Animal Hospital unnecessarily prescribed cough pills now deemed as a "pre-existing condition". Anyway, I could see how this could be a great option if timing works out for you that they accept your puppy early on. Unfortunately we enrolled our dog on the later end of the age spectrum and it felt like they couldn't wait to get rid of her to make room for more Instagram worthy dogs with pet parents that have time to manage their dogs' social media accounts... read more

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I credit Dog Therapy with making my dog (now a year old) into a complete sweetheart. She is not scared by any other dog, no matter how rough they play, and has never been aggressive to any person or animal. The number of puppies can be overwhelming (while very adorable) but the chaos works! read more

My puppy Eevee went to Dog Therapy shortly after we first got her. Jody and her team are WONDERFUL. Dog Therapy was such a great place for Eevee to learn how to play with other pups. She stopped her puppy nipping after her first day of being there! Eevee absolutely loved it there. Whenever we take her outside in the morning she runs to the car in hopes of going. I would recommend Dog Therapy to all puppy parents! read more

Dog Therapy - Eevee and her friend! - Pet Training Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

This is absolutely the best place to take your puppy. They only take puppies, so you dont have to worry about your new furry friend getting hurt by bigger dogs, or exhausted (puppies need more sleep than older dogs). They also help potty train, work on socialization, sharing, and inside noises. I work full-time and could not have raised a well-adjusted dog without Dog Therapy. My friend got a new puppy a few months before i did, and brought him to a typical doggie daycare. The difference between our dogs is night and day - hes stll not potty trained, doesnt like most other dogs, and is afraid of kids. I think this is almost entirely due to my dog going to Dog Therapy and hers not. Lastly, Jody and her team are great about communicating, and i always feel calm when i drop my dog off - which is saying a lot when youre walking into a building full of excited puppies :) take your dog here, its one of the best decisions you can make!! read more

Dog Therapy - Pet Training Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Our pug puppy Shortbread loves going here. He's an active little loaf so it helps him put all that energy into good use by playing around with other puppies who are much bigger than him. He often comes home tired, sleepy, and exhausted. Oh and he often smells like lavander when I pick him up in the evening. read more

We have been bringing our goldendoodle puppy to Dog Therapy and wish I would have known about this place for my other dogs to enjoy. After picking up your dog, getting a bowl, food, and leash, this should be your next step as a puppy parent! Our dog races to the car in the morning and is tired when she arrives home. We notice she is also much more willing to calmly meet other dogs and people on our walks through our neighborhood now. The best thing we did next to getting our dog! read more

Do you have an energetic puppy? Do you wish his training could be reinforced more often than the times you take him to training? This is the place for you. Are you stressed? Do you wish there were dog cafes in the Boston area? Well, this is the next best thing--you can stop in and play with adorable puppies! This the place for you. Are you trying to get yourself or your child accustomed to being around dogs? This is a great place to start the process. The owner, Jody, is a highly experienced puppy trainer, who also runs this joint as a daycare/dog and people therapy center. Your dog will come home tired, happy and better behaved. It is not an exaggeration to say that my dog literally leaps with joy (of course she does--her name is Tigger!) when she struts into this place. Jody carefully vets the puppies to be non-aggressive, and then Jody trains the heck out of them until they are perfect lil pups. Tigger even stops on command, says please by sitting...she's a little angel, thanks to Jody. Jody also does private training on the side, and I highly recommend her. She can deal with nearly any type of behavioral issue--barking, overager greeting, leash behavior...she's a miracle worker. If you are on the lookout for a fantastic place to train your pup, look no further. After two months here, my pup is perfect. Thanks, Jody! read more

As I dropped off my beloved Alfie this morning, I couldn't help but be so thankful for Dog Therapy. Our 6 month puppy was absolutely THRILLED to be dropped off for a day of fun with his other furry friends. When I first started looking for a doggie daycare for our energetic puppy to join, I visited several spots. All were nice, but FILLED with dogs. Sometimes up to 30-40 at a time with just a few people friends to watch over them. It made me nervous that our sweet, sometimes shy and awkward puppy would be overwhelmed. While worrying about this at the dog park a fellow neurotic dog mom let me know about Dog Therapy and Jody. When I walked in I wanted to cry with joy. The space is small, but sweet and PERFECT for puppies. Jody accepts only about 10 dogs a day. This gives her plenty of time to not only provide the dogs a safe space to play, but to also work on basic puppy manners. This includes potty training, recall, sharing, inside voices (no barking), and socialization. Plus, you can just see how much Jody enjoys her work and the dogs. When we drop Alfie off in the morning, he doesn't look back once at us. When we pick him up, he is wiped out. In addition, we get to see all kinds of fun updates on the Dog Therapy facebook page! Prices are on average with almost every other daycare, but the individualized attention is what brings us back. I wish we could have him here every day! read more

We have been bringing our 13 week old golden doodle puppy Cooper here and it's been amazing! Jody and her team are terrific and Cooper loves playing with all the other puppies. What a great way to get those socialization skills in and run off all that puppy energy. So grateful we found it! Jane Dobisz read more

I wish i could give this place 10 stars. What a genius idea, a puppy only daycare. 8-12 weeks is the key socialization window for puppies and is the time to expose them to everything - dogs, cats, children, all kinds of people, loud sounds, etc. ..But so many people are afraid to take their pups out before they are fully vaccinated and so many of us don't want to put them in the care of just any random joe shmoe out there.. one bad experience with an inexperienced dog walker or poorly run daycare can traumatize a puppy. We got a Great Dane baby a month ago and I was obsessive about making sure he would grow up to be well adjusted and to set him up for success, especially since he is going to be a giant very soon. Dog Therapy is the solution to all of this. It's puppies only so no need to worry about unvaccinated or sickly dogs. Since they're all so young they're more receptive to learning how to play appropriately with each other, instead of bullying and intimidating. And since it is not as crowded as a regular doggy daycare, there's a good staff to pup ratio and you can be sure your puppies are being supervised well. They make sure to teach puppies that the world around them isn't scary, how to play nice and be gentle, to potty outside, to share toys and food. Jody and Emma are so in tune and awesome with all of them. They know every puppy's name and habits and they post photos and tell you stories about what your puppy did that day. Jody taught me how to teach our puppy to lie down, and also recommended a great private trainer. She is always sharing knowledge with me and answering all the questions i have, which is a lot because this is my first dog ever! I love coming to drop off or pick up my puppy; it's so great to see him somewhere safe and happy and it's also awesome meeting everyone else's adorable babies. I wish i had afternoons free so I could come by during their human visiting hours. Thinking about our puppy one day having to graduate to doggy daycare or a dog walker already makes me sad.... read more

Dog Therapy was such a great experience for our pup! They got to know her really well and worked on food guarding and overall socialization. She always came home tired and happy! read more

I'm very happy i found this place and live so close by. The whole idea of having a daycare specifically for puppies is brilliant. I'm sure i'm not the only one who gets nervous when a full size dog tries to play with your tiny precious puppy -- so this place is the solution to your worries! My puppy is beyond excited when he realizes he's going to the daycare, and immediately forgets about my existence once he gets inside (this is where i get sad). He always looks clean and smells fresh when i pick him up - I'm honestly not sure how Jody makes it happen with all the action going on there for the whole day. We've been going here almost every day for about a month now, and i feel that my pup is safe there and definitely having a blast with his friends. Jody knows all pups by name, very sweet in a way she talks to them, always personally greets them in a morning and says goodbye at the end of the day. She also knows who your pup is friends with in a group, can tell you a highlight of your dog's day and doesn't forget to give your pup a medicine if he needs to. I mean - who else would you trust your puppy with? I very much like that visitors are allowed at certain hours to come in to hang out with the dogs, so they could socialize with kids and adults. I also recently found their Instagram page - i hope Jody will be uploading stuff there more often, it's always cool to see what's happening there! P.S. This review was approved by Max, the husky read more

Dog Therapy is a one-of-a-kind business model and I feel lucky to live so near by! Jody and Emma are fabulous and have such a gentle affinity towards puppies. For a first-time dog owner like myself, they model the perfect parenting skills. Most importantly though, my 5mo cockapoo puppy Arlo loves going and I feel confident that he is safe and having fun. He has already developed fantastic social skills with other dogs and I receive many compliments on how well socialized he is. They have been so comforting and helpful to my nervous-new mother soul. I don't know what I would do without Dog Therapy! read more

We brought our somewhat shy rescue pup to Dog Therapy shortly after rescuing him to ensure he was socialized appropriately. Ever since that first day we have been obsessed. Jody and her staff care for each dog like their own and ensure that your dog has a fun and safe time. We had been to other daycares before Dog Therapy and I was always somewhat uneasy leaving my puppy there, but not at Dog Therapy. My dog is thrilled every time we pull up to the building and can't get in the gates fast enough. He comes home exhausted every time from all of the playing and socializing. I cannot recommend Dog Therapy enough. It is especially great for all of the first time pet mom and dads that are a little anxious leaving their puppy alone for the first time. read more

They took awesome care of our pup and she loved it there, she would always jump out of the car when we arrived and get so excited to see all her friends. They knew her name from day one and it always felt like she was getting individualized attention and they knew her personality well. Just sad that she is graduating! Very easy billing setup. Not during COVID but at other times humans can come and pay ten bucks just to hang out in a pile of puppies :) read more

My puppy Seamus was shy before we came to dog therapy . He had suffered a bad bite to his face on a walk when he had just turned 4 months old . He was scared of snarky dog play sounds and would bolt if he heard them . We came to Dog Therapy on the advice of our trainer to find a small well supervised play space for puppies to help him understand normal dog play and enjoy all the fun without fear . It has worked like a charm ! By his second visit he made good friends with every dog there including dogs who make all sorts of growly sounds . They play fight and chase and tug toys and he has no shyness about anything . He is a giant breed and is super gentle with all the smaller puppies as well as happy to wrestle and play the older dogs who are his size . Jody has been absolutely great ! Seamus loves her and all the puppies , and actually cries to get in the door each morning . He goes for half days and when I bring him home he is so relaxed , and calm and needs a giant nap . Makes everything easier ! Jodi gives lots of helpful advice , and I trust her to take excellent care of my pup , and all the dogs . Thank you Jodi ! Don't know what we would have done without you !!! Val read more

i had so much fun here it was so amazing this was the best time of my life!!!!!!!!!!!! i love ollie if the owner of ollie is reading this ur dog is sick read more

Dog Therapy - Pet Training Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

We are so fortunate to have found Dog Therapy and to live only about 5 minutes away. We started sending our goldendoodle (Cider!) when she was 3 months old. At the time, I could not imagine sending her to a "big" doggy daycare at her size/age, or leaving her at home alone all day while my husband and I were at work, especially since socialization is so critical for development. Dog Therapy was the perfect solution for us. She has made so many friends with the other pups, and has been exposed to people of all ages during their visiting hours. The business model is genius, and for a good price too! We love that our pup is getting the socialization and play time that she needs, while also bringing joy and smiles to visitors. Jody and Emma are two of the nicest and most caring people. It's the best feeling to drive away after dropping her off in the morning, knowing my little fur-baby is in such great hands. Jody is so flexible, friendly, and laid back. Cider is a great dog, and we think Dog Therapy has significantly contributed to her good behavior and fun personality. We wish she could go forever! Needless to say, we highly recommend checking it out - either for puppy daycare, or if you just need some puppy love! read more

Dog Therapy is the absolute best. We have been sending our puppy Allen there a few times a week for four months now. He gets all the playtime he can handle (he comes home and sleeps like a log) and we get the peace of mind of knowing he's getting lots of love and attention while we're at work. The socialization he gets there has made him a calmer, more laid back little dude, and Jodi's positive reinforcement model of training has made him an even better listener. We are so thankful Dog Therapy exists. Thank you Jodi!!! read more

Jody is incredible. From day one, she put my mind at ease about bringing my shy little pup to his first daycare. Jody is so gentle, and sweet, and has the best demeanor and skill set to work with puppies like my boy! If you live anywhere near the area, I highly recommend Dog Therapy. My puppy cries whenever he has to leave! I have nothing but great things to say about this place. Definitely give it a shot, you won't be disappointed! read more

Jody is absolutely amazing! She handles dogs of all shapes and sizes with ease, comfort, and professionalism. She has helped me immensely to learn strategies to train my puppy, Kensie and I love going to Dog Therapy in order to relax with all of the other dogs around me! Such a great place. I totally recommend it. read more

Our Cavachon Gemma LOVES Jody and Dog Therapy! She enjoys playing with all the other pups and the wonderful people who come in to visit during the day. No matter what time I pick her up, when I come through the door she is either happily engaged with a canine or human friend and looks extremely content. I am so thankful that there is this amazing place to bring your pup and that the community can come and enjoy the atmosphere too. read more

Jody is the best with dogs. We first met her during puppy school at Petco and we're thrilled that she has her own place now. We left our dog there for the first time last weekend. He was so happy to see the place with tons of toys and pillows. Jody is great at socializing dogs together and works in training at every opportunity. Our puppy is all tuckered out after a great weekend. We've already signed him up for a bunch of other weekends over the summer and we love knowing we won't have to worry about our dog while we're on vacation. If we lived next door, we'd drop him off every day. It's such a great value too! read more

My family and I stopped by last week and had the best morning hanging out with Jody and a crowd of puppies and a sweet, mature dog. Jody was so knowledgable about training dogs that I'm going to consult with her about training my future puppy. In the meantime, I think I just want to live at Dog Therapy. read more