My dog loves her hikes with Adventure Pups. She comes back happy and tired…read more Stayshia takes somewhere great pics every hike. Both Stayshia and Olivia are super friendly and you can tell they care about the dogs.

APC took amazing care of our dog-reactive, anxious dog for many years. He used to be a challenge to…read morewalk, as he would start barking uncontrollably at other dogs. Through their positive reinforcement approach, our dog became minimally reactive to other dogs when out on walks. In turn, this made our walks with our dog more enjoyable and no longer anxiety-provoking! Several of our dog-owning neighbors also commented on the improvement they saw in his behavior. As our dog aged and developed health problems, we were so grateful to have their expert eyes on him while we were at work. And most importantly, he loved the APC team members. On the days I worked from home, I saw his pure joy at seeing them - his tail worked overtime! We will forever be grateful for their care - and will return to APC the next time we have a dog!

I cannot recommend Zen Dog Training enough! We took the puppy class led by Gordon. It's truly…read moreamazing all of the content that he can fit into six sessions, and we loved that the five to ten minutes of "play time" at the beginning and end of the class gave our puppy a chance to meet other dogs and learn how to play nicely. (Side note: we always felt so safe during this time as Gordon is great at keeping an eye on pups and recognizing signs of play getting too rough). Our puppy, Puck, learned a variety of commands throughout his six weeks in the class: sit, down, stand, stay, his own name, leave it, "let's go" to get moving on walks, and "heel" to stay by our side on walks. He also learned many behavior corrections. Puck literally stopped play biting in 2 days after using Gordon's "out of the pack" technique (that alone made the class worth it to us), and Gordon's "leash step" tactic is already working on curbing his jumping on new people. Most importantly for us, WE learned so much as dog owners! Gordon taught us about puppy socialization, how to help our dog build confidence, which training tools we should have, and how to make sure we are recognizing and responding to any signs of him becoming a "fearful" dog. The experience with Gordon was truly invaluable and I think we would be lost as new puppy owners if we hadn't done this class. We were on the fence about paying for a puppy class and thought maybe we could find all of our resources on Google and using podcasts alone. Folks, I am here to say that you should not try to take dog training into your own hands. You truly get what you pay for -- this class is so worth it, and Gordon is a true professional. We have zero regrets about our decision to attend! One thing to keep in mind with this class (and probably any good puppy class) is that you do have to put in work outside of the class. Gordon really stressed this and made sure we all understood what our "homework" was for the week, and had access to training materials that we could review in between classes. I think if you are looking for a perfect solution where the trainer will train your dog for you, then this might not be the class for you -- but if you are looking to learn how to train your dog, and are invested in making sure you work in training sessions every day for the 6 week duration, then you truly couldn't find a better place than Zen Dog! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Thank you Gordon for all of your work with Puck - we will miss the Tuesday class :) --Mary & Brandon

Gordon was great at helping to guide us through the unique challenges we had with our dog. His…read morepuppy class was so much fun and we looked forward to it each week. He gave us so many games to play with our dog to reinforce good behaviors and helped us correct behaviors like barking and biting that we didn't want in a way that wasn't scary or painful for our Nessie which was so great because I probably wouldn't have been able to be harsh towards her. We got so much confidence from his classes and our tiny puppy is brave enough to play with all the bigger dogs we see around boston.

Best dog groomer I've found in Boston. They do such a good job. Front desk is rlly nice and the…read moregroomer rlly knows what they are doing. Always happy with the results

Staff is very friendly and helpful, they do an excellent job and have nail colors for puppies! We…read morelove this place!

Bentley is a 7 year old Maltese. When he needs a tubby we call Posh Pet and Joe makes him so…read morehandsome.

I can't say enough positive things about Posh Pets. From easy scheduling to great demeanor to my…read morepuppy being perfectly groomed, it was all such a pleasure. Some background: I have a 6 month old Shih Tzu/Bichon mix who seems to grow hair faster than any other dog I've had. He somehow got pretty matted on his legs and despite our best efforts to brush him, his last groomer told us our only option was to shave it all off. I texted Posh Pets and they were great about scheduling a time, arriving on time and making my puppy feel comfortable. Less than an hour later, we got our puppy back and we were so surprised at how great he looked and how happy he was. I've already raved about it in person to all my doggy park friends. I highly recommend!

Michelle's been sitting for my kitties for a couple of years. This last time (in 12/18) was a…read moregodsend. We had a cousin lined up to live in with Marigold, my cat, but he changed jobs and had to move away at the last minute. Fortunately, Michelle was available and she did a great job. She sends pix and videos, answers any and all questions I have, and lets me know what's going on every day. I know I can rely on her to keep Marigold in top shape. I also appreciate that she occasionally emails important info about cat health as she learns new information.

I'll prefice by saying that I have used Michelle as our pet sitter on numberous occasions, but I…read morenever write her a review because we were afraid that her popularity as a sitter did not need to be increased. Finding a good pet sitter in Cambridge was hard enough, finding the best pet sitter in the city was amazing. Michelle is that sitter. She goes above and beyond the call of duty. Simply amazing!

Kassandra is great with our 2 cats. She took care of them well. She's also professional and…read morefriendly. She sent pictures of the cats every visit which was very good.

I used this business to watch my cat for three days for feeding and administering pet medications…read moreand they provided excellent care while providing daily notice that all services were done. Kassandra is experienced and skilled and costs were very reasonable.

I cannot say enough good things about Thoughtful Paws. Our cat is not particularly welcoming to…read morestrangers and we were nervous about leaving him with someone he didn't really know. It was all for nothing! Our initial meeting with Jess was great and Devin and our cat got along like old friends. We got regular thorough updates with great pictures and the info that we had requested. I would give the business 10 stars if it were an option. We will 100% use the service again!

Thoughtful Paws is the best pet care service we have ever used and we feel very confident that our…read morecats are being well taken care of when we go away on both short and long trips. Jessika and Devin are extremely professional and leave detailed daily messages with photos so you always know how they are doing without worry. Our cats have gotten to know them and feel very comfortable in their care. You can tell it is a passion for both of them beyond being a business. When we first started using them many years ago, Jessika came over to talk about their services and meet our cats and we felt comfortable immediately that she was trustworthy, knowledgeable and caring. We can't recommend Thoughtful Paws more highly!

We have been loyal clients through more than 36 years and three cats. Yet today we were "fired" by…read morethe staff for being 10 minutes late (due entirely to horrid rush hour traffic on route 28) and objecting to their refusing to see our cat due to their "policy" of not allowing what they delightfully called our "tardiness". What is this, second grade? We adore the vet (Kathryn Peabody), but the staff and administration have become more and more difficult over the years. Our cat is horribly averse to carriers and drives, so it takes two of us and lots of sneakiness to capture her. The only reason we made this appointment was because she has taken to peeing outside her box and we were worried she might have a urinary tract infection. Yet they flatly and repeatedly refused to even consider checking her over quickly, although there was no one else in the waiting room and no one on either of the exam rooms. This was the last straw for us as well as them. We're out, and suggest you think three or four times before going there.

Amazing people very professional, I recommend them to…read moreanybody in the Somerville area. They really took good care of me soup to nuts.

Be careful with online purchase. I purchased pet food from "Stinky's Kittens & Doggies" online…read more Upon delivery, I discovered the items were damaged, with visible mold and cobwebs on the packaging. Given the hazardous condition, I immediately disposed of the damaged items to protect my pet's safety. I provided photographic evidence to the retailer but was informed that a refund would only be considered if the original items were returned, despite their unsalvageable condition. The retailer's refusal to address the issue initially and their policy of not providing refunds for defective items appears unreasonable and potentially violates consumer protection laws. After communicating with them, new product was shipped.

Our dog has a really, reallllllly tough time getting her nails clipped. (She resorts to using as…read moremuch of her strength as possible to escape having her paws even touched, let alone have a grinder or clipper anywhere in her vicinity). And yes, she will use her teeth if she feels she has to. Our vet charged us FORTY dollars for a clipping the last time we had an exam, and they didn't even get all of her nails! There were still 3 in the back that needed to be clipped, and they said they weren't able to do it. Huh? For forty bucks and a room full of puppy pros, I'd assume you'd be able to handle clipping my dog's nails - but that is a review for another establishment. ;) Knowing all of this made it tough to take her anywhere... most places wouldn't even attempt it. I read the reviews for Stinky's about doing nails for dogs that are, let's say... persnickety. That sold me... I had to give it a try. In order to get this job done, it took 4 people. Me, my husband, Jo-Ann, and her assistant... but, it DID get done. And my dog was fine - all nails neatly trimmed, no other muss or fuss. She got a treat when we were all done, and she trotted home with us proudly. We have found our place. thank you, JoAnn!

Michele knows all her regulars, and treats every new and regular customer and pawstumer with…read moreexcitement and care. We love going for treats and snuggles and doggy ice cream. She sources only the highest quality treats and items, and never ceases to surprise me with her innovative additions to the inventory

From the owner: Dog obsessed, that's us! Walking in with your pet, you'll immediately notice that we aren't the…read moretypical pet store. In fact, we don't consider ourselves a pet store. We're more of a retail space for pets AND the people that love them! In addition to offering products not only for pets, but also for pet lovers (such as art, books, ceramics, and more), you'll notice that our focus is more on connection than conversion. Sure, we want you to buy things, but we aren't going to push that on you. Also, we want the store to be a place your pet loves, so we don't offer any scary grooming services. What we do offer is a place where your pet can feel like they genuinely are the goodest boi or grrl in the world, just like you always tell them! Plus, if you have a reactive or fearful pup (or an adventure cat), we are delighted to offer complimentary private shopping by appointment - before or after regular business hours. As a company, we strive to bring you and your pet unique items that you both will love - from brands both big and small, while also honoring our deep commitment to inclusive sourcing. This means that most of our products come from smaller, minority-owned brands. As a small woman-owned business, we are proud to help support other small women and minority-owned businesses.