If I could give 6 stars I would! As a new puppy mom, I was so nervous about where to send my little…read moreguy for daycare. I found out about perfect paws by visiting the Newton dog parks and I got to know some of the trainers. Janie was so helpful in getting Hunny onboarded and he absolutely loves daycare. I even take him on his off days just so he can see his fr Amanda and Tracy are such amazing trainers and dog lovers!! I can't say enough great things about perfect paws and their staff. Hunnys second home for sure!!!

I found Perfect Paws from a Google search. I had a private training session with Amanda and my…read more4-year-old cocker spaniel. We learned so much in 60 minutes! We stayed in my neighborhood because my dog is familiar with the area. I learned a few techniques that are easy to practice and I can already tell my pup is catching on! From filling out the intake forms to the end of the lesson, our experience was great. Looking forward to booking another lesson in the future.

Our family loves Happy Pet Care! Mary and her team are amazing! They take the best care of our…read morepup and are always flexible with our ever changing schedule! Lucy is always happy to head out with Jen and she sends the best end of day reports! I highly recommend Happy Pet Care!

I love Happy Pet Care! My dog, OC has been with them since was a puppy- she's 8 now! Mary the…read moreowner, has personally called me or texted me anytime anything came up with OC- like she got sick. They are so accomodating to my busy scheudle and have been able to help out last minute, NUMEROUS times. OC is obessed with Jen at daycare, and she couldnt' be sweeter to my dog. Thank you for 8 years of wonderful service and care!

This is a review for the store at Walden street and Crate Escape Too in Cambridge…read more I love taking my little dog for a play date at #CrateEscapeToo, and he loves being there. They have an open back yard, perfect for puppy games and fun on a hot day. And they are all about making sure the dog is happy and well matched. I go by my dog's inclination to a place and people and every time I see his wiggly little tail and happy face on our way to Crate Escape Too, I am in heaven! Thank you all for your love and care!

We adopted a rescue dog 2 years ago that we learned had severe separation anxiety and exhibited…read morefear around other dogs. We were concerned about how things would go but were very impressed from the moment we first contacted Crate Escape. We initially brought Cookie to the Charlestown location which has lots of big dogs and, because that's how big dogs have fun, can be a bit boisterous at times. The excellent staff there told us they thought the Huron Ave location would be a better situation for Cookie. They were right. They did a thorough screen to ensure the environment would be safe for both Cookie and other dogs, and helped us ease her in, initially dropping her off for only a couple of hours at a time on less busy days so she'd have time to acclimate. Two years later and she's staying the entire day twice a week and she *LOVES* it. It's like her puppy play date which she returns from exhausted but happy every single time. The staff are absolutely incredible, and we are sincerely grateful to them as they have improved our pup's quality of life substantially. Obviously, all puppy all the time would be every dog owner's dream, but if that's not possible and you have to work to pay the bills and keep them in kibble, you really can't go wrong with Crate Escape!

Mike and Marcia have been extremely reliable, responsible and skilled in taking care of my dog…read more They are very knowledgeable and caring and it shows in the way interact with her. She always loves to see them and has a wonderful time. If you want a trustworthy dog walker, I would recommend them most highly!

We have been with Happy Dog since 2006! I first heard of Mike McRae when I was out in the…read moreneighborhood walking our dog, Porter, and a complete stranger recommended him to me. A few weeks later, our vet recommended him. Our dog was about 6 months old at the time, so Porter has "grown up" with him. When Porter was a puppy, Mike was instrumental in guiding us through the training process and putting us in touch with a great trainer. He even came over for some of that training, so that he and I were on the same page with respect to setting boundaries, etc. We've even boarded Porter with Mike when we've gone on vacation or away for weekends. Right before we left for vacation a couple of years ago, Porter had to have emergency surgery. Mike took care of him while he was recovering, which included taking him to the vet to have his staples removed. We stayed with Happy Dog when Joy took over the business. She continued running the business with all the love, trust, and professionalism that we had come to expect from Mike McRae. Though we were sad to say goodbye to her, we were thrilled when Mike returned. Mike McRae is wonderful and we feel that he is part of our family. And, Porter loves him too.

Dog Retreat is so popular that in the recent email update they shared they're pausing accepting new…read moredogs until January 2023 to alleviate the busy waitlist! https://www.instagram.com/juneausbestlife/ Juneau, a mixed terrier with many doppeldogs loves coming here since she was a puppy back in fall 2020 when she graduated Dog Therapy after one short week! So you can imagine over the years... we have spent thousands at this place for her daycare, puppy training class, occasional grooming, and most recently also boarded her for our recent trip for a few days when we had no family/friends available. SCREENING - standard vaccines aside (rabies, kennel cough, distemper, etc) they also requires the Canine Influenza. Even with the kennel cough vax, Juneau managed to catch it 2x when she first started (of course always during the most inconvenient times). Most likely because during her puppyhood, she attended daycare 3-4x/week! Now that she's an adult she goes about 1x/week. They called me urgently to get her but I was in meetings all day. Since I lived nearby they actually dropped her off to stop the spread. There is always risk when exposing your dog to an environment with other dogs. Several instances when Juneau returned, she had goopy eyes so who knows what she got herself into. I'm not sure if they give dogs in the same group treats for "Birthday Parties", since she's come home with diarrhea a couple of times too. LOGISTICS - They are regimented and organized. Before booking, I'd recommend looking through their website thoroughly for costs/procedures. They've itemized a list of things that could incur extra fees (i.e. midday feeding). I've seen inside only when we took puppy classes with K9East, but they have a large facility for indoor/outdoor space. Every other month they seem to send an email update with a growing list of housekeeping reminders about how to drop off/pick up the dog. They seem to have different prices and minimums depending on the time of the year for boarding plus lots of add-ons that may interest you. COST - They market themselves as "luxury" so definitely not the most frugal option. They are reliable, provide good quality care and are the closest distance wise for us. You can prepay bulk packages to get 14% off 20, or 10% off 10 to save. They raised the price from $38 to $42/day since we joined at the beginning of 2022, which isn't too bad. However, the cost of overnight boarding increased drastically from $60 to $90/night for dogs 13+ lbs! This already feels like a mid-range hotel minus the taxes. I imagine if you have a large dog you'd need to shell out for the $105+/night options. Overnight boarding includes 1 day of daycare at full price $42, so if you just book 1 night it will be a minimum of ~$130. DAYCARE - they evaluate the dogs to determine what group(s) to place them in and whether they will be a good fit. When our Barkbuster's trainer called them up apparently Juneau is often very excited and needs to be walked around the premises before being allowed to enter the playgroup. For safety they remove all collars put them back on once you pick up the pup. It's a nice feature that the GingrApp website allows them to intake client info and make reservations. They also will attach a "Report Card" with 3-6 photos (rare occasion video) and 3 descriptors for their demeanor during the day. It is disappointing when 20~30% of the photos are super blurry. I know it's hard to photograph active dogs indoors on the go! They must be super organized to be able to identify lookalikes! BOARDING - you need to individually bag each portion of your dog's meal so the staff can easily feed the dogs or a fee of $5/day bulk food will be applied. Aside from the food packing and private 4'x6' suite, there isn't a discernable difference between what happens at daycare and boarding from the report card. They lump all the pics into one and there aren't different comments for the days that get pulled in. I imagine just the last daycare demeanor gets attached. I do wonder what is the calming music they play :) for the pups. GROOMING - Juneau's received a few baths due to our own laziness. I imagine they need to use a neutral scented shampoo. I didn't love the faint scent nor feel that value outweighed doing it ourselves. One of the times they did send her home with an adorable Christmas colored bandana! EXTRA - You can spoil your dog and add a "Birthday Party" package. I missed attaching it in 2021 due to some communication confusion. 2022, I added and it looks like she probably had fun! The staff took 20 additional photos inside, but sadly they were mostly blurry :( so won't be rebuying. I always look forward to the last week in October when they have the Howl-o-Ween festivities. The first year Juneau took part she got a fun chew toy prize so not sure if she didn't stand out in 2021. Overall a great place to trust your dog with a caring team!

My Bruno really enjoys going. I love that they take photos throughout the day! They have grooming…read moreand boarding as well. The staff is amazing and very patient.

Joel at "I Walk Pets" is that rare combination of trustworthy, professional and caring. My 6 lb…read moreYorkie is in love with him and my cat thinks he is ok, which is high praise from her. I'm excited to be able to go out after work knowing my animals have been cared for.

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Abby has been training my dog Travis Barker for about 8 months now. We were looking for a day care…read morewhen both of us go into the office, but were overwhelmed by how many dogs they have at daycare. Abby runs a small shop (for now) and takes in about 5-6 dogs per day. She goes hiking, swimming, into Home Depot and other pet friendly stores, she does place work in parking lots. We wanted to Travis to be able to have positive social interactions, which was a little hard to control the environment in a dog park. Abby has been a great way to reinforce basics like heel and place, while also letting her run around with other dogs we trust. Abby is also so great at taking lots of videos and pictures that she shares with you at the end of the day. She will show you what to work on during the week and what she was working on with them. I would really recommend anyone to Abby.

Abby is amazing. She is so communicative and supportive, always willing to help with my dog! My dog…read morehas made lots of progress while working with her, and she's very flexible with days and transportation. I trust Abby with my dog more than anyone else. She also posts so much on social media during the day that I always know what my pup is up to, and at the end of trainings she send photos, videos and a report card detailing the day. Abby is the best!!!

Amazing team of dog walkers! We've been using them for many years. Highly recommend!!read more

I was lucky to hear about Doggie Jogs from a neighbor. I adopted a rescue dog and needed a dog…read morewalker. I called Chris and he came to my house to meet me and my puppy. Chris and his employees have been great to work with these past 2 years. They are flexible with my schedule and his staff keeps me updated about time changes and how the walks go each time with pictures. I have and will continue to recommend Chris and Doggie Jogs.

We recently had to travel at the very last minute and MacKenzie was highly recommended by a friend…read moreof a friend. I initially was reluctant to have a stranger stay in our home, while we were away, but my 2 large dogs do not do well in a kennel and our pet sitter has moved on to college. Upon meeting MacKenzie I immediately knew it was going to work out well. She asked careful questions about the dog's schedules so that she could keep their regular routines. MacKenzie was absolutely terrific. She stayed in our home for a week and our dogs were completely at ease and relaxed on our return- this is very unusual as one of our guys has a lot of anxiety. I can't say enough about how pleased we were and would highly recommend MacKenzie to anyone looking for in home pet service. Her service is excellent and her prices are more than reasonable for such high quality care and attention.

From the owner: Welcome to the most trusted name in dog walking and sitting!…read moreLet me help care for your best friend when you get tied up! I provide basic training, rides to the vet, rides to daycare, rides to the park, walks, and in-home stays when you're away!

Above and Beyond are just that! We've had amazing service. The staff are friendly and…read moreprofessional and communication is top notch. We really appreciate the care they've given our boy over the years.

Above & Beyond surpassed our expectations. I recently had surgery and was unable to walk our two…read moreDogs. They were referred to me by Belmont Pet store. All the staff are warm and friendly. they came when they said they would, each walker was kind , warm and friendly. I had to add an extra day of walking on short notice and they accomadated me. In short they were great. Will use them exclusively going forward