Lance is very friendly and Milo has learned to be patient. First class he really tested our…read morepatience.

From the owner: If you’re looking for the ultimate dog training program, look no further than Ridgeside K9 New…read moreEngland! Our team of certified professional dog trainers work hard to create custom programs that fit every dog, and every budget; from private training lessons to boarding and training. Most of us lead pretty hectic lives, work long hours, have numerous commitments, and often don’t have extra time to devote to the hundreds of repetitions and 24/7 accountability that successful dog training requires. You would much rather be spending the time you do have exploring, having fun, making memories, or relaxing with your canine best friend! That’s where our Board and Train dog training services come in. Our trainers will create a unique training program to fit you and your dog's specific needs to achieve the training goals. All travel, treats, care, training, tools, and lifetime guarantee of communication with your assigned trainer is included in each of our programs. At the end of training, your trainer will return the dog back to you where they will not only teach you everything your dog has newly learned, but also how to continue with training in everyday aspects within your own home. Our motivation is to see you communicate, connect, and thrive with your dog!

All I have to say to my 8 month old puppy is "wanna go to school" and she heads for the door…read moreanxious to get to Daycare. The staff is welcoming, my baby girl gets a daily report card letting me know exactly how she did for the day, she goes at least once a week sometimes more. I also have her nails filed every 3-4 weeks and they do a great a job. I highly recommend Lakefront Dog Retreat to any fellow dog owner!

My dog just got back from being groomed here, she looks great! The woman I met when I dropped her…read moreoff was very nice and knowledgeable (I forget her name). She was familiar with the knee issue my dog has and advised about not cutting my dog's hair too short since she could get sunburned. Timing and price were very reasonable. We will be back for sure. Also, we were advised that our dog is a little overweight - because SHE IS! It's 100% our fault and we know that. I'm not sure why anyone would get offended by this, it's unhealthy and it's the owner's fault. We should be reminded to keep our pets healthy and in good shape. (I did have a good laugh reading the review by the owner who is all, "my dog is just big boned!") Thank you Bath and Biscuit!!

Bath and Biscuit is by far the cleanest AND least expensive of the area doggie daycares. The staff…read moreare so kind to the owners and loving to the dogs. My dog cannot get in the door fast enough and I feel very good about leaving her there for 7 hours. She is totally exhausted when she comes home. I highly, highly recommend Bath and Biscuit!

Jen does a fantastic job of understanding each pups needs and strengths…read more I also went to one of Jill's classes.....equally outstanding!! I'm going back in 2 months for obedience training.

Sent them our puppy's vaccination records 6 weeks in advance but got a call just hours before the…read morefirst class telling us something's missing. They had to call our vet after we spoke to sort it out. At the same time I found the records and it took me all of 30 seconds to google the vaccination series listed on page 1 to find what they needed. I'm not sure why they ask for records if they can't read them (or at least be able to look up themselves), and why they would wait until the last minute to do this. Although we signed up for a specific class, it was treated as part of a series, i.e. we care more about you paying for more and more classes rather than the one you actually bought. Instructor expected us to undo months of training and for our puppy to re-learn things according to their program. Not about to confuse her just to accommodate this one trainer.

Champion Kennels is a complete facility. I have had many dogs in classes there. These classes are…read moregreat. The teach the dogs and the people how to do the task. You can get help to fix bad behavior that the dog does at home. I started doing competition obedience training 2 years ago after just 6 months of training I was able to get my dog a CD title in just three tests. It's a no nonsense training. The instructor understands dog behavior which makes it easier to understand why your dog does things. In addition to great training the have top quality food. Great safe toys. And good training. I have never boarded my dog but the kennels are always clean. Go to champion kennels for all you needs

When we adopted our first dog in October of last year we immediately brought him to Champion…read moreKennels to begin their level one training course. Since then we have enrolled in several classes because we love it so much! We have gained so much knowledge and support in each of these classes that is priceless as a first time dog owner. Champion is also the only place I feel comfortable boarding my dog. The level of care and love that they show to my boy is unmatched. Each time we pull into the parking lot his tail is wagging a mile a minute because he is so excited! The pricing for both day and night boarding is incredibly reasonable especially with how well taken care of I know he is. We owe so much to Champion Kennels and can not say enough positive things about them!

I bought my very first Betta fish here about 6 weeks ago. Their selection was pretty good…read moreconsidering they temporarily live in little containers. Some people think ONE dead Betta means the entire store is worth a one-star review! The store is generally clean and not stinky at all. Their parakeets are usually active and chatty. Staff is so-so, but I don't interact with them much. A good selection of aquarium items, though the Westford store does have more.

This review is on the Leominster location. Aquatics Dept really. The staff seems to be very…read morepassionate about fish and very knowledgeable. The tall girl I think with glasses is my favorite. The tanks are always clean and they have nice displays. They often have rare species.

We've had the absolute best experience with Dave and his wonderful team. From the very beginning,…read moreDave patiently walked us through his process, clearly managed expectations, and created a safe, nurturing environment for our Jingles. During the three weeks we were apart, he shared daily updates--complete with training videos and photos--which made us feel truly connected to Jingles' progress and growth every step of the way. Dave thoughtfully tailors each session to your dog's needs and leaves no question unanswered, putting you completely at ease knowing your puppy is in the most capable hands. Jingles now has a true home away from home, and we feel grateful to have found trusted partners in her upbringing. After all, it really does take a village!

We recently adopted a new puppy (Nala) to keep our 3 year old Golden doodle (Augie) company…read more Although the two dogs are siblings from different litters, they didn't immediately take to being together. Unlike Augie, who was always sweet and extremely mellow even as a puppy, Nala bit us in the face, barked, destroyed things in our home and terrorized Augie to the extent that he would run away from her. We weren't sure we could keep her because she was so badly behaved and seemed untrainable. In the span of 3 weeks, David transformed Nala from a challenging puppy into a dream puppy. She obeys all the commands, walks off leash in our wooded neighborhood, sleeps hours later than when she left and most importantly she is able to play well with Augie who now seeks her out and willingly allows her even to sleep in his own bed. David sent dozens of videos so we could watch her while she was in training and learn the language she was learning from David. He kept in contact and was even able to drop her off and meet our other dog for a walk with Nala. Without Massachusetts Dog Training, we would likely have given our wonderful puppy away and never realized what a gem we had. David helped to uncover Nala's true potential and helped us to realize how smart, sweet and special she is. We will be forever grateful for his wisdom, expertise and love for our Nala.

One Mission Dog Training also uses shock collars in their practice, my vet was absolutely and…read moreutterly shocked and turned off when I asked about using a shock collar on Honey. They wouldn't help me work on her service dog tasks and behaviors after making the request several times. One Mission Dog Training trained Honey to do many great things, like have patience, her service dog task, and her obedience, which is why I'm disappointed as to why they didn't answer when I asked why and if Honey could pick up another task/other obedience.

I highly recommend Dog Training Elite and our trainer Marshall. In just a few weeks we have seen…read moreoutstanding and sustaining improvements in our dog. This is still an ongoing experience, but we are very pleased with the outcome to date. Thanks again Marshall.

We had an appointment for our cat that we booked 2 weeks in advance we had a confirmation call a…read morefew days ahead of the scheduled appointment. When we arrived for our appointment I was rudely met by a groomer who told us that we should have called an hour before arriving as they were an hour behind on this day. First of all as a business owner I find it appalling that you would treat a new paying customer this way. Secondly, the place is extremely small there were several dogs being groomed and it had to be at least 85 degrees in the place. I have two beautiful labs I would NEVER bring them to this place. My cat just needed to be brushed out that of which they assured me that they offer as a service. I would not have left our cat there . Needless to say I would never consider going back to that place.

Best Pet groomer ever ! We bring all our cats, and they come…read morehome looking beautiful - soft and sleek. Cindy is so kind to the pets - always smiling and talking to them. We have a couple of cats with special needs. She can handle it all. We are so grateful to have a forever groomer for our cats. Carol and Dick N.