Amy is a terrific pet caretaker. She clearly has love for pets and took care of our dog like it was…read moreher own. Easy communication and clear and fair pricing. Highly recommended.

After meeting Amy, it was clear that she loved dogs of all kinds. Our dog Chloe warmed right up to…read moreher. She is very knowledgeable about caring for dogs, set schedules, disciplining very nicely as needed. She has the perfect backyard for the dogs to play. We had amy board Chloe and also had her in the daycare during the day. Chloe made new dog friends when before she would bark at every single dog on our daily walks. Chloe came home happy and relaxed. We would definitely have amy watch Chloe again and trust her completely.

Doggie Trail (Kate and company) are absolutely the BEST! They take care of my dog (Kasha) as if she…read morewere their own baby and treat her like a member of their family. I work some really challenging hours and anytime I've needed additional walks, support or even last minute overnight care in the case of a family emergency, Kate and her team were there. She is kind, gentle and loves my dog with all her heart. I am so grateful to Kate and her team and cannot recommend Doggie Trail with enough enthusiasm!

Caring and professional service! Kate and her walkers have…read morebeen taking care of Bailey for over 6 years. We would never use another service. She loves dogs and has never let us down. Bailey is a large breed and can look intimidating to people who see her for the first time. Kate's walkers have always been very good with her and she barks and runs around in excitement when she hears them coming. I highly recommend Doggie Trail. Kate is a wonderful person.

Justine and Jill were absolute miracle workers. I have a very anxious dog and they were ready and…read morewilling to meet her where she was at and build her up to become more confident and brave. Because of Jill taking my dog to play group, Molly became an expert at fetching and much more trusting of the world. Her weekly walks were very obviously the highlight of the week. Molly LOVES Jill and I am forever grateful for the infinite patience and love the Second Chance team gave to me very timid girl. The were also incredibly flexible and patient with my needed scheduling changes and very effective at communicating. Cannot recommend enough. Thank you!

Words cannot express how much we have loved Second Chance for the past 6 years. Our dog has had…read moresome difficulty with behavioral issues and they never make us feel judged or at fault. They just keep loving him and accommodating us through life's ups and downs. They feel like family to us and we love them!

My little guy gets so excited as we get close to Elliot's House; he can never wait to start playing…read morewith all his pup friends (and make new ones). I've been trying to get him here at least once a week, but may bump it up to two now that the weather is getting colder and the days darker. When I pick him up he's usually really amped from all the playtime, but after dinner quickly settles and chills with my husband and I on the couch - a tall order, as he is firmly in his angsty teen puppy phase. Weird aside, but I recently reached out to customer service to see if they've been cleaning him or spraying him with something before I pick him up, because he usually comes home smelling surprisingly fresh - I was told that nope, it's just the clean environment! All in all, this place is a great spot for your pup to get their socialization in and wind-up-toy energy out. I love that they know my guy by name (even if he's one of, like, seven Cooper's who visits), and I adore how happy he is to walk through the door each visit. Nice local spot filled with people who really care about their furry clients.

My little guy has been to this establishment a few times, our last experience has been the worst…read more He stayed there for a weekend and came home with a bloody injury under his eye. When I asked them if they can provide any insight on what happened, they mentioned he was playing rough and was relaxing by himself- my dog doesn't relax by himself when he's around other dogs, he's playful and his RELIABLE dog sitter calls him the life of the party. They did however confirm they saw blood on the floor but just assumed it was from another dog's urine-- WHAT! As a dog owner we all know when there's blood in a dog's urine it is watery, it doesn't actually look like blood! My dog had blood under his eye, an open wound and blood reside in his hair. His veterinarian confirmed it wasn't an injury playing with another dog.

Amy C. and her team at NDW have been so wonderful to us. We have been with them since we got our…read morepup, enrolling in the puppy program and then transitioning to playgroups. Mookie loves his playgroups, and happily sleeps away the afternoon when he gets back from them. The NDW team reinforces his training, and Amy has been incredibly helpful with her guidance and advice. I trust them 100% with our little dog, and recommend them highly!

From the owner: We provide leash walks, off-leash playgroups, and training. Once a client, boarding and…read moreweekend/evening care is also an option with us! In addition to exercising your dog well, we teach them how to be a good citizens, working with them on good behavior both in the world of dogs and the world of people. We take our role in your dog's life very seriously and work with you to make them happy, well-balanced pets. Our walkers are trained in basic dog language, good socialization, proper play, and good dog manners. To us, getting your dog's tail wagging means more than just making them happy, it means understanding the balance between emotional and physical well-being and working with you to find the routine that's best for them.

Lindsay and Max were ride-or-die, rain-or-shine, partners-in-crime. She is the best, most reliable…read moredog-walker/lover you can find. The only reason not to hire her is that she will ruin you and your furry pet for any other caretaker for years to come! Don't hesitate - she's worth it!

Lindsay is amazing! It's hard to find a trustworthy person to take care of my puppy because he's…read moretiny and is always intimated by strangers, but Lindsay gained his trust. She would come over and let my Oliver outside while I'm away at work. She'd watch him to ensure he uses the bathroom then plays with him until he's tired out. Lindsay treats my puppy as if he is her own. I am sad to see Lindsay leave California, but very excited for her new adventure in Boston! You can trust her with your furbabies 100% - I'd definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter!

I am a dog trainer in the New England area that is currently working with one of the dogs Elisabeth…read morewalks during the week. During an important lesson, Elisabeth took the time out of her weekend to meet with the owners and I to work on various walking strategies with the dog. She was on time and very professional. I was impressed with her dedication to her her craft and how enthusiastic she was to work with us. It was clear that she loved her job and the animals she works with. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for a competent dog walker with an amazing skillset who puts her heart and soul into what she does!

I just moved to the Boston area and I had an orientation to attend, but I didn't want to leave my…read moredog alone the first day so I requested a quote from Elisabeth the day before and heard back almost immediately. I was able to arrange for Sasha to stay with Elisabeth for 3-hours for $30. Everything was really convenient as the drop-off point is just a few minutes from a T-stop and Elisabeth walked my dog to me (in the Cambridge area) for no extra charge. Sasha seemed to be in a good spirits when she came to pick me up ;^). I would definitely consider Elisabeth if I need someone to take care Sasha in the future. She's cordial, really prompt with communication and friendly. Thanks again for the last-minute help!

I have been a loyal client of Walk Ur Dog for 6 years and it's been absolutely wonderful. Chris,…read moreNuna and their team have walked my dog 3 times a week without fail, without having to call out EVER. They are so kind and my dog absolutely loves them. When she sees her dog walk friends out on the street, she is always so excited and happy to see them :) That is a happy pup and a great experience. They are the best!

I've been using Walk-Ur-dog for almost a year now and cannot recommend them highly enough!…read more Every weekday either Chris (the owner) or Karen have walked my rather hyper golden retriever. They have been reliable without fail (unlike my experience from the dog walking apps), text me an update of what my dog did that day after every walk, and what other animals from my apartment building he played with! It's clear Chris and Karen really care about the dogs they walk as if they are their own and make every extra effort to maximize their fun while their owner is away. I've also gotten to know some of the other dog owners in my apartment building who also use Walk-Ur-dog and they also have nothing but positive things to say about Walk-Ur-dog. My dog is noticeably more excited to see one of his Walk-Ur-dog friends than he is of the other dogs he sees. I haven't yet used Walk-Ur-dog's boarding services but I've heard they are great as well! Prices are very fair and paying is also easy via Venmo and Chris is very responsive and flexible via text whenever I've had changes to my schedule. Again, I cannot recommend Walk-Ur-dog highly enough! Thank you, Chris and Karen!

Named after the mama of the pack, BOCA is awesome! Jeremy is incredible with my active, busy, and…read moresometimes anxious guy. After a day in the woods with the BOCA crew, my lil pup comes home, and saws logs! (Cheesy pun intended...) While I head off to work, JoJo gets to adventure in the wild, just as was intended for him! And I get pictures of him lakeside, jumping streams, learning better behavior, and romping in the dirt. Seriously no better way to keep your pup happy and balanced while you're away. A much better value than traditional doggie day care, with customized attention and pick up/drop off!

Sassy spent a month at BOCA while I was traveling. She had the time of her life (look at the album…read moreSassy's party pics on Facebook). I could really relax on my trip knowing that Sassy was well-looked after AND having her own set of adventures. Plus, she came home a much chiller, calmer, obedient dog! I'd give 10 stars if I could!!

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.