We were repeat customers of Shipyard Dog. Before our young dog, we entrusted our elderly dog to the…read morefacility for daycare and boarding for several months before she passed away. We returned because we had previously had a positive experience. We appreciated the cleanliness of the facility, the convenience of the online reservation system, and, most importantly, we trusted them with our pets. Our young dog began attending at approximately four months of age, and for several months everything went well. This spring, we were told he had been "humpy and displaying dominance" during a previously scheduled boarding over school vacation. We immediately followed Shipyard's recommendation upon returning by temporarily removing him from daycare, having him neutered as soon as possible, observing the recommended recovery period, and even offering to pursue additional training if needed. After doing exactly what was asked, Shipyard accepted additional boarding reservations, giving us every reason to believe he remained an appropriate candidate for their program and that any concerns had been adequately addressed. While returning home from a recent trip, we received another message stating that our dog had "incited an altercation" and now needed to be removed from the facility for several months. This meant coming home and unexpectedly needing to start over in finding future boarding after relying on Shipyard Dog for our travel needs, which had recently increased due to a death in our family. After reviewing the 13-second video provided, I was left with more questions than answers. The footage did not clearly demonstrate to me that our dog was solely to blame for the altercation, nor was I given any objective explanation regarding the specific behaviors that led to that conclusion or what "improvement" would actually look like for him to return. From the video, our dog appeared increasingly overstimulated. He was open-mouth panting, sat down while several dogs continued to approach him, and rather than the interaction de-escalating, additional dogs continued to converge around him until a fifth dog approached him directly face-to-face, at which point he reacted. I was also surprised that there appeared to be no consideration of simply removing him from the playgroup or modifying his boarding experience, particularly given that he had been recently neutered, before deciding to dismiss him from the program for a "few months." The video also showed two playgroup monitors nearby before the interaction escalated. What ultimately led us to make other arrangements was the complete breakdown in communication. At no point were we told that our dog's place, even as a boarding customer, was in jeopardy despite accepting four future boarding reservations throughout the summer. When I raised concerns about how this was handled, I received no response. When you board your dog, you should be able to travel, even under difficult family circumstances, knowing your pet's needs are being thoughtfully managed. Instead, we were left worrying about unexpected behavior messages while traveling and scrambling to find new boarding arrangements afterward. I recognize that every facility has the right to determine which dogs are the best fit for its program. My purpose in sharing this review is not to dispute that right, but to help other owners understand our experience. I encourage readers to draw their own conclusions. If you rely on a boarding facility for travel, I encourage you to ask detailed questions about how behavioral concerns are managed, how much communication you can expect if concerns arise, and what alternatives are considered before a dog is removed from the program. Those answers may ultimately determine whether a facility is the right fit for your family.

It's an amazing facility for Daycare and Boarding. A very happy place with well behaved four…read morelegged customers. Well staffed and very safe. My pup loves it here!

I took our 2 year old golden doodle to get groomed at A Pet's Life today for the first time (he's…read morebeen groomed before, but it was his first visit there). From the moment we walked in, he was treated like part of the family! The groomer, Priscilla, treated him with such genuine care and his groom came out better than he's ever had before. They were really flexible with scheduling, and they're very reasonably priced. I'm so happy I found them and will absolutely be a repeat customer!

A Pets Life is a lifesaver! They are always so flexible and willing accommodate last minute…read morerequests. And my dogs go absolutely crazy every time they see Colleen - you can tell that they love her so much and are well taken care of when they are with her! - Hannah (Whaler & Flapjack)

Lori is amazing if you are within her working area. If your looking for a amazing pet lover and…read moresomeone to add as a extension to your fur baby family. Lori is the pet sitter/walker for you. She is a needle in a haystack. Lori will treat your fur babies as her own. Her business etiquette makes you feel like she is family from day one. Her daily communication with you about your fur baby will put you at ease. She has been watching my pug and cat for many years. She has also helped me out in emergencies resulting in multiple two week hospitalization stays. She has even gone over and beyond helping me make a difficult decision to leave my pug with a nurse at the hospital, where I was admitted. Lori had her wedding that week. She spoke with the nurse. Then went to my home to prepare my dog to for her week stay with the nurse. She met the nurse at my home and did the transfer. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my fur babies. Also, having a older pug it gave me a piece of mind knowing that she is pet CPR and FIRST AID CERTIFIED. I have also nannied over the years for families that have also used Lori as a pet sitter and dog walker. Please reach out if you need a reference if you move forward with Lori

Lori was fantastic! She was suggested to me by a neighbor who raved about her. We needed someone…read morewilling to come to the house twice a day to take care of our 2 cats while we were away. 1 cat requires medication for seizures on a fairly rigid schedule. Lori was incredible. The very 1st day my 2anti-social, we don't like strangers came right to her. Animals certainly know a good kind soul. Feeding, medicating, litterbox duty, play time, pictures,text updates..she did it all. I can't recommend Lori enough. She is phenomenal!!! Give her a try.!

I used this company a couple of times with no issues that I was made aware of by the owner…read moreI made reservations with her months in advance to take care of my cats this summer while my husband was in hospital so I could stay in hotel near him. Owner agreed. I happened to send my cats rabies information to her last month and she tells me 'by the way I can't take care of your cats cause I moved and don't cover the town anymore ". First of all when was she going to let me know and secondly she still covers my town in her website. WTH???! What a way to treat a customer and run a business. Beware of liars!!!

Debbie is great. She loves my animals as her own. Very trustworthy and a great person. She will…read morewater my plants, check my mail and do whatever you need. I wouldn't use any other pet sitter again.

We love working with Kerri! She is such a gift to our family. Kerri had amazing attention to detail…read moreand has watched my dog Margo, for over a year. There have been a few times where she identifies a different behavior in Margo and reports back immediately. One time Margo was allergic to her flea meds and I was able to schedule her a the vet same day due to Kerri identifying the problem so quickly. She always gives a detailed report and sends lovely photos every time she walks Margo. Kerri has stayed many times in the house and always leaves the place neat and tidy! She takes security super seriously and as a single dog mom there's no one else we would rather work with. We love Kerri and you will too!

From the owner: Dog walker and pet sitter for your loved animals. Your Pet is My Priority.read more

Rozz is the best!!! I was gone for a week. During that time my neighbors told me that she was…read morerunning around playing in my yard with my dogs. She even took them for a walk in the dead of the snow storm. I came home to shoveled stairs , clean house and happy and fed babies....Thank you Rozz for taking being such a great surrogate mom to my babies while I was away.

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There are alot of doggie daycares out there. Trust me when I tell you Pampered Paws is without a…read moredoubt the absolute best there is. My two dogs Nova and Stella absolutely LOVE it here! The second we pull in the parking lot to drop them off all you can hear from the back seat is both tails wagging like crazy. The facility is super clean. The owners and the staff are all amazing, they care for the dogs like they are their own.

I've been bringing my dog to Pampered Paws day care for the past couple of months and she…read moreabsolutely loves it. I wasn't sure how she would do because she is a rescue and takes a little while to warm up to strangers and other dogs, but after her first few half days at Pampered Paws it was clear she couldn't wait to go back again. With a happy pup, fair prices and close proximity to the highway, I would recommend Pampered Paws to anyone needing pet sitting services.

I think they do a good job, even though i ask for pictures of my dogs, just so i can see that…read morethey're actually having fun, but they never do it , but they post other dogs!‍ Other than that, they're okay.

The best dog kennel on the south shore. The staff is so sweet and passionate about the animals!!…read moreThey treat them like their own! Have used them for over 14 years!!!

My dog loves this place and they do a nice job at a reasonable rate. It is nearby, and easy to…read morelocate.

Super friendly staff, very accommodating, and my dog was so happy when I picked him up. I'm so glad…read moreI don't have to fight to trim his nails any more!

I've found a few great dog walkers thru here just send out some messages to get a project started…read moreand you will get some great walkers

Patty took care of my dog for almost 2 years. She treated him as though he was one of her own,…read moreincluding when I boarded him with her. When he was sick she treated him with the utmost care, compassion and patience that anyone could ask for. Her knowledge and treatment of dogs is unsurpassed and if you are looking for someone in the Weymouth area, I can't recommend her or Mike highly enough. You will never worry when they are with her, as she treats them with such love.