We had Gordon for our puppy class. Class was a lot of fun! It starts with puppy play time, where…read morethe pups don't just play, but are under his supervision so you can learn about good play patterns, and the dogs can teach each other their styles without the owners interfering. After that comes lots of important lessons and demonstrations, with Gordon teaching you all the basics of how to get your pup well socialized, and the psychology behind the timing and methods of training to help you better understand and remember. It's a far more comprehensive puppy training class than I've had in the past, where we just covered the basics of sit/down/stay. This class will really prepare your pup to be a great new addition to your family!

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

River dog is amazing. My dog looooooves it here. He literally knows when we're in the car that…read morewe're going to day care and he runs towards the door - he hears his friends barking and is eager to join them to play! The staff are all amazing and do so well with the dogs - you can tell they are passionate about taking care of the pups. They're also extremely nice and accommodating. I can tell they really love my pup. My dog is a little guy and he loves playing with the big dogs, and I trust he is safe in river dogs hands. He plays the entire time he is there, he comes home exhausted which I appreciate added a long busy day I love that they're open 6 am- 7pm - it's handy for my long days at work. There's always street parking available too. Definitely recommend River dogs if you are looking for a day care for your pup! The price is also pretty good compared to other day cares in the area/cambridge!

Finding a daycare for your furbaby that FEELS right is tough: some are too expensive, some are too…read moremuch like a kennel, some have facilities that you don't like, some do a lot of crating, some are poorly staffed, the list is endless... Dogs for Days is none of these things. It checks all the boxes you need: clean, affordable, safe, staff that loves your baby like they're one of their own pups, 24/7 staffing, and CAGE FREE -this one is really important because there are a lot of places that advertise hotel suites for your dogs but honestly those are just fancy-looking kennels... great if your pup is into that and is comfortable sleeping alone, not so great if your pup is used to snuggling with you in bed - ANYWAY, I digress. We started at Dogs for Days when our puppy was about 9 months old, and when it was still Paws Up - our doggie loved it, we liked it but we weren't thrilled. We were thinking about switching to another daycare when Nick and Michelle took over. Katie, one of the staff, told us that these new owners (whom we hadn't met yet) were amazing and truly dog lovers. Okay we thought, let's stick around and see how this turns out. THANK GOD THAT WE DID. In the last 4-5 months, Nick and Michelle have created a place that we honest to God would be lost without. They, and their staff, go above and beyond to make sure that you feel 200% comfortable leaving your dog with them for a few hours to a few days (or more!). They will text you pictures, give you updates, email you, facetime you, whatever you need when you're away from your baby. Unfortunately this year our puppy Mila turned 1 the same weekend we had to be out of town. What did Dogs for Days do? Well I'll let you look at the pictures and see for yourself - birthday bandana, a handmade birthday sign, and constant updates to let us know that she was having a wonderful time. These are the types of little things they'll do that are truly wonderful. They didn't need to do this but they did it because they knew how much it meant to us - probably more than it meant to Mila haha I've personally seen Michelle work with a family who had a dog with a disability to help them socialize the pup and make sure he (or maybe she) has a happy and well-socialized doggie life. Could they have just turned the family away as so many other daycares would do? Probably, but they didn't and that's what matters. When a dog in the area that they knew went missing, Nick was out there every day helping to find him (don't worry they found him so it's a happy ending!). My point is that it's very hard to find people who understand your connection to your dog(s). Dogs, cats, other pets...they're family. And when you have to leave them for work or a weekend or for whatever reason, you want to feel like they'll be treated like family. We leave Mila during the week week knowing that she is going to have a great time, that if something happens she'll be in good hands, and that she's happy - which makes us happy. We leave her for longer periods - weekends - knowing that she can sprawl out on a couch or bed surrounded by other dogs and most importantly, A PERSON. We know that she won't be scared in a kennel all by herself, and that if something goes wrong there is always someone there for her. Although full disclosure I still cry every time we have to leave her. If you're anything like us (and I suspect you are if you've read this very long review about a doggy daycare), then your dog is like your baby and Dogs for Days is the best for your baby.

I will start positively.....after purchasing a sick baby female beta, and sick female zebra finch…read morehere, I was refunded due to their guarantee. Now, to the uncaring groomers! They refuse to take any suggestions! I have been told that they can never satisfy me, and my dogs didn't like their paws touched! I was told by the groomers and the manager, not to return to the grooming area, or even better, not to even return to the store. I (and anyone who has pet(s) have spent a lot of money in these locations, but if they are this uncaring, WHY would anyone want to return with (or for) their beloved pet(s)?

Great experience at this location! I came in in a pinch, needing to buy prescription dog food for…read moremy dog on a Saturday. I was able to go to the Banfield pet hospital and explain and show my information with valid prescription and they helped me out! I did a quick lap around the store and things looked and smelled clean and in order. I'll definitely be back.

Danielle and her team have cared for my dog since she was a pup and have always taken great care of…read moreher. I cannot stress enough how sincere and passionate Danielle is about dogs. She invests a lot of time making sure that she is on top of her game and 100% gets dogs. My dog was incredibly anxious from the get go and Danielle knew exactly what to do to build trust and help train her to be her best self. When grooming wasn't going so well, she took the time to teach me how to groom my dog. When I travel my dog stays with her, has a ball and comes back and sleeps for a week. She now is walked by her staff, Anna and adores her as well. We affectionately call her Aunty Danielle in our household.

It is tough to properly articulate how wonderful Bark Around is. Business owner, Danielle, started…read moreassisting us almost three years ago with our energetic, fearful and sickly 6 week old puppy that we were completely overwhelmed by and misguided about during the adoption process. Danielle assisted in getting our dog into a daily walking routine and pointing us in the right direction for appropriate training and veterinary care. Danielle and her team was and continues to be, extremely attentive and patient to our dogs sometimes high maintenance behavioral needs. She has also been invaluable in reinforcing our dogs training and encouraging us to foster a healthy, positive relationship with our dog. This high standard of service is also expected with her awesome employees, it is obvious who is a Bark Around employee around town, attentively walking a small group of calm, happy dogs. We moved to the suburbs a year ago and have yet to find a trust worthy dog walking service that compares to Bark Around, so much so that battling an hour of traffic into the city is well worth it for weekend boarding. I have recommended Bark Around to many,many old neighbors and friends and will continue to do so.

This is a highly responsive and responsible group of people! They love our dog and all the dogs…read morethey care for-- my dog is always anxiously waiting for their scheduled arrivals-- 5 stars and much gratitude. These folks really care and your dog will sense that!

Jake, James, and the entire training team at BDB are absolutely phenomenal. When we first adopted…read moreour dog, we had no idea how many training challenges we'd face, especially living in a busy seaport apartment building with a leash reactive dog. We felt completely overwhelmed at first. Enter James and Jake, who truly saved the day. From the start, they were patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly invested in our dog's success. The progress our dog has made in just six months is nothing short of amazing, night and day from where we started. What really stands out is how much Jake genuinely cares; he treats our dog like his own, and it shows in the results. If you're on the fence about training, don't be. BDB is worth every penny. We couldn't recommend them more highly!

Our puppy had an injury when he was little and missed out on early socialization activities. He was…read moreafraid of people and other dogs. Janet helped us to reintroduce him to the world and gain comfort with his surroundings. Now he is excited to meet every new person or dog. Later, as he entered adolescence, he became more reactive to his environment. Janet taught us additional techniques and recommended a relaxation technique that has significantly reduced his level of anxiety in new situations. We highly recommend Janet for anyone looking to work on their dog's behaviors. She is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

I had the most amazing dog training experience with Janet! She was totally pawsative, non reactive…read moreand in just an hour she had Alfie settling, calm and listening to commands! I honestly thought the best I could get with him was half of that! She even taught Tessie to be less demanding (anyone who knows Tessie, this was amazing, she is seriously THE Queen) I'm sooooo happy! Obviously I'm a bulldog parent, they are quirky, stubborn and way to smart to be trained, however Janet knew exactly what to do with them! I called because my baby, Alfie, who just turned one started jumping and nipping his dog walker... we needed to nip that in the bud right away! Janet knew exactly what to do, she even had his dog walker stop by so she could see their interaction and helped both of them learn how to have a better experience! Janet truly is a dog whisper! She really loves dogs, understands the breeds 'quirks' she knew exactly the temperament and personality of my bulldogs! I can not recommend her enough! Tessie, my old lady bulldog wanted to follow her home

Thien and his team are amazing. The hikes and trips he takes our dog on are incredible. The Dog…read moreSlob takes extra care with our puppy so we know he'll be safe and having a blast! One of the best parts of the day is getting the update of where our bulldog Oz went for his hike, including amazing pictures. Highly recommend this team.

Every week, our two high-drive Australian Shepherds look forward to their adventures with Thien and…read morethe gang, whether thats an off leash adventure in the woods, the beach, or hitting the pavement in the city! We are so lucky we found him when we moved to Seaport! He also understands dog behavior, and we have noticed a huge difference in our dogs since we started working with him--they are a lot calmer and less anxious. We also love receiving the pupdates in the evening, which includes photos or videos of our four legged companions. He also shares some of their day on his Instagram page. If you are looking for someone who goes above and beyond for your dogs, has consistent communication, and genuine interest in your life with your dog, look no further. We cannot recommend Thien and The Dog Slob enough!

I have going to Joe first time approximately 15yrs ago He…read moreis an excellent trainer and you can always reach out to him He always is there to help with dog training. I have an 8mt old puppy and Joe is teaching him and my puppy Jake is doing great I highly recommend Joe. A great man and excellent trainer Jerry Denning

Joe is a seasoned professional who gives you a great value and lots of knowledge. I have been…read moreworking with him for years and highly recommend him:

We have used Fetch for years. They are extremely dependable, good at communication and only use…read morepositive reinforcement for training. My dog has also boarded with Fetch, with great success. Highly recommend!

We came to Mel weary after bad experiences with prior, inexperienced walkers. Mel came in, quickly…read morebuilt rapport with our anxious rescue pups, and had them (and us) at ease in no time. We even told her not to bother walking on of our two dogs due to her demeanor and lack of interest, and Mel wouldn't take no for an answer-she had both dogs off the couch with her in no time. Our dogs not only became better behaved with Mel, but overall happier and easier to walk for us as well. Dave then took over our walks without missing a beat-you won't find anyone more knowledgeable nor dedicated to his clients and their dogs. If we could've taken them with us when we moved out of Somerville, we would've in a heartbeat.

Had my dog groomed by Kim, she was amazing! He is usually very anxious getting his nails trimmed…read morebut she was able to get it done for him. The team was also so kind, texted and called me once he was ready to be picked up. Kim was really knowledgable and gave me some tips to help with his shedding in the interim between grooming appointments. 10/10!

Some of the vetco staff (the employees the run the clinics) are simply rude and completely…read moreunprofessional. One vetco employee is completely uneducated in handling animals. This person was extremely disrespectful and had an "I'm better than attitude towards customers, fellow employees and even the petco staff. I witnessed them belittling a Petco employee in front of the entire store because there was a big cart in an isle. It was clearly the stores delivery day and the employee was clearly putting stock away as well as replenishing stock.