I brought home the cutest 9-week old Boston terrier puppy. Shortly after, he turned into the devil…read more I signed up for the 5 private lessons package because I realized we needed private attention. She came to my condo promptly each time. I scheduled at my convenience, leaving a long period between my 4th and 5th sessions. Ida diagnosed my puppy son with dominance, very rare at that early of an age. I had diagnosed him with asshole, and it seemed I was right. She taught me how to show him I was the boss and get him in line. She also taught him all the important commands and gave me homework to strengthen those commands between lessons. She truly got into my dog's head and turned him into a wonderful companion. He is now 8 months old and my best friend. I still call Ida here and there for other problems I have like housekeeping or barking. She suggested a bell he could ring to tell me when he needs to go out and now he uses it every time. I have suggested several friends use Ida. She is a miracle worker.

So far so good, it's been a few weeks since we've started, Ida is great she has come to my home for…read more1:1 with Lexi, I've learned a lot and continue to train Lexi everyday. Looking forward to the group class in January. Lexi has leash reactivity, which can be a challenge but we're working on it, thanks to Ida

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!

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.

I recently brought my 4.5year old black lab pit mix dog to Dave at Trouwe Hond K-9 for training…read more My dog Nina spent two weeks there and then came home with me. Nina has learned good obedience on and off leash. She heels now and I can enjoy walking with her. Dave has truly mastered training. My dog Nina has done wonderful and I am following through with everything that Nina learned and Dave taught me. It's been a great experience and I highly recommend the training program here.

We can't speak highly enough of David and how much he helped our family. My boyfriend and I have a…read more2 year old Bluetick Coonhound, Charlie. Starting when he was about 6 months we were having behavioral issues with him in the home. It started with resource guarding and food aggression, and overtime escalated to aggression toward us. We constantly walked on eggshells around him. It even got to the point of when we would come home from a walk Charlie wouldn't let us take his collar off. He would growl, snarl and bare his teeth, and turn on us. We had to use a baby gate as a "shield" to get to our bedroom. We didn't feel safe in our own home and no other trainer was able to help us. I had been bit twice up to this point. We debated rehoming Charlie, had almost lost all hope, broken hearted, and felt like we failed him. Upon reaching out, before we even met David, he reassured us he would be able to help. During our in-person evaluation with David he told us Charlie is a dominant dog and he is at the top of the pack. We needed to train with Charlie to regain our place at the top of the pack. Not only would it strengthen our bond with him but we would feel safe again and regain control of our home. Charlie spent two weeks at Trouwe Hond and came home yesterday. The confidence we have gained with David's training can't be put into words. Charlie is completely different, he is happy again and our family is whole again. We are SO grateful for the time and dedication David gave not only Charlie but us as well. We still have a lot of training ahead but we are so excited to continue learning with our boy.

Very well stocked and super clean and areas were well organized to maneuver around to find what you…read moreare looking for! Seems they have everything under the sun for pets!

Bought some frogs here a couple years ago, I need to surrender them because now I cant afford their…read morevet care and some basic needs. Was given two references to places that I already spoke with and was told they couldnt help me and one reference to a place that straight up doesn't exist. So basically a huge nothing burger in terms of actual help. Petco doesn't care about the animals beyond what money they can make off of them. Beyond that, they aren't too concerned with them.

They are fabulous! I never met a more caring group of people. Business run well. Owners and…read moremanager very involved. My dog Gets so excited as we pull in to the driveway. He is so well cared for and loved.

I have 2 dachshunds that Zephyr helped correct their behavior almost immediately at our first…read moreconsultation. I could end the review there, as training 2 dachshunds seems impossible. I have seen 4 different trainers and Zephyr is by far the best and most effective. He is attentive and honest - no bs. I could not recommend GBDT enough. We came to Zephyr with behavioral issues (reactivity, barking, fear towards people and other dogs) and Zephyr's training method was so reassuring.

There is no better way to describe Lance and his two other trainers as miracle workers. I have a…read more1.5-year-old cattle dog/husky mix who is extremely fear reactive. It was impossible to walk by other dogs without a huge scene or even people without him growling. Baths and nail cutting were out of the question as the local groomer told me to never bring him back, and when I attempted, he would become aggressive towards me. I have always believed in Kevin and thus have been to A LOT of trainers in search of helping him reach his full potential of being a great dog. Away from his fears, Kevin is the sweetest dog. The number of people who told me he was "incurable" and that I would have to simply manage with what I have the rest of my life left me deflated and hopeless. Then I stopped to chat with a woman who was walking her German Shepherd one day and she told me I had to go see Lance. A week later I was sold. Lance has been a blessing. He has achieved more with Kevin in a matter of months than others said Kevin could accomplish in his entire life. While Kevin still has some work to be done, he now can walk by dogs without a scene, LOVES pets from people and even just this week had his first bath and nail cutting without any issues. Kevin's sister is another shining example of Lance's work. She was returned to the rescue by a family who said she was heavily resource-guarding and acting aggressively. My mom adopted her but was worried she was too much to handle. Since working with Lance, Luna is a new dog and easily the best dog my mom has ever owned. It is not just Lance's abilities to train dogs that are so incredible, he is also there for the owners. He understands and allows us to speak our minds and even vent with frustration about the different obstacles we have faced during the training process. He is ALWAYS available to the owners and truly loves what he does and the dogs he works with. I really cannot say enough great things about Lance and his team. If you are struggling with your dog, Lance is the answer. I rarely write reviews but this one was necessary because I empathize with the difficulty of finding great trainers--Lance is beyond great.

Wisdom, experience, care and intuition! We highly recommend training at Compatible Canine!read more

ADDA is FABULOUS! I…read morecan't say enough about the owners and staff...and the doggies! I was invited to ADDA by their staff after having my small dog in training there with Springforth Dog Training (Katherine is a great trainer, by the way). It took me a while, as it was out of my way on the way to work, but I wasn't happy with the daycare she was in near Weymouth Landing, so I tried them....and my dog has been with them ever since! (almost 2 years) For those of you who like detailed reviews, read on. For those of you who don't, they definitely get 5 stars from me! They have great customer service, the facility is new, and the dogs are fantastic. And the staff is very attention: they noticed my dog's dew claws were almost going into her paw last year....I didn't even know what a dew claw was! I had just had her at the groomer who didn't notice. ADDA saved me a vet visit and bill...and my dog a lot of pain! *** FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO LIKE DETAILS: - Caring and attentive staff: They LOVE the dogs and prioritize them over anything. - Customer service: Staff greet you at your car and take the dog inside for you and have your dog ready to go when you arrive. They nap and feed your dog if you want, and respond to emails or calls within 24 hours. They go the extra mile. - Facility: State of the art small indoor and outdoor daycare on the owner's premises in a natural environment. Doggie doors between the indoors / outdoors. Dutch doors prevent escapes (you know small dogs can be escape artists!). They even added overhead lines to prevent hawks from coming into the outdoor pen. - The Dogs: They're all fabulous, small dogs who play together all day but can curl up on an oversized chair when tired. - They document everything that happens and let you know if they notice something. - Location: The location is off the beaten path if you're a Boston commuter or don't live nearby. There's a beautiful pond across the street, so it's beautiful when you get there. For me, bringing my dog there adds an extra 45 minutes to an hour-long morning commute, and their closing time is 6:30 so I just make it in time. My dog is usually the last one there, so I doubt they have many Boston commuters. The only suggestion I would make to them are if they want more dogs is to experiment staying open until 7:00 for Boston commuters IF they want more dogs. It would make a huge difference if a staff person is willing to stay and if it's worth it to them to get more business. BUT I ONLY MENTION THIS BECAUSE I STILL BRING MY DOG THERE WITH THE ADDITIONAL COMMUTE TIME and I hope to have my dog there as long as I can do that! So that should tell you something about these folks...they're wonderful. I tout their services to all small dog owners, and I never worry about my dog being there because I know she's safe, happy, and exercising and getting tired, which is the whole reason I bring her! Do try it out!

The best small dog daycare on the South Shore! Amazing staff, great environment, and unbelievable…read moreextras like monthly themed photo shoots, weekly candid photos, birthday parties, enrichment and more

Waited long time…read more They had emergency that took up vet time It would have been great if they told us, many people were waiting, that there will be a delay

I'm disappointed with my experience with Dr. Tomas and the care my dog received. Almost a year ago,…read moremy dog underwent a TTT for a luxating patella. The surgery was unsuccessful, as her patella continued to luxate constantly afterward. Now, 10 months later, she has also torn her CCL in the same leg and will require another major orthopedic surgery. Initially, I did not blame Dr. Tomas, as I understood that orthopedic procedures (especially in a very small dog) carry risks. However, after seeking a second opinion from a board-certified veterinary orthopedic surgeon, I was told that my dog needs a patellar revision because her trochlear groove was not deepened during the original surgery. What is particularly frustrating is that Dr. Tomas specifically told me that the groove did not need to be deepened. I am now being told by another orthopedic surgeon that it does need to be addressed and is contributing to her continued luxation. She will also require a TPLO/lateral suture procedure for her CCL. I spent over $5,000 on the original surgery specifically to correct this problem, and I am now facing another costly surgery because the patellar luxation was not successfully corrected. The postoperative care was also extremely disappointing. When my dog experienced complications, Dr. Tomas was unreachable for weeks, and no one else on staff adequately assisted us. I understand that surgery is never guaranteed to be successful, but I expected appropriate follow-up and communication when complications arose. After everything my dog and I have been through, I am incredibly disappointed with the outcome and the lack of support we received. Lesson learned- always get different opinions. Do not move forward with the first surgeon you meet.

Lovely, professional, reliable, reasonable! Angela runs a tight ship. Would recommend without…read morehesitation.

Best trainers ever! I've worked with them with two of my dogs in a row and the second is almost 19!…read moreI would recommend them without reservation.