We've been working with Lynn for a little over a month now and couldn't be more pleased. She is…read morevery flexible and accommodating of our schedule (which varies from week to week) and does a great job communicating with us. Scheduling is easy via text message and it's nice to come home to little notes about how the walks went that day. Prices are reasonable based on what I've seen quoted and we're very comfortable that our four-legged child is in good hands!

We feel very fortunate to have found Lynn! She has been walking our Yorkie, Jake 4 days a week…read moresince he was 6 months old (he's now 3.5) and he adores her! Lynn is extremely reliable and has a true affection for dogs. Lynn has gone above and beyond for our dog, even taking him to the vet because he didn't appear to be himself (he wasn't and we were thrilled Lynn was so observant). I love the daily updates on how his day was too! On rainy days, Lynn and Jake just hang out because he hates getting his paws wet. We are extremely grateful for the wonderful care and attention she has given to our dog and would highly recommend her!

Time for an update! I'm proud to say Woofie and I are now clients of On the Run…read more When I scored a new gig and knew I'd be away from home longer than before on a given workday, I emailed On the Run. Woofie was already known in the neighborhood as kind of a terror, so I half expected them to politely decline my request to walk my four-legged bark monster. Instead, Pat responded thoughtfully to my email and agreed to meet up with us and take Woofie on for a trial period. We both agreed their dog playgroups could be great for socializing him, given/despite his moderately aggressive history. So far, so good! My dog behaves well and loves the socialization and exercise he's been getting with their service. How it works is simple: they come to my apartment, pack Woofie into a car with a few other dogs, bring him to an off-leash park for an hour, and return him, exercised and happy, to my door! I leave a check out once a week, and we're done! I come home from work and find a pooped pooch passed out on the couch. Aside from making the process of scheduling and executing dog walks super easy, Pat and Yaron are flexible, communicative, and kind. They really do go above and beyond their job of walking my dog, and it really is appreciated, every day. Thanks guys!

Pat and Yaron are amazing! I'm a dog trainer in the Somerville area, and I often recommend more…read moreexercise for high energy dogs to keep them from developing future behavioral issues due to frustration. On The Run cares deeply for the dogs, and the entire group goes home happy, tired, and panting. I see them in action several times a week, are always at the park dedicating a huge chunk of time to making sure the dogs are entertained. Many dog walkers take the dog to the park and ignore the dog, but not these guys! They bring their tennis balls, their squeak toys, rope toys, water jugs/bowls, and enough dogs that everyone has someone to play with. Thumbs up from a training perspective, from a dog perspective, and from a human perspective. Pat and Yaron are the real deal. Woof!

Wow! This dog training is a game changer . A big , heartfelt thank-you to Mike and Rhonda…read more appreciate you

Our 6 month old Bullmastiff puppy recently stayed with BryAnne for a 2 week board and train. We…read morepicked this program because the trainers live with and train your dog in their own homes (as opposed to a kennel setting). I wanted a trainer who could work on every day puppy manners around the home in addition to leash training. Prior to training, our pup was a handful - as a large breed, he was already 75 lbs at 6 months and his pulling and lunging while on a leash was becoming dangerous. I'm 5'9 and he would lunge suddenly while walking on leash and he would literally pull me off my feet. He also would bite everything - not aggressive, just puppy mouthing, but it was non stop. He could not be left alone unsupervised for even short periods of time (like cooking dinner in the other room) because you would find him chewing a couch leg, etc. We picked him up from his training this week. I am shocked at how well his training went. BryAnne truly loves dogs and treated my pup like one of her own. She gave us frequent video and photo updates. From her videos, I could see that she clearly made my pup feel at home in her house. When our dog came home, we joked that we picked up the wrong pup. Where was the 75lb maniac? The first night, I assumed he was calm because he was just exhausted from running around during our training session (BryAnne worked with us for over an hour to show us all the training). But we are a few days out now and the change is remarkable. He's calm on the leash, plays appropriately, but he's still our snuggle bug. He's a pleasure to have around the house (no jumping, nipping at feet, etc.) We will continue to work with BryAnne to make sure we keep working on his training skills. We now have a strong foundation to build on. Thank you, BryAnne, for all of your hard work with our good boy!

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 had the pleasure of working with Brittany for a two week board and train for my Great Dane Freya…read more During her stay, I got daily updates about how she was doing and her progress. When we went to pick her up, Brittany went over all of the commands that she taught so that we were confident in our abilities when we practiced at home. We are so happy with Freya's training and we will be sending our other dog to this training as well. We highly recommend Brittany and her services!

Our dog, Molly, is a dog who needs to be off leash to RUN! But she also likes to chase birds and…read morebutterflies or follow a scent. When off leash, she would run off and out of our yard. Happily for us, our trainer Kerry did an amazing job with Molly! We sent her for 2 weeks of training with Kerry. What a change! Not only is she a better family member around the house, she can RUN off leash until her heart's content. We thought we would have to build a large fence around our property but Molly now knows to come when we call her! We do spend some of our time in an urban environment as well and she heels at our side on command. No more being dragged around by our exuberant pup! I can't recommend Kerry at Off Leash K9 Training highly enough!

When it comes to dog walking and play groups Neighborhood Paws is the Top Dog in Somerville!…read more In the last 3 years, they have walked my dog 5 days a week. Their team has been professional, on time, and provide the highest care for my dog. I'm often home when they come pick up my dog and I know my dog loves her happy walkers (who seem to love my dog :) The owner Jordan is super-responsive, easy to work with, and great at reinforcing our rules with training and walks. I'm always confident they are taking exceptional care of my dog. Highly recommended!

We got our puppy Harry when he was eight weeks old. When he was ten weeks he started getting walks…read moreby Neighborhood Paws. He's now six months old and everything has worked out perfectly. They're really easy to deal with and communicate really well. Schedule changes are not a problem. We get text updates after each walk with a little feedback about Harry's development and behavior. We also get a lot of pointers regarding how to deal with certain behaviors. They're not just walking him passively, they're engaging and training him at the same time. The training we do with him is really reinforced by Jordan, Kerry and Melissa and their walks with him and his playgroup. We feel completely secure in leaving Harry with them and he really seems genuinely happy in their company. This service could not have worked out better for us. We would totally recommend these guys for anybody looking for a dog walking service.

I've been a Lucky Lucy customer since 2019. They have always made me feel like my dog is in good…read morehands. I've never had any major issues with communication and service. Minor issues and concerns were simple miscommunications and resolved immediately. I would recommend them to anyone in the service range.

I've been with Lucky Lucy's since 2021, when I adopted my first dog, Eisenhower. All of the walkers…read moreare fantastic; my dog is always happy to see them, and the walks are well-documented with photos and comments. On some of the negative reviews about difficulty scheduling -- I've never noticed anything out of the ordinary. Blizzard? Extreme cold? Sure, it's New England; things happen. In the rare occasion of a delay or cancellation (for me, only once or twice over the last 4 years?), it seems to be because the business cares about the well-being of their employees as much they do our pets. I've also done in-home and external boarding - it's like a mini summer camp for E, photos and updates come regularly, and he's always a little sad to come home. I've tried to work with other services (starts with R and ends with over) and LL's is 1000% better.

Julia has been amazing at watching our dog Rory. Rory is a four year old golden retriever and Julia…read moretreats him like he's her own. We use her when we're heading Out of town or just going away for a day trip. She send pictures and is easy going if our plans change. We highly recommend using Julia Sits Petsitting!