Above & Beyond surpassed our expectations. I recently had surgery and was unable to walk our two…read moreDogs. They were referred to me by Belmont Pet store. All the staff are warm and friendly. they came when they said they would, each walker was kind , warm and friendly. I had to add an extra day of walking on short notice and they accomadated me. In short they were great. Will use them exclusively going forward

We have now been using ABPS for 18 months, and we continue to be very impressed with their service…read more Krystal has been exceptional. Our dog loves the team, the structure in her day, and the exercise. Our dog recognizes the sound of her specific car door she loves her so much! ABPS is one of the best things that happened to us since moving to the area.

My dogs and I love all the walkers and the people at the daycare. Daria only hires the best and…read moremost professional people to care for our fur babies. I've been a client for a long time and was so glad when the daycare opened. One of my dogs didn't pass the temperament test (I wasn't surprised) but the other would spend every day there if she could. I have referred so many people and they all rave about the service and reliability.

I'm so glad that I found StrutnPup!…read more We originally contacted Daria (the owner) for cat care for vacations. I had a death in the family and needed to (last minute) reschedule the initial consult for cat care - Daria was flexible and understanding. We then adopted a dog and setup to meet for both a cat care and dog walking consult. Daria is very friendly, asks great questions, and is easy to talk to. She also calmly went through our entire consult while my dog was howling at her. Our dog got into some raisins and Daria was very understanding about needing to cancel dog walking (our girl ended up having to stay in the hospital). She even texted me outside of the StrutnPup app to ask how our girl was. StrutnPup uses an app which makes scheduling and communicating easy. Daria always sends a photo and update on the walks she does with our dog. Communication is great with StrutnPup: Daria started out being our dog's walker for the first couple of months. She was very forthcoming about training one of her walkers to take over and is doing a few walks where the walker shadows her before letting him takeover.

Amazing team of dog walkers! We've been using them for many years. Highly recommend!!read more

I was lucky to hear about Doggie Jogs from a neighbor. I adopted a rescue dog and needed a dog…read morewalker. I called Chris and he came to my house to meet me and my puppy. Chris and his employees have been great to work with these past 2 years. They are flexible with my schedule and his staff keeps me updated about time changes and how the walks go each time with pictures. I have and will continue to recommend Chris and Doggie Jogs.

Fuzzy Friends Animal Care is excellent! Our dog can be high maintenance (he has some anxiety…read moreissues) and we have had issues with walkers in the past, but Fuzzy Friends is really excellent. We trust our dog with them and have actually seen some great improvements in his walking behavior since we started regular walks. Highly recommend. It is also great seeing the walk on the GPS and seeing pictures of his happy face on the walk.

My cats are my kids and I require that they be worshipped when I go out of town (it's what they're…read moreused to). Because of illness in my family, I have to go out of town a lot lately and, because of Josh, I DON'T WORRY (and I'm a crazy, neurotic Jewish mother with my kitties). His prices are completely reasonable, and he sends me a note and pictures of both cats during each visit. He has even been able not only to lure my skittish one out of hiding with treats, but she lets him pet her. He's one of maybe 6 or 7 people on the planet she'll allow to touch her. For me to be able to focus on the medical issues in my family and not worry about my angels is fantastic. I miss them like crazy when I'm gone, but I know they are in Josh's very capable hands.

I don't usually leave reviews, but this totally deserves a perfect score!…read more We have 2 "high anxiety" rescue dogs who require attention, consistency, compassion, and love. Jason and Gaby have been our daily walkers for over a year and a half and are really perfect for our girls. Each day, the girls are walked 30 mins in the neighborhood. It is the best part of their day! Jason reinforces good habits and control over excitable dogs. I appreciate that he helps train them and gives lots of affection to both. Gaby is also very great with them. I like how they leave notes on how the walks went every time, including when they went to the bathroom and when they got treats. Communication is excellent and they are very flexible in working with our schedule. Best of all, they really connected with both us and our dogs. JC Dog Walkers are BY FAR the best dog walkers we have ever had in the life of our dogs (who are 6 years)!!

Gaby and Jason are so wonderful! I can't recommend them highly enough…read more It has been mainly Jason walking our dog who is sweet but reactive. Our dog is always excited when he comes to walk him. And we are always at ease since Jason knows how to manage his reactive tendencies. We consider him a trainer as much as a dog walker since he reinforces good behavior on their walks. Gaby is very responsive and makes arranging walks and dog sitting stays so convenient for us. They have been flexible when we have had to make changes and are just so easy to work with. I think it can be hard to find someone who is good with dogs and can manage the business side of things. Gaby and Jason are excellent at both. We only wish that we had found them earlier! A number of our neighbors also have Gaby and Jason walk their dogs. The dogs vary in size and temperament and Gaby and Jason are great with all of them. We all agree that they are the best!

Mike and Marcia have been extremely reliable, responsible and skilled in taking care of my dog…read more They are very knowledgeable and caring and it shows in the way interact with her. She always loves to see them and has a wonderful time. If you want a trustworthy dog walker, I would recommend them most highly!

We have been with Happy Dog since 2006! I first heard of Mike McRae when I was out in the…read moreneighborhood walking our dog, Porter, and a complete stranger recommended him to me. A few weeks later, our vet recommended him. Our dog was about 6 months old at the time, so Porter has "grown up" with him. When Porter was a puppy, Mike was instrumental in guiding us through the training process and putting us in touch with a great trainer. He even came over for some of that training, so that he and I were on the same page with respect to setting boundaries, etc. We've even boarded Porter with Mike when we've gone on vacation or away for weekends. Right before we left for vacation a couple of years ago, Porter had to have emergency surgery. Mike took care of him while he was recovering, which included taking him to the vet to have his staples removed. We stayed with Happy Dog when Joy took over the business. She continued running the business with all the love, trust, and professionalism that we had come to expect from Mike McRae. Though we were sad to say goodbye to her, we were thrilled when Mike returned. Mike McRae is wonderful and we feel that he is part of our family. And, Porter loves him too.

My dog loves Victory Paws! I'm not exaggerating when I say that Cassandra has changed my dog's life…read more(and mine) for the better. My dog Violet was stressed being alone all day while I work (trying-to-dig-her-way-out-of-my-condo kind of stressed). Cassandra and her daycare set-up ended being the perfect fit. When she had Violet and I come over for an introduction, Violet relaxed quickly and made herself at home on Cassandra's sofa, just like she'd do at home. I found that Cassandra is a delight to work with: she's very communicative and responsive and willing to accommodate special requests where she can. I was nervous about Violet's first day because she didn't love another, larger day care that I tried, but Cassandra sent me pictures of a happy dog before I had even gotten to my office. These days, Violet can't wait to get inside to see her friends. This is a dog who used to need to know where I was at all times and would never choose to go with someone else if I was there. Now she doesn't even look back at me when I drop her off. And I love that.

We have been so thrilled to have Cassandra taking care of our dog Maple. Cassandra has been so easy…read moreto communicate with, so flexible and accommodating and has taken such exceptional care of Maple, I can not sing high enough praises! When hiring a dog walker, you want to have someone trustworthy - this is someone that will be in your house and taking care of a very important family member! Cassandra is someone who gives you tremendous peace of mind as she is so trustworthy and professional. My husband and I have said to each other several times since we started working with Cassandra how great this has been for us and for Maple. Thank you Victory Paws!

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.

Marina is amazing. Always with a smile, she takes great care of our shepherd dog Hercules. She's…read morereally bonded with him and when she arrives it's his happiest moment of the day. It's evident she really loves dogs and we trust her immensely! thanks so much

I have a very attached little dog, who has only been with me since I work from home. I hurt my…read moreknee and was not able to take my dog out for walks. I hired Marina to take her for a daily walk. Marina was patient with her and bonded with my dog. My dog loved her daily walks with Marina . Marina would send me videos of the dog walk so I could see that my dog was okay., which was above and beyond. I highly recommend Marina's dog walking services! and happy to speak to anyone who is thinking of using her services.

I recommend Kathy Lynch of Kathy's Kat Kare to anyone needing an excellent pet care giver. She is…read morekind, compassionate and a true animal lover. I hired her to give subcutaneous fluids to my senior cat during his final months in kidney failure. Kathy came to my house every single day for several months, even on holidays, and was always prompt and dependable. My cat was so comfortable around her and didn't mind his treatments at all. I, too, found comfort in knowing that he was getting such wonderful care and looked forward to her daily visits. Oliver would not have had the good quality of life that he did in his final days had it not been for Kathy's care.

Kathy's Kat Kare is fantastic! Kathy is great with cats, entirely dependable, affordable, and…read moreknows how to take care of elderly/ill cats. She's been helping us for years, and I highly recommend her work.