Leading the Way has been a lifesaver for our family. Mel and Shannon are an amazing team, and I am…read moreso glad to have found them. My pup goes to doggy day care and leaps out of the car with excitement at every drop-off! She is socialized, exercised and happy, and it gives me incredible piece of mind. Thank you, Leading the Way!

Leading the Way is amazing! We've had two dogs over the years in their care. The first one was a…read morelow key senior, the second is a high energy puppy. Both dogs were/are comfortable and well cared for during daycare and overnight stays. Shannon and Mel have created a really special community space for dogs and their owners. Shannon's experience with training has been invaluable to us and our new puppy. She knows dogs more than any person we've ever met. They are kind, professional and engaged in our community. Plus, there's lots of laughs (very important with a puppy! ) If you need dog care, training or advice, Leading the Way is the place to go!

Sarah's pet sitting service was incredible! They were so thorough in making sure our dog would be…read morecomfortable with the assigned sitter and helped us customize a sitting schedule based on our needs. During their stay, they sent us lots of photos and video updates to make sure our minds were at ease knowing our pup was well cared for and happy!!

Always a great experience w Sarah's Pet Service. The walkers are personable and kind. Very…read moreconscientious and caring for my 4 dogs and 2 cats which is not always easy. I highly recommend this service to anyone who appreciates great care for their pets.

We moved to Massachusetts with two big, rather high maintenance dogs and were worried that we…read morewouldn't be able to find someone who could both handle them AND enjoy spending time with them. Laura has exceeded our expectations in every way and we were so lucky to find her! Laura has stayed with our dogs, Frog and Mowgli for both daytime visits as well as overnights and always goes above and beyond to make sure the dogs and we are comfortable. A few things I love that Laura does: 1. She always writes us a note summarizing her time with the dogs, which is especially reassuring when we're far away and traveling. Hearing that they're doing well and are cozy and happy is such a comfort! 2. She always plays games with the dogs to keep them stimulated. They especially like the "find it" game, where she hides treats around the house and they have to go find them! She also encourages them to chew on their bones, which they often forget about. 3. She's not intimated by taking on extra tasks, like caring for one of our dogs after surgery. Frog had fresh stitches all around his eye when we left for a week-long trip, which worried us. She applied ice packs, ointment and pills multiple times a day and when we came back he was as good as new! 4. She is always prompt, professional, and friendly with us. 5. She is loving but firm with the dogs. I know that they have a friend in Laura, but can't take advantage of her by jumping on her or misbehaving... the best combination ever of balanced affection and responsibility. In short, when we go away (whether it be a day or a month), we know that Laura has things under control on the home front, and that's more than any pet owner can ask for. Thank you, Laura!

Laura is the best pet sitter. She looked after our elderly cat with great affection and attention…read moreto detail on many occasions. Prior to visits, she would always call to ask clarifying questions which showed she was truly invested in providing quality care. She very much put our mind at ease. For fair rates she came for daily visits, cleaned the litter box, refreshed food and water, and brushed and loved on our fur baby. Laura also took notes of her visits and left them for us to review, all of which were peppered with endearing anecdotes of her time. I have no doubt she provides the same exemplary service for dogs, too. I would recommend Laura to anyone. If not for moving out of state we would continue to rely on her knowledge, skills, and abilities.

We've had the absolute best experience with Dave and his wonderful team. From the very beginning,…read moreDave patiently walked us through his process, clearly managed expectations, and created a safe, nurturing environment for our Jingles. During the three weeks we were apart, he shared daily updates--complete with training videos and photos--which made us feel truly connected to Jingles' progress and growth every step of the way. Dave thoughtfully tailors each session to your dog's needs and leaves no question unanswered, putting you completely at ease knowing your puppy is in the most capable hands. Jingles now has a true home away from home, and we feel grateful to have found trusted partners in her upbringing. After all, it really does take a village!

We recently adopted a new puppy (Nala) to keep our 3 year old Golden doodle (Augie) company…read more Although the two dogs are siblings from different litters, they didn't immediately take to being together. Unlike Augie, who was always sweet and extremely mellow even as a puppy, Nala bit us in the face, barked, destroyed things in our home and terrorized Augie to the extent that he would run away from her. We weren't sure we could keep her because she was so badly behaved and seemed untrainable. In the span of 3 weeks, David transformed Nala from a challenging puppy into a dream puppy. She obeys all the commands, walks off leash in our wooded neighborhood, sleeps hours later than when she left and most importantly she is able to play well with Augie who now seeks her out and willingly allows her even to sleep in his own bed. David sent dozens of videos so we could watch her while she was in training and learn the language she was learning from David. He kept in contact and was even able to drop her off and meet our other dog for a walk with Nala. Without Massachusetts Dog Training, we would likely have given our wonderful puppy away and never realized what a gem we had. David helped to uncover Nala's true potential and helped us to realize how smart, sweet and special she is. We will be forever grateful for his wisdom, expertise and love for our Nala.

We had our first session with Scot today and it was extremely helpful and informative. We saw our…read moreAmerican Bully respond positive to his direction right away and we addressed some issues that have been very concerning for us. He taught us how to effectively communicate with our dog and I feel very optimistic that we will have an even better relationship with our dog now.

Scott was good to work with. He put things into terms that we humans can understand and he…read moreconnected very easily with my Neuro divergent son, which I had some concerns, about if someone was going to be able to,..... but my son picked it up beautifully. Scott in very matter of fact, very black-and-white terms, which was very helpfu! And our dog is kind of scary. She's a biter and I think with Scott's help we may be able to end that and repair the way we look at our dog and our dog looks at us. I'm looking forward to seeing how things progress with our dog. Thanks for the help Scott.

Since we moved to Amherst, we have had consistently excellent boarding care for our 9 year old Gt…read more Pyrenees mix. He's a nervous dog, and we have quirky feeding and medication directions when we board him. Wagging Tails has had no problem following our directions, and the care provided has been first class; our dog always trots toward the entry gate when we bring him in. Management has been flexible and understanding when we've had glitches in our schedule, and the communication by email has been prompt and complete. We are repeat customers, and will definitely board our dog with WT again.

Awful - after being a loyal customer for several years, my dog was injured and limping at pick up…read more This place is EXPENSIVE, and I expect a certain level of care. $1500 in vet bills later and a few empty apologies from the manager later (plus a few details about how he had to take time out of his day off to deal with us) - and no offer of any compensation or refund or any good faith solutions - I was told my account would be closed. I wish I had read some of the recent reviews on here before boarding my dogs this time around, but I really trusted this place. Now just dealing with the unexpected cost of 1500 dollars making a big impact on finances. Stay away!

Ryan is absolutely amazing at what he dose! Our 2 year old husky respondes to him like we had never…read moreseen before. Ryan come out to our home in Leominster for an evaluation and he was so thorough and knowledgeable. He explained to us exactly what we could be doing better as dog parents to get the best results for dog. Turns out it's not always the dogs that need the training, it's the pet parents also!

From the owner: Professional Dog Training/Behavior consultations. Years of professional experience with all types…read moreof dog breeds.

This is by far the best place to bring your dog. Not only are they experts on dog behavior and…read moretraining, but they will truly go an extra mile to prioritize your dog's specific needs. Sergio's love and passion for animals is very evident, as well as the staff that accompany him at K-9 & Pets Training Center. They are creative in their programming and will take the time to know you and your dog's needs to ensure their success. I am impressed with their professionalism and generosity. We love the family of staff at K-9 & Pets! - Carissa, Milo & Morchella

If you are looking for quality dog training or doggy daycare this is absolutely the best place to…read morego! Sergio and Rocio and their team are second to none! I call it my girl Ivy's home away from home, she loves them and being there! She started with them when she was about 13 weeks old doing puppy boot camp then daycare. They care for each pup as if they were their own. Go check them out you will love them too and so will your pup.

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER! They have rescheduled our dog for several weeks out in the last six…read moremonths because groomers keep quitting. The last groomer we had was new and pulled at our dogs back hip soo hard she could not walk for three weeks. When I asked to speak to a manager to discuss our concerns about the continued rescheduling and poor treatment of our animal, the manager in the Northampton office told me "Sorry, things happen, and then informed me that we were no longer welcomed at the Good Dog Spot" I then asked to speak to the owner, at which time she repeatedly told me that we are no longer welcomed at the Good Dog Spot and then she hung up on me. I would tell anyone considering using the Good Dog Spot to have their pet groomed should strongly consider finding another company to use. It is quite obvious that groomers at the Northampton store continue to quit because they are forced to work under a terrible manage. The best business advice that could be given, would be FIRE THE NORTHAMPTON MANAGER!!!!!

Honestly the rates are very high. The webcam access only lets you view the playroom areas, so that…read moreoffer was very misleading. I boarded 2 dogs that were up to date up on their vaccines and they still came home with some form of kennel cough.