Carly and Nicole are the best. They are knowledgeable and care!! Carly and her team at adASTRA have…read moretaken care of my dog Nick for over 10 years. She is trustworthy and loves all of the animals she takes care of. She always goes above and beyond to make sure my dog is safe, feels safe, and is loved. I never worry about my fur baby when she is with him. Nick needed medication and I could always rely on Carly to make sure he received them. (He always took them for her and not me!) adASTRA becomes family. You can't go wrong selecting adASTRA.

Carly loves my dogs as her own. She is very thoughtful and caring. My dogs are NOT easy, and she is…read morevery patient and knowledgeable when it comes to giving them what they need. We couldn't do life without her!

Diana was great!! She is punctual and very clear on what she is trying to accomplish. My dog…read morereally took to her and my wife and I were involved every step of the way. We had 5 private lessons and we feel very satisfied with all that our dog and we learned. My highest recommendation for Diana.

From the owner: It's never too late to teach an old dog new tricks, and I believe it's never too late to train any…read morepet. My services are designed with you and your pet in mind, and I believe in working as much with you as with your animal. I offer modern science-based positive-reinforcement training methods that builds on trust, communication and understanding. If you want to build a special bond with your dog and a training that will last, you are at the right place.

Alicia is amazing! My young dog loves hers hikes and I feel 100 confident in her abilities. She's…read moresuper knowledgeable and articulates well any areas that we need to improve on when it comes to training. I would not hesitate to recommend her and would definitely suggest to any new puppy owner to reach out for private lessons.

Theresa and the wonderful walkers who work with her take great care of my Petey. They are calm and…read moreloving and knowledgeable. They keep me informed of how his walks and playgroups go, give him great care and positive fun interactions with other dogs, have come through with extra walks and pet-sitting when I have been in a pinch, and Theresa went totally above and beyond talking and texting me through many of my new-dog-owner anxieties when I was feeling pretty frazzled and overwhelmed early on. I'm so glad I found Bark to Basics.

After a terrible experience with a dog-walker (Seriously, if you are a pet owner, purchase a pet…read morecamera!), I came across Bark to Basics and Theresa and her amazing group of walkers. They are the most thoughtful and caring group. I come home to a happy dog, a detailed note about their walk, and even receive cute pictures from their walks each week. Sometimes, they take her on group walks so she can socialize with other dogs. If there is ever an issue (my sweet girl occasionally gets curious about what fragrant things are lurking in the covered trashcan), they text me right away. I know they love my dog just as much as she loves them. I am so happy to have found Theresa and Bark to Basics!

This review is strictly for the puppy classes!…read more As the owner of a german shepherd, it's very hard to find people who aren't immediately scared of my dog. (Someone called him a monster for barking at his dog) Shout out to Pat for never giving up on us and helping Sammy with one on one classes. She gave me so many recommendations and suggestions on how to get rid of his pent up energy, teaching him to learn while playing, and other techniques that i still use to this day.

if I could give 0 stars I absolutely would! so i've been coming to this specific petsmart for…read moreprobably a solid decade AT LEAST. & I know they have a record of how much I've spent in this store specifically & I'd say TWO 125 gallon fish tanks w/in 12 months should ABSOLUTELY warrant being treated far better than I was today. but when I went in w some canned dog food I had to return not even for my money back but simply for a different kind as my dogs weren't eating the canned food I was looking to exchange & as I was digging into my bag looking for my wallet which had the original receipt in it a heavy set unattractive mid 30s white "woman" actually accused me of stealing this dog food!!! & as a very introverted non confrontational person i was so shocked & offended I actually didn't even have a chance to defend myself before this "supervisor" thing actually screamed at me that I was "BARRED FROM THE STORE FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!" I mean even IF I hadnt found my receipt I know full well that I gave them my phone number when I originally paid for the initial dog food that I was looking to exchange so she could have very easily learned that what I was trying to tell her was in fact backed up w their own computer system, however it was made very clear to me & everyone else on the store that her main objective was to simply embarrass me as much as humanly possible! The way these ppl treat their customers act borders on civil rights being violated across the board! SHAME ON YOU OVERWEIGHT UNATTRACTIVE MIDDLE AGED WHITE PETSMART SUPERVISOR LADY!!!

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

My dog loves this place and they do a nice job at a reasonable rate. It is nearby, and easy to…read morelocate.

Super friendly staff, very accommodating, and my dog was so happy when I picked him up. I'm so glad…read moreI don't have to fight to trim his nails any more!

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!

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

Kristin and Susan made it possible for me to be on my business trip and feel my little ShihTzu was…read morein a safe & fun place. I dropped her off at their doggie day care at two o'clock, and they allowed me to pick her up fifteen minutes after closing so I would not have to leave my work early. Tess can be a "worry wart," but she seemed calm and well cared for when I came to get her. The facility is very clean and well kept. Signage from the road is clear & parking is easy. They gave me a little "report card" when I picked her up. It gave me an idea of how Tess' day had been, and was a very nice gesture. The pricing at ADDA is fair and reasonable. I would definitely take Tess back again. I highly recommend A Dog's Day Away!

Lance is very friendly and Milo has learned to be patient. First class he really tested our…read morepatience.

From the owner: If you’re looking for the ultimate dog training program, look no further than Ridgeside K9 New…read moreEngland! Our team of certified professional dog trainers work hard to create custom programs that fit every dog, and every budget; from private training lessons to boarding and training. Most of us lead pretty hectic lives, work long hours, have numerous commitments, and often don’t have extra time to devote to the hundreds of repetitions and 24/7 accountability that successful dog training requires. You would much rather be spending the time you do have exploring, having fun, making memories, or relaxing with your canine best friend! That’s where our Board and Train dog training services come in. Our trainers will create a unique training program to fit you and your dog's specific needs to achieve the training goals. All travel, treats, care, training, tools, and lifetime guarantee of communication with your assigned trainer is included in each of our programs. At the end of training, your trainer will return the dog back to you where they will not only teach you everything your dog has newly learned, but also how to continue with training in everyday aspects within your own home. Our motivation is to see you communicate, connect, and thrive with your dog!