We recently did a board-and-train program with Will at Local Pack and it was LIFE CHANGING! I…read moreabsolutely 100% recommend Local Pack for all of your dog training needs, especially the board-and-train. About Our Dog: Our dog Snufkin is a rescue beagle. He is about 4, and we adopted him 2 years ago. When we first adopted him he had so much separation anxiety -- he tore apart his crate, was terrible on his leash, had so much anxiety that he had repeated vet visits for gastric distress. We eventually got into a tolerable rhythm because he has such a wonderful and loving soul, but weren't able to bring him many places with us because he would get anxious and nauseous in the car, and wouldn't be able to sit still without constantly whining at work. We love snufkin and wanted him to be able to come with us at our dog-friendly work places, and to take him on vacations around new england in the car and using his kennel at night. We found Will on yelp and he graciously offered to come to our home for a free consultation. About the process: the consultation was about 2 hours. Will talked us through his methods/tools/philosophy, and observed snufkin in our home and on a walk. What I instantly appreciated about Will is his attention to Snufkin's specific needs. He worked with snufkin for awhile in the demo and we were able to see his dedication, patience, and commitment to have snufkin succeed. After the consult will explained that he thought snufkin would need 1-2 weeks of boarding to begin to unlearn bad behaviors and learn new ones. He reinforced how this would be a team effort and that we would need to commit to continuing practicing afterwards for at least 6 months. During snufkin's stay he led a structured life 24/7 -- it's like zen camp for dogs! He practiced structured walks, relaxing in 'place' for multiple hours at a time (to prep for what he would need to do at work), learning to love his kennel as a safe quiet space, and learning to control his emotions. IN 2 WEEKS MY DOG LEARNED HOW TO CONTROL HIS OWN EMOTIONS!!! I feel like I need a board-and-train for my own life :) We visited Snufkin twice during his training to learn and practice the training methods ourselves. Each visit was about 2 hours long -- plenty of time to gain comfort in the methods. Will even offered a 3rd week for free to continue working with snufkin's car issues, demonstrating true commitment to snufkin's wellbeing. The results? Both my husband and I have brought snufkin to work and all of our colleagues have remarked how well behaved, kind, and welcome he is. I work in a chaotic and crowded open-office, and snufkin is able to relax in his bed calmly and enjoy life and being with me. It is so life changing! Snufkin can go on off-leash walks, and people come up to me on the street and comment how well-trained he is. I also feel well prepared to continue his training myself and develop new routines that don't add stress or large amounts of time to my day. He is also doing much better in the car! He is able to lay down and rest and not get sick or excessively slobber (which is what he used to do). It still takes work and there are times when we struggle -- the great thing is that Will is available by email or text to help troubleshoot issues and help us work through them. He also offers a total of 6 in-person hours after the training is complete to help us with anything we need. What I love about Will as a dog trainer: He is compassionate about dogs and not at all judgemental about humans. He has years of experience training dogs of all types, and does so with confidence and the dog's best interest at heart. He is truly the dog whisperer of the Boston area! This was the best money I have spent in a long time -- if you are hesitating about doing a board-and-train or about going with Local Pack, I 100% urge you to do it!

Will is your go to guy for any of your dog training needs! We did a board and train program for two…read moreweeks with my 5 month old Pit-bull mix puppy named Rossco. -We started w/ Will's first training session, he introduced Rossco to the prong collar and had so much information to give us! Will has so much information to give you about any question or concern about your dog, he really is very well informed, and knows his stuff. After the first lesson we decided that a two week board and train would be awesome to start Rossco off with a great foundation for training in the future. Will posted videos of Rossco the whole time, showing his progress, and explaining his reasons behind everything he was doing. Will also was in constant contact with me about Rossco's progress and any issue/ concern that came about. When it was time to pick Rossco up we were shocked at how well trained he had become in those short two weeks. Prior to the board and train Rossco was terrible on the leash, he couldn't focus and was always pulling. He had ZERO impulse control ( mostly because he is still a puppy). Rossco hated the crate and would go into panic mode whenever we put him in it. The only commands he knew were sit, laydown, and sometimes stay. Post the board and train Rossco now calmly walks on the leash, right by our side. He doesn't pull, lunge, or try to walk in front of us. Rossco now sleeps/ hangout in his crate all the time, it has become his quiet place. He has become a much easier dog to take on walks and we couldn't be happier. Will really is there to help you through out the training and after it. Will is there to answer any and all questions even after the board and train as you transition your dog back into your home with the new set of rules and boundaries that he has made. Will has really helped us to understand what role we play in our dogs life and how to keep Rossco calm and balanced. Training has to be maintained and Will has been there to help whenever we need it! Will is extremely dedicated to his work, he is passionate, and he forms amazing bonds with the dogs he is training. He is very professional and is there to help you through any issues you may have. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dog trainer in the Boston area!!

Wow, I'm really surprised about the other review on here. We have used Jen and Donna at Heads and…read moreTails as our pet sitter for our cat for the past two years and have found them to be fairly priced and extremely trustworthy and reliable. One of the best things is that they offer free consultations for new customers where they come over to your house and meet you and your pet. Most companies charge for this initial visit. The pricing was not at all inconsistent and was very fair based on some comparisons I did before hiring them. $13 for weekdays, $18 for weekends, and $25 for holidays. Additionally, they didn't change who was coming to our house each time. It was always Jen and she did a fantastic job. Milo definitely got to know her and felt comfortable with her. The first time we left him he somehow locked himself in our room and pooped on our bed. Jen called us right away and even tried to clean it up as best she could. Ever since they've been consistently available to us, even at short notice and after every round of visits Jen would leave us a note telling us how Milo behaved. Donna works the business end of things and was always very quick to respond by email. They are flexible with the payment too. You can pay by credit card online or they can invoice you afterwards and you can send them a check. Now we're moving to the North Shore and I'm totally going to miss Heads and Tails! They've been great. I'd highly recommend them to anyone!

Dana is the best!!! She walks out crazy Golden doodle everyday rain or shine. She is super…read moredependable and cares for your pet like they were hers. We are super sad we have to stop using her because we are moving. We wish we could take her with us. You can't go wrong with Dana!

Thien and his team are amazing. The hikes and trips he takes our dog on are incredible. The Dog…read moreSlob takes extra care with our puppy so we know he'll be safe and having a blast! One of the best parts of the day is getting the update of where our bulldog Oz went for his hike, including amazing pictures. Highly recommend this team.

Every week, our two high-drive Australian Shepherds look forward to their adventures with Thien and…read morethe gang, whether thats an off leash adventure in the woods, the beach, or hitting the pavement in the city! We are so lucky we found him when we moved to Seaport! He also understands dog behavior, and we have noticed a huge difference in our dogs since we started working with him--they are a lot calmer and less anxious. We also love receiving the pupdates in the evening, which includes photos or videos of our four legged companions. He also shares some of their day on his Instagram page. If you are looking for someone who goes above and beyond for your dogs, has consistent communication, and genuine interest in your life with your dog, look no further. We cannot recommend Thien and The Dog Slob enough!

Fuzzy Friends has taken outstanding care of our challenging three-dog pack during holiday-time…read morevacations of varying lengths. From the outset, Joan's communication was thorough, professional, and thoughtful. Her friendly demeanor instantly put the dogs (and us) at ease. Upon our return, the house is always tidy and organized and the dogs calm and happy. When a drippy faucet threatened a catastrophic kitchen flood during our absence, Joan didn't miss a beat in informing us, documenting the issue, and addressing it matter-of-factly as if it were part of her job. Having tried several in-home pet care services in the area, none comes close to Fuzzy Friends. Thank you, Joan!

From one-off walks (e.g. I know I won't be home a particular afternoon) to whole stretches of time…read morewhen we're on vacation, my dog and cat are both very well cared for and less stressed than when I put them in a kennel. I love the professionalism of Joan and her sister, Joyce. I love the notes and feedback. And I love that my dog is so excited to see them (and he's not an excitable guy) when we run into them around town. Years ago I had a bad critter sitter experience; I came home to a cat that was howling in distress, hair all over my house that he had shed from stress, hungry, and just completely despondent. It broke my heart. When I come home from a trip and Joan has been on watch?.....the pets are happy to see me, but they're calm and clearly happy. I get the sense she cares for them as if they were her own.

Awesome! We took our dog to get his nails cut because he wouldn't let us do it because he's a drama…read morequeen, and it took less than 10 minutes. He got so much attention and so many treats. Happiest dog ever!

Never coming back due to customer service. I'm 5 days postpartum and lost track of time, called an…read morehour after my appointment start time to explain and ask if I can still come and was told no and I was charged the FULL HAIRCUT FEE for a no show. I mentioned I've been in the hospital and asked for an exception or to reschedule and was told again, no. So disappointed, businesses that can't accommodate customers when life happens just suck, it makes all the difference when they do.

They took both my dogs in and clip their nails right away love those people! Thank you so much!read more

Bonnie is the best. We have been taking our dogs there for about 17 years. No complaints, even my…read morestand offish mr independent loved her. She is very compassionate with all her clients. If you haven't had your dog groomed by Bonnie yet you don't know what they are missing. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Thanks Bonnie! Just such a reminder for me why I take my girl to only Bonnie. I have gone there with all my dogs. My baby is very skittish but when she sees Bonnie she is totally relaxed and loved. I would not take her anywhere else. Thank you for the best care and love a girl could ask for. They cannot pick for themselves but I wouldn't pick anyone else. You are the best.

Took my mini doodle Remy for his first cut. Lou did an…read moreamazing Job on him! He cut his nails shaved him and bathed him. I will be bringing him back and highly recommen La Chic for all your Pets grooming !

I can't say enough great things about La Chic -- they truly go above and beyond every single time I…read morebring my pets in. I have two dogs, Kaiser and Jack, and a cat , Ginger who all get groomed here regularly, and the care and attention they receive is exceptional. Jack is a Shih Tzu with very long hair, and every time he comes out, his cut is absolutely perfect -- clean, even, and so cute. Kaiser always looks great too, and they handle him with such patience and kindness. My cat, who sheds like crazy, always comes back looking fresh and clean, with so much loose hair removed -- I can tell she feels more comfortable afterward. Both groomers do a phenomenal job and it's clear they genuinely love what they do. The owner, Robert is incredibly kind and caring -- always warm and welcoming whenever I drop off or pick up my pets. It's such a relief to know they're in such good hands. If you're looking for a grooming place where your pets will be treated like family and come out looking (and feeling) amazing, this is it. Highly recommend

Great people and great care for a pup not have been around other dog .also grooming was performed…read moreand he looked awsome.

Great place for your dog to go on vacation. My dog has been there many times. She is happy when she…read morearrives.