I have used Scott and Judy many times. And also know others who have. I can't even begin to tell…read moreyou the wonderful care and LOVE Scott gave to my pets.. I felt so at ease when I first met both of them. Cleanliness , love ,caring and kind .. i have now known them about 10 years now. And think so highly of them as transporters . Pet care givers .. I wouldn't recommend anyone else. It amazes me how they love animals. I give them 10 stars. Good human beings with a love and respect for animals. I have heard many horror stories how dogs are abused .... not with Judy and Scott I would trust my children with them .. the nicest people I have met in a very long time ..

Scott and Judy are fantastic to deal with. My dogs were treated like family. I've used them many…read moretimes over the past six years and won't use anyone else. My dogs absolutely love them!

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.

I can't speak to the quality of service, so this review is a description of my failed attempt to…read morebook an appointment. I went to their web site four days ago and filled out their new customer questionnaire so I could book a grooming appointment. According to their web site, this is the only way to book. As of today, I still haven't received a response, which is disappointing because my dog really needs a groom. So I guess if you're a new client, you're out of luck.

ok, so anyways, its time sniffy gets a gentle leader, hes not a very good boy on walks and its for…read morehis own good, too bad we cant figure out how to put this thing on him correctly. hey, thats why there are places like this, to help us, right? so popping back into this place, they recognized sniffy a lot quicker then the recognized us, that happens, we live. so they updated the look and i must say, its pretty nice, also very cheap, not quality cheap, $ cheap! yowza. we just came from petco and although they gave him all sorts of stuff for their 'grand opening" (its been open for years..)go play is cheaper and appeals to the whole keep corporate out mentality. still cant give 5 stars cause even still its pretty cramped in the front part of the store (not the dog play area, thats pretty big)

We recently had to travel at the very last minute and MacKenzie was highly recommended by a friend…read moreof a friend. I initially was reluctant to have a stranger stay in our home, while we were away, but my 2 large dogs do not do well in a kennel and our pet sitter has moved on to college. Upon meeting MacKenzie I immediately knew it was going to work out well. She asked careful questions about the dog's schedules so that she could keep their regular routines. MacKenzie was absolutely terrific. She stayed in our home for a week and our dogs were completely at ease and relaxed on our return- this is very unusual as one of our guys has a lot of anxiety. I can't say enough about how pleased we were and would highly recommend MacKenzie to anyone looking for in home pet service. Her service is excellent and her prices are more than reasonable for such high quality care and attention.

From the owner: Welcome to the most trusted name in dog walking and sitting!…read moreLet me help care for your best friend when you get tied up! I provide basic training, rides to the vet, rides to daycare, rides to the park, walks, and in-home stays when you're away!

Joel at "I Walk Pets" is that rare combination of trustworthy, professional and caring. My 6 lb…read moreYorkie is in love with him and my cat thinks he is ok, which is high praise from her. I'm excited to be able to go out after work knowing my animals have been cared for.

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Tracey is fabulous!! I have just signed up recently and she's been very responsive. She understands…read moremy dogs quirks and limitations - he has three legs - so that gives me great peace of mind. The process of getting signed up was very straight forward as well. She will be pet sitting my pup Winner and is staying in our home which was really important to us. Winner immediately liked her and that's so important too!! I would definitely recommend her:).

We are so lucky to have Tracey walk our dog! She is so accommodating to our schedule and very…read morereliable. Our dog LOVES her and so do we!!

We have worked with Go DO Go for a few years now and they are just as great now as they were in the…read morebeginning. They have never disappointed us and I really feel that each walker truly enjoys my dog. Do not hesitate to try out Go Dog Go!

This extraordinary family run pet care business has surpassed ever expectation. We've been sending…read moreour 2 year old yorkie since he was little. I know he is safe and loved and it has done wonders to socialization. I highly recommend them! T from Bedford

We could not have asked for a better person to provide euthanasia services for our dogs. She…read moreattended to our 14 and 13 year old ridgebacks some years apart, one just a few days ago. Betsy is technically skillful but also extraordinarily compassionate, understanding, soft spoken and gentle toward both our beloved dogs and the family members present for our dogs' final moments, one on a familiar couch and one on the grass in the yard he so enjoyed. She clearly understands and feels the trauma we were feeling and made our pet' s passing as easy as possible. She assisted at every step, and stayed to help until all was done. We are very grateful to her for making these difficult steps less painful. We were so very lucky to find her. She is the best.

A review I wish I never had to write. Our fur baby, Panini, was nearing the end of his fight with…read morelymphoma and we made the decision to say goodbye to him at home, where he could be with us and our other kitty in his familiar surroundings. We reached out to Betsy and planned for her to come the afternoon the next day; immediately, on the phone, I was soothed by her calm, compassionate manner and knew Panini would be in good hands. The night before, the ER vet let us know Panini was declining faster; we went over to BluePearl in Waltham (which I also recommend) and texted Betsy if she could come in at her earliest. She responded promptly and said she could. With sick pets operating on a very fluid schedule, we really appreciated her accommodating us. I thank Betsy for walking us through the procedure and explaining the steps. She had an incredible bedside manner and gave us time to grieve. I'm not sure how she does it but I'm so glad and grateful for how kindly she treated both us and Panini during this time. We had a ton of questions before, during, and after, and she answered them all with patience. If you need someone to give the best for your pet and to treat them as if they were her own, please call Betsy.

Dog Retreat is so popular that in the recent email update they shared they're pausing accepting new…read moredogs until January 2023 to alleviate the busy waitlist! https://www.instagram.com/juneausbestlife/ Juneau, a mixed terrier with many doppeldogs loves coming here since she was a puppy back in fall 2020 when she graduated Dog Therapy after one short week! So you can imagine over the years... we have spent thousands at this place for her daycare, puppy training class, occasional grooming, and most recently also boarded her for our recent trip for a few days when we had no family/friends available. SCREENING - standard vaccines aside (rabies, kennel cough, distemper, etc) they also requires the Canine Influenza. Even with the kennel cough vax, Juneau managed to catch it 2x when she first started (of course always during the most inconvenient times). Most likely because during her puppyhood, she attended daycare 3-4x/week! Now that she's an adult she goes about 1x/week. They called me urgently to get her but I was in meetings all day. Since I lived nearby they actually dropped her off to stop the spread. There is always risk when exposing your dog to an environment with other dogs. Several instances when Juneau returned, she had goopy eyes so who knows what she got herself into. I'm not sure if they give dogs in the same group treats for "Birthday Parties", since she's come home with diarrhea a couple of times too. LOGISTICS - They are regimented and organized. Before booking, I'd recommend looking through their website thoroughly for costs/procedures. They've itemized a list of things that could incur extra fees (i.e. midday feeding). I've seen inside only when we took puppy classes with K9East, but they have a large facility for indoor/outdoor space. Every other month they seem to send an email update with a growing list of housekeeping reminders about how to drop off/pick up the dog. They seem to have different prices and minimums depending on the time of the year for boarding plus lots of add-ons that may interest you. COST - They market themselves as "luxury" so definitely not the most frugal option. They are reliable, provide good quality care and are the closest distance wise for us. You can prepay bulk packages to get 14% off 20, or 10% off 10 to save. They raised the price from $38 to $42/day since we joined at the beginning of 2022, which isn't too bad. However, the cost of overnight boarding increased drastically from $60 to $90/night for dogs 13+ lbs! This already feels like a mid-range hotel minus the taxes. I imagine if you have a large dog you'd need to shell out for the $105+/night options. Overnight boarding includes 1 day of daycare at full price $42, so if you just book 1 night it will be a minimum of ~$130. DAYCARE - they evaluate the dogs to determine what group(s) to place them in and whether they will be a good fit. When our Barkbuster's trainer called them up apparently Juneau is often very excited and needs to be walked around the premises before being allowed to enter the playgroup. For safety they remove all collars put them back on once you pick up the pup. It's a nice feature that the GingrApp website allows them to intake client info and make reservations. They also will attach a "Report Card" with 3-6 photos (rare occasion video) and 3 descriptors for their demeanor during the day. It is disappointing when 20~30% of the photos are super blurry. I know it's hard to photograph active dogs indoors on the go! They must be super organized to be able to identify lookalikes! BOARDING - you need to individually bag each portion of your dog's meal so the staff can easily feed the dogs or a fee of $5/day bulk food will be applied. Aside from the food packing and private 4'x6' suite, there isn't a discernable difference between what happens at daycare and boarding from the report card. They lump all the pics into one and there aren't different comments for the days that get pulled in. I imagine just the last daycare demeanor gets attached. I do wonder what is the calming music they play :) for the pups. GROOMING - Juneau's received a few baths due to our own laziness. I imagine they need to use a neutral scented shampoo. I didn't love the faint scent nor feel that value outweighed doing it ourselves. One of the times they did send her home with an adorable Christmas colored bandana! EXTRA - You can spoil your dog and add a "Birthday Party" package. I missed attaching it in 2021 due to some communication confusion. 2022, I added and it looks like she probably had fun! The staff took 20 additional photos inside, but sadly they were mostly blurry :( so won't be rebuying. I always look forward to the last week in October when they have the Howl-o-Ween festivities. The first year Juneau took part she got a fun chew toy prize so not sure if she didn't stand out in 2021. Overall a great place to trust your dog with a caring team!

I constantly hear whoever is in the fenced area yelling at the dogs. Not just to get their…read moreattention either. They sound very aggressive and I'm here once a week and hear it EVERY SINGLE TIME. I wouldn't be happy if my dog was being treated that way....

Above and Beyond are just that! We've had amazing service. The staff are friendly and…read moreprofessional and communication is top notch. We really appreciate the care they've given our boy over the years.

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