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.

So happy with Shaynedoro!!! My standard poodle looks amazing!!!!…read moreI highly recommend! The owner is super nice, listens patiently, and is very knowledgeable. The salon is very quiet and relaxing (compared to other professional grooming salons), which is much easier on the dogs, so my dog is very relaxed when he gets home. I feel very fortunate to have found Shaynedoro!

In the past, Natasha did an amazing! job grooming our dog. She is a true artist…read more However, I just can't put us through her system again. Hard on humans, hard on our pet. Natasha didn't respond in a timely manner to reasonable questions - what time should we get there? What time will she be finished? I went with it this time anyway since her work is so good. After dropping our dog off at 8:30 am, I stopped in at 3 pm since I couldn't believe how long it was taking. The dog had been bathed, and there were several dogs ahead of her to be groomed. Natasha wanted to keep our dog there at least until 6pm (going on 10 hours) during which she hadn't been fed, or gotten outside. I really wish this had worked out. But no dice.

Amy is a terrific pet caretaker. She clearly has love for pets and took care of our dog like it was…read moreher own. Easy communication and clear and fair pricing. Highly recommended.

After meeting Amy, it was clear that she loved dogs of all kinds. Our dog Chloe warmed right up to…read moreher. She is very knowledgeable about caring for dogs, set schedules, disciplining very nicely as needed. She has the perfect backyard for the dogs to play. We had amy board Chloe and also had her in the daycare during the day. Chloe made new dog friends when before she would bark at every single dog on our daily walks. Chloe came home happy and relaxed. We would definitely have amy watch Chloe again and trust her completely.

Boston Pet Sitters is truly the best! Jen has been so wonderful and helpful ever since we brought…read moreour 8 week old golden retriever home. She has been flexible with our schedule and is incredibly responsive. We know walks with Jen are one of our puppy's favorite parts of her day!!

I just moved to Brighton and needed a reliable pet sitter while at an event. A friend of mine let…read moreme know about Boston dog sitting and I connected with Jennifer. I let Jennifer know about the my dog's specific routines, as well that she is diabetic. When I returned a couple of hours later, I found that my instructions regarding her meals were directly disregarded. Not only was there mess of fecal matter left at the back of our home, but I found that Penny had another full bowl of kibble despite her eating prior to me leaving her. Penny's health conditions make it so that she shouldn't have no more than a full bowl of kibble a day. If she does she risks exacerbating her health conditions. Jennifer was extremely careless in her care taking and for that I will no longer be a customer.

We got a new puppy in November 2016, and I randomly ran into a friendly-faced dog walker (Elle) one…read moreday in December while trying to coerce my new puppy to go outside. She offered me a business card and mentioned that she walks a number of dogs in my apt building if I ever needed any help. Most days I work from home, but sometimes I have to travel for work and I can be gone for a week at a time. With my husband working long hours I decided to first give Wanna Go Out a try for my puppy's daily potty and exercise needs while I was traveling. I called Wanna Go Out and had an initial consultation with the owner (Jen), who was very professional and also easy going and approachable. We discussed a few different options that might be best for my pup and started with a couple of solo walks. After a few solo walks with our walker Elle, my little guy was cleared for group walks with other dogs. I couldn't be more grateful for this as it has really helped to better socialize him with other animals and with people too! Wanna Go Out walkers provide great feedback on how the walks go (verbal when I'm home and notes or text messages while I'm away). Also, their website is easy to use for scheduling. And billing is easy peasy! I've used Wanna Go Out for group walks both while I'm working from home and while I've been out of town. I have had nothing but wonderful experiences and I completely trust my walker, Elle. She is the absolute greatest!! I can say with 100% certainty that I would recommend Wanna Go Out. They are pet people. And they are people people. In my experience I feel as though they have gone out of their way to make sure that both me and my pup are happy.

Jen and the team at WGO are truly amazing. They are incredibly good with our dog, and we trust them…read morecompletely. Our dog can be leash-reactive, so she requires walkers that understand dog behavior and are very responsible. We have been lucky to be a part of the WGO group for many years now. We also frequently use WGO Pet Sitting services and it has been a wonderful experience. Our dog is always super happy with her WGO friends, and we are really grateful to Jen and WGO!

Caliga lives in my neighborhood and is an incredibly rude person. I see her several times a week…read moreand she is often yelling at or scolding someone for completely innocuous things. Just today, I witnessed her screaming at some little boys in front of Curtis Hall. She may be kind to your dog, but she is not a nice person, and I actually find it laughable that she is a nurse because I cannot picture her having even an ounce of bedside manner. If I were you, I'd find a different dog walker--one with some class and kindness.

This review was purely about observations of Caliga with dogs, she demonstrates great passion, her…read moreapproach is simply different.

We live in Boston and did online research for trainers in the area and decided to try out a couple…read moresessions with Kate and our pitbull. She isn't responsive to text messages and does not follow up to check on progress, at times late to scheduled classes. I'm sure she knows what she's doing, but the customer service isn't great, you'd think she would want our money? Go figure.

My roommate discovered High Fidelity Dogs while looking for a good place to take agility lessons,…read moreand couldn't stop talking about how much she and her pup loved the class and Kate. I was super excited when I saw that High Fidelity was offering a "Barky Dogs" workshop earlier this year for dogs that lunge and bark on leash. My dog Piper goes ballistic every time she sees another dog, and still struggled after nearly 5 years of training on every single walk and working with another behaviorist (who was less than stellar). I felt like I couldn't bring her anywhere, and was constantly embarrassed by her, wishing I had a dog who was "normal". After this single workshop, I had awesome tools I could use to work with Piper and it made a world of difference. We can walk confidently by other dogs now, and Piper seems so relieved that her human knows how to help her. Walks are so much less stressful now! Kate completely understands what it's like to have a dog with challenging behavior, and provides scientifically-grounded, practical guidance on how to work with your dog to see improvement. She genuinely cares for dogs and their owners, and adds a dash of humor to training that makes it so much more fun. I can't imagine a better person to go to when something comes up with my pups. I've recommended her to friends who have dogs with serious behavior issues, and they've had nothing but praise for Kate. I can't wait to bring Piper to a reactive agility class later this year!!

All furbabies and their parents are lucky in Boston area to have Furry Styles…read more Wish Krusty and I could move to Cambridge. Stefani, the owner of Furry Styles, previous owner of Tefani & So. Dogcare in San Francisco, and mom of two golden retrievers, Rossi and Lars, is the savior for us when I was looking for daycare for Krusty back in 2021. I guess all dog parents have their own challenges with their dogs. Krusty is lovable and smart, but she is sometimes moody and protective of her mom. However, Stefani always focused on her positive side and potential and helped Krusty to be better K9 citizen in last 3-4 years while we were with Tefani. Even though Krusty is very picky with human and other dogs, Stefani quickly became her favorite person and Tefani was her favorite place to go every morning. The pictures with Krusty's big smile, which Stefani shared with me every day, always made my day while I was at work. Sometimes, I am not sure how Stefani remembers all details about Krusty, but, Yes, she remembers everything. She knows whether Krusty needs more attention or some space. She communicates with me if there is any I have to be aware of. She took care of Krusty like her own dog with lots of love while I was away. Even though Krusty is very sensitive with others who try to touch her paws or butt, Krusty trusts Stefani for grooming and Stefani knows Krusty so well that she always provides best haircut for Krusty that fit into her lifestyle. We are still sad that Stefani moved to Boston. We miss her so much.