We had an excellent experience with Dory, our dog trainer and saw a noticeable difference in our…read moredog right away, our English bulldog, Kovu. What really stood out was how she took the time to explain the specific traits and characteristics of our dog's breed and personality. That insight alone helped us understand our dog on a completely different level. Her training techniques were clear, effective, and easy to apply at home even though we only have few sessions. Instead of just telling us what to do, she explained why certain methods work, which made a huge difference in how consistent and confident we felt during training. You can tell she genuinely cares--not just about training the dog, but about making sure the owners are set up for long-term success. The guidance she provided has made everyday interactions with our dog so much smoother. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and effective dog trainer. Thank you Dory! Will see you soon.

Dory Hoffman is a God send for our rescue dog Tux and us! Our dog was neglected and crated outside…read moreby the previous owner and suffers from extreme separation anxiety displaying destructive behavior. The night before her home training she gave us instructions on how to crate him at night and IT WORKED! He slept peacefully all night. The day of our training, we learned techniques only someone with her decades of expertise would know. My husband who had pets since childhood was surprised by what he didn't know. Dory taught us how to teach him boundaries and how to make the crate a positive experience. Dory's in-home assessment, training tools and positive learning techniques set us up for success. We are looking forward to joining her group training as our next step. Thank you Dory for what you do!

I was so nervous to take my dog out because she usually freaks out... bad. I went to Zoom Room with…read moreher for an evaluation to see what type of training might help. The staff was so patient and kind to a worried dog mom. Molly & I got set up for some private lessons and had our first one today. I really appreciated that the trainer, Emillie, recognized when Molly was stressed or nervous. She worked with us at Molly's pace, not mine. That made all the difference in how Molly got comfortable in the new environment. On the ride there she was antsy and scared in the car. On the way home she was relaxed and happy. That alone was a huge WIN on day one! I can't wait to see what comes with our next lessons. Check out their dog peanut butter (I had to buy more) and selection of treats (we took home some Valentine's Day dog cookies).

We were attracted to zoom room because of the great reviews and the possible socialization of our…read moredog with other dogs in group sessions. We were impressed with the staff. They were very knowledgeable and very pleasant. Based on our observations, I would recommend zoom room for groups and group training. But unfortunately I wouldn't recommend private lessons. Our new rescue puppy did have some temperament issues and they said that private would be better place to start. The only training that was offered was click training. It's a very methodical approach that takes a lot of time and patience. The trainer was very well-versed in this method but the bottom line is that one type of traing doesn't fit all. This was the only method that was offered. They didn't give us the handouts in the beginning, which would've greatly assisted us assimilating the rules and expectations of click training. They gave it to us after three sessions and we paid for four 30 minute sessions. This sessions were conducted in the main room of the facility. Unfortunately, we could hear clicking sounds from people waiting for the next group lesson which totally threw off our dog's training and was an expensive waste of precious of time. So I would definitely not recommend private training at this facility - especially at $75 for 30 minutes! On a personal note, we eventually solved the problem by having our dog visit daycare on a regular basis. Our rescue puppy simply needed exposure to other dogs and a whole lot of TLC!

Your dog is NOT safe here and DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE ALONE WITH YOUR DOG! My dog was attacked by…read moreanother dog during a 4 week board and train twice in the same day here on 06/21/21. They had a fight in the morning and a second one in the evening. The dogs were left unattended, together during day play. The "handlers" apparently blew the airhorns to get the other dog to stop attacking my dog, that didn't work so then ran to get Adam. What if he wasn't there? My dog would probably not be here today. My dog and the other dog were put back together later the same day, which does not make any sense to anyone with a functioning brain. I didn't know the extent of my dogs injuries due to the attack. Adam tried to negotiate with me to pay the vet bill from his vet even before me being able to see my dog. MY DOG GOT ATTACKED DUE TO YOUR NEGLIGENCE. He offered to give me a free week if I paid $500-600 for the vet bill. Just goes to show you how absolutely money hungry he is and what he's willing to put at risk ( YOUR DOG). I took my dog to our regular vet that Thursday and he had to have 2 drains surgically put into his leg to let it drain and keep swelling down. Not once did Adam apologize for what happened. Not once did he express any compassion or sympathy. That's when I realized it's all just money for him. You and your dog are just another dollar sign to him. This is just a warning for those of you thinking of coming here. He hires people off the street who have 0 dog training or experience with handling dogs to work for him. He is an extremely rough handler, i've watched him myself. The things that are done to your dog when no one is watching makes my blood boil. Please think twice about what may happen to your pup while in their care. My dog paid the price, don't let yours also. We've had a long 3 years of recovery for my dog to be able to trust other people and dogs again. He will never be the dog that he was before because of Adam and Obedient Paws. Please, if you love your dog, don't walk, RUN far away from this place and this man. You will be doing your dog the greatest service.

My wife and our five month old Lab pup learned so much, from walking leashed obediently, to off…read moreleash recall - this is an amazing program! Especially for our puppy who was shall we say a bit hard-headed. It's been a month since we finished our training, and she is still benefiting from what we learned.

This place should really be ashamed of themselves. Telling you an amount over the phone and when…read moreyou arrive somehow someway there's an extra 50-60$ added to your total. My dog stayed there for 5 nights and got absolutely NO sleep. Assuming they treat the dogs horrible because you walk in and it sounds like a dog pound. Not to mention, I added on a grooming service and my dog isn't clean..nails aren't trimmed I am beyond upset and disappointed in this company. The only thing they were good for was availability but I see why because they treat your dogs like I'll never take my baby back here again. Very lazy workers I paid way too much for my dog to not be properly cleaned and he's coming home exhausted as if he got no sleep while being there.. SHAME SHAME SHAME

Always have my dog groomed there they do amazing job. Bengi loves to go there. When we pull up to…read morethe kennel he can't wait to get out of the car.

I cannot say enough about Nancy and her ability to help me with my dog.. I had an unruly 6 month…read moreold lab mx pup who was strong and all over the place,. I took the puppy classes and a private class with have and learned quite a bit. Practice is the key now!!

From the owner: Are dogs born "Man's Best Friend"? No, they must be taught…read more As an animal enthusiast, Nancy believes in positive training methods to get the best results. This benefits both you and your dog. Nancy's number one goal is to help you to train your new puppy or adult dog and turn it into a well-mannered dog! Early intervention with typical puppy issues such as handling, housetraining and biting can be corrected before it leads into behavioral issues that would require heartbroken and frustrated owners to relinquish their pet to a shelter with the risk of being euthanized. Training includes housetraining, biting, not coming when called, leash walking and aggression issues and more. Training for Puppies and Adult Dogs Puppy Training Begins in Your Home: Many families, especially first time puppy owners, have difficulty carrying over what is taught in a group setting and applying it at home. For that reason, Applause 4 Educated Paws training begins as soon as your socialize off leash with a variety of people and other puppies. Our classes are fun, creative and address the developmental needs new puppy comes home. Puppies that are not fully vaccinated can begin learning within the safety of your home. Seeing the floor plan of each home allows for assistance with crate placement, as well as many house training challenges.

Lesa is awesome! Meeting her was like hanging out with an old friend. She's casual, she's cool- and…read moreshe's just the type of trainer I was looking for. We worked with my dog, Wolfe and I don't know if I learned or laughed more. Very knowledgeable but delivers her information in a way that makes it easy to pickup and implement. Thank you!

Lesa Bevan has three field champion English Setters. She has been working with dogs all her life…read more I have watched her in action, and I have watched her dogs at times when she has gone away. Love and attention. She can train any dog. I am getting a puppy in a few weeks and she will be training our family's new dog when she says the time is right. Knowing how she treats her dogs, I would never hesitate to leave my dog with Lesa

I was not going to write a review but my experience there just hasn't sat well with me…read more I went in a couple days ago with my kids because I am looking at switching my dogs to a raw food diet. This place came highly recommended. We walked in the door and I was looking in a fridge. There was a dog in there with someone with a service dog harness on. My kids took a couple steps towards the dog (still about 6 feet away). The dog started barking and lunging at my kids. He was on a leash thank goodness. I yelled at my kids to come to me and yes when we got in the car I reiterated to them the important of not approaching random dogs and asking before trying to pet. I walked through the store to see what they had as I had never been there before. We walked back towards the front and I looked through other coolers they had. Making sure my kids stood by the front door as I did this. The dog started barking and freaking out again. I felt so uncomfortable and honestly worried about my kids safety that we just left. Never once did someone ask if they could help me, ask what I was looking for, maybe come up and apologize for the dog going nuts. It was just a bad experience. Let me end by saying I get every service dog has a different job and maybe protecting his owner is what his job is. But to react that aggressively and whoever was handling him sounded like they were having a hard time getting him to stop. That dog shouldn't be brought out in public. Seeing other customers walk in the dog should have been put in the back or taken out to the car or something.

We were looking to replace a favorite ball that went missing, everyone working here was absolutely…read morewonderful and so helpful. Look like they have a large selection of everything so will definitely return Loved the doggie cookies up at the front register.

Ms. Deborah is an amazing trainer. She helped me get my Mastif on the right track in the puppies…read moreclass. Small class sizes allow for more one on one time and has taugh me to be a better puppy mom. She shares lots of stories to help cement home the techniques she is teaching which helped me immensely so I did not feel like a total failure when I did not get things right. Very patient and willing to go the extra mile to teach us the basics. if you are willing to listen, learn and put in the time Ms. Deborah will teach you how to be a great pup parent.

My dog Raine and I had the privilege of training under Deborah at PLAYFUL PUPS TRAINING CENTER. I…read morewas so impressed with how dog training has changed over the years . Deborah teaches methods that involve positive reinforcement without non force methods. My dog and I have a better relationship having worked under Deborah's guidance. Deborah's run through class helped me and my girl Raine pass our certification for CGC/TDI . Deborah will teach you beyond sit, stay, and come. She has the knowledge and skills to help bond you and your dog and also have Sooooooooo much fun getting there. 10

We stopped in just to look at the animals while we were waiting for another store to open. This…read morePetco is well stocked & very clean. They even have an area where you can wash your own dog!

They have moved from the corner of upton and nimmo to next to primo pizza and Back Bay gourmet…read more This new store is huge. I absolutely love it. It has everything you will ever need in a pet store. I personally love the aquarium/fish area. I will be here once a week. I'm sure. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. What a clean and organized store. Grooming available. I feel they do a great job. They had one person petting the dog while the 2nd person grooms Or they have a big wash your own dog area. That is brilliant. The offer dog training and have a super nice area for the classes They now have an adoption area but no cats yet. So much to offer. And the staff here are really friendly

David did an excellent job entertaining my high maintenance pug princess while we were on vacation…read more We got daily updates including photos, which gave us peace of mind. I highly recommend Stable Hands Pet Sitting for daily dog walking or vacation pet sitting. Great service!

We've been with Stable Hands for probably 4-5 years now. They have always treated our two cats as…read moretheir own, giving them wonderful love and attention when we cant be there. They are great about being flexible with last minute requests. They send text and picture reports daily which is very comforting. I completely trust them with the care of our animals, and I'm so glad they were recommended to us. I'm only sad that we'll be moving in a year or so and I'll have to find new providers . . I wish I could take them with me!