I love them even more than before and their managers are fantastic! I recently put my samoyed girl…read morein boarding for almost three weeks while we were on vacation. For any extended daycare stay, she is typically disgusting, and comes back pretty matted. This time she came back smelling clean with no mats. The manager mentioned to me that she and some other staff had taken her to the self service area of destination dog to get her cleaned up. My girl is a fluffy cloud with a double coat so matting is a serious problem for her and sometimes her nether regions, well, need some clean up despite her sanitary cut. I really appreciate their attention to detail, and my wallet and her groomer appreciate that she will not need a 6 hour grooming appointment following this visit! Highly recommend this place!!!!

We started Happy Tails with our dog Lexy when she was a year old. Fast forward to 8 years now and…read morethe care has been terrific for daily play groups and the occasional overnight. Lexy is a loyal home body. She is never a fan of being away from us, but Amanda always picks her up with a smile and kind word. It has been a game changer to have Happy Tails provide transport too, offering flexible days (we do 2 days/week) and give us such peace of mind to know she's safe and cared for without us. They are a gem, and love our dog as much as we do.

Marina is amazing. Always with a smile, she takes great care of our shepherd dog Hercules. She's…read morereally bonded with him and when she arrives it's his happiest moment of the day. It's evident she really loves dogs and we trust her immensely! thanks so much

I have a very attached little dog, who has only been with me since I work from home. I hurt my…read moreknee and was not able to take my dog out for walks. I hired Marina to take her for a daily walk. Marina was patient with her and bonded with my dog. My dog loved her daily walks with Marina . Marina would send me videos of the dog walk so I could see that my dog was okay., which was above and beyond. I highly recommend Marina's dog walking services! and happy to speak to anyone who is thinking of using her services.

I'm not writing this out of malice, but in hopes that it helps other dog owners who just got their…read morepuppies/dogs and are super excited and just looking for guidance like my boyfriend and I were. Do not go here or choose this program! Period. While colonial may be good for dogs who already have issues, it absolutely was NOT the right fit for a puppy. Our puppy came to us at 8 weeks old and we wanted to start his training and routines off from the start and be able to have a professional to ask questions to and look to for guidance. What we got instead was a woman who was super judge mental, used a prong collar to SHANK our dog extremely HARSHLY and told us to tie our dog to his bed for hours, have him in the crate for hours, or leashed to our side. She would shank him for things he didn't even understand he was doing wrong and she did it so hard he'd whimper and tuck his tail and be terrified. This CAUSED a TON of ANXIETY and then aggression as self-defense in our puppy which he has now struggled with his whole life. We had to hire a $4K dog trainer, go to a SPCA Dog behavioralist to put him on anxiety medication and completely re-train him to not be fearful or anxious or aggressive. He still isn't completely confident or able to be fully relaxed or happy. Going through Colonial Dog Training's program is one of my biggest regrets, HARMED my puppy/dog and caused problems that we will be trying to fix for years to come. Sure he learned sit, lay down, and stay, and one-on-one training is good, but he developed severed deeper issues that are even harder and more expensive to address. I understand how difficult it is looking for help and how many options are out there so it can get overwhelming, but I would absolutely tell anyone to not choose this program and instead, take your time interviewing trainers and find one who does not use such harsh negative reinforcements.

We've worked with Jenna at Colonial dog training and cannot say enough good things…read more When they say you get a lifetime of support, they mean it. After the expected rounds of training with them, our dog was less anxious with people as well as other dogs and our relationship with him was better. After moving two years later, our dog had accidents in the house. We reached out to Jenna who guided us through how to help him healthily adjust to the new space. Within a month, we were back on track. Most recently, a few years later, our dog started having aggression when it came to crating. We reached out to Jenna who helped us to safely address behavior until she could come out and work with us in person. Two weeks after she came and taught us how to work through this behavior, our little dog puts himself in his crate and we are confident in his behavior again. If you are willing to put the work in, you get a lifetime of support and a happy, healthy pup! Thank you Jenna and Colonial Dog Training!

We got our puppy Harry when he was eight weeks old. When he was ten weeks he started getting walks…read moreby Neighborhood Paws. He's now six months old and everything has worked out perfectly. They're really easy to deal with and communicate really well. Schedule changes are not a problem. We get text updates after each walk with a little feedback about Harry's development and behavior. We also get a lot of pointers regarding how to deal with certain behaviors. They're not just walking him passively, they're engaging and training him at the same time. The training we do with him is really reinforced by Jordan, Kerry and Melissa and their walks with him and his playgroup. We feel completely secure in leaving Harry with them and he really seems genuinely happy in their company. This service could not have worked out better for us. We would totally recommend these guys for anybody looking for a dog walking service.

Jordan and the whole team are phenomenal. I thought I had had good service with dog walkers before,…read morebut this team has raised the bar to a whole new level. My dog was loved and cared for in all her goofy glory. I can not recommend Neighborhood Paws enough and I am so sad that I am moving and unable to continue services with them. If you chose this pack you are in phenomenal hands!

I don't really have the words to describe my experience. I came here twice. My dog was clearly…read morestruggling. He was not feeling well (he got sick in the car on the way there) and he was not responding to the treats that I brought with us due to being distracted by other dogs and not feeling well. I looked desperate and kept telling the trainers that he is not responding to my treats, so the exercises are not working. They made me take a bag off of their retail shelf and pay for it. They have TONS of soft, pre-cut meats at their disposal. I asked if he could please try some of those and they said no. The first time I came there they had no problem handing me their treats while I was trying to get his attention. It was a full class but only, in total, about five people. The instructor of the class was beyond militant. No one was being helped individually with their needs. I came ten minutes late (due to my dog being sick) and they didn't walk me through the exercise at all. There were three instructors there supervising and no one came to show me what to do. The entire class was essentially my begging instructors to help me, saying that he won't take my treats, and just petting him so that he would not be distressed. I also wanted to note the very obvious and uncomfortable stares I was getting from the instructors as I was flailing around trying to train my dog with no guidance. I felt like I was being shamed. I truly thought I was going to burst. It took everything to not cry and/or leave immediately.

We've been taking our 1.5 YO rescue pup here for the past month. I love their methodology and our…read moredog has really responded to it. If you're looking for a place that doesn't use punitive measures for dog training, this is a place to consider. All positive and treat based training and they even discourage from using pressure on the harness/leash. The facility is well organized and flexible . You can schedule a class whenever it works for you in the levels based training rather than needing to commit to the same time every week. The trainers are really knowledgeable and helpful. I'm so excited to move up to some of the more advanced classes with our dog.

The team @ Pawmenities were outstanding as I had my dog there for over a month due to travel…read moreoutside the country. The communication and daily updates were excellent. My dog was so happy with the care he received he didn't want to come home. Highly recommend Pawmenities for peace of mind. Whitney

I am very disappointed with my experience with Pawmenities before the service even started, and I…read morewant to share my experience for anyone considering leaving their dog in their care. I made a boarding reservation for my dog and paid a 50% deposit on June 10. When I needed to adjust the boarding dates, I contacted Pawmenities a week before the scheduled service multiple times by email, text message, and phone, but I received no response for several days. The automatic phone system was especially frustrating because it directed me to communicate by text message, but my text messages also went unanswered. The lack of communication was extremely concerning, especially since this was my first time using their service and I needed to feel confident about where my dog would be staying. Because I could not get any answers, I drove to the Lynnfield location expecting to visit the facility. I was surprised to find that it was only a pickup/drop-off location and not the actual boarding facility. I requested a tour of the boarding location, but my request was never addressed. Two days before the scheduled boarding, after several days of trying to reach them, I finally received a text saying they could accommodate my dog on the requested new dates. However, my concerns were never acknowledged. There was no explanation for the lack of communication, no apology, and no follow-up regarding my request to visit the facility. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable leaving my dog in their care. I canceled the reservation and requested a refund of my deposit, but I never received any follow-up communication or reimbursement. A boarding service requires trust, communication, and confidence, especially when it involves the care of a pet. Unfortunately, my experience before the service even began did not provide the level of communication and reassurance I needed.

Wow! This dog training is a game changer . A big , heartfelt thank-you to Mike and Rhonda…read more appreciate you

Our 6 month old Bullmastiff puppy recently stayed with BryAnne for a 2 week board and train. We…read morepicked this program because the trainers live with and train your dog in their own homes (as opposed to a kennel setting). I wanted a trainer who could work on every day puppy manners around the home in addition to leash training. Prior to training, our pup was a handful - as a large breed, he was already 75 lbs at 6 months and his pulling and lunging while on a leash was becoming dangerous. I'm 5'9 and he would lunge suddenly while walking on leash and he would literally pull me off my feet. He also would bite everything - not aggressive, just puppy mouthing, but it was non stop. He could not be left alone unsupervised for even short periods of time (like cooking dinner in the other room) because you would find him chewing a couch leg, etc. We picked him up from his training this week. I am shocked at how well his training went. BryAnne truly loves dogs and treated my pup like one of her own. She gave us frequent video and photo updates. From her videos, I could see that she clearly made my pup feel at home in her house. When our dog came home, we joked that we picked up the wrong pup. Where was the 75lb maniac? The first night, I assumed he was calm because he was just exhausted from running around during our training session (BryAnne worked with us for over an hour to show us all the training). But we are a few days out now and the change is remarkable. He's calm on the leash, plays appropriately, but he's still our snuggle bug. He's a pleasure to have around the house (no jumping, nipping at feet, etc.) We will continue to work with BryAnne to make sure we keep working on his training skills. We now have a strong foundation to build on. Thank you, BryAnne, for all of your hard work with our good boy!

I couldn't possibly let my little old lady sit home alone all day without a bathroom break while…read moreI'm at work. Fortunately she gets to see her friends from Gone With the Dogs every afternoon for a walk. My Tally's a little feisty when it comes to other dogs so she sticks with just the solo walks, not the field trips or other fun adventures that Gone With the Dogs offers their clients. For three years I have been nothing but thrilled with the service and care that Tally has received from Cami and the rest of the walkers. From last minute schedule changes to dealing with all my dog's idiosyncrasies and health issues, they have consistently been understanding and accommodating. Recently Tally had to miss several walks because she was in the hospital. When I finally picked her up in the hospital, we came home to a get well card and a new toy from GWTD. These people care and it shows. Even now that I'm planning to move out of my current home, I refuse to move very far because there's no way I would trust any other walker the way I trust GWTD.

If you're looking for personal attention to your dog when you're not available, Gone With The Dogs…read moreis the next best thing to leaving your pet with a loving family member. Until recently, I had only left my dog Max with family when I was out of town - I knew for sure that he was being treated well. Unfortunately for me, that meant driving 2.5 hours to leave him with that family member. This year I again tried to find a local dog sitter/walker - I had done a similar search a few years earlier and was unsuccessful. This time, I was very pleased to come across Gone With The Dogs on one of the professional dog sitting websites. I met with Cami, found her to be sincerely fond of dogs and decided to try leaving Max under her care. I was pleased with the results and Max seemed extremely happy with his new care-giver. Gone With The Dogs is now the first place I call when I need to leave Max for a long weekend. I feel very comfortable that he is getting the personal attention and care that he receives at home.