My dog is usually pretty skittish around people. Within three days, he was jumping to greet the…read morestaff and couldn't wait to get out of my car to go to daycare. Reasonable rates for a great experience.

Can't say enough good things about the Pooped Pooch! We came to them right after I adopted my dog,…read moreTubbs, and he was a nervous mess with no training and a million other problems. Daycare was not his favorite thing but I kept having him attend, once a week to build his socialization and have an outlet without me. After going to daycare once a week for months, he finally had a switch flip and absolutely LOVES daycare. He knows on Tuesday mornings he has to get ready early and spends the entire drive there with his tail wagging excitedly. This once very anxious and unsure pup now looks forward to playing and "going to school". He is always worn out and sleeps for like 2 days straight after attending. Tubbs also has a lot of allergies and needs special attention to those medical things. They make sure he never comes even near any of his allergies and i fully trust he is getting great care. Whenever we do an overnight stay, they make sure he takes all his meds, update me on his visit and has lots of fun playing. We love the pooped pooch and are totally of the belief that everyone should be going to doggy daycare - especially them if you live in the dorchester area!!

Dorchester Dog Walking is the BEST. They took care of our rescue dog, Brewster, for over 3 years…read more It was awesome because two of our neighbors also used Dorchester dog walking so Brewster would get group walks with his pals. Elle is unbelievably organized and super responsive. We 100% trusted her and her team. We used their dog walking and boarding services. The pictures and updates for every walk are amazing. We recently moved and we miss Dorchester Dog Walking! We have not found an equivalent in our new town yet. Don't hesitate to book with them! Seriously couldn't recommend them more.

cannot say enough about how wonderful Dorchester Dog is. They've been such an important part of our…read morelives since we adopted our dog, and help us give our pup the best quality of life. They've helped us since day one with training, puppy walks, socializing, and just making sure our dog gets out and about as much as he should with our work schedules. Their rates are Super affordable (especially in the city!!). I also love that Dorchester Dogs is run by such a conscientious and thoughtful community member. Most importantly, our dog is always so so excited and happy on his walks.

We have been using Kevin and the MyDot.Dog team for over a year and could not be happier…read more Kevin and his team are true animal lovers and take such care of our two boxers. They go above and beyond what we have experienced with other services. Getting them out for a good walk that lets them deplete some energy is something that we can always count on. This is far different from other companies where the walkers are walking/texting and not truly interacted with your dog. Kevin is their bud! Also, our pups can be challenging on leashed walks. Kevin using training techniques during the arrival/walk and we have noticed great improvements on the last year! Plus, we get great photos and a daily recap of the walking route, distance, and how things went. If you are looking for a highly dependable, skilled animal lover--hit up MyDot.Dog!

Kevin and Paul are the BEST! Returning to the office full-time was very stressful for us as…read moreseeminly every daycare/dog-walking service in Boston was booked. Kevin saved us! He is extremely responsive and loves our 14 month old lab Leo as his own. We always get the cutest pics as well as an overview of their walk and a route of where they want/how long etc. Kevin and Paul text us like clockwork so we never have to wonder what's going on. It makes our days so much easier and Leo absolutely LOVES them. They were even flexible taking him out of the rotation when he was recovering from his neuter. They are willing to keep an eye out when Leo isn't feeling well or has an extra need and we quickly developed so much trust in them since they are SO awesome. Look no further for dog walkers - MyDot.Dog is an excellent service and we can't recommend them enough!

Theresa and the wonderful walkers who work with her take great care of my Petey. They are calm and…read moreloving and knowledgeable. They keep me informed of how his walks and playgroups go, give him great care and positive fun interactions with other dogs, have come through with extra walks and pet-sitting when I have been in a pinch, and Theresa went totally above and beyond talking and texting me through many of my new-dog-owner anxieties when I was feeling pretty frazzled and overwhelmed early on. I'm so glad I found Bark to Basics.

After a terrible experience with a dog-walker (Seriously, if you are a pet owner, purchase a pet…read morecamera!), I came across Bark to Basics and Theresa and her amazing group of walkers. They are the most thoughtful and caring group. I come home to a happy dog, a detailed note about their walk, and even receive cute pictures from their walks each week. Sometimes, they take her on group walks so she can socialize with other dogs. If there is ever an issue (my sweet girl occasionally gets curious about what fragrant things are lurking in the covered trashcan), they text me right away. I know they love my dog just as much as she loves them. I am so happy to have found Theresa and Bark to Basics!

Would be great if the hours on your website (and Yelp) were correct so people don't load their dogs…read morein the car and drive all the way over to be turned away.

We have been going to modern dog since they were on dorchester ave and will continue to do so…read more Charles and the staff there are amazing- I cant imagine going elsewhere. After every bath Roshi gets a cute little bandana and smells wonderful. He loves coming here and i feel like that already says alot they have always taken such great care of Roshi 1000% will always recommend

Brookside was recommended to us by fellow dog owners in JP. Dinyee came over to meet Zoe and I was…read moreimmediately impressed by her demeanor with my pup and willingness to answer my endless questions. Scheduling was easy and flexible, we received an invoice every week so we could confirm that the schedule was set, and the walkers left detailed notes after their visits with Zoe. We especially appreciated their patience with Zoe, who was a very young pup and not great on the leash at first. They even helped reinforce training we were working on and shared notes on how she did with commands. I highly recommend Brookside to anyone looking for professional and attentive walkers who can assist with reinforcing training. They are also affordable, which is a huge bonus.

We have been happy customers of Brookside walk and train for 9 years! Dinyee is a fantastic trainer…read moreand fundamentally understands dog behavior. She centers on communication and structure for our dogs; this has helped keep our dogs calm and less anxious. She has helped our family with approaches to use at home to build those skills. We starting with training for our rescue dog and now for our new puppy. With both dogs we learned so much and this continues to improve everyones quality of life! We also use Brookside Walk +Train for daycare and boarding. Both services keep our dogs environment consistent and are really convenient!

If you're a DINKWAD (double income, no kids, and a dog) millennial, crazy dog parent like I am,…read morethis is the only review you need to read. As an overly protective (psychotic) dog parent, I really did a lot of homework before enrolling our (at the time) 5 month old Bernedoodle Cooper in day school. I read a lot of positive reviews and few that were concerning to me. I requested a call with one of the owners to give them a chance to speak to the negative reviews before I made a decision. Hannalore answered all of my questions (primarily regarding "disliking doodles" and use of tools) and I felt very comfortable with her responses. Following that conversation we enrolled Cooper in day school and immediately saw improvement in his attention span, ability to understand commands, and leash manners. The staff was always super friendly, sent report cards with photos and videos, and always offered me advice and info on what he worked on. I was (and still am) over the moon with how much my little guy enjoys his time there. To be fully transparent, like any good relationship, we did hit a snag. A tool was used on Cooper that I did not consent to and like the Papa Bear I am, I was furious. I requested to speak with the owner who used the tool (Corey), and I expressed my displeasure. Now, I'm not an experienced dog trainer, so I don't think I know more than these amazing professionals, I do however believe in consent. When I spoke with Corey, I told him that a tool should never be used on a dog without consent from the owner and if Cooper was to come back, I would need to see a change in their policy to ensure that consent would ALWAYS be given before a tool was used. Corey completely understood and (as a small business) was open to suggestions for improvement - no excuses, no backpedaling, and full accountability. With that response, and the implementation of consent for tools, I was completely satisfied sending Cooper back to day school. It's now been over a month since that snag and I can confidently say I am beyond thrilled with how this was handled and the care and training my Coop is receiving at BFTD. Mistakes happen, but the fact that this amazing place was honest and open to a change in their policies is something that really sets BFTD apart from other places. I can 100% say if you're crazy like me, stop your search - you've found the place for your pup. All of the staff are amazing, but I would like to give a special shout-out to Becka and Thaloa who go above and beyond the call of duty and send me videos and VERY detailed report cards so I can continue the work at home. I can officially say my 7 month old pup is better behaved, knows more commands, and has better social skills than most dogs twice his age. I'm writing this review because finding a place to trust with your fur baby is scary, and you never know what you're going to get. But BFTD has done an amazing job with Cooper and I hope my experiences make you feel comfortable with them being a part of your fur baby's life too!

I'd advise against this organization. I attempted to work with them awhile back and was put off by…read morethe rude, arrogant owner of the place I also did further research on the owner and my gut instinct was right. My interaction with the owner after discussing my dog's needs was such a negative experience that I was surprised she was actually in this business. I guess being kind is not a requirement to "train" dogs.

My little angel has literally never looked better! Every other place I've taken him has had to…read moreshave him down completely, but Jen was able to keep his length while making him so soft and fluffy. The pricing was great, the front desk staff was incredibly kind, and the space itself was clearly designed with a lot of thought and care.

Great service and took extra good care of our new pup. Friendly, knowledgeable, and timely.read more

I needed to write an update for 2 big reasons: 1) 4 years…read moreand a pandemic after I wrote the first review, we're still so grateful for their amazing service and care of our pup. Tuckered Mutts has become like family and we couldn't love them more! 2) I mistakenly referred to Paul as "Sean" in my last entry and it took me 4 years to notice my mistake, and needed to do something about it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I grew up with pets and I've had a dog and cat since college and I have never in my life…read moreencountered as wonderful and well-priced a pet-sitter as Tuckered Mutts. I tell everyone I know about our fantastic experiences with Paul. When he watched our cat during our two weeks away for our wedding and honeymoon, he kept a journal (written in her voice) of every one of his visits. We loved reading it when we came home! He played with our cat every day, kept her water and food fresh and filled, and kept everything around the house tidy for our return. Paul is the kind of pet-sitter that will take the kitty trash out every day to keep our house from smelling and sweep the floor to keep litter from building up. His attention to detail and thoughtfulness keep us coming back to Tuckered Mutts every time we're away. I don't know what we ever did without them. Thank you, Paul!

UPDATE following groomer response…read more I kept my initial review brief, but following your response I need to reply and add more. You said your groomer gave our dog a standard puppy cut for a Maltese. There is no standard puppy cut for a maltese. Even if there was a standard puppy cut, your groomer and I had a 15 minute conversation where we discussed the style of cut I wanted, which included a round face with some length to it. I even showed the photo (which she asked me to text to her for reference during the grooming) to help her. Not once during the conversation did she mention she would just do a standard Maltese cut. You seem to be suggesting that your groomer ignored the wishes/instructions of her client. When I collected Alfie, the groomer apologized for cutting him shorter than I asked. She said she had made a mistake on his face on the first attempt, stating that it looked like her husband, so needed to go short to correct it. Again, no mention of ignoring our wishes and doing a standard Maltese puppy cut. Furthermore, the hair on the left side of his rib cage is shorter than the right side (Surely not part of a standard puppy cut?) The groomer also did not pluck the hair in his ears, which is a basic service. Finally, your Go Sox comment is completely inappropriate. It makes the business look unprofessional and like you don't take your client's comments seriously.

I don't live in the neighborhood, but I bring our 16 year old Westie to Dot Dogs…read more Jessie and George run a wonderful business, they show so much care and love for our beloved Westie. We highly recommend Dot Dogs to everyone that I know.