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

We have now been using ABPS for 18 months, and we continue to be very impressed with their service…read more Krystal has been exceptional. Our dog loves the team, the structure in her day, and the exercise. Our dog recognizes the sound of her specific car door she loves her so much! ABPS is one of the best things that happened to us since moving to the area.

I found this business on Yelp, so leaving a review here seems appropriate. Kimberly, the owner is…read morejust wonderful. I've told her she's so organized she should be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, but I'm sure glad she does this instead. She taught me how to safely use a proper prong collar so I can walk my leash reactive dog without getting pulled over. My dogs love Josh, their incredibly reliable walker. Josh boards them as well, and it's great to leave them with someone they know. Pictured is Zoe, cheating on me with Josh when I was in NYC.

After having the same dog walker for over 20 years I was worried I'd struggle to find someone that…read moreI could trust as much. Then I found Kim and her Wags4Walks! Kim clearly has a heart for dogs but she's also built a solid and professional business with an outstanding team at her side. My Willie LOVES going out with both Josh and Michael and the playgroup. I couldn't be happier or feel more confident about who is taking Willie out. Thank you Kim and team - especially Josh and Michael!

The ongoing pandemic made contacting trainers/organizations and coordinating the initial meeting…read moretricky especially with the pet adoption boom. I admittedly got my hopes up when I saw Active Paws business given her numerous qualifications even in agility work and immediate availability to schedule a session immediately over the summer. Her rates started at $120/hour which seemed standard after also conferring with other personal dog trainer contacts. As you can tell by the low rating the stars did not align as a mutual fit. The website was easy to navigate and Cara the owner was very responsive. You can easily schedule an appointment on there for personalized training. Perhaps we didn't pick a neutral enough location now knowing what we know now (after finding on site in person group puppy classes) to set our pup up for success over the summer at 3.5 months old and 20 lbs. Unfortunately Cara came up to our back deck which may have been interpreted as an interloper encroaching on her territory so as a puppy with bad manners she barked incessantly. She threw some small pieces of mozzarella cheese that didn't interest the pup (we are realizing now she's not super food motivated). That "reactive" behavior was enough to confirm to Cara after a serious bite earlier in the week to "pass" on training our dog. We still got the folder with pamphlets, and branded pen and clicker as she quickly retreated. Maybe in retrospect we should have met up at a park instead of our property. Granted this was the reaction that our puppy has when uncertain in greeting most new people but once she sniffs them she calms down quickly once she sees that we are friendly with them. The damage was done. Cara immediately followed up through email with an apology and a couple links to other (more expensive) trainers, one of whose website wasn't even working. I flutily attempted to reach out but also received no response so those were dead ends too. As for the socialization aspect she recommended a place all the way down in Franklin, and the MSPCA Angell which was not operational or equipped to respond during the pandemic (over the summer). Of course this experience left me completely demoralized and slightly jaded. I sometimes see their branded vehicles parked at the Dog Ranch area and walkers taking dogs around there to go walking. Thankfully we were able to enroll her in puppy daycare and now start some group training classes I alluded to earlier at the beginning of this year for adolescent pups. Funny enough she's now one of the least reactive dogs in her classes.

I was going insane trying to figure out how to train my puppy. After a week of no sleep and…read moreconstant stress and some tears, the *MOST WONDERFUL* dog trainer came by and showed me some skills and helped me figure stuff out. I feel like I'm working with my puppy now instead of fighting against him. Absolutely the best thing I've done since getting my wonderful puppy is contacting Active Paws. Cara, you saved my sanity. He's ALREADY doing so much better it's WILD honestly. Puppy photo included just because LOOKIT HIM. To be more specific: Cara made the core concepts behind training my dog very easy to understand, provided me with references for when I get stressed and forget, and left me feeling empowered to have a fantastic relationship with my dog.

I found Jen through Yelp and was hopeful since she had very good reviews. I tried a couple larger…read morepet walking service but they were not flexible with the days of the week they could walk. I met Jennafer during an initial consultation to meet my goldendoodle. She is very flexible with dates and times and cancellations. Every visit she writes what she did in a journal and she will often send pictures via text or post them on Facebook of instagram. I would highly recommend JC to anyone in the Waltham area. Her prices are similar or less than the other walkers I researched.

I hired Jen to take my handful-of-a-dog for walks during my long work days. I work in the…read moreVeterinary field so am sensitive to how people interact with, and treat animals. Jen is one of the best I have seen, and I have total trust placing the welfare of my dog in her hands. She is flexible, accommodating, and charges an extremely reasonable rate. Do not look any further if you have the need for someone to treat your pet as they would their own.

From the moment that I met Robin, I was obsessed. I am always skeptical when considering a service…read morebecause of the breed of dog that I own. I needed my American Bully puppy to be socialized, and Robin was MORE than happy to help. She also assured me that she had experience with the breed, and that she did not discriminate. When her and my Katana met, it was such a fun thing to watch as Katana showered her in kisses, and she gave her so much love back. Katana waits at the door every Mon-Thurs for Robin to come. She loves her group walks, and Robin does so well with her. Robin is very good at implementing any commands that we use at home, and/or are currently working on in her training. I appreciate her so much for her love and dedication to my beautiful girl! I love the updates, and the pictures. Robins Pet Squad is the way to go!

Robin's Pet Squad was recommended to me a few months ago when I was looking for a dog walker for my…read moretwo very active labs. Robin recommended I have them do the one hour playgroup/walk because of their activity level. After the first week of a three day schedule, I increased them to four times a week. My dogs are so excited when the walkers get there, they leave my house with their tails wagging and come home the same way, only tired in addition to happy. The walkers have been very dependable and I feel very comfortable having them take my dogs out. Any questions I've ever had have been answered in a very timely fashion. After every walk I get feedback and pictures about how my boys behaved. I highly recommend Robin and her squad for your dog walking needs. You and your dog/dogs will be very happy with their excellent service.

A few months ago we took our rescue pup on a walk with our friend and his rescue. Our dog wasn't to…read morebe trusted off leash and when we let him run around as a test, he ran off and almost went into the road. After watching our friend communicate with his dog using an e-collar, we decided to sign up for off-leash e-collar training with the Good Hound. We worked with Shannon and Siobhan and now feel fully prepared, confident and so, so proud of our pup who we can let off the leash at any time. The Good Hound was the best investment we could have made with our dog for many reasons: 1) They take the dogs out for hikes - giving them a bunch of exercise during the work day and a lot of opportunities to socialize with other dogs. 2) They spend time 1:1 with your dog to get a solid grasp of what they are capable of. In our case, they learned he was not a "working dog"; in other words, he tends to be very lazy and extremely stubborn. 3) They work with you, on what YOU need to practice with the e-collar and on communication with your dog. 4) The trainers LITERALLY go the extra mile. Shannon was so patient and sincere with us; even when we were discouraged by the lack of progress. He even asked if he could take our dog for another trek to further assess his response to recall, and came back with more insight, techniques for us, and a thorough follow-up plan.

The Good Hound has been a wonderful experience for us and for our dog for the last 5 years. When he…read morewas a puppy, they trained him to walk off leash and come when called. Now he is so excited when they arrive to take him on his trail walk. Year round, he gets to hike in fun parks with his "friends" and his beloved Good Hound team members. They respond quickly to questions, often share photos of the walk that are really cute, and also, their staff members have boarded our dog in their homes when we travel- for us, a much better option than sending him to a kennel.

Debbie was independently referred to us by two friends and I couldn't be happier with the services…read moreshe provides our family. Debbie has walked our dog since she was a puppy (she is now 2.5) and she is always excited to see what adventure Debbie is going to take her on that day. Debbie takes our dog to the park multiple times a week for socialization and stimulation/activity, in addition to routine walks and has done dinner visits if we are unable to make it home on time. If we are working on training, Debbie incorporates it into her time with our dog so that there is continuity in the messages she receives from her handlers. Debbie loves dogs and it shows in the attention and manner which she treats our dog. I have and will continue to recommend Debbie to any dog owner in the area.

When I started working, I was panicked at the idea of leaving my dogs home all dog for 10 plus…read morehours. I stressed and fretted over what they would do locked up all day with no potty breaks. That's why I was so relieved when I found Debbie! Debbie came with amazing references and my dogs love her. She comes over every day and takes my dogs on a thirty minute walk. Every day she leaves me a full report and I come home to happy and healthy dogs. She is also available at night and on the weekend, if need, and knowing I have someone in case of emergencies puts me at peace. Her prices are also very reasonable. If you're looking for a reliable dog walker, I highly recommend Debbie for your pups!

We have been working with John and Susie for well over a year now, they are wonderful people. For…read morepeople who we not only give a key to our home, we are more than comfortable with the considerate care they give to our furry family member, and when entering our house. They always communicate what is happening with schedules, and are reliable to a T. Our pup is always very excited to see them at pickup, and both clearly have many years of experience with all kinds of dogs. They work with you and their schedules for what works best, and of course what the dog needs too. Great people, great service.

Susie and John are as good as it gets. Susie takes our pup with a play group to Cat Rock, where he…read morereally gets his dog out for an hour and a half of off-leash play. She wants the dogs to get the most out of their time out and considers how the dogs in a group work together. The proof of what they do is easy to see. On pick up, our dog is thrilled to see Susie and when he comes home, he's happy, wet, and he's played himself tired. Susie is as great with us as she is with our puppy. As first time dog parents, I've probably been more needy and with more questions than most, and Susie is a great resource, giving all the time that we need. Flexible and understanding with scheduling and easy and fast with communications. Introduce your dog to Susie and John and he/she will love you for it!

Not sure what is going on with this place, but I'm not bringing our dog here again…read more Our Shit Tzu has been getting his haircut at Paws and Claws for years. The last 2 appointments have been a disaster. It used to take them a couple of hours to wash and cut his hair, yet the last 2 times he's been ready in under an hour. He still has a slight dog odor, which makes me think they are not throughly washing him. They are not property trimming his ears, chin or tail anymore. A few months back they had not trimmed his ears or chin hairs at all, and we had to do it at home. The last appointment, about a week ago, he came out with a tail that had been cut too short on the top and not trimmed on the side, ears that had barely been trimmed, and were also lopsided. We called them, let a voicemail, and received no response. $65 wasted for both appointments.

Just came back from my mini Aussie's bath and nail clip. Price very reasonable. She was patient…read morewith clipping nails. I will return for next bath. thanks so much

I cannot say enough good things about Pawsitive Dawg. We have been a client for over 4 years after…read moreadopting a fearful dog reactive dog that needs a bit more than the average dog walker can handle. Angela and her staff have never disappointed, and go above and beyond to keep our special lady happy, exercised and safe. Angela's experience with reactive dogs makes the Pawsitive Dawg Walk and Train program stand out in the best way possible, and we are so happy she's part of our team.

Pawsitive dog has been cat sitting for me for a number of years. I have a very skittish kitty but…read moreall of the sitters make her feel safe and happy. I look forward to the updates when I'm away as they make me feel secure. They always post pictures. If anything, sometimes feel a little guilty when I get home that I don't play with my cat as much as they do.