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!

Lori is amazing if you are within her working area. If your looking for a amazing pet lover and…read moresomeone to add as a extension to your fur baby family. Lori is the pet sitter/walker for you. She is a needle in a haystack. Lori will treat your fur babies as her own. Her business etiquette makes you feel like she is family from day one. Her daily communication with you about your fur baby will put you at ease. She has been watching my pug and cat for many years. She has also helped me out in emergencies resulting in multiple two week hospitalization stays. She has even gone over and beyond helping me make a difficult decision to leave my pug with a nurse at the hospital, where I was admitted. Lori had her wedding that week. She spoke with the nurse. Then went to my home to prepare my dog to for her week stay with the nurse. She met the nurse at my home and did the transfer. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my fur babies. Also, having a older pug it gave me a piece of mind knowing that she is pet CPR and FIRST AID CERTIFIED. I have also nannied over the years for families that have also used Lori as a pet sitter and dog walker. Please reach out if you need a reference if you move forward with Lori

Lori was fantastic! She was suggested to me by a neighbor who raved about her. We needed someone…read morewilling to come to the house twice a day to take care of our 2 cats while we were away. 1 cat requires medication for seizures on a fairly rigid schedule. Lori was incredible. The very 1st day my 2anti-social, we don't like strangers came right to her. Animals certainly know a good kind soul. Feeding, medicating, litterbox duty, play time, pictures,text updates..she did it all. I can't recommend Lori enough. She is phenomenal!!! Give her a try.!

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!!

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.

Dana has been walking my dog Ralph for over a year now! She is amazing and my dog loves her so much…read more(for reference my dog is 60lbs and a strong puller on the leash)! She's very flexible and she's extremely accommodating when it comes to scheduling. She always checks in with me and will update me before and after walking my dog. I've recommended her to several people and I know they are extremely happy with her services! Thank you Dana for everything you do!

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Emily was FANTASTIC! She took such good care of my dog and sent daily "upupdates" with photos of…read moretheir time together. I always felt in the loop and had no worries while away. Emily even went as far as to bring my pup to my own wedding for photos! Above and beyond service with a friendly person you can trust is invaluable! I highly recommend Emily for your next sitting.

our dog loves Emily! he has such a great time with her and she is very attentive to all his needs…read more We really appreciate the care she takes to make sure our dog follows his normal schedule when he stays with her, and always finds ways to make sure he has an enriching time playing with other dogs or going on fun walks. We would recommend Emily to anyone who wants their dog to be cared for by a safe and reliable person. She is also great about documenting his stay, telling us updates throughout each day and sending photos and videos of his time with her. Don't hesitate to reach out to Emily, you may find your dog's new favorite auntie!

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

We were repeat customers of Shipyard Dog. Before our young dog, we entrusted our elderly dog to the…read morefacility for daycare and boarding for several months before she passed away. We returned because we had previously had a positive experience. We appreciated the cleanliness of the facility, the convenience of the online reservation system, and, most importantly, we trusted them with our pets. Our young dog began attending at approximately four months of age, and for several months everything went well. This spring, we were told he had been "humpy and displaying dominance" during a previously scheduled boarding over school vacation. We immediately followed Shipyard's recommendation upon returning by temporarily removing him from daycare, having him neutered as soon as possible, observing the recommended recovery period, and even offering to pursue additional training if needed. After doing exactly what was asked, Shipyard accepted additional boarding reservations, giving us every reason to believe he remained an appropriate candidate for their program and that any concerns had been adequately addressed. While returning home from a recent trip, we received another message stating that our dog had "incited an altercation" and now needed to be removed from the facility for several months. This meant coming home and unexpectedly needing to start over in finding future boarding after relying on Shipyard Dog for our travel needs, which had recently increased due to a death in our family. After reviewing the 13-second video provided, I was left with more questions than answers. The footage did not clearly demonstrate to me that our dog was solely to blame for the altercation, nor was I given any objective explanation regarding the specific behaviors that led to that conclusion or what "improvement" would actually look like for him to return. From the video, our dog appeared increasingly overstimulated. He was open-mouth panting, sat down while several dogs continued to approach him, and rather than the interaction de-escalating, additional dogs continued to converge around him until a fifth dog approached him directly face-to-face, at which point he reacted. I was also surprised that there appeared to be no consideration of simply removing him from the playgroup or modifying his boarding experience, particularly given that he had been recently neutered, before deciding to dismiss him from the program for a "few months." The video also showed two playgroup monitors nearby before the interaction escalated. What ultimately led us to make other arrangements was the complete breakdown in communication. At no point were we told that our dog's place, even as a boarding customer, was in jeopardy despite accepting four future boarding reservations throughout the summer. When I raised concerns about how this was handled, I received no response. When you board your dog, you should be able to travel, even under difficult family circumstances, knowing your pet's needs are being thoughtfully managed. Instead, we were left worrying about unexpected behavior messages while traveling and scrambling to find new boarding arrangements afterward. I recognize that every facility has the right to determine which dogs are the best fit for its program. My purpose in sharing this review is not to dispute that right, but to help other owners understand our experience. I encourage readers to draw their own conclusions. If you rely on a boarding facility for travel, I encourage you to ask detailed questions about how behavioral concerns are managed, how much communication you can expect if concerns arise, and what alternatives are considered before a dog is removed from the program. Those answers may ultimately determine whether a facility is the right fit for your family.

It's an amazing facility for Daycare and Boarding. A very happy place with well behaved four…read morelegged customers. Well staffed and very safe. My pup loves it here!

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.

I've found a few great dog walkers thru here just send out some messages to get a project started…read moreand you will get some great walkers

Patty took care of my dog for almost 2 years. She treated him as though he was one of her own,…read moreincluding when I boarded him with her. When he was sick she treated him with the utmost care, compassion and patience that anyone could ask for. Her knowledge and treatment of dogs is unsurpassed and if you are looking for someone in the Weymouth area, I can't recommend her or Mike highly enough. You will never worry when they are with her, as she treats them with such love.

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!