We've been using HAT for over 2 years and are beyond happy with their services. We've used a…read morevariety of options for our energetic border collie - from puppy walks when she was younger to now 2 hour group outings. Our dog gets picked up daily in a car full of her best friends (often similar sizes & energy levels!) and goes on an adventure walk somewhere new every day. The dogs run around, sniff, play and explore. It is by far our dog's FAVORITE event of the day. The way she greets Ashlee (her primary walker) makes us wonder who's really #1 in her life. Our dog always comes back tuckered out and ready for a nap (also clean and dry which is a huge bonus with the Boston rain & snow). Her walker also gives her treats and replenishes the food and water bowl. The walker will leave nice update notes and photos daily on a convenient online platform so we can see what our pooch is up to. We also use the app to communicate any schedule changes. The whole process is both easy and fluid, and the HAT owner - Jen - is extremely approachable and friendly. We always feel we can communicate directly with her if anything comes up. It's really the little things that make us feel like our dog is not only getting a chance to do her business, but is also being cared for! One of the best things about HAT is their flexibility. Our dog has one primary walker with whom she's really bonded and absolutely loves, yet there's also a whole team of walkers so that there's always a back up. We never have to worry about finding someone else to walk her - even on holidays. They really take all the work out of it for me and I just come home to a well-exercised, well-socialized, happy as can be pup. Can't beat that.

Jen, Jess and the team at HaT have been everything we could have asked for in a dog walking…read morecompany. They give extraordinary care to our Pup, are highly communicative, accommodating and generous. We get regular pictures of our dog on his walks with friends, they're responsive in off hours, and most important of all my dog loves them and gets a ton of energy out during the day. Thanks!

This place has been closed for a while and the premises emptied out. Not sure why the site hasn't…read morebeen updated.

I've been sending my dog Momo to Tammy and the team at Pondside for over a year now - he gets great…read moreattention, treatment and always has a fun time with his friends. Tammy has also provided grooming services that has been super helpful for a tantrum prone corgi. Great value and I know Momo is being well taken care of every time he goes

Christye takes the best care of our heeler! Not only is she incredibly professional and amazing at…read morewhat she does, but it's also so clear that she truly knows and cares about our dog. (And our pup is a quirky one.) We always feel completely confident leaving her in Christye's care, and our heeler is always happy to see her. We couldn't recommend her more! We feel so lucky to have found Azurdia Pet Life!

I trust her with my fur babies she is the best always accommodating I can relax on vaca knowing my…read morebabies are in great care

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.

Larysa is an angel! I have 2 dogs, ages 4 and 3, and i have had to have them boarded multiple times…read morea week due to work travel for the last two years and Larysa is BY FAR the best dog sitter i've ever had. She is so much more than our dog sitter because she truly loves my dogs and they love her. Every time she comes to pick them up, they sprint for her car door and are eager to jump in. She's extremely timely and considerate and takes care of them as if they were her own. I use Larysa's pet services multiple times a week and have since I moved here in April 2018 and I don't trust anyone else with my pups! She ensures the absolute best care and they also get to play their hearts out. They always come home, happy, healthy and sleepy from all the playing. I strongly encourage using Pedigree Pet Services for your pet needs, you will be anything but disappointed!

I would rate them higher if I could! Our pup has the best time with Pedigree and we feel so…read morefortunate to have found a place that loves and takes care of our sweet boy! It makes going away a heck of a lot easier!

Will and Domesticated Dog Walkers have been absolutely wonderful to our dog Summer. They are…read morecaring, communicative and reliable. My husband and I have busy schedules, and a new baby boy, and Domesticated Dog Walkers consistently is there to lend a helping hand and support us. They were there to make sure that Summer was taken care of when we went to the hospital for our son Teegan's birth, and continue to be there to make sure that out 1 1/2 year old puppy, Summer, receives more than enough care, love and attention while we all settle into our new life and routine. I can't possible recommend Will and Domesticated highly enough. They are like family!

Will has been our dog walker since we brought Milo home from the breeder. We cannot say enough how…read morepleased we are that we hired him. There have been many times when we turned to Will to ask him his advice on dog training and he was spot on every time. He's flexible with our busy schedules and an excellent communicator. I love getting his texts after he leaves our house to let us know how Milo did on their walk. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone in the Natick/Wellesley area.

We all miss Sheri!…read more She has been our cat sitter for many many years. Now that I've moved to Florida, I appreciate her even more. She is incredibly reliable (before she arrived, I had horrible experiences with other reputable cat sitters) and the cats like her - not an easy feat for all three of my cats. I highly recommend her as a sitter - and wish she would move to Florida as well!

Sweet Bea was so well taken care of by Shari over the New Year holiday. It was my first time…read moreleaving Bea (just adopted her December 8) so I was really nervous. I got daily picture and video reports, and Shari kept me informed of Bea's eating (which was a concern for me). She even brought over a sample of dry food for my picky cat baby to try and she's eating it! Shari visited at the same time each day which kept Bea in her routine, which I really appreciate. Working with Shari included a meet and greet with Bea before I left, and she was very responsible and flexible with figuring out logistics with visits, keys, etc. 10/10 would recommend if you're looking for a cat sitter in the Fenway/Back Bay/South End area.

I wouldn't board my two small dogs anywhere else! The dogs get picked up and returned home. They…read morehave large outdoor areas where they can run, and the dogs sleep in the living room, not in crates. The owners are outstanding.

I don't usually write reviews, but I feel it's important to share what happened after boarding my…read moredog here. When I picked him up, he seemed unusually withdrawn and upset -- something I've never seen in him before. A couple of days later, he became protective of his food and even bit me, which has never happened in the past. This behavior change makes me question how he was treated or what kind of environment he was in during his stay. I wish I had more transparency about how the dogs are handled and supervised. For anyone considering this place, please make sure you ask detailed questions about their care routines and how they manage stress or behavioral issues. I'm honestly heartbroken and won't be bringing my dog back.