Amy is a terrific pet caretaker. She clearly has love for pets and took care of our dog like it was…read moreher own. Easy communication and clear and fair pricing. Highly recommended.

After meeting Amy, it was clear that she loved dogs of all kinds. Our dog Chloe warmed right up to…read moreher. She is very knowledgeable about caring for dogs, set schedules, disciplining very nicely as needed. She has the perfect backyard for the dogs to play. We had amy board Chloe and also had her in the daycare during the day. Chloe made new dog friends when before she would bark at every single dog on our daily walks. Chloe came home happy and relaxed. We would definitely have amy watch Chloe again and trust her completely.

Doggie Trail (Kate and company) are absolutely the BEST! They take care of my dog (Kasha) as if she…read morewere their own baby and treat her like a member of their family. I work some really challenging hours and anytime I've needed additional walks, support or even last minute overnight care in the case of a family emergency, Kate and her team were there. She is kind, gentle and loves my dog with all her heart. I am so grateful to Kate and her team and cannot recommend Doggie Trail with enough enthusiasm!

Caring and professional service! Kate and her walkers have…read morebeen taking care of Bailey for over 6 years. We would never use another service. She loves dogs and has never let us down. Bailey is a large breed and can look intimidating to people who see her for the first time. Kate's walkers have always been very good with her and she barks and runs around in excitement when she hears them coming. I highly recommend Doggie Trail. Kate is a wonderful person.

Justine and Jill were absolute miracle workers. I have a very anxious dog and they were ready and…read morewilling to meet her where she was at and build her up to become more confident and brave. Because of Jill taking my dog to play group, Molly became an expert at fetching and much more trusting of the world. Her weekly walks were very obviously the highlight of the week. Molly LOVES Jill and I am forever grateful for the infinite patience and love the Second Chance team gave to me very timid girl. The were also incredibly flexible and patient with my needed scheduling changes and very effective at communicating. Cannot recommend enough. Thank you!

Words cannot express how much we have loved Second Chance for the past 6 years. Our dog has had…read moresome difficulty with behavioral issues and they never make us feel judged or at fault. They just keep loving him and accommodating us through life's ups and downs. They feel like family to us and we love them!

My little guy has been to this establishment a few times, our last experience has been the worst…read more He stayed there for a weekend and came home with a bloody injury under his eye. When I asked them if they can provide any insight on what happened, they mentioned he was playing rough and was relaxing by himself- my dog doesn't relax by himself when he's around other dogs, he's playful and his RELIABLE dog sitter calls him the life of the party. They did however confirm they saw blood on the floor but just assumed it was from another dog's urine-- WHAT! As a dog owner we all know when there's blood in a dog's urine it is watery, it doesn't actually look like blood! My dog had blood under his eye, an open wound and blood reside in his hair. His veterinarian confirmed it wasn't an injury playing with another dog.

TL;DR If you have a large breed that's energetic it's probably not going to work out for you!…read more The staff was super friendly and kind to us, but they had difficulty handling our two 8 month old husky/shepherd mixes with a large group. They're a very energetic breed and at a hyperactive age so we didn't expect them to be super chill, but we take them to the dog park everyday 2x a day and can confirm they just play like huskies do. They were too much for the staff to manage, which is fine, though we were anticipating the staff to be experienced with all types of breeds/etc and were disappointed it didn't work out. I noticed a lot of signs indicating they're short staffed for daycare, so it's possible there's just not enough people right now to take on higher energy pups in the mix of a large group. Our pups had so much fun on their first day with a small group, we were really looking forward to using Elliot's house!! I saw some other reviews that suggest this is a common experience for energetic breeds trying out daycare here, so just leaving a quick FYI for other owners since it's a lot of time and money to find a daycare that's a good fit!!

Amy C. and her team at NDW have been so wonderful to us. We have been with them since we got our…read morepup, enrolling in the puppy program and then transitioning to playgroups. Mookie loves his playgroups, and happily sleeps away the afternoon when he gets back from them. The NDW team reinforces his training, and Amy has been incredibly helpful with her guidance and advice. I trust them 100% with our little dog, and recommend them highly!

From the owner: We provide leash walks, off-leash playgroups, and training. Once a client, boarding and…read moreweekend/evening care is also an option with us! In addition to exercising your dog well, we teach them how to be a good citizens, working with them on good behavior both in the world of dogs and the world of people. We take our role in your dog's life very seriously and work with you to make them happy, well-balanced pets. Our walkers are trained in basic dog language, good socialization, proper play, and good dog manners. To us, getting your dog's tail wagging means more than just making them happy, it means understanding the balance between emotional and physical well-being and working with you to find the routine that's best for them.

Lindsay and Max were ride-or-die, rain-or-shine, partners-in-crime. She is the best, most reliable…read moredog-walker/lover you can find. The only reason not to hire her is that she will ruin you and your furry pet for any other caretaker for years to come! Don't hesitate - she's worth it!

Lindsay is amazing! It's hard to find a trustworthy person to take care of my puppy because he's…read moretiny and is always intimated by strangers, but Lindsay gained his trust. She would come over and let my Oliver outside while I'm away at work. She'd watch him to ensure he uses the bathroom then plays with him until he's tired out. Lindsay treats my puppy as if he is her own. I am sad to see Lindsay leave California, but very excited for her new adventure in Boston! You can trust her with your furbabies 100% - I'd definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter!

I am a dog trainer in the New England area that is currently working with one of the dogs Elisabeth…read morewalks during the week. During an important lesson, Elisabeth took the time out of her weekend to meet with the owners and I to work on various walking strategies with the dog. She was on time and very professional. I was impressed with her dedication to her her craft and how enthusiastic she was to work with us. It was clear that she loved her job and the animals she works with. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for a competent dog walker with an amazing skillset who puts her heart and soul into what she does!

I just moved to the Boston area and I had an orientation to attend, but I didn't want to leave my…read moredog alone the first day so I requested a quote from Elisabeth the day before and heard back almost immediately. I was able to arrange for Sasha to stay with Elisabeth for 3-hours for $30. Everything was really convenient as the drop-off point is just a few minutes from a T-stop and Elisabeth walked my dog to me (in the Cambridge area) for no extra charge. Sasha seemed to be in a good spirits when she came to pick me up ;^). I would definitely consider Elisabeth if I need someone to take care Sasha in the future. She's cordial, really prompt with communication and friendly. Thanks again for the last-minute help!

I have been a loyal client of Walk Ur Dog for 6 years and it's been absolutely wonderful. Chris,…read moreNuna and their team have walked my dog 3 times a week without fail, without having to call out EVER. They are so kind and my dog absolutely loves them. When she sees her dog walk friends out on the street, she is always so excited and happy to see them :) That is a happy pup and a great experience. They are the best!

I've been using Walk-Ur-dog for almost a year now and cannot recommend them highly enough!…read more Every weekday either Chris (the owner) or Karen have walked my rather hyper golden retriever. They have been reliable without fail (unlike my experience from the dog walking apps), text me an update of what my dog did that day after every walk, and what other animals from my apartment building he played with! It's clear Chris and Karen really care about the dogs they walk as if they are their own and make every extra effort to maximize their fun while their owner is away. I've also gotten to know some of the other dog owners in my apartment building who also use Walk-Ur-dog and they also have nothing but positive things to say about Walk-Ur-dog. My dog is noticeably more excited to see one of his Walk-Ur-dog friends than he is of the other dogs he sees. I haven't yet used Walk-Ur-dog's boarding services but I've heard they are great as well! Prices are very fair and paying is also easy via Venmo and Chris is very responsive and flexible via text whenever I've had changes to my schedule. Again, I cannot recommend Walk-Ur-dog highly enough! Thank you, Chris and Karen!

Named after the mama of the pack, BOCA is awesome! Jeremy is incredible with my active, busy, and…read moresometimes anxious guy. After a day in the woods with the BOCA crew, my lil pup comes home, and saws logs! (Cheesy pun intended...) While I head off to work, JoJo gets to adventure in the wild, just as was intended for him! And I get pictures of him lakeside, jumping streams, learning better behavior, and romping in the dirt. Seriously no better way to keep your pup happy and balanced while you're away. A much better value than traditional doggie day care, with customized attention and pick up/drop off!

Sassy spent a month at BOCA while I was traveling. She had the time of her life (look at the album…read moreSassy's party pics on Facebook). I could really relax on my trip knowing that Sassy was well-looked after AND having her own set of adventures. Plus, she came home a much chiller, calmer, obedient dog! I'd give 10 stars if I could!!

I cannot say enough good things about Thoughtful Paws. Our cat is not particularly welcoming to…read morestrangers and we were nervous about leaving him with someone he didn't really know. It was all for nothing! Our initial meeting with Jess was great and Devin and our cat got along like old friends. We got regular thorough updates with great pictures and the info that we had requested. I would give the business 10 stars if it were an option. We will 100% use the service again!

Thoughtful Paws is the best pet care service we have ever used and we feel very confident that our…read morecats are being well taken care of when we go away on both short and long trips. Jessika and Devin are extremely professional and leave detailed daily messages with photos so you always know how they are doing without worry. Our cats have gotten to know them and feel very comfortable in their care. You can tell it is a passion for both of them beyond being a business. When we first started using them many years ago, Jessika came over to talk about their services and meet our cats and we felt comfortable immediately that she was trustworthy, knowledgeable and caring. We can't recommend Thoughtful Paws more highly!