Outstanding Dog Trainer for My Belgian Malinois A…read moreGame-Changer Experience We got our Belgian Malinois Loki as a puppy. We knew that her boundless energy and stubborn focus would need guidance from an expert. That's when we found Mike at Complete K-9, and I can honestly say it changed everything. From the first session, Mike came in with a calm confidence that immediately put both me and my dog at ease. He started with the basic foundations and we built from there. He coached us on how to communicate clearly and lead effectively. In just a few weeks, we went from feeling overwhelmed to feelings of being in control and connected our dog. Her leash manners improved drastically and reactivity when walking has diminished significantly. Mike's knowledge of Loki's breed with his communication and patience with us and Loki is what sets him apart. If you have a high-energy dog and you need more than just a basic obedience class. You need someone who truly gets how to manage those issues, Mike is that trainer. His guidance was nothing short of transformative. Highly, highly recommended.

Mike was able to teach us how to safely handle our puppy in all situations without drama. Now we…read morehave a chocolate Lab that loves to go for walks and run free without pulling and yelling . We Highly recommend his training program and kennel facilities.

Our boys have a great time while boarding. I am grateful for Five Rings! Laurel is great and the…read morestaff is attentive to our dogs allergies. Thank you for all you do.

Been using Five Rings for years nw. Boarding and Training. Excellent care. Mike has beena…read morewonderful, knowledgable trainer.

We were looking for a doggy daycare due to our dogs isolation anxiety. When we called, happy dog,…read moreit was clear the owner loves dogs and loves what she does. She let us know about nap time and was willing to accommodate anything he needed if he was not able to rest independently. (He did great and Michelle was on top of his need the first day). We were able to get in for an interview/temperament test within a week even around a holiday And once we passed, we able to start right away. The owner is very responsive to any questions or concerns you have. Her staff love the dogs and your furry friend gets a big hello upon arrival. Our pup comes home happy but tired and ready for cuddles and rest. Also, the packages they offer are extremely fair and worth it. Thank you Happy Dog!

The first time I brought my dog for a boarding experience here, it was absolutely wonderful. I…read moreinteracted with a young woman who was absolutely lovely to talk to, very kind and clearly cares a lot about the dogs. At the end of the stay, my dog came home exhausted and happy, and I got to see some awesome pictures of his stay. The second time I brought my dog here a few months later, I was met by Michelle, the owner (she hadn't been there the first time when I dropped off, or during the temperament test). I will admit that I made a couple of mistakes here -- I was 15 minutes later than my anticipated drop-off time (but still within the drop-off window), and while I had seen an email from her when I booked my reservation, I missed the line at the bottom of the email with the link for my confirmation, and so I missed the info that was included through that link about how to prepare his food. This is entirely my mistake, I dropped the ball there by being distracted so I missed some important information that I should've known in advance. However, when I arrived with my dog, Michelle was clearly very irritated with me from the get-go. I apologized for being late, and tried to hand her my dog's food (I had put his meals in individual ziplock bags trying to make it easier, and put these inside a plastic container with his name and instructions written on it). Michelle scolded me for bringing a container and said she couldn't accept it; she took the ziplocks out and then scolded me for not writing his name on each bag, for separating out his food when they could have done it, for "bringing rawhide treats" even when I clarified that they were completely rawhide-free (she still refused to take them), for bringing his daily medication in his pill bottle (I had used an old pill bottle of his so it would have his name and dose on it, but she kept telling me she "couldn't be responsible for getting it back to me" even though I told her that was perfectly fine), etc etc. No matter how many times I tried to apologize and own up to my novice mistakes, she just kept circling and circling with her complaints. Now, I'll admit that I'm pretty sensitive and anxiously attached to my dog, and I was so shocked that I began to tear up as she continued to scold me (this feels so strange to write as a grown woman!). Michelle either didn't take a breath to notice or else just didn't care. I completely and wholeheartedly understand that she is running a serious business here, and takes the health and safety of our dogs very seriously which is why she has these rules. I am GLAD they have these rules. However, after I apologized the first 10-15 times and told her I understood, that I hadn't been told any of this the first time my dog boarded there so I didn't realize; I would expect her to ease up. I myself work as a manager at a preschool center, so a somewhat similar field, and I cannot IMAGINE ever talking to a parent/client the way she spoke to me. After she took my dog from me mid-scolding and left me standing at the door shocked and without getting to say goodbye before my first real time being away from my dog, I ended up sitting in my car for another 10 minutes just trying to compose myself. To top it off, my boyfriend was the one picking my dog up the next afternoon; he was coming directly from working in NYC, and was worried about traffic, so around 4:45 he called on his way to let her know his ETA was 5:45 but wanted to let her know JUST in case traffic pushed it past 6:00; Michelle told him firmly "You can get here anytime between 5 and 6." This feels like a pretty rude reaction to someone who is calling you well in advance as a precaution. In the end he did arrive around 5:45, but was reprimanded for not having our dog's leash (since he was coming from out of state, I'd think it's pretty obvious why that happened, but thankfully our dog is small enough to be carried). Happy Dog Pet Resort is excellent with dogs. The other staff that I met were friendly, kind, and compassionate. My dog was very happy there. Unfortunately, it's the owner Michelle that completely soured the experience for me and has left me looking for a new daycare center. I can't justify leaving my favorite being on the planet again with someone that could be so cold and compassionless.

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.

Stephanie is an incredible trainer, and helped us out so much with our new puppy (now not so new…read moreat 8 months). This is my first puppy, and she taught me how to be a good dog parent as much as she taught my pup. We first had a terrible experience with a trainer who used punishment techniques and pinch collars. Then we found Stephanie who showed us how to train our dog by positively reinforcing good behaviors rather than punishing bad ones. Now I can walk my dog without losing my arm, she doesn't nip us anymore, she is way better around the house and I now know how to keep teaching her.

Stephanie is great, she has so much great information to offer. She shows you a lot of body…read morelanguage and tricks to get ur puppy/dog to do what you want. After just two hours her comming once my dog and myself has learned a lot tricks that will teach your puppy to be good and mannerd. HIGHLY recommended

Chase came out for the meet and greet and I knew he was the right guy to help with my Rottweiler…read morepuppy Roxie . We've only had a couple sessions and she's already learning and making progress . He explains why we are doing things the way we do . Essentially he is training me so that I will be have the knowledge to work with her and understand why things are done the way they are . Great guy . Class act in my opinion . I look forward to see what the future brings as far as the potential of having a well trained and behaved loving dog . I'd definitely recommend chase he also is willing to work around my hectic schedule and is patient and 100 percent professional and a gentleman.

I use Chase whenever I am in town. The Great OZ is always very happy to see him and comes home…read morehappy too! Thx Chase

I cant recommend this company enough! I was dogsitting my parents 8yo golden retriever who has hip…read moreissues and Paul was just amazing and took such care of her. It was her first time using a dog walker so I was a little nervous especially with the 3 flights of stairs in our apartment that she is not used to and Paul was so patient with her! His updates on the walks and photos of her just showed how much she enjoyed her time with him and how much he genuinely cares for his pup clients. Once my fiancé and I get a dog of our own, there is no one else I would trust!!

I could not recommend Paul and his dog walking services more highly. Paul began walking our dog…read morewhen we transitioned back to work after the coronavirus surge. We had picked up Callie in the middle of the pandemic and were very worried to leave her due to some anxiety. Paul is trustworthy, reliable, and thoughtful and I feel so safe with him taking care of our golden retriever puppy. When we first hired Paul, we expected she would be able to use the bathroom quick and then come right back in but Paul does so much more for her! Paul goes out of his way to socialize Callie with other neighborhood dogs and sends us photos throughout the work day of how she's doing or what she is up to. In addition to walking her, Paul has given us strategies to help her learn to be better on her leash and ways to ease her anxiousness that has helped us tremendously. Callie clearly loves spending time with Paul and he gives us peace of mind that throughout the day she is being loved and cared for while we are at work! We are so thankful to have him!

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!