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Tail Waggerz Pet Care

4.3 (127 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dog daycare

Pet boarding

Pet sitting

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Louie after his grooming. (6 months/7 pounds)
Wende W.

We can't say enough about our Louie's experiences at Tail Waggerz Grooming. He's actually excited to go. And the groomers are all experts. The facility is spotless. Dogs are free to roam within a confined space. All staff are warm and welcoming.

Emilia D.

A lovely, prompt, sweet grooming experience! My mom brings her pup there so Stanley went and we were thrilled with the speed and quality of work. Staff was lovely and my doggo was playing when I arrived. Love it!

Finley on one of the outdoor beds after running through the mini pools!
Kelley B.

My dog, Finley, has been going to Tail Waggerz for the last 6 months and absolutely loves it there! He enjoys being able to play with the other dogs and getting lots of attention. The employees are so kind and know who he is before I even say his name. When I pick him up, they always tell me stories about the day (mostly how he never wants to come in from the outdoors when it's freezing outside)! I really appreciate have such reliable people that I can count on for dog care! Can't recommend them enough.

Cross
Paul H.

My dog Cross loves Tailwaggerz. Most mornings he wakes us up and marches right downstairs ready to hop in the car and head to see all his friends. Robyn and Joe are the embodiment of dog people creating a fun, safe environment for pups of all ages. I look forward to Cross being a part of the Tailwaggerz family for years to come.

After Tail Waggerz disaster!!!
Jacquelyn M.

If I could leave 0 stars I would. I have not written a yelp review, good or bad in a very long time. Years. However, after my labradoodle came home from getting groomed here I feel compelled as there is nothing else to be done. Our dog went in to have her body trimmed down since we are headed south for a month. My husband dropped her off in the morning and gave them instructions to trim her body short and just take a little off of the top of her head as it was a little long. He specifically said not to trim around her eyes/nose as we usually keep these areas longer and trim them ourselves. My husband--busy packing for a week long work trip (not to mention helping me his sick wife at home with our 11 week old baby)--picked her up but didn't have time to complain on the spot. When I saw her I almost cried. I was furious. Not only does she look like a schnauzer, meaning her nose has been shaved down, her face is trimmed all unevenly and blunt. Her tail looks somewhat like a French poodle's. It's horrific and we are pissed. I did call and spoke to Donna who offered to fix it if I could bring her in again. Unfortunately, hair cannot be glued back onto her face. Instead I'm having a hairdresser friend try to fix it tonight. What a disaster. Was this Simone's first time seeing a labradoodle??? Never mind giving one a haircut. Terrible. Terrible. Terrible. Every time I look st her I'm saddened. Ugh. Never going back.

Oh, hi!
Max P.

My wife and I have used Tail Waggerz for boarding, daycare, and grooming. In doing so, we have done thousands of dollars of business with Tail Waggerz. We have two Alaskan Klee Kai, and we are extremely satisfied with how our dogs are treated, and how wonderful it is to have cage-free boarding where our pups can interact with other dogs. Boarding & Daycare: Your dog must "pass" a trial run, meaning they don't let dogs return that don't interact well with the other dogs. Additionally, they enforce strict pick-up and drop-off hours to maintain a calm pack. Whatever the specifics, their system works. They have morning and evening drop-off hours. This does require significant planning, but the payoff is that your dog doesn't stay in an unfamiliar kennel, which can create anxiety. For boarding they do have * open* kennels for overnight use, if your dog prefers that (dogs that are kenneled at home may prefer seclusion for sleep). Our dogs come back the same way we left them. Tails wagging, tongues out, but they often sleep for hours when they return home. It's like a continuous walk... they love it and the social interaction has allowed our dogs, who are typically shy with other dogs, to become better socialized. The staff often post photos of the dogs to the company Facebook page, here: https://www.facebook.com/tailwaggerzpetcare/ I would recommend for boarding that you consider a "departure bath" as they have smelled ripe and have required a bath upon their arrival home. Grooming: The dogs smell and look great after. Enough said. We have AKK which can be very challenging in terms of energy levels and as they can be shy/standoffish with new people. This has *not* been an issue at TailWaggerz. Also, Rachel who works there, has an AKK and takes particularly good care of our pups. Boarding in the Boston area is pricey, and TailWaggerz is certainly no exception. That said, I feel like I am paying for a great service here. Highly recommended.

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