Exceptional care for our high-maintenance big baby! We…read morerecently used Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting for a week to care for Saint, our needy 9-year-old Giant Schnauzer. We left him with my elderly parents, who loved the company but couldn't walk a dog of his size. As first-time users (of anyone walking our guy before), we were nervous, but Pawsitive stepped in perfectly. Several major green flags stood out: * The Meet-and-Greet: Angela, the owner, came to the house to meet Saint and learn his unique personality, which immediately eased my anxiety. * The Time to Pet App: It allowed our whole family to easily communicate scheduling and details like Saint's sensitive tummy. * Caring Communication: The detailed walk summaries showed they truly understood our emotional boy. Every one of those walk summaries made me smile & chuckle too! * Real Animal Lovers: It is clear the team does this job out of genuine love for animals. Thanks to Pawsitive, I could relax and enjoy my vacation knowing Saint was in the best possible hands. They are the real deal! We highly recommend Angela and her team for trustworthy, loving pet care in the Waltham area and beyond.

We are relatively new to Pawsitive Dawg and we've been really happy with their services. We have…read morefour cats. The cat-sitters from Pawsitive have been reliable, communicative, thorough, and funny. We like the daily texts and photos they send. Angela, the owner, is *very* thorough in understanding our needs and documenting the foibles of our animals. We found Pawsitive when our previous catsitter found a job at an animal shelter; she recommended them to us, which adds another layer to our confidence in Pawsitive. Don't hesitate! Hire Pawsitive!

If you're a DINKWAD (double income, no kids, and a dog) millennial, crazy dog parent like I am,…read morethis is the only review you need to read. As an overly protective (psychotic) dog parent, I really did a lot of homework before enrolling our (at the time) 5 month old Bernedoodle Cooper in day school. I read a lot of positive reviews and few that were concerning to me. I requested a call with one of the owners to give them a chance to speak to the negative reviews before I made a decision. Hannalore answered all of my questions (primarily regarding "disliking doodles" and use of tools) and I felt very comfortable with her responses. Following that conversation we enrolled Cooper in day school and immediately saw improvement in his attention span, ability to understand commands, and leash manners. The staff was always super friendly, sent report cards with photos and videos, and always offered me advice and info on what he worked on. I was (and still am) over the moon with how much my little guy enjoys his time there. To be fully transparent, like any good relationship, we did hit a snag. A tool was used on Cooper that I did not consent to and like the Papa Bear I am, I was furious. I requested to speak with the owner who used the tool (Corey), and I expressed my displeasure. Now, I'm not an experienced dog trainer, so I don't think I know more than these amazing professionals, I do however believe in consent. When I spoke with Corey, I told him that a tool should never be used on a dog without consent from the owner and if Cooper was to come back, I would need to see a change in their policy to ensure that consent would ALWAYS be given before a tool was used. Corey completely understood and (as a small business) was open to suggestions for improvement - no excuses, no backpedaling, and full accountability. With that response, and the implementation of consent for tools, I was completely satisfied sending Cooper back to day school. It's now been over a month since that snag and I can confidently say I am beyond thrilled with how this was handled and the care and training my Coop is receiving at BFTD. Mistakes happen, but the fact that this amazing place was honest and open to a change in their policies is something that really sets BFTD apart from other places. I can 100% say if you're crazy like me, stop your search - you've found the place for your pup. All of the staff are amazing, but I would like to give a special shout-out to Becka and Thaloa who go above and beyond the call of duty and send me videos and VERY detailed report cards so I can continue the work at home. I can officially say my 7 month old pup is better behaved, knows more commands, and has better social skills than most dogs twice his age. I'm writing this review because finding a place to trust with your fur baby is scary, and you never know what you're going to get. But BFTD has done an amazing job with Cooper and I hope my experiences make you feel comfortable with them being a part of your fur baby's life too!

I'd advise against this organization. I attempted to work with them awhile back and was put off by…read morethe rude, arrogant owner of the place I also did further research on the owner and my gut instinct was right. My interaction with the owner after discussing my dog's needs was such a negative experience that I was surprised she was actually in this business. I guess being kind is not a requirement to "train" dogs.

My dog Lola has enjoyed going to doggie daycare for the past few years. I always felt like she was…read morein good hands and happy she was outside on days I was at work all day. Highly recommended for anyone looking for services for their dog.

Our dog has been going to Go Woof Woof twice weekly for almost two years and it has been a great…read moreexperience. Chuck and his team do a great job. Our dog is always extremely excited when Chuck comes to pick her up and returns at the end of the day happily tired. Would highly recommend

I've worked with a few trainers over the years, with different dogs that I've had, and Vera is by…read morefar the best! Vera is kind, understanding, and incredibly knowledgeable! unlike other trainers I've known, Vera never makes you feel judged or as though you're doing things wrong. Even if I hadn't been practicing like I should have been inbetween classes, Vera just picks up where you left off and no need to stress over it. I can't say enough about how great Vera is and would recommend her to everyone!

RED FLAG The owner…read moredouble booked me, postponed my consultation for potential business, and did not call me on the time we agreed upon because she was upset that I corrected her when she spelled my name wrong. How do you run a business like that. Unorganized, inattentive to detail, and rude.

Miguel and his team at Highland Hounds are extraordinary. We have used countless dog walkers, dog…read moretrainers and doggie day care facilities since adopting our dog Reggie 3 years ago, and Miguel is head and shoulders above the rest. I trust him completely with my sweet Reggie, and I am regularly awed by how he goes above and beyond for our family. First, a bit about Reggie: he is a great dog, a hound rescue who is perfect with our almost-2 year old but loves his family entirely too much. His protective instincts have given rise to aggression more than a few times, and I am reticent to trust him in certain (many) situations. Miguel handles Reggie's... let's politely call it "complex emotions"... absolutely beautifully. Even in the beginning when Reggie was still having a little "stranger danger," Miguel showed no fear and quickly earned Reggie's trust. I first met Miguel when we still lived in Fort Hill. My previous dog walker moved on to other pursuits when my son was born, and when I was preparing to return to work, I contacted Miguel. He handled Reggie beautifully, and I couldn't have been more thrilled with the onboarding process. I loved that PetCheck would give me updates as to when Reggie was picked up and dropped off, and that I could see photos of their adventures. Reggie is always tuckered out, especially after a full "doggie day," which we now do on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Miguel displayed his penchant for going above and beyond the call of duty from the very beginning. One week after I returned to work and Miguel had started working with Reggie, my father suddenly passed away. I immediately called Miguel and left a desperate message asking him to take Reggie that night, and indefinitely, so that we could go sort things out at my family home in PA. Miguel barely knew us, and yet within the hour he was at our door, ready to lift the burden. I can never express in words how grateful I am for that incredible kindness during my darkest hour. Since we moved from Fort Hill to Arlington, Miguel has gone out of his way to work with us so that Reggie can remain a part of the pack. I have observed Reggie in the pack and at Miguel's home multiple times, and I am a little embarrassed to say that he behaves far better in Miguel's care than he does in mine. I trust Miguel completely, and I can't imagine leaving my furbaby with anyone else. He's also saved my bacon more times than I can count, including when I had a dead car battery and he drove me, Reggie, and my infant son to the location of the car and waited with us until AAA arrived. On another occasion when my dopey husband took all the car keys to work and left baby, dog and I stranded at home, Miguel picked the keys up from my husband and delivered them to me at my house where he also picked up Reggie. We are Miguel's client and, I hope, his friend; but I have a sneaking suspicion that he would and does do these good deeds for just about anybody. There are no words to express how strongly I recommend Highland Hounds (but hopefully these words have made a dent). Finding someone you can trust with your fur-family is no small task, and I am so grateful to have found Miguel, Seth, Raheem, Emma and the rest of the team.

If you're looking for great, reliable and hard-working dog walking and boarding services - please…read morelook no further! We have recommended Highland Hounds to many friends and continue to be so utterly grateful for the love they show our pup. We receive daily photos and updates and we love that Miguel and Emma take our pup on frequent mountain hikes and nature adventures. They routinely go above and beyond - and in my opinion, this level of care combined with the interesting places they go is what makes them so special. This is not your average walk-around-the-neighborhood type of service and I am convinced that our dog has seen more of the Boston area than we have. Perhaps most importantly, she is very tired after her daily adventures - and as all dog owners know, a tired dog is a good dog :)

My dogs love Heather. She looked after my three Vizslas and and I trusted her 100%. Sometimes she…read morewould do just the walk, and other times she would take them for extended periods of time. Thanks to Heather, I was able to follow through on my non-dog commitments with a clear conscience that I didn't have to worry about my pets. I also met her many times when I was walking my dogs and she was walking others. She always had those dogs under calm and happy control and they clearly loved her as much as mine did. Heather is a gem and I thoroughly recommend her as a dog carer, and she looked after my cats when I was away. I could always rely on her.

Karen was wonderful to work with! She was so kind and patient with my fearful dog and taught me so…read moremuch. She took the time to get to know us all individually and as a family. She asked tons of questions to carefully tailor a training plan. I was so impressed and I could see improvement within 2 weeks! I can't recommend her highly enough

Karen is terrific and I would recommend her to anyone. I am a first-time dog owner and when our…read morepuppy arrived, she was adorable but mouthy, energetic, and not potty trained. Since we've started working with Karen, we've seen big improvements. Karen has also been a great source of perspective. She has been able to help me see that some things that I perceive as problem behaviors are just trainable puppy issues. She also offers really creative ideas that are tailored to your pet and your household. I have already recommended Karen to other dog owners that I know!

Im not sure what I should say here, Lauren took my pup in for an extended stay but when I got her…read moreback about 2 months later during the winter, my pups ears looked different - ie fur missing etc. I ended up showing this to the vet and vet said this is due to the cold and frost bite - what this means Lauren had her hubby left my dog out probably all day in NH winter cold. I should known not to meet up w her hubby when he came to pick up my pup. The fan smelled nasty, my dog was shivering and the guy looked he dirty and not probably showered in days - red flag. If this is what they do they should be reported about "house sitting" - ie leaving the pets outside ontheir property instead of inside their home.

We used Paws About Town for a few years while we lived in Newton MA. Im a first responder, so i…read moredont have a set weekly schedule. They were the only dog walkers we could find that were willing to work with our schedule. Our dog is a blind Puggle with a big personality. She absolutely loved every time she got to have her play dates with Jason. You can tell he truly loves what he does and cares about each dog. We even had them board her while we went on vacation a couple times. Honestly I'm not sure I would trust anybody more than Paws About Town with my dog.