I had a weird experience with this place recently. I find their method of communication to be rude…read moreand not the social norm. I emailed them and we decided to meet. They notified me of a time the next day that they scheduled , when I was working of course. Notice I said notified and not asked. The appropriate thing to do would be to give your availability and to ask when the person is available. I let them know I had to work and let them know when I would be available. They then sent a message on the same day I said I had to work all day to see if I could talk via Skype or google plus sometime that day, saying it would be easier for everyone. They also let me know they had attached a form for me to fill out and asked if I could either scan it and email back or take photographs of it to email back. Huh?? What a weird place. I live ten minutes away. You either want to meet or you don't and no I am not taking ten photographs of a 3 page form to email back to you. How bizarre. I let them know that I do not have the technology to Skype and let them know again when I would be available to meet in person. They never replied back to me. Um wow. I will definitely pass on any kind of interaction with this place and advise others do the same. Not replying back is rude and this was the most bizarre experience I've had with a place like this. Learn some social skills and professionalism people. 3/29/2015 - A harassing message was e-mailed to me by a staff member of the daycare. It was one of the rude people that I spoke to in e-mail before writing my initial review, Colleen. She told me to take my review the F*** down. Not exactly mature or professional. I have the snapshot of the message as a JPEG if anyone wants to see it. The review is accurate so be better at your job and get over it

We switched to Golden Ridge for our dog's daycare. The previous daycare was too small, and he…read moreneeded more space to run. This place is perfect! He was so happy to have a lot of area to play. On his first day the staff sent pictures of how much fun he was having. They also gave me a report card of his day. So cute! He looks forward to going, and is exhausted at the end of the day. The staff is extremely nice. They are knowledgable, and treat all the dogs with care. I highly recommend as a daycare option.

We never experienced David as a trainer because of our amusing experience during what he calls…read more"evaluation" - he charges $225 for an opportunity for an 80's style hard-sell: he scares a dog first and calls it "pray drive;" he makes references to psychology legends such as Edward Thorndike; he compares himself with the most famous dog trainers and how underpriced he is; he instills the sense of urgency - did you know that your friendly dog was an evil creature that immediately requires a weekly training course (he does not actually say that; he wants to you come to this conclusion)? He is really good with this type of mental attack - highly recommend to business majors who want to experience hard-sell practices of the 80's. Just remember that you'll pay $225 for the privilege.

David is a wonderful trainer! We brought Mango, our 10 month old GSD, who was aggressive to anyone,…read moreincluding my 9 y.o. sons friends, whenever they entered our house. Mango was friendly and socialized outside our property, but would attempt to bite anyone who stepped into our driveway. Mango, also doubles as a Houdini, can unlock and open any door (including with child locks) and would go outside whenever he heard anyone close to our property. Multiple dog owners recommended David. We brought Mango in and were told that he was spoiled (I mean how can he not be, he's so handsome), not properly socialized and tightly wound. David boarded Mango for 2 weeks and worked with us intently everyday on proper dog handling. At the end of the training, Mango came home a new dog. He was very relaxed, listened- even my son could handle him. We're very grateful to David for training our dog. David runs a high quality training center: the kennels were always clean (my dog didn't smell like urine or feces when he came home signaling he was kept clean). I recieved video updates and was welcomed to work my dog with other dogs to ensure I had proper management prior to him coming home. I would highly recommend David.

The best decision we made for our dog has been working with Matt! To start he had a phone…read moreconsultation with me where he was incredibly understanding and really listened to my concerns for my dog. He recommended the 5 week program, which we did. During our lessons Matt made everyone feel so comfortable, especially when we were simulating a reactive situation to correct. My relationship with my dog got better each lesson. So much so my dog started behaving better even with things we didn't specifically work on in training. My initial concerns had to do with aggression and had a few instances of biting. I would recommend Matt to anybody looking to do training. Seriously the BEST decision we've made for our dog and family. Matt is amazing!!

I hired Matt several weeks ago to help me with my reactive mini Aussie. All I can say is...Teddy…read moreliked him immediately, and so did I. Matt is the most patient person I know...he's more patient than I am, and I work with children! We just finished week 3, and both Teddy and I have learned so much. Highly recommend if you are looking for a dog trainer who understands how dog's (and their owners) think. If you commit to the training, it will be the best money you ever spent!

Pam is so gifted, kind, knowledgeable, punctual, and professional! I reached out to her for…read morebehavior modification and basic training of our newly adopted 14-month-old dog. These are the teenage years when they test a lot and we were all acclimating to each other. From our first assessment session our dog (and we) learned a ton and Pam gave us plenty of tips for moving forward. We booked 5 more sessions and we saw our dog's behavior, and our ability to react appropriately to misbehavior, improve immensely. There were improvements with jumping, counter surfing, leash walking, recall, and "leave it," to name a few. Pam personalizes every session, provides really helpful session summaries and handouts, and is available always for questions. We're going to sign up for a group class with her this summer, too. 12/10 recommend Pam and Down4Paws!

Pam is an AMAZING person and dog trainer! She is extremely responsive and great at troubleshooting…read morevarious solutions to issues that pop up during the training process. She is always patient with our puppy and with us and our kids. Pam involves the entire family in the training process, which we felt was unique when searching for a trainer. We have 3 young children, ranging in age from two to seven, and she was able to seamlessly differentiate instruction so everyone understood and could participate. After working with Pam for 5 weeks, our puppy is able to seamlessly perform all of the obedience tasks she taught in training. We have decided to go even further with our training because the results we have seen already have been met beyond our expectations. I would recommend Pam without ANY hesitation for anyone looking for a reliable trainer with proven results!

My cats can't be any happier with anyone else, MM Dog Walking is the best to take care of your…read morelittle ones when you can't, always very professional, timely, great entertaining the cats and playing with them and their laser pointer, they relax and love being pampered the way MMDW pampers them. I recommend you start making your pets happy when you leave and make sure MMDW is watching them.

From the owner: Competive pricing for more than just a walk! Manners Matter Dog Walking, Training, and Pet Services…read moreis fully insured and bonded. Manners Training (jumping, leash pulling, barking, chewing, etc.) is about helping you communicate with your dog using up to date methods and current understanding of canine behavior. Also offering individualized dog walking sessions pet sitting. No breed or species restrictions! Giant dogs, snoody cats, even rats, snakes, and tarantulas! All pets welcome!

If I could give 6 stars I would! As a new puppy mom, I was so nervous about where to send my little…read moreguy for daycare. I found out about perfect paws by visiting the Newton dog parks and I got to know some of the trainers. Janie was so helpful in getting Hunny onboarded and he absolutely loves daycare. I even take him on his off days just so he can see his fr Amanda and Tracy are such amazing trainers and dog lovers!! I can't say enough great things about perfect paws and their staff. Hunnys second home for sure!!!

I found Perfect Paws from a Google search. I had a private training session with Amanda and my…read more4-year-old cocker spaniel. We learned so much in 60 minutes! We stayed in my neighborhood because my dog is familiar with the area. I learned a few techniques that are easy to practice and I can already tell my pup is catching on! From filling out the intake forms to the end of the lesson, our experience was great. Looking forward to booking another lesson in the future.

Extremely Disappointed - No Patience for Puppies or Professionalism…read more Honestly, this has been the worst daycare experience I've ever had--and I work at a vet clinic, so I'm familiar with the standards of care and behavior management expected around animals. On just my puppy's second half-day, I received a call saying he was being kicked out due to "anxiety." He's a 5-month-old puppy, still learning, and yes--he chews, like all puppies do. Instead of redirecting that behavior or giving him any sort of chance to adjust, the manager claimed he was "destroying property" by chewing the fence and decided he was not a good fit. I was told he was pacing and not playing with other dogs. But pacing doesn't necessarily mean anxiety, and he has never shown signs of anxiety in the month we've had him. In fact, during his first visit, the staff said he was sweet, well-behaved, and even called him their favorite. So which is it? It felt like a complete 180 overnight--with no attempt to work with him, redirect behaviors, or help him settle in. Puppies need time, patience, and structure--not to be written off after one or two short visits. The experience leads me to believe that the staff, especially the manager, may lack the proper training or understanding needed to support puppies still in their developmental stages. I truly hope they consider additional training in animal behavior and communication--because right now, it seems more about convenience than care.

Very disappointed that Peter is gone, however, Katie is still there and I'm glad…read more Jax can't wait for Katie to open the door and off he goes. It's close to home and it gives Jax time to run and burn off some energy. I don't have to worry about him while he's there. I would recommend You Lucky Dog to anyone! Thank you, Joanne

Super friendly staff, very accommodating, and my dog was so happy when I picked him up. I'm so glad…read moreI don't have to fight to trim his nails any more!

Winston looks handsome. I needed to trim in front of his eyes though because the hair on his nose…read morestuck up and he couldn't see. Would like to have a receipt with details of what was done. Otherwise very happy.

I brought my little guy to this groomer today for the first time I was greeted my a sweet gal who…read moresat in the floor to love up my guy and introduce him to another little guy who was the to be groomed. Simon (my Shih-tzu) walked willingly to the room where he was to be made beautiful . I was relieved to see Simon so relaxed. The place and the folks working there have a good vibe. Much to my surprise, Simon was washed, groomed and dried in a couple hours. I came back to get him. HE WAS BEAUTIFUL . I'm fearful that giving this place a fantastic review will make it hard for me to get future appointments, but I have to! A wonderful place with people who are clearly dog lovers. Thank you to Wags and Whiskers for making my baby's experience a good one.

Great service! Laura is wonderful. Our dog is always happy to go & always looks clean & pretty when…read moreshe leaves. I highly recommend.