Cannot say enough good things about OBH! Angela and her team are organized, professional, friendly…read moreand flexible. We had moved and needed to find a new dog walking service for while we were at work during the day. After making what seemed like a million calls, I found OBH. OBH is totally full service, picking up the dogs, and dropping them home-while also taking them for 4-5 hours daily on adventures. Our dog jumps off the bed each morning as soon as he hears the van in the driveway. Their service is affordable, even more affordable than most dog walking services that are for 30-60 minutes. You cannot get better bang for your buck. There is a yearbook every Christmas, which is so cute and funny. We will be moving again, and won't be able to access OBH, but are so thrilled to have found them for the past few years. Can't recommend calling them enough!

My dog Remy has been going to Outbound Hound for a few months and he absolutely loves it. He comes…read morehome exhausted and immediately takes a long nap. Remy is always picked up on time (love that they pick up and drop off) and I couldn't be happier. I was apprehensive about sending my dog to daycare but I know he's in good hands and he loves it! Thank you for being so great with Remy!!

Mary and her team are the top dogs in South Boston!…read more After our long-term dog walker moved out of town, I was at a loss until I found Hounds in the Hub. I was anxious about establishing a new routine after so many years (and with such a quirky pup lol), but Mary was so professional and communicative about her business and services. It was super easy to set up a meet and greet and just go from there! I love the fact that requests are run through a simple, easy app. It provides great flexibility and helps avoid any miscommunications about scheduling. Plus, the photos and the notes from the walks are highlights of my day! And, of course, there is always the option to reach out directly for ad-hoc / special circumstances as well. Every member of the team maintains that same level of professionalism and care. Talking with other dog owners in the neighborhood, you hear that not every walking service is as kind or safe with animals. It just reaffirmed over and over that Hounds in the Hub was absolutely the right choice. My girl, Blue, is sociable, but often aloof. I have felt totally comfortable that everyone on the team was comfortable with her (pack walks or solo) and that's what is most important to me. And that's not including the numerous times and ways that the crew went above and beyond the call of duty, spoiling her rotten! If you need a dog walker / walking services in Southie look no further!

We truly cannot express how grateful we are to have Mary and the Hounds in the Hub team. Mary has…read morebeen walking and providing overnight care for our dogs Daffy and Gus for several years now. Our Gus is fearful of many people and can be very reactive to new dogs. Before we found Mary, we had very few people that we'd trust to care for Gus. But Mary has been incredible - not only do we totally trust her with them, but she has gone so far above and beyond to help us make so much positive progress with Gus. She has helped introduce him to many new doggy friends and really grown his confidence. Mary and her team provide so much more than dog walks and boarding - they provide customized care for our best friends. We cannot recommend Hounds in the Hub highly enough!

TOTAL LIFESAVERS!!!…read more My wife and I, with our three-year-old border collie Riley in tow, just flew into Boston from a San Diego (on a red eye) when my wife began experiencing notable chest pain. Erring on the side of caution, we decided to take her down to the ER to rule out anything major. The only issue now was what we were going to do with Riley this late in the day, as he was extremely anxious being left alone in a crate in an unfamiliar place, and we had no idea how long we were going to be gone for - we're talking banshee level screaming for hours on end that would have surely gotten us kicked out of the hotel. Bebe and Dan were kind enough to watch our puppy overnight - with last minute notice no less. After checking out of the ER with a clean bill of health around midnight, we proceeded to spend the next two hours attempting to hail a cab, Lyft, or Uber before calling it quits and paying for another hotel room across the street for the night. The following morning, we managed to get a Lyft out to pick up Riley, who was happy as a pickle, and made it back to our original hotel room - passing out for several more hours. If we're ever in the Boston area again, you can rest assured Bebe will be first on my list of Daycares to reach out to. THANK YOU BOTH!

I cannot say enough good things about Ms. B. I am a VERY overprotective dog momma and won't leave…read moremy dog with just anyone. I did a lot of research and found Ms. B, and I couldn't be happier. I was in an urgent situation and she opened her schedule to help me. She took my pup on an adventure even though it was freezing out, and send me many pics and updates. Not to mention, she just has a good vibe and is totally trustworthy. I highly highly highly recommend!

We have been using Kevin and the MyDot.Dog team for over a year and could not be happier…read more Kevin and his team are true animal lovers and take such care of our two boxers. They go above and beyond what we have experienced with other services. Getting them out for a good walk that lets them deplete some energy is something that we can always count on. This is far different from other companies where the walkers are walking/texting and not truly interacted with your dog. Kevin is their bud! Also, our pups can be challenging on leashed walks. Kevin using training techniques during the arrival/walk and we have noticed great improvements on the last year! Plus, we get great photos and a daily recap of the walking route, distance, and how things went. If you are looking for a highly dependable, skilled animal lover--hit up MyDot.Dog!

Dot Thot Dogs has been the best thing for our mini bernedoodle puppy! Kevin always makes sure to…read moretext me picture updates so I know what's going on. Kevin asks the right questions and makes me feel really comfortable, especially when we're leaving him for a few days. As soon as our dog sees Kevin he instantly gets excited! Definitely your best choice for anyone in Boston looking for professional, local and affordable dog walking and boarding

On Call Pet Services is run by Kelly Lapre, who works with a team of other people. We've only…read moreinteracted with Kelly, and have found her to be very responsive (as in, nearly always responds within in 15 minutes of an email) and 100% available (she has never once said no to a gig). For cat sitting (2 cats, uncomplicated needs), her rate has been $16, which I find very reasonable. That said, we have been working with Kelly for about a year and a half, and recently decided to switch to another cat sitter. This was not because of anything overwhelmingly egregious on Kelly's part, but rather that we've had better services from other sitters in the past and would like to return to that. For instance, other sitters have always texted us pictures and updates about our cats. With Kelly, I found that she'll give me a brief update if I email to check in, but that's it. I would've preferred if she texted pics daily with every visit as a standard. (Note: When I emailed Kelly to share some concerns/feedback and ask for our keys to be returned, she stated that she is happy to do this for her clients upon request.) Another example is that over a longer gig (4 days) this summer, we returned home to an empty water bowl and two very thirsty cats. When I asked about it over email, Kelly wrote, "I gave them water every time I saw them just like I always do. I have been watching cats daily in the heat for ten years and two cats will empty a bowl of water in one day when it's hot. The water bowl is not big and now that I think of it it was empty each time I came so maybe when your [sic] home you fill it more often or there is another issue." I concur with Kelly that it's possible that a combination of heat, cats, time, etc may have led to the water bowl winding up empty by the time we got home (a day after her last visit), but what concerns me is that she noticed the bowl being continuously empty, and did not reach out to us. I would've been 100% okay with her putting down another water bowl (even without asking us). Also, increased drinking in cats can be a sign of something pretty serious, and I would like to have a pet sitter that has the awareness and expertise to alert me to something like this. Again, not canceling our service because of major issues, but rather some minor ones that overall just put us off. ETA: Kelly said that she mailed my key back to me. It was never received.

For the last year, Kelly Lapre of On Call Pet Service has taken care of my Jack Russell Terrier…read moreTheo, and there is NO ONE I trust more than her, PERIOD. Kelly's rates are very reasonable, and Kelly's very dependable. Kelly's also accommodating. Once when Theo was with Kelly, I ended up in the emergency room, and was unable to care for Theo for a couple of days. Kelly kept Theo until I could resume caring for him. Kelly loves animals, and animals love her. Kelly also took care of my first dog about 10 years ago, and he also loved Kelly. Kelly sends pictures to me frequently, to show how much fun Theo's having. When Kelly comes to pick him up in the morning to take him out for the day, Theo shoots down the stairs, to get into her car, because he knows he's going to have a blast. For cat owners, I have recommended Kelly to one of the most difficult people I know who needed someone to care for her cat who has cardiac issues. Kelly was responsible for feeding him, making sure his water bowl was filled, and checking on his well-being. When my neighbor came back she went out of her way to tell me how grateful she was that I recommended Kelly to her. I believe Kelly provides one of the most important qualities that all animal lovers want, peace of mind knowing your pet is going to feel loved and cared for while you're gone.

Nancy and team are beyond excellent Nancy has taken care…read more of my cat the past 2 years and a dog I just adopted . Nancy / team excellent dealing with a bit of a neurotic owner like myself and so attentive She makes time to meet and learn vet info , etc . Each visit Nancy / team sends a alert with photos and a report of the visit . She and team are beyond excellent ! I also don't like my dog in dog parks and Nancy really cares for my dog and does not walk her with more than one other dog . My cat adores her and I travel and never have to worry when I know Nancy is caring for my animals . She is beyond 5 stars and highly recommend her services . I have used many pet sitters and have to say nancy and team top them all. They are reliable , professional , communicative and always consistent .

Nancy has been excellent with our energetic 1yr old Golden (who can be a handful!). She did a…read morethorough intake eval to understand what to be aware of during his walks (triggers, treats he's allowed, etc). She is always super professional and on-time, always communicates about plan for the walking schedule, and always accommodating to last minute requests. Even while working from home, Nancy would silently pick and drop off. Her rates are transparent and competitive. Plus, she also always sends the most adorable photos after each walk!

By far, Lindsay and her team at RedLeash are the best dog walkers in the Seaport. Not only does…read moreshe and her team take time to meet and understand each client and dog's needs, but she also goes out of her way to make sure she is there for your pup, treating him/her like her own. That personal service and dedication to your best friend and overall customer service are reflected in each member of her team. She's been a lifesaver to me and my bud, and I cannot recommend them more highly.

We LOOVE Happy Tails 2 U!! Our dog, Henry, has been going there since he was a puppy. As soon as he…read morehears the car, he runs to the door. The people that pick him up are clearly dog lovers, and you can tell by the way they greet our dog. Victoria, the owner, is also very accommodating and is so kind and open to last minute changes. She really is a true dog lover, no question about it. Highly recommend!

I am posting this review as a former employee. I worked there for a week, if the owners of these…read morepets saw the way their dogs were treated, they would never allow their dogs back there. They are for sure over capacity, if a dog barks, they yell at them to not bark and go as far as hitting them with a stick to get them to not bark. That was actually the number one rule I was told when I started there "the dogs are not allowed to bark". I believe Victoria and David lost sight of why they started this to begin with and are now just worried about the money. They treat their employees like crap and constantly belittle them and talk down on them. I hope someone realizes soon how their dogs are being treated and find a more loving place to send their furry family members. I was allowed to send my dog there for free while I worked, and decided not to after I saw how the place operates.