Pet Boarding Training near Boxford

“I originally reached out to Atlantic K9 Training because my one-year-old Cane Corso/Pittie mix, Brinley, was getting a little too strong for me to handle. She’s incredibly sweet and submissive with other dogs, but she loved to jump on people and had a habit of pulling hard on the leash during walks. At 60 pounds, it was definitely a lot to manage!

From the start, Kylie and the Atlantic K9 team were amazing—professional, knowledgeable, and so caring. Brinley attended their two-week bootcamp, and I’ll admit, it was hard sending her away for that long with no visits. I was worried she might feel abandoned, but Atlantic K9 made the experience so much easier. They uploaded pictures every day of her playing with other dogs, looking happy and confident, with a smile bigger than I’ve ever seen on her. It was clear she was having the time of her life—more like a fun vacation than “training camp.”

When Brinley came home, the transformation was incredible. She has great recall, walks beautifully on leash, and I can now even let her walk off-leash with full confidence. She’s learned to stay in her “place,” respond to “no” consistently, and—best of all—she no longer jumps on people!

I’m so grateful to Kylie and the entire Atlantic K9 team for their compassion, communication, and the amazing results they delivered. Brinley is happier, calmer, and more connected to me than ever. I can’t recommend Atlantic K9 Training enough!“

“This place is amazing! We brought our 6 month old Labradoodle to the HappyK-9 for Advanced Obedience Training for two reasons: to stop jumping on everyone and everything in his path…and to stop pulling my kids down the street with him while going to a leashed walk. I can easily say, money well spent. After 30days with Nelson and the crew at Happy K-9, Lucky came home like a new dog. Nelson gave us the tools to understand Lucky and how to reward, and mark his actions that we found acceptable, and to correct when he needed it. My dog will NOT jump on anything, and will NOT pull away from me any longer. I can take him to market places, my kids’ sporting events and even family trips now that he is so well behaved. It’s honestly everything that a pet owner could ask for in terms of having your dog now be able to participate in all our activities because he knows how he is expected to behave.
And what may be the most impressive part of our training experience was that several weeks after Lucky came home, the Happy K-9 team came to our home to spend the afternoon making sure we were comfortable and reinforcing all that our dog has learned. And we have a second follow-up appointment in two weeks!
Most importantly, above all else, the entire team at The Happy K9 truly cares about what they do and they dogs they work with. They are thorough, they communicate daily, and even stay on top of their Social Media game… I couldn’t be happier with what we received for service. This place is the best in the business.“

“Solo (dalmatian) LOVES staying here. Always very welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend!“

“Bark n' Roll is the best around. They have dedicated staff, are caring and professional.“

“Craig Cox and his staff are beyond awesome! Watching him do an exam on your dog is so reassuring! He feels every inch for lumps bumps etc. He rotates their legs paws etc checking for limitation or pain. Orders age appropriate labs and is not an alarmist but discusses approaches with you. When it was time for us to say goodbye to our 4 th fur baby he was very supportive, accommodating and kind. I love that my dogs always saw the same vet who knew them well.we will Always be grateful to him and the BEST vet assistant ever Maria“

“This place is phenomenal! Kim the owner is so caring and loving with dogs. I love the fact that our dogs can be out and play on the green turf and keep cool under shade. It’s really good for them as opposed to just being locked up in cages. If you need someone reliable and that you can trust with your dog while you’re away and be sure that your dogs gonna be tired when they get home this is the place for you. Can’t say enough good things about Kim & her staff, so glad I found her. ???“

“As a Animal Control Officer who appreciates people who help animals, I wish I could give the Dogmother a 100 star rating!
This daycare has the biggest outdoor space that’s split into different yards along with a trainer dedicated to each group of dogs. All dogs are placed with small groups which I prefer, and always have a attendant at all times. Everything is on video 24/7 and the staff is very well trained to handle dogs and groups of dogs.

This business is very highly recommended by residents, Rescue organizations like Sweet Paws Rescue and many local ACOs , Police, Fire, and local city officials.“

“I’m a dog trainer out of upstate NY. I had a client that wanted suggestions for a reputable breeder for a working line Belgian Malinois. I strive to do business with nothing less than the most ethical and professional people I possibly can, especially when it comes to breeding. After a lot of heavy research and reading into feedback from others. I can say Runchkin Hill farm and kennel was a no brainer. Robin is probably one of the most professional and educated trainers/Breeders I’ve dealt with. My clients couldn’t be happier with the dog we selected for them. Since then, I have continued to conduct business with Runchkin hill farm, and I will continue to do so in the future. The training facility is also top of the line. Which I’m super envious of and jelly of.“

“This place has got it together. Nice Vets and Staff! They’ve had a change of staff over the last few years and it really makes a difference. They are wonderful, very organized people, and really care for the animals.“