Pet Boarding Training near Jamaica Plain

“Boston for the Dogs and Hannalore have been great for me and my pup Kona! This is my first experience with a dog who needs (and enjoys) consistent tasks, learning and training. BFTD’s real world style classes have helped us so much! Hannalore keeps me honest for when I’m letting Kona get away with too much or conversely not giving her enough credit/trust in the skills we’ve learned.“

“I've been sending my dog Momo to Tammy and the team at Pondside for over a year now - he gets great attention, treatment and always has a fun time with his friends. Tammy has also provided grooming services that has been super helpful for a tantrum prone corgi. Great value and I know Momo is being well taken care of every time he goes“

“I would highly recommend Bostons Best Dog Walkers for pet sitting. Especially Matisse - if you want your dog to be treated like family then definitely request Matisse, he is AMAZING, treated our dog so well and our dog absolutely loved him. I truly can’t say enough how thankful I was for how great he was to our baby.

We were in Boston for the evening and needed a last minute Pet sitter to sit with our dog. You can book a “hotel stay” with BBDW where they will come to your hotel for 3 hours and sit with your dog while you go out. Most hotels have a policy that you can’t leave your dog alone, so this was a saving grace as we knew our dog would cry and disturb other guests if we left him by himself.

I was originally really nervous about this as we have never hired a sitter or left our dog with someone who isn’t family. So I requested a meet and greet where we met our sitter Matisse in the afternoon very briefly beforehand and this made me feel so much better! This isn’t included or necessary but if you’re nervous like me it was worth it. You also get a journal and photo updates on their website portal of what they did together the whole time. We asked that they just stay in the room and not go out since we walked him beforehand and that worked out well.

Aaron was also very responsive and communicated well throughout the process. I texted him from the number on Google the night before, which was really last minute and he made it all happen. We had confirmation of booking that night and a sitter arranged the next day. Overall we had a really good experience with bostons best dog walkers for our trip to Boston and I would definitely use them again.“

“As a first time dog owner, I was anxious about where to start with training. When I heard about Zen Dog Training and saw they had a puppy class, I knew it was the right fit for my new puppy and me. Pete has been our instructor and he's been great! He's super patient with answering questions and gives helpful feedback when we show him what we've been practicing. I was definitely overwhelmed having a new puppy, but it was reassuring to know that each week if I worked on the homework with my puppy that we'd improve. My puppy benefited from being able to play with other puppies her age each week. I've also found having access to the Zen Dog Training Puppy Course resources online to be really helpful especially when I needed a reminder of what was covered in class (the videos, comics, and blog posts are easy to understand). I definitely would recommend Zen Dog Training! We have our last class this week and I'm going to miss it when it's over.“

“Pamela at Down 4 Paws was awesome. My dog had SEVERE separation anxiety to the point when I couldn’t even walk out the door, and it was giving ME anxiety because I couldn’t go anywhere or do anything without finding someone to sit with the dog. I tried everything (trying a protocol of walking out the door, calming plug-ins and calming treats, toys, calming dog music, long lasting treats) by the time I contacted Pam. She came in and worked with Ziggy and I and started where we were at, working on in the house separation first and working our way up. She gave me the knowledge and tools I needed to discuss options with my vet, worked with my routine and schedule and gave me all the options to try so Ziggy and I could be successful. I’m happy to report Ziggy can now stay alone for HOURS at a time. Thank you Pam!“

“Siobhan & Anh have been great! Romo loves walking & playing with each dog walker. Everyday they send a picture & progress report. I can tell by the pictures they send Romo is very happy and feels secure with them. I know my dog Romo is in very good hands with Siobhan & Anh!“

“Our nervous and anxious dog has always had a hard time going to the vet, but we’ve finally found a place that is able to treat him without him experiencing a panic attack. What they are doing works wonders!

In terms of pricing, it is reasonable, I appreciate the treatment and prices so much so to drive out of my way +35 without traffic.

Highly recommend!“

“This service is 5 star in every way. I have been using their cat sitting services for years - they are always reliable and leave me the cutest message about the visit with pictures. Most recently they put up posters when my cat went missing while I was away! That really went above and beyond, and I was so appreciative!“

“Dave is a lifesaver! I recently adopted a dog and had no idea how to train him. Dave immediately knew what my dog needed for training and coached me through everything I needed set my dog up for success. Cant thank him enough ☺️“

“Loved this place so much! Jack was amazing educating us on the animals and how they are cared for. We got a membership and will be back! We’re hoping to try a class or events in the future.“

“I would recommend Good Dog Boston to anyone! Our trainer Jeff was patient, kind, and extremely helpful when working with us and our dog Miley. Miley struggles with reactivity triggered by other dogs and living in downtown Boston makes avoiding other dogs nearly impossible. Jeff provided a tiered program which laid the ground work for Miley's basic obedience and built up to working through her reactivity issues. We have already seen huge improvement in Miley's behavior and all thanks goes to Good Dog Boston!

Also shoutout to Jeff's furry assistants: Danny, Halo, & Doctor for being the good-est boys and helping their friend Miley with her manners!

Truly a 5 star experience!“

“James was fantastic with training our pup! He was able to help fix behaviors so quickly it was unbelievable, and gave us things to work with him on between sessions. Would recommend to anyone with a puppy“

“Absolutely love the New England wildlife center they do such great work and every Halloween they have the thousand faces of pumpkins and it's so much fun to walk through the woods see all the setups and all the carved pumpkins and then afterwards be able to go inside and visit all the animals. It's a great great place that saves a lot of animals“

“When my dog and I moved to Boston last summer, one of my top priorities was finding a place she could feel safe, happy, and at home while I was at work — and we found that at Harbor Hounds. She gets so excited every time I drop her off, and comes home tired, happy, and clearly well cared for. The staff is wonderful and It gives me so much peace of mind knowing she’s in such good hands. Thank you for all you do!“

“I’ve been bringing my dog here for over 6 months and it’s been the best thing I’ve ever done! She loves it and the staff is so friendly. Definitely recommend!“

“Been going to Petiquette for about a year and a half - Great spot with some great people working there. Jenny the owner wears a lot of hats and gets it done! I have a Husky and they do a great job with him, so they're getting a holiday card this year“

“Formerly known as "Corndog" by the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), we adopted Arthur Cornelius on June 29th, 2024. Arthur was surrendered to the ARL with two of his family members at the end of April. Arthur tried to wait patiently for his turn to find his furever home, but it was tough because he loves being with his people. When we met Arthur, it was obvious he was well cared for and how much the ARL staff and volunteers loved him. Despite being in the shelter for about two months, Arthur was friendly and trusting. Today, Arthur is living his best life with his new parents going on lots of adventures. The ARL staff and volunteers are kind, compassionate, and dedicated. In 2023, they facilitated 3,173 adoptions including cats, dogs, small animals like bunnies, and even some livestock! And overall, they helped around 21,000 animals in lots of other ways. Thank you for giving Arthur a second chance to live his best life. I highly recommend the ARL!“

“this shelter is extremely busy it took me going in 3-4 times to finally adopt considering it’s first come first serve and they’re super picky about who they let adopt depending on the animals needs (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing) however, the process is a little all over the place. after 2 times of losing out on a pet i liked and fell in love with, i finally i was able to adopt a kitty named coraline and i’m happy it worked out. definitely keep in mind this place is busy when walking in and don’t set your heart on somebody unless the papers are up and you can take them home that very day! coraline is super sweet and we all love her so much- even though it was a confusing process i’m glad it worked out for the best. it’s been 6 months since i took her home and i came here to say staff member Aaliyah is great and i feel like she knew coraline was a perfect fit for me.“

“This place is amazing! They are so friendly and they care about your pet. Clover loves going and comes back so happy. Their Instagram photos and videos are also so fun to see :). I recommend 100%!!!“

“My dog loves visiting here. I swear he enjoys the people working there even more than the dogs. I like that they have different rooms for different size dogs. You can also look in on your dog with their app.“

“I took my dog Hooch to Petco for grooming and I couldn’t be happier with the results! The staff was incredibly friendly and professional from the moment we walked in. Hooch can be a bit nervous with new people, but they handled him with so much care and patience.

When I picked him up, he looked amazing—clean, well-trimmed, and smelling great! They did a fantastic job with his coat and nails, and he seemed relaxed and happy afterward. It’s clear they genuinely care about the animals they work with.

Thank you, Petco grooming team, for taking such great care of my pup! We’ll definitely be back.“

“Wonderful people who care so much. Very happy we switched our vet care to Emmerson with our fox red lab“

“Our dog LOVES Go Play! We did puppy and basic obedience courses there and she goes weekly for daycare. When they open the door for her to come in our dog runs in and doesn’t look back! Go Play was also super helpful and supportive when we were going through behavioral issues with our dog. They’re so fantastic!“

“The only dog daycare I would ever truly trust with my dogs. Melissa is amazing - extremely knowledgeable, and beloved by all the dogs and their humans. And her staff are fabulous too!! It’s so nice having a safe place for my dog to go hang out with her friends!“

“This is a great day care for your fur baby. Staff is great. The facility is very clean. They have camera’s so you can see your fur baby. I would highly recommend this day care for your fur babies. it’s nice to have a place that’s so accommodating.“

“Ruff Translating has been an absolute life saver for me in training my service dog, Mae. The entire team is incredibly kind and knowledgeable. They were able to make recommendations based on my needs and also on the genetics/breed of my dog. I learned so much about dog training, building confidence, and meeting the needs of your dog. I know I could not have trained my dog for service work without them and she is so happy now that she has a job and has more emotional regulation and confidence!“

“Matt worked with me and my 3 1/2 yo golden doodle this summer. He is a gem and miracle worker. Over the course of our lessons Maisie became so much better when told to stay and come. I feel much more comfortable and in control when we’re around other dogs, including off leash areas.“