“There are no words to truly show how much Dogwood Cottage has meant to us and to our dog, Leo, since we started going in 2021. We had tried a different place before, which made Leo nervous around dogs and humans. When we went to Dogwood, Leo loved playing with the sweet group of dogs that come to daycare- he even has a few girlfriends there now! We love seeing the pictures/videos of him playing with his buddies on the Dogwood Cottage Instagram and seeing how happy he is every time he goes! The love, and attention, and patience that the staff shows Leo continues to be above and beyond— it has helped Leo come out of his shell with humans. I know that a large reason for this staff culture is due to the leadership of Dogwood’s manager, Carl James. Not only is Carl incredibly knowledgable about dogs and their behavior, but I have come to know Carl closely and feel that I can speak to his kindness, dedication, and selflessness. He deeply cares for the dogs that come to Dogwood as well as the satisfaction of their human owners. Carl is responsive, responsible, organized, thoughtful, and I will always completely trust Leo in him and his staff’s care. Carl consistently goes above and beyond. Any place that Carl is, is a place that is lucky to have him and a place that we trust 100%.“
“My dog Maeve attended a four week board and train with Nelson and his team. To start, Nelson had an extensive initial meeting with us to talk over who Maeve was and what her challenges were. She was extremely anxious in all areas of life and making it harder for me to invite people to my house or enjoy the world. During the program, he kept us regularly updated on her progress. After the program, he and his team met with me and taught me all the boundaries they put in place and how to interact and rebuild my relationship with my girl. I’m happy to report today that Maeve is thriving, trying new things, building confidence and is the happiest angel. We work on our training and have built our relationship to what it is, but it would have never been possible without Nelson and his team changing my little lady’s life. I am beyond grateful for them!“
“Great response over the weekend along with my dog's appoint. Dr Eileen Balz was the veterinarian, she was so wonderful w me and most importantly my dog. Such a comforting feeling as she reviewed the care and medication plan along with follow up. The Vet Tech, office staff, Dominique and Lois ( office Manager) were as helpful and caring. Fully recommend DAH and if you can't get in that day, they will give you instructions on getting the next available appointment.. thanks to all Blaire is feeling so much better even after her 2nd treatments tonight.“
“As a Animal Control Officer who appreciates people who help animals, I wish I could give the Dogmother a 100 star rating!<br>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.<br><br>This business is very highly recommended by residents, Rescue organizations like Sweet Paws Rescue and many local ACOs , Police, Fire, and local city officials.“
“Joe is the best, most careful dog-centered person I can imagine taking care of my dogs. We are on dog # 4 with him since the 90's, lol.“
“We have used K9 Academy New England for both of our dogs. Matt has worked with them at different stages individually and collectively. He always goes above and beyond to answer questions and he genuinely cares about his craft. I have recommended him to many people and the consensus is the same, HE IS THE BEST. These services are worth every penny, as our dogs are well behaved and we are informed and responsible dog owners, all due to Matt!“
“Wonderful place- our pup is excited to go and ready for a nap after an exciting day of play. If for an overnight, great care and stay is individually curated.“
“Had a great experience with Salome and my 1 year old Anatolian Shepard mix. Ember is a very anxious and guarded dog and not very food motivated. Salome had some great insight on how to make her more comfortable as well as other great tips to help train a dog with her temperament. Although Ember is pretty timid, she loved Salome and we were able to make some great progress. Along with that, Salome herself was very professional and made the experience enjoyable all around. I will definitely be coming back and I would recommend her to anyone!“
“As someone who has to live around my mom taking care of the dogs I can tell you she does a great job providing a loving and free environment for the dogs that are brought to us.“
“Highly recommend. Have been sending our dog here regularly for daycare and occasional boarding during the past year. Our pup always comes back tired and happy. The facility is clean and there are cameras so you can see your dog 24/7. They also offer pickup/drop off service at a very reasonable rate.“
“Excellent service. They were able to get me an appointment the next day and my dog was done exactly when they promised she would be. Strongly recommend!“
“I am so thrilled I found North Boston Dog Training! Rhonda trained our very high energy Brittany with the two week board and train! I was very hesitant about the training because Navy has allergies and very sensitive skin (can’t use most training collars) but so glad we sent him. Rhonda listened to our concerns and designed the training around what worked for him. Within two weeks, he is so much better on a leash and is already off leash in our backyard. Before training, I’d literally be in tears during our walks but now I’m skipping and smiling. So thankful for Rhonda and North Boston Dog Training. Will be using them again for any future dog!“
“Boston Best Dog Walkers are awesome they are super responsive and always accommodating! Aaron and Ryan are fantastic, they always make sure even when last minute changes or plans pop up that they can quickly accommodate our dog (Hank’s) request!“
“When I moved to East Boston mid 2021 it has been a couple of years since my little guy had been to a structured daycare. By that point there had been a lot of changes in life, personal and work, on top of spending 24/7 by my side the past 2 years. When I mentioned this to a close friend he had nothing but amazing things to say about Harbor Hounds. The amazing difference he saw in his timid pup with her confidence was night and day. While my little dude is anything but timid, his anxiety (seperation and otherwise) was at an all time high.My dog has been at Harbor Hounds for 2 years now and cannot say enough great things. Sarah, Lindsey and the rest of the employees there are beyond kind and caring. No matter the day, every time I drop him off his tail is always wagging. They let Yuki be Yuki all while helping him improve and learn along the way. It's made a huge difference in both his and my life.“
“Great experience with dog training! Worked with James who is an absolute rock star. We've seen immediate improvement in our dog's behavior.“
“Hello, good afternoon, I have a kitten and I want to give her up for adoption because I'm moving and they don't accept animals. I would like to know if you can help me with that please.“
“We have been going to East Boston Animal Hospital since we moved to East Boston 10 years ago. We absolutely love the vets, tech and staff there! It is so obvious they deeply care about our dogs- they remember their names (we have brought our 3 dogs there over the years) and always treat them with compassion. When we had to say goodbye to our 1st dog in 2019, they made her as comfortable as possible and were so amazingly kind as we navigated this terrible time. Since then we have been fortunate enough to have EBAH treat our two senior dogs. We have encountered liver, heart and back problems with our senior dogs and they always recommend measured, smaller interventions first before exploring more expensive and extreme options. Thanks to them our dogs have a good quality of life and we are so appreciative that we get to enjoy more time with them as they age. Special shout out to Dr Chopra, Amy, and Carl! We love you!“
“I think programs like this help men and women begin. a life change. They are rewarded, just as in life, with the love and nurturing of something besides themselves.“