Pet Boarding Training near Newton

“We used Paws About Town for a few years while we lived in Newton MA. Im a first responder, so i dont have a set weekly schedule. They were the only dog walkers we could find that were willing to work with our schedule. Our dog is a blind Puggle with a big personality. She absolutely loved every time she got to have her play dates with Jason. You can tell he truly loves what he does and cares about each dog. We even had them board her while we went on vacation a couple times. Honestly I'm not sure I would trust anybody more than Paws About Town with my dog.“

“We love Boston Fetch! I’ve used them as my dog walker since last summer, and my dog has loved all of her walkers. She’s always excited to go out, and they do such a great job of handling my exuberant girl and pair her with dogs she loves.I need to give a special shout out since my dog is currently recovering from surgery. Her walks and interactions needed to be limited. Sophie and the team have done a great job modifying her schedule and handling her exactly as needed. They did such a great job with walks that I trusted them to watch my dog while I went away for the weekend.I have utilized other dog walking companies and doggie daycares in the Boston area and Boston Fetch is the best one I’ve used. They are dog experts.“

“We had a wonderful experience with Paws to Consider and worked with them for many years for our dog. They were extremely organized, kind, and responsive.“

“We had two sessions with Neil and he helped us so much with training our 5 month old puppy! After using most of the methods he taught us, we saw behavior change in just a few days. Couldn't be happier and highly recommend Zen Dog.“

“I would hire Jeff again in a heartbeat. If your dog needs 1:1 training or training in a special environment, I can't recommend Good Dog Boston enough. Jeff is patient but enthusiastic, and you can tell he loves what he's doing. He comes to each training session with a goal, and then he gives homework based on how the session went. We had varied locations for our sessions in order to maximize effectiveness, and I know I wouldn't have been able to make so much progress so quickly without Jeff.“

“It was such a relief to be able to go on vacation for a week and not have to worry about our pets. Marybeth took care of our fur babies like they were her own. She spent time with me before we left going over feeding routines and was very knowledgeable about giving my cat (who happens to have some drama queen/diva/b**ch moments) her glucosamine medicine. She checked in with me every day with updates and a pic and she went above and beyond because we came home to a clean litter box - which was something she didn’t need to do.10/10 recommend Marybeth!“

“Rachael and Evelyn were amazing. I live out of town and needed care for my Giuseppe while at Dana Farber for my father. I am so grateful to them for their exceptional service and for going above and beyond. ♥️?“

“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!“

“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!“

“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%.“

“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!“

“Kim is very reliable and dependable. We love getting our daily pupdates stating how our dog's walk went. Very trustworthy walker, you can tell she genuinely cares for the dogs she walks!“

“You Lucky Dogs has been absolutely wonderful! We’ve been bringing our dog Rocco here for over a year and he always is SO excited for his days at the daycare! The staff is always super friendly and welcoming! We highly recommend checking them out!“

“We have been working with Cara for basic training for our very playful, energetic and friendly 3 month old German Shorthaired Pointer. She has been amazing! Within one session with Cara, we found ourselves with a more manageable puppy. Our puppy also loves working with Cara. Cara really cares about what she does and it definitely shows! She arrives on time and knows exactly what to do. She’s also available to field any questions or troubleshoot any situations for 2 weeks after your session. We highly recommend her to anyone!“

“Boston Dog Butlers is my favorite groomer. The staff is very knowledgable and empathetic. Reagan does a great job with my nervous little dog. The shop is well stocked with high quality products. They also offer stand alone services like nail trim. Always a great experience.“

“So far pretty good. You get a video feed access to their main room so u can see ur dog playing with other dogs etc. Prices overall are decent and cheaper than say rover folks. They do dog bath too. Its basically an indoor place only. In a stripmall. I dont think they have an outdoor area. We havre a small indoor type dog. We go here for boarding and so far happy. Only thing is our dog sometimes has diarrhea day after we pick him up. Anxiety? Dunno“

“I love our state! Just watched a fantastic news story on Ch5 about the mobile Wellness Waggin and that they are looking for donations!! I can’t think of a better way to spend my charitable money!!“

“The entire team at Ruff Translating are beyond incredible. They really are “fluent in dog.” When I started my service dog training journey, I was completely overwhelmed and wondering what I’d gotten myself into. At no point will I pretend that training your own service dog is an easy undertaking. It takes consistency, persistence, and the ability to take constructive advice from people who know what they’re doing. In the year that I’ve worked with Ruff Translating, Apollo has completely transformed. I never imagined that we’d ever get to where we are now as a team.Ejay, Kim, and Michelle put so much time and effort into personalizing training plans for every individual team. The weekly report cards and homework are the perfect framework that I needed to get to where Apollo and I are now. I thoroughly appreciate the direct communication, and clearly outlined expectations for handlers and dogs alike, as it’s made navigating this process of owner training so much more manageable! These wonderful humans truly care about each and every one of the teams that walk through their doors. I’ll continue to recommend them to anyone and everyone who stops to compliment me on how incredible Apollo’s behavior is.“

“My dog and I had an excellent experience at the Continental Shoppe! They did a great job dog grooming and my dog was happy to be there! They go above and beyond with care and are very flexible with pick up time to fit my schedule. Will definitely be coming back!“

“My mother and I came into the Animal Rescue League of Boston (Dedham location) today looking to give a young kitten a forever home. When we entered, we were immediately greeted by Taylor at the reception desk and we were brought into the adoption center to meet the kittens shortly after! Taylor, as well as the other staff members were very patient with the process as my mother and I agreed on which adorable kitten to bring home (which was a very tough decision considering that the Animal Rescue League of Boston location in Dedham had plenty of adorable kittens/cats to choose from). After spending close to three hours at the shelter visiting the cats and discussing our options, we ultimately chose a timid yet very loving and talkative young kitty. Following choosing our new kitten, Taylor was very helpful in walking us through the paperwork in the most efficient, yet understandable way possible and gave us tips on how to make our fur baby feel at home. I highly recommend the Animal Rescue League to anyone looking to adopt! We had a wonderful experience!“

“We have been working with BFTD for several years now and have had great experiences. Part of why we've continued to come back is not only the progress our dog has made, but also the unique community feeling the team works hard to create. It is clear that our dog is not just a number and it's great to connect with staff and other clients in classes and the very active Facebook group.“

“I have attended classes here for over 20 years with three dogs. It was a great experience for all of us.“

“Easy to find what I need.for my dog. She gets the regular large breed kibble from Purina, and the store stocks two sizes. I know where the bags are and what I want.I've tried ordering from Amazon for the convenient delivery, but my experience is that Amazon ships whatever they like. It's always been Purina, but some types that my dog is not used to and doesn't like.Petco is nearby, and I often stop on my way to or from the kennel in Watertown where she boards and gets daily playtime. Petco staff is great!“

“Brittany took the time to ask me what about how I wanted Riley groomed. , length of his coat etc.She did an amazing job, Riley was at ease with her.“

“My little guy gets so excited as we get close to Elliot's House; he can never wait to start playing with all his pup friends (and make new ones). I've been trying to get him here at least once a week, but may bump it up to two now that the weather is getting colder and the days darker. When I pick him up he's usually really amped from all the playtime, but after dinner quickly settles and chills with my husband and I on the couch - a tall order, as he is firmly in his angsty teen puppy phase. Weird aside, but I recently reached out to customer service to see if they've been cleaning him or spraying him with something before I pick him up, because he usually comes home smelling surprisingly fresh - I was told that nope, it's just the clean environment! All in all, this place is a great spot for your pup to get their socialization in and wind-up-toy energy out. I love that they know my guy by name (even if he's one of, like, seven Cooper's who visits), and I adore how happy he is to walk through the door each visit. Nice local spot filled with people who really care about their furry clients.“

“I cannot recommend this place more. They have taken care of our two cats with such attention to detail and kindness, especially when one of them was very ill. He made a full recovery thanks to their support of his care.“