Pet boarding/training near Saugus

“North Boston Dog Training was absolutely awesome when we needed to board and train our 4 month old puppy last minute. Mike put us in contact with Claudia who ended up training our little Valentino for a couple weeks while we were away. Claudia was incredibly communicative during our trip and send great instructional videos and updates which we have been referencing since we’ve been home. Valentino came home happy and healthy and with a great foundation for such a young pup. This is a great option if you have a puppy and would like to set them up for success, especially if you’re going to be on travel anyways. Claudia was 10/10 highly recommend.“

“Everyone is always so nice and treats my cat well, even though he can be a little bit spicy and hard to handle.“

“We are so grateful to have found Boston’s Best Dog! Aaron was knowledgeable and responsive immediately when I reached out regarding dog boarding for my dog. He paired Scout with the best possible fit to watch him and we could not have been happier with their services. We had updates everyday with pictures and positive messages which made us feel reassured that he was in the best hands. Cannot recommend them enough !!“

“We loved our zen dog puppy class with Dario and had looked forward to it every week. Me and my pup have learned a lot that we’ll take away and continue with on our training journey, but the difference with my pup in just those 6 weeks was incredible. I highly recommend enrolling here with your dogs“

“We signed Willie up for the 6 hour Train & Play because we were worried he wasn’t getting enough socialization with other pups, and we’ve been so happy with it. He always comes home happy and tired!

We love the Instagram updates throughout the day. It’s really nice getting to see him playing and interacting with the other dogs, and it makes us feel good knowing he’s having fun and getting that socialization. The staff clearly cares a lot about the dogs and does an awesome job.“

“Having an excellent experience boarding and grooming with Melissa and her wonderful staff. Highly recommend!“

“I used Boston Dog Butlers for 3 years to walk my dog twice a week and once a week for park play, as well as one off dog walks on the weekends. I recommend them to everyone who lives in the South End. In those 3 years, I never once had a walk cancelled. They are incredibly reliable, kind, and my dog is obsessed with all of his BDB dog and human friends. I’m moving to Cambridge and am SO bummed I won’t be able to use them anymore. 10/10 service and people!“

“staff are professional and very caring toward their clientele.
I have had my dogs going there since 1998 when Joan Barufaldi was still alive. I have always had good experience there even when the difficult time came to say good bye to our former pets. The staff are compassionate and skilled.“

“We have now had 2 Board and Train experiences with HK9 for our 1.5 year old, GSD. His behavioral transformation has been remarkable. This is a first class, top quality, truly professional organization that you can trust will always operate in the best interests of your dog. The level of expertise and commitment throughout the organization is remarkable. We no longer have any reservations about leaving our dog while we do extensive travel. We now have a calm, professionally trained dog that I can take anywhere under any circumstances without reservation. Nelson/Lauren/Brendon/Katherine and the entire team are the best in the business. They do extensive follow-up to ensure that you know how to replicate their training techniques. They've spent considerable time with us post B&T to make sure we understand how to reinforce and maintain his level of obedience.
They are only a text away from answering any and all questions or issues. The best part is really how much our dog LOVES these guys. He's always excited to see them which makes transitions really easy for us. Nelson and the team stay up-to-date on the latest developments and innovations in the dog training field. Nelson has worked with the best in the business. I would highly recommend HK9 for your dogs B&T needs.“

“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!“

“Thorough, friendly and professional! My dog wants to go inside every time we walk by.“

“I wish I could give more than five stars! My little angel has literally NEVER looked better! Every other place I’ve taken him has had to shave him down completely, but Jen was able to keep his length while making him so soft and fluffy. The pricing was great, the front desk staff was incredibly kind, and the space itself was clearly designed with a lot of thought and care. We will absolutely be back!“

“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!“

“Every time we bring Grover in, the staff is genuinely happy to see him. They take such great care of him.“

“my 11yo Greyhound Arnie was struggling with separation anxiety. going to daycare has transformed him! he gets to be around other dogs, gets walks and regular attention. he comes home with a spring in his step and jaunty. I so appreciate the care he gets. thank you Jenny and Will for your care of Arnie!!! highly recommend Big Daddy Doggie Daycare“

“Joe is amazing. I really appreciate his flexibility and interest in helping out dog owners!!!“

“Everything about this place is phenomenal except the drop off and pick up process. I don't think there's anything they can do about it however because the parking area the parking area in front of the building it's too small.“

“Jen cared for my 11 year old hound mutt Biscuit during my 4 day vacation. She sent photos and texts. It allowed me to know the big guy was happy. She’ll be the first person I call before my next vacation!“

“Overall great experience. Picked out our tree easily and the price was reasonable . Customer services was great !!“

“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.“

“Staff are generally really nice, warm and caring. My dog had 2 surgeries there and they were all so concerned about me! (They saw me crying from anxiety…) Dr. Chopra is attentive and humble. They are expensive but for me the convenience is worth it.“

“They are so good to my little Laverne! (Even when she makes them work VERY hard to get her blood)“