Pet Boarding Training near North Reading

“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“

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

“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.“

“We have tried a few different daycares in the area and nothing compares to RiverDog in Melrose!! They always keep us in the loop and you can tell they really care about the dogs. Our dog pulls us inside every time. We love them so much!“

“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!“

“I just called them to ask about how their services work. The owner, Mike, answered the phone and asked what problem I was trying to solve with the dog. He then proceeded to give me all kinds of suggestions on what I could do. He spoke to me for a half hour! I learned more about dogs in that half hour than I could have hoped for in a class. And he never once tried to push his service on me. if he’s that good just answering the phone, I can’t imagine how good his training is. I walked away impressed and just had to give him a review. ??“

“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 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 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.“

“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.“

“I recently rescued a dog from Mississippi, knowing the dog had a rough start at life, was prepared for some behavioral issues/responses… however, after a few days at home and some not so great encounters with my other dogs…. I reached out to BlueDog for training, and wow…. I am so glad I did !!
my initial phone appointment with Nicole (one of the trainers) was amazing…she not only listened to my observations about the behavior… she started to build a plan, and gave me solid next steps to implement in my home right away! Her recommendation of setting up a double barrier to allow the dogs to see each other in a safe manner and on their terms was game changing!! ( I added pictures to reference the double barrier for reference)

We just completed our 1st training in person training today….and I am beyond excited and energized to keep training my dog with Nicole!
She is passionate, patient and kind…. Super respectful of myself and my dog… as she is not only training him, but training me to be the best at handling my dog.

I cannot recommend BlueDog and Nicole enough!!!!
I was fearful I wouldn’t be able to handle my dog when he first got here…. And now I can’t wait to see him flourish and shine with his training!!!!“

“From the moment you step into the facility you are greeted with kindness and no judgement. Dr. Faso is amazing and very thorough and we love her for our bulldog Ollie! Can’t recommend them enough!“