Services
At Boston's Best Dog Walkers, we provide a wide range of services to meet all of your pet's needs
American Kennel Club
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is a leading nonprofit funding dog health research through donations from various sources. It invests in diverse grants for better treatments, accurate diagnoses, and understanding disease mechanisms. CHF collaborates with AKC Parent Clubs, dog owners, breeders, veterinarians, and researchers. Grant submissions undergo meticulous reviews for scientific merit and impact.
Solo Walks
Did you know one of the best things you can do for the healthy development of your dog is to establish structured walks in their routine? Solo walks are one of the best opportunities to reinforce basic obedience in a positive manner, provide exercise to encourage wellness, and stimulate their minds through sensory input. Puppies, adults, and senior dogs alike learn about the world around them through smell and even have olfactory glands that release chemicals that connect them emotionally to areas that they mark. This strengthened connection to marked areas makes individual walks for your new furry friend around your Boston, Quincy, Milton, Weymouth, or Braintree neighborhood especially important to help them learn the area and increase their safety.
Group Walks
Group walks are a great option for many dogs and offer numerous benefits for your canine. Group walks provide an opportunity for exercise, socialization, sensory stimulation, and training reinforcement all at the same time. Dog’s get the physical health benefits of routine walks while enjoying time with some of their furry friends. This added layer of socialization helps increase positive association with other dogs, while decreasing aggressive tendencies connected to underexposure to regular interactions with other canines. The group walk setting also provides an opportunity for your dog to practice basic training with our professional dog handlers with the added distraction of other pups, a great way to strengthen command reinforcement. Your dog will also benefit from the sensory input from the smells, sights, and sounds of the area along the walk, which is a great way to keep your dog mentally stimulated and happy.
Play Groups
Playgroups are a great setting for your energetic dog of any age to get some exercise and have some fun with other pups. Playgroups are great for your dog to socialize with the pack and learn how to conduct itself appropriately with other canines. Early and frequent exposure to other dogs is a vital part of your dog’s healthy development, to both reinforce safe play and increase your dog’s friendliness towards other pups. While strengthening social skills with other canines, your dog has the added benefit of great exercise, as they can tap into their playful energy and have fun! As the time-tested adage goes, “a tired dog is a happy dog!”
Training
Training is one of the most vital components in ensuring your dog enjoys a happy, healthy, and safe life. Training your dog is important for many reasons, but most crucially, for their own safety and the safety of others. Whether they are about to run somewhere they should not, on the cusp of eating something unhealthy, or on the verge of jumping on someone, training your dog to follow basic commands avoids dangerous situations. Dogs that are well-mannered and able to follow commands are able to join their human on many more adventures and behave in a variety of settings. Training your dog also builds connection, provides mental stimulation, and is a fun experience for your pup.
Boarding
We know that leaving your dog when going out of town can be stressful and hard on both you and your pup. Ensuring your dog is taken care of in a safe, friendly environment is vital to both easing your worries while away and guaranteeing your pup enjoys each day. Boarding services offer constant attention and stimulation for your dog, including opportunities for exercise, training reinforcement, and socialization with other pups. As compared to having your dog stay at a kennel, boarding provides a home-environment to increase your dog’s comfort and emotional wellness. Boarding is also a preferred alternative because it keeps your dog’s routine intact as much as possible, as dogs thrive on consistency and predictability.
Grooming
Grooming is essential for many dog breeds and a treat for others! Regular grooming supports good health to prevent skin issues, hair matting, and nail overgrowth. Without proper grooming, fur can trap dirt and feces, and provide a place for insects to hide. Head-to-tail grooming helps your pet stay healthy, looking and feeling fresh to enjoy a solo walk, group walk, hike, or playgroup all around the Boston area with us!
Hiking
Have your pup explore the great outdoors safely! Hiking with us in the Blue Hills Reservation is a great way for your furry friend to get stimulated through the sights, sounds, and smells away from our usual stomping grounds in the Boston area.
Cat Visits
Dogs are not the only furry friends who need professional, friendly care when you are away and looking to coordinate boarding coverage for your pets. Cats need someone to care for them and ensure they are safe and happy in your home when you are out-of-town. Cat visits are important to ensure your feline companion has everything they need from basic necessities to cuddles when you can’t be there. Scheduled visits for your cat make certain that it has fresh water, ample food, mental stimulation, and caring attention.
Medication Administration
When a member of your furry family is ill, there is nothing more important than timely, safe, and compassionate administration of medical treatments. Whether it is a chronic condition you are continuing to support your pet in navigating or an acute ailment that requires attention, our team at Boston’s Best Dog Walkers understands the importance of attention to detail in caring for sick animals. Our staff is expertly trained to administer medication to both dogs and cats of all ages and most disabilities.
Yappy Hour
Yappy Hours are a great way for dogs and humans alike to enjoy time together! Yappy Hours offer a relaxed setting for you and your canine companions to socialize with others when the hard work of breaking the ice is already done!