It seems like there are so many dog walker companies in Boston. I felt like it was a bit overwhelming to pick one that my puppy was going to enjoy. It's different than finding the best wine bar or hair salon because its about leaving your dog with someone else you trust. After learning that so many of my neighbors in South Boston and South End used Rover, I still wanted to do my due diligence and double check the reviews before contracting to use them. Once I hired them, I realized they were the company I had seen with dogs walking to the parks around here. Hooray! One of my biggest fears is having a dog walker who doesn't know how to keep a pack of dogs entertained and behaved. With a training background, I felt reassured that my dog wasn't going to get roughed up by one of the big dogs or snapped at by a yippy lap dog. When all the dogs are playing at the Southie dog park and one gets a little out of hand, I got to see how the behavior was corrected. I felt reassured my dog would be in great hands. While I haven't used them for boarding services, I have a friend who lives in the seaport area and works downtown who has used their pickup and boarding service from both locations and he raves about how happy his dog is after he returns from his business trips. In summary, its awesome to have dog walkers who don't just let the dog out, they constructively help them socialize and my dog comes home exhausted. Thanks Joaquim !!