Doggy Day Care Waltham

“Yi W. Was very responsive and took great care of Duke. She was also very open to my guidance about Duke’s needs and routine. She sent regular updates and photos. I recommend her and will take Duke back to her.”

Naz M.

“Vista had so much fun during daycare with Junho and Boki! Junho was very communicative of how Vista was doing, making sure she had everything she needed to enjoy her days, from her food, to play and outside time. It is clear that he truly loves dogs and I would recommend him to anyone looking for someone with a kind heart to care for their pet.”

Rebecca B.

“Matt took great care of my puppy and ensured he felt comfortable since he is a more timid dog. His dog, Brownie, was so friendly and played so nicely with Rusty. Matt also sent us pictures throughout the day to keep us updated. I would definitely book with Matt again!”

Lauren P.

“Thank you for taking care of my puppy on short notice! She was in good hands.”

Diana C.

About: Had a Bernese Mountain Dog for over 6 years that I would care for after school. I have been dog sitting regularly throughout college, from things like overnight care, dog walking, or watching for a couple of hours. I am currently a Senior at Bentley University living off campus in a house. I am taking 6 classes but my schedule is very flexible since the school is only 5 minutes away from my house. I live in a neighborhood with a huge park next to my house where dogs can go for a walk! We know all of our neighbors. My house is very dog safe and pay very close attention to detail when watching them. I very hardly ever leave the dogs alone unless it is a complete emergency.

“I could not be happier with Maria and Caesar. My dog, Gary, can be a nervous little guy but by day 2, he was already happy to see Caesar at drop off and Caesar was excited to see him too! Maria sends me pictures and updates every day Gary is with them which gives me peace of mind while I’m at work. They’ve been really flexible with drop off and pick up times and have even accepted last minute bookings. I can’t say enough good things about Maria and Caesar and if Gary could talk, I’m sure he would say the same.”

Shelby P.

About: I have had dogs almost my entire life. I have been pet sitting on dog vacay and rover for the last several years , before my dog Dora passed away two years when she was 14 years of age. I stopped pet sitting , and was grieving for a while. I am now ready to get back to dog sitting , and want to experience joy of pets again, even if on a temporary basis. I have two children , 8 and 4, and they have been exposed to dogs and cats until recently . We want to have a chance to play with doggies again, and love them! At the moment I am unemployed, and home with my 4 year old. A dog would easily fit in our daily routine, as the dog parents require. I live in a condo association, on the third floor. I do not have a yard, but I will be able to walk your doggie.

About: My strength lies in my deep love for dogs and my genuine dedication to their well-being. I provide attentive and affectionate care, ensuring each dog feels loved and comfortable in my presence I am available Monday to Thursday from 5 to 8 PM I am also available Friday, from 5 to 11 PM & I am available anytime Saturday & Sunday. When I drop by to check on the dogs, I make sure they're safe, happy, and fed. I keep the owners posted and aim to keep those tails wagging!

“Cardinal had so much fun at his small-dog play date!! I appreciated that Betsy took time for a thoughtful meet and greet so that I was sure he would feel comfortable! I was very happy that he could enjoy time outside of his crate with other dogs in a warm and caring environment! Will definitely book again!!”

Sara M.

“Splash had a great day with Natsuko and Luna! The dogs played very well together and were well walked despite the rain. My dog came home happy and tired. Great updates throughout the day!! Splash is looking forward to playing again.”

Elizabeth R.

“Wonderful hosts for my dog Ace. He is a nervous dog but warmed up quickly. Quick and easy communication. Hope to return soon!”

Christina L.

About: I’ve taken care of many types of dogs and I am a trustable person with many things. I am very dependable and willing to help. Whenever my neighbours, friends or family need me to walk their dog or take care of their dogs. I work a flexible job which allows me to take time out of any day to dog sit. Usually the owner of the pets, write me a list of what they want me to do and I follow it and do nothing out of the ordinary.

“My experience with Xiaoyan was great. She was sensitive to Tucker’s needs and very communicative throughout his stay. I’d definitely recommend Xiaoyan and would book with her again.”

Peter S.

About: Whether your pet needs a simple walk and some company or a little extra care, I’ve got you covered. With 10 years of veterinary experience, I’m comfortable caring for pets of all personalities, ages, and needs, from happy, healthy pups to seniors, anxious pets, and animals requiring medications or post-op care. On weekdays, I’m available after 2 PM for consistent one-hour walks or drop-ins. I also offer boarding and sitting, with flexibility to give pets plenty of attention and care without rushing through visits. Safety and trust are my top priorities. With 10 years of veterinary experience, I’m comfortable recognizing changes in behavior or health and making sure pets are cared for according to their individual routines and needs. In a client’s home, I’m respectful of their space and follow all instructions carefully. For boarding, I provide a calm, clean, supervised environment with plenty of attention, exercise, and consistency. I also make sure doors, gates, leashes, medications, and feeding instructions are handled carefully so owners can feel confident their pets are in good hands.

“Ling & Ye took great care of our pup, Truffles! They sent a lot of photos throughout the day and kept us posted. They also took Truffles for multiple rounds of walks.”

Rafael_Alicia W.

About: I have petsat: DOG section: 1) a medium sized 50 lb hound mix dog for a month at a time every year for 13 years (over the course of its life time from when she was a puppy to death) whose personality was very energetic and anxious. It needed a lot of exercise everyday, stimulated play, and long walks which I happily enjoyed! But she also needed to be watched carefully to ensure she didn’t scare anybody by playfully jumping on them. She would tug a lot during walks and would get excited seeing other dogs but I’ve always managed to calmly steer her away if aggression showed or if the other person or dog she was meeting showed signs of being uncomfortable. This dog always stayed at my place when I babysat her. Made sure she was fed on time twice a day and provided fresh water everyday. 2) a large 50 lb, 2 year old, Old English Sheepdog (named Cura). House-sat & dog-sat Cura for 10 days in Los Angeles, CA. Highly energetic who needed a lot of exercise everyday. Very obedient and could be taken off leash. But I always establish a level of trust and learn the dog’s mannerisms before taking them off leash in the park or around the apartment/house block. Cura also had a tendency to be scared of aggressive dogs or loud noises so I always maintained a level of reassurance and safety with her. Also had to be aware of the high temperatures in LA (given the summer time), hence I’d walk her early in the morning and late at night. 3) a 5 yr old, 25 lb, hound whippet mixed dog named Phoebe - house sat and babysat her for 12 days. Highly anxious who needed to be administered an anxiety pill every morning and needed constant attention and long walks. 4) A small 5 year old mixed poodle (named Cappy) in San Francisco who loved to cuddle! Took him out for walks twice a day, made sure he had food & water, and kept him company for 10 days while house-sitting. 5) Dog walked a 65 lb, 2 yr old Doberman Pinscher (Kilo) in San Francisco that was very sweet & very vocal but was very eager & loved to pull. If we encountered anyone on our walks that wanted to say hello, I would make sure they were okay with getting close to a Doberman. I never allowed Kilo to get close to anyone or jump on anyone / their dogs without their consent. 6) House sat / pet sat a 5 yr old, 20 lb Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & Miniature Poodle (Cali). Sweet pup that loved to go on walks, play, and cuddle on the couch. 7) House sat for 6 days for 2 dogs - 6 yr old, 40 lb Australian Cattle mixed dog (Jester) and a 2 yr old, 17 lb Korean Jindo (Quincy). 8) House sat a 6 yr old, 55 lb Boxer, Pitbull, Catahoula Cur (Appa) for 2 nights in Boston. Also dropped in to dog walk him on several separate occasions. - DOG & CAT section: 9) an energetic 8 year old pomsky and an 18 yr old cat for 10 days. House-sat the owner’s place the entire time where I had to walk the dog 4 times every day at a set schedule and feed them both & provide medication to the cat at set times. The Pomsky was very energetic so also took the time during the afternoon to play with her when she had the zoomies. And have the cat tummy rubs and butt scratches whenever she requested it. 10) House sat a 13 yr old Shih Tzu (Neo) and a 18 yr old Siamese cat (Timothy). Neo needed medication on a daily basis while Timothy needed 3 different types of medication (one administrated via the ear, and the other 2 orally). Neo needed 3 walks a day and Timothy needed to be fed several times throughout the day (10 small meals at least a day). Both had stubborn personalities but were still very sweet and playful. When they were stubborn, I would be patient and give them time to calm down and then gently but sternly guide them. For example, Neo was stubborn on his walks and I would have to gently guide him to a certain direction; while Timothy was stubborn in refusing to take his 3 medications so I had to be gentle but firm in making sure he consumed his pills and received his ear meds. - CAT section: 11) two cats at a month at a time for the past 5 years. Stayed at the owner’s place every time. Had to be fed at certain times twice a day, gave them treats throughout the day and attention whenever they requested it. Sometimes I would initiate the contact but if the cats weren’t feeling it, they would communicate it and I would stop. They were indoor cats so I also made sure that any windows that were open were secure and they couldn’t slip through. Had no issues of escaped cats. 12) Three different cats from 3 different owners in San Francisco (Uno, Missy Elliot, and Fran). Took the time to get to know each of them and played with them / gave them company while cleaning out their litter box, refreshing their water bowls, and making sure they had food. Also planned my schedule so that I could travel between the places efficiently and was in communication with the owners at all times and they knew about my schedule. Made sure I gave them space and time to get to know me and I got to know their personalities. 13) 2 cats (Jackie & Cannoli) in New York for 18 days, plus house-sat. One was affectionate and loved to cuddle all the time, the other was more cautious and was very talkative. 14) House sat / pet sat for 2 cats in Waltham (Thea & Orion) on 3 different occasions (4 nights, 2 nights, and 2.5 weeks). Cleaned out litter box every day, fed them twice a day, cleaned up any fur ball throw ups, played with them every day, and gave them lots of attention & head/chin scratches. 15) Pet sat a 13 year old, 14 lb cat in Newton (Maxwell) for 9 days. 16) Pet sat a 5 year old, 14 lb cat in Waltham (Carl) for 5 days. 17) Hamsters - babysat them for a week at a time for friends whenever they went out of town. Fed and cleaned the box. Would occasionally bring it out of its cage to let it roam around the room in its ball. 18) I have my own pet - a red eared slider turtle who I claim to be my aquatic dog 😉. He is 18 years old and I got him when he was just the size of a quarter. But he gets excited to see me whenever I enter the room and will follow me in the apartment when I let him out to walk around. He can also recognize me out of a group of people! 19) I have a ton of plants that I have grown in the past 6 years - huge monstera (from a 1 foot baby to now a 7 ft giant with 30 inch wide leaves), verraccusum, constellation monstera, cacti, pothos, glorosium, etc. I’m currently unemployed (taking a hiatus from being an accountant in the corporate world) so I have all the time to take care of your pet(s). Available anytime to feed, walk, play, and assist in providing medication. I have a pet turtle that I’ve had for 18 years that I have by a sunny window. But every other day, I’ll let him out in the apartment to walk around and explore (but he will often just follow me around😊). I currently live in an apartment that doesn’t allow dogs or cats so over the last few years, I’ve always taken care of pets at the owner’s place. Either living at their place or coming to their place at set times to feed and/or walk their pets.

“Cameron is incredibly kind and accommodating. Our puppy, Tuck, absolutely loved his time with Cameron and Rosie. I will definitely rebook as soon as schedules allow!”

Eulalie C.

“Arnav has been nothing short of wonderful, communicative, and helpful. I have a small chi/pug 10 year old he has watched twice now. Arnav has sent me multiple pictures and at least one video each day for doggy day care! Neighbors have told me they have seen him out walking my dog during the day, so I have multiple witnesses for Arnav’s care of my furball. ♥️ My dog always seems cozy, happy, and relaxed with Arnav and enjoys all the attention. ♥️♥️♥️”

Kelly C.

“Tomoe was awesome taking care of my rescue Mello. Not only did she squeeze me on a late request but also was able to accommodate a meet and greet in such a short span of time to make sure that Mello got along with her dog Max. This was important to me since it's one of my first times leaving Mello with a caregiver that owned a dog and this meant Tomoe truly cared about the mental wellbeing of the dog she watches as well as her own. She was super responsive to texts and reliably sent pictures and videos of Mello throughout the entire day which made me feel so at ease that Mello was having a good time and felt safe! She reliably took and sent pictures of their walks and activities such as car rides, her kids playing and interacting with him, etc and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! I would definitely book her again and would recommend her!”

Sylvia C.

“Excellent care of my dog! Also great logistics for the Somerville area- she lives at the end of a quiet, wide cul-de-sac so parking is easy for dropoff and pickup.”

Elisa P.