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December 2020 by April G
We can't say enough good things about Cherie & Dave. Our dogs absolutely love their time at Puddlebank. We never worry about them because we know that Cherie & Dave are loving our dogs like they were their own. Our dogs always come home happy and healthy....and maybe a little spoiled.
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February 2020 by Richard R.
We've boarded three generations of dogs at Puddlebank and I would not trust our dogs to anyone else. Especially as our dogs grew old and infirm, they got special attention and care which we really really appreciated. Richard R.
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February 2020 by Karen Greenberg
Puddlebank has been our dogs’ home away from home since 1995.
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February 2020 by
Puddlebank has been our dogs’ home away from home since 1995. Our beloved Carrie Barrett was our original dog whisperer. Carrie’s son Dave, her daughter-in-law Cherie, and her right hand woman Dottie have carried on her tradition with perfection. Our animals are our family, and we trust Puddlebank with their lives. Puddlebank is the sine qua non of animal care – your animal companions will be truly safe with them. And besides, our dogs love them! It doesn’t get better than that…. Karen Greenberg, MD, Brookline, MA
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January 2020 by Steve Cook
The owners Cherie & Dave are such nice, pet caring people.
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June 2019 by Jennifer Courteau
Great experience with kind and patient people to deal with my skittish older dachshund. Makes life so much easier than trying to find someone to stay at our house! Thanks Guys and we’ll see you in July!!!
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February 2019 by Cindy Russell
Treated my 10-yr dog like him was a member of their family! Felt very confident that he was well taken care of and loved by all the staff.
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February 2019 by Kimberly Davey
Very personal. They treat your fur baby like they are family.
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February 2018 by Rob Rood
We've been taking our dogs to Puddlebank for 5 years, they are always great with them. Very accommodating when your pup has special needs and meds or just in general. They let the dogs out so much more than any other kennels we've had experience with. My wife and I are completely happy with them and highly recommend!
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February 2018 by Maru Puppetree
It's a great business and I really hope it lives on
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February 2015 by Dan M.
We have been using Puddlebank kennels for years.They are the best. The entire staff is devoted to the dogs and making their stay the best it can be. It is a unique set up with the dogs activity ,care and comfort always at the forefront.I have a fairly accomplished hunting vizsla that doubles as a pet. I am asked all the time do we have a kennel we could recommend. I point them to Puddlebank without reservation.. PS The van service is quite a added bonus
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February 2014 by Juliet E.
Our dog always has a great time at this kennel, and the owners are really wonderful - we had a pickup mixup one day, and they spent hours driving out of their way to get him back to us. Highly recommended.
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July 2013 by Pearl M.
We had a bad experience with the Puddlebank. We had used this kennel several times before but in our last visit, our golden retriever developed a horrible hot spot along his neck which required a $170 bill at the vet to correct. While we understand that hot spots are not unusual, the way in which it was brought to our attention was done very poorly. They brought our dog to us, had us pay, and then pointed out the issue. When I called them to discuss how the hot spot occurred, they were not apologetic at all. In fact, they even tried to blame us as the owners for giving him the incorrect food. When I mentioned that we had a significant bill from the vet, the response was "That's it?" There was no empathy at all. I would not recommend the Puddlebank. After being a long time customer and to be treated with such disrespect and lack of compassion, I will not be using the Puddlebank in the future.
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April 2012 by Stuart K.
These guys are the best! My usually anxious dog never worried when going to Puddlebank. She'd come back as though she'd been a happy camper.
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July 2009 by Konstance K.
I've used Puddlebank for week long boarding for my lab, Babs, for over six years. Carrie and Marrian offer home pick up or group pick up at a Newton Hotel parking lot. Their boarding prices are reasonable as are their transportation fees. They arrive in a hairy smelly doggie van w/ individual seat/ leash belts that are attached to other doggie "friends" for the ride to "the Farm". Babs is always thrilled to see the van pull up, and she always comes home healthy, well fed, newly groomed (if you want to) and just tired enough that I know she had a great time but without any great degree of stress or trauma. Each dog is given their own "den"...fed apart from the others...and is allowed to bring their own beds, bowls, chew toys and 'lovees' ( I always send along one of my tshirts). The dogs are given lots of play time, free time and socialization time outside their dens. You will NOT ever have a pacing, frenetic dog returned to you (unlike my experience elsewhere). These two gals who run the place are pure animal lovers who are making a respectable living doing what they love. I highly recommend them for boarding your dog.
