The Common Dog

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• May 2024 by Jaymi C.
  We just got our 5 month old goldendoodle puppy, Buddy, groomed for the first time at the Common Dog. I have nothing but incredible things to say about Sabrina the groomer! She initially asked for an inspiration picture and then was super patient getting Buddy acquainted to all the tools and sensations of grooming. After the grooming appointment, she sent us a comprehensive email about the appointment, including all products used and how he did with each step of the process. She even sent an adorable photo of Buddy's smiling face licking the water in the bath. I can't recommend Sabrina at The Common Dog enough!
• January 2024 by Melissa C.
  I sent my 10 month old black lab to The Common Dog for a 3 week training program. All I can say is, IMPRESSIVE!!!! While it was extremely hard to be without him at home for 3 weeks, they were constantly in touch with me sharing progress, pictures and videos of his journey and progress. backstory: He "was" a pup that pulled when walking (and yes, pulled me down to the ground a few times), and always jumped on people, in a friendly I want to love you kind of way but he is strong and it was hard to manage. The common dog took my pup in, they not only worked with him, it also with me so that I can keep things consistent at home. The staff cares and loves animals and wants to see pets and their owners as happy and successful with their training journey as possible. You too have a part in your pets journey but boy ohhhh boy did they give me an incredibly impressive start. My friends and family were impressed at the progress too. If you need help with your pup, go to The Common Dog!!! Thank you Common Dog. I am so happy to have my boy back at home and he is so much better at listening
• November 2023 by Ashley Maria
  We have taken our dog Kylo here for over a year I believe. The staff here is great and they are willing to work with you on your dogs needs. There is no one else I would trust besides the common dog!
• October 2023 by Amy Shepard
  We had such a great experience at Common Dog’s board and train that our pup will return for both boarding and daycare in the future! We see really promising results from our Great Pyrenees/Golden rescue pup’s three-week board and train with Sam! We needed an expert to help alter our dog’s resource guarding tendencies when he had high value items in his mouth. You never want to be afraid of getting something out of your dog’s mouth that could ultimately hurt them. Sam gave our dog and us the tools we need to actually have him “drop it” and “leave it.” For a food/treat motivated pup who previously got wolfy with us in those situations, Sam’s training was a total game changer!!! Our dog both respects and loves Sam – their bond was evident when we came for our ‘show and tell’ to see how much progress he made. Sam’s updates throughout (including the cute photo attached!) and detailed written overview at the end made this process feel inclusive, and sustainable. Thank you Sam for giving us the tools to keep us all safer and happier!
• October 2023 by Erin Merritt
  We love the common dog! Our dog otis has been going to daycare there for about two years. Otis struggled with going to new places, feeling stressed / over stimulated and pulling on leash. He completed two week board and train program and we have noticed a significant difference. He is more confident and has learned to self sooth and be calm in new environments. Sam has been his trainer who is wonderful - she has made us feel very comfortable, always responsive. She has provided us feedback and the tools to keep training going after the board and train. Would highly recommend Sam and common dog for anyone looking for either daycare or training!
• September 2023 by Abigail Siebert
  We could not recommend the Common Dog daycare and board and train program enough! Our 9-month-old golden retriever started daycare at the Common Dog in July and immediately loved it. She was a very anxious and fearful puppy, so when she was dragging us in there every week we knew it was the right place for us. After attending their daycare for a couple weeks we chose to do the three-week board and train program. We were apprehensive at first, but with the help of Sam and the other trainers, our highly anxious, fearful, and sometimes reactive puppy is now calm, confident, and curious. They also completely crate-trained her, which we were unable to do living in a small Boston apartment. Sam sent us pictures and updates almost daily, and provided us with ample guidance and training that has allowed us to be confident as well. We could not be happier with the results! We love Sam and the Common Dog!!
• July 2023 by Jennifer F.
  Amazing place to send your pets! Great facility! Amazing and very professsional staff! Extremely organized. Very accommodating and very responsive. I completely trust my dogs here! We have done day care and boarding. I would highly recommend!
• July 2023 by Paola Camargo
  I can not say enough good things about The Common Dog, their daycare/boarding, and their board and train program! We feel so very lucky that we found them. Their entire staff is so friendly and I really think our pup likes being there more than our own home most days! Sam trained our puppy and has given us the building blocks for the life we want to give him. It was the best investment of our time and money and has given him such great tools to have a happy, full, and safe life!Board and Train Program:When we adopted our Aussie puppy, Archie, we had no idea what we were in for in terms of energy and training. We did the best we could from the start, teaching him tricks and keeping him active. We quickly realized we simply didn't have the tools to train him effectively. A big concern of ours was his recall. We had a couple instances where Archie took off and thought us chasing him in the middle of a parking lot or street was a really fun game. That's when we knew that training had to happen - for his safety and our peace of mind. I did extensive research on a serious trainer after experiencing some puppy classes that were fun but just not quite enough for Archie. I landed on TCD and was really impressed with their reviews and how much BTS they show on social media. I felt like I could really get a feel for how they treated the dogs in their care. I had an initial phone call and discovery meeting with Sam and instantly knew it was the right fit. Sam made sure to ask us what kind of lifestyle we wanted for us and Archie so that the training could be mindful of that. We wanted to work on his recall and obedience, regulating energy at home with commands that would work his brain, and loose leash walking. To make a long story short, I simply can not believe what Sam was able to teach him. We are still in awe of it as we continue to train with him at home, making learning and work a fun moment for all of us. Thanks to Sam we feel like Archie's life is so much more enriched, we have less stress at home, and though he's a puppy that will need to continue to be reinforced, TCD has given us an invaluable foundation that has greatly changed our lives.Daycare & Boarding:My husband and I own a small business that requires us to board Archie just about every weekend as we are gone for quite a few hours at a time. I love leaving Archie for an overnight stay at TCD because I know he'll come back having had an amazing time. The staff there is loving and he gets so excited as soon as he realizes that we've pulled up to their building. I love that he gets the opportunity to play and exercise somewhere fun and safe rather than being stuck at home with no stimulation all day. The next day at home he snoozes happily on the couch from all the play while we get to enjoy a day off. I also love the ability to check in on the cameras when I want and see him running around having the time of his life. The staff their is great and I wouldn't want to leave him anywhere else!Thanks TCD for all your do and for your love and care to our little guy!
• June 2023 by Adi B.
  I took my toy Cavapoo, Olyve, in to get help with her uncontrollable barking. She was 8 months old at the time. As I met with her trainer, Sam, we really started to dig in and figure out that the source of the barking was due to her separation anxiety and lack of self-confidence. I got really truthful with her about how I couldn't really leave her at home because she would scream the entire time I was gone, no matter how short or long. And the stress that put her under was huge. Let alone my stress for when I knew I had to leave. She had stomach problems, which I suspected were stress related. Crate training was a nightmare and she now slept in my bed so that both of us could finally sleep. We talked about Board and Train, and I agreed it was the best option for the both of us. It's a huge investment, but I knew something had to change for both me and Olyve to find our groove together. This was the best decision I've ever made when it came to Olyve. She did indeed, bark too much. The videos of when she started at TCD are hilarious - even barking at her food, and seeing it in this lens made me really see the stress my sweet girl was under (though I knew it all along). Sam was incredibly patient with Olyve and with me. She got Olyve to a place of total confidence, and built her training around the life I have. They tackled crate training, which was a feat! I like to be out and about and take Olyve with me, so Sam took her for hours of running errands with her getting her used to the carseat, her travel bag, (in preparation for upcoming flights) and just being out in public. I know how much JB and all of the staff contributed to Olyve's training as well. It was an all-hands-in effort. And now, Olyve is a totally different puppy. She's been home for a few months, and she keeps getting better all of the time. She sleeps in her crate without an issue, and now I can leave the house knowing she'll be calm in her crate when I get back. She LOVES daycare at the common dog, which she goes to every week. And I'm even completely comfortable boarding her there now, which is something I couldn't wrap my head around before B&T knowing she wouldn't sleep in a crate. I am so grateful to Sam, JB and the entire training team. I'm even more obsessed (if possible) with my sweet puppy. I know it's a hard decision to make, both financially and just knowing if it's the right thing to do. But if you are struggling and aren't able to find your groove with your pup, it's certainly something to consider. It's changed our lives for sure.
• June 2023 by Paola C.
  I can not say enough good things about The Common Dog, their daycare/boarding, and their board and train program! We feel so very lucky that we found them. Their entire staff is so friendly and I really think our pup likes being there more than our own home most days! Sam trained our puppy and has given us the building blocks for the life we want to give him. It was the best investment of our time and money and has given him such great tools to have a happy, full, and safe life! Board and Train Program: When we adopted our Aussie puppy, Archie, we had no idea what we were in for in terms of energy and training. We did the best we could from the start, teaching him tricks and keeping him active. We quickly realized we simply didn't have the tools to train him effectively. A big concern of ours was his recall. We had a couple instances where Archie took off and thought us chasing him in the middle of a parking lot or street was a really fun game. That's when we knew that training had to happen - for his safety and our peace of mind. I did extensive research on a serious trainer after experiencing some puppy classes that were fun but just not quite enough for Archie. I landed on TCD and was really impressed with their reviews and how much BTS they show on social media. I felt like I could really get a feel for how they treated the dogs in their care. I had an initial phone call and discovery meeting with Sam and instantly knew it was the right fit. Sam made sure to ask us what kind of lifestyle we wanted for us and Archie so that the training could be mindful of that. We wanted to work on his recall and obedience, regulating energy at home with commands that would work his brain, and loose leash walking. To make a long story short, I simply can not believe what Sam was able to teach him. We are still in awe of it as we continue to train with him at home, making learning and work a fun moment for all of us. Thanks to Sam we feel like Archie's life is so much more enriched, we have less stress at home, and though he's a puppy that will need to continue to be reinforced, TCD has given us an invaluable foundation that has greatly changed our lives. Daycare & Boarding: My husband and I own a small business that requires us to board Archie just about every weekend as we are gone for quite a few hours at a time. I love leaving Archie for an overnight stay at TCD because I know he'll come back having had an amazing time. The staff there is loving and he gets so excited as soon as he realizes that we've pulled up to their building. I love that he gets the opportunity to play and exercise somewhere fun and safe rather than being stuck at home with no stimulation all day. The next day at home he snoozes happily on the couch from all the play while we get to enjoy a day off. I also love the ability to check in on the cameras when I want and see him running around having the time of his life. The staff their is great and I wouldn't want to leave him anywhere else! Thanks TCD for all your do and for your love and care to our little guy!
• June 2023 by Alyssa H.
  Pepper, our 3.5 year old labradoodle, has been a daycare attendee at the Common Dog since 2020. A true "pandemic pup," Pepper developed severe separation anxiety and needed to be with a human 24/7. We could not go to the trash room in our building without Pepper barking, scratching, and panting like crazy from being left alone. In May 2023, we elected to enroll Pepper in the Common Dog's board and train program. In addition working on his separation anxiety, Pepper also struggled with basic obedience and reactivity to other dogs. The training promised to address each of these issues, and Common Dog did more than deliver! Pepper has been home with us for one week and we can confidently say the Board and Train was the single best investment we will ever make for him (and for ourselves!). JB and Jill are miracle workers! In addition to incredible strides with obedience and reactivity, Pepper has so much less stress - 4 hours crated alone for him is now a breeze. While the work is just beginning at our house to maintain Pepper's newfound confidence, and obedience skills, the B&T has been a total life changer for our family. If you are considering the investment, and are ready to put the work in when your pup comes home - we HIGHLY recommend Common Dog. They kept us informed of his progress during his 3+ weeks away and gave us the tools to be successful going home. We can't thank JB, Jill, and everyone at Common Dog enough!!
• June 2023 by Amanda Holt
  While today is only my dogs second day at daycare I can already say we will be lifelong customers! After seeing my dog looking withdrawn on their webcam I reached out during the day and JB could not have been more kind. I already felt crazy calling about my dog, but she was reassuring about the process and I could tell she actually cared about my dog having a good time. This is so different than any other dog daycare we have experienced. Thank you all so much!
• June 2023 by David D'Amico
  The Common Dog is Goombay's happy place. JB and her staff have raised him since a puppy, training him on basic obedience and later on an e-collar once we were ready. Goombay loves when we drop him off and when JB comes for training check-ins at our house.Their staff is super friendly and very responsive. They understand dogs and their unique personalities and cater to their needs, ensuring everyone has fun and wants to come back. Our experience has been excellent thanks to JB's team.
• June 2023 by Christie Smith
  We had the absolute best experience leaving our 16 week old Bernese Mountain Dog puppy at the Common Dog for their 3 week board and train program. Sam was his trainer and our point of contact from start to finish, and she couldn’t have been more fantastic— warm but firm, incredibly knowledgeable and clearly an expert at what she does. She sent us pix and updates throughout the 3 weeks and even hopped on a call with us halfway through, to update us on his progress. He went in with absolutely no foundation of training (completely dopey, fresh slate pup!) and we were blown away at what he’d learned when we picked him up and Sam did his “show and tell”— walking on leash, heeling, stay, come, all the basics. Now it’s on us to continue this at home, but we’ll be Common Dog return customers for life, and trust them infinitely with our boy (he was sad to leave Sam as they’ve developed a very visible bond!). Don’t hesitate entrusting them with your dog! Thank you Sam for being the absolute best!
• May 2023 by Alex Belluschi
  Looking at options to send my puppy off to boarding school I came across The Common Dog. I'm recently a new client here and I've never been more happy making this decision. From the start answering my many questions via Instagram "DM", to doing a 1:1 session with a trainer, The Common Dog is the BEST. I was in constant communication with the trainer the whole time she was there to pretty much now becoming best friends! If you are on the fence about joining The Common Dog do what I did and just go it won't disappoint.