Boston & South Shore pet care since 2011
Boston's Best Dog Walkers. Care that feels like family.
GPS-tracked dog walks, structured daycare, boarding, training and trail hikes, delivered 24/7 by a First Aid and CPR certified team across Boston, Quincy, Milton, Weymouth and Braintree.
About Boston's Best
Your pet needs company, too.
For more than 15 years, Boston's Best Dog Walkers has helped busy pet parents give their dogs the exercise, attention and care they deserve.
From daily walks and structured daycare to boarding, training and hiking adventures, we provide dependable care that gives you real peace of mind. Every handler learns your pet's temperament and your family's commands, so the routine at home and the routine with us are one and the same.
- GPS-tracked walksFollow every walk live for transparency and peace of mind.
- 24/7 serviceFlexible care when you need it most, from daily walks to boarding.
- Safety comes firstOur First Aid and CPR certified team puts your dog's wellbeing first.
Services
Everything your pet needs, under one leash.
Structured daycareTrain & Play daycare
Small-group days with light training woven in, at our school on Neponset Ave. Dogs go home tired, balanced and better mannered.
From $26Dog walks
Solo or small-group walks, GPS-tracked, 24/7.
From $110Boarding
Your home or ours, never more than six dogs.
From $75Training
Positive-reinforcement obedience and behavior work.
Pickup includedBark Bus hiking
Door-to-trail adventures for high-energy dogs.
From $30Cat visits
Food, litter, play and cuddles while you are away.
Fully automated
See every walk. Live.
Our web portal and app are your one stop shop: book services, message your pet's care provider, track walks by GPS, pay bills and read journal entries with photos.
Real-time GPSWondering where your walker is? See the route as it happens.
Photos & journalsPictures and notes describing how each visit went.
Schedule anytimeOne-time or recurring services in a few taps.
Autopay & packagesBilling history, automatic payments and service packages.
Class is in session
Train & Play, our structured daycare school.
Small groups, calm pack management and light training woven into every transition, meal and play session. Daily report cards and a monthly in-person check-in keep you part of the progress.
The Bark Bus
From your door to the trail.
Our Bark Bus Hiking Program picks up high-energy dogs and heads for scenic trails around Greater Boston, with light obedience reinforcement on every outing.
Hikes in the Blue Hills Reservation run about three hours and 4.5 miles, always supervised by a wilderness first aid certified pet care pro. Pickup and drop-off is available for Seaport residences and select buildings. Spots are limited.
Transparent pricing
Simple rates. No surprises.
Package rates are available for regular schedules. Ask during your meet and greet.
Dog walks
Solo or small group, GPS-tracked
Play & adventure
Social, supervised, exhausting (in a good way)
Stays & visits
Boarding and cat care while you travel
Services outside normal business hours (9:00am to 5:00pm), including weekends, carry a $15 surcharge. Federally recognized holidays carry a $25 surcharge. Package rates are available; packages expire one year after purchase and a portion of every expired package is donated to local animal welfare groups.
Client reviews
Pet parents across Boston trust us with family.
So friendly and they take such good care of my pitbulls. I live near Seaport Boston and was so happy to find this dog walking company. Sometimes my dogs attend the play groups and they love it!
They are the only pet service around that treats our four legged friends as we do, with the exemplary care. I have complete confidence in the care my dog is given. A truly stress free experience for you and your animal.
My girlfriend works as a nurse and her schedule changes weekly. BBDW has always been flexible and worked around our needs, adjusting to our schedule at a day's notice sometimes. Our dog absolutely loves him.
His work has far surpassed your average dog walker. He has provided essential training that has allowed me as a new owner to communicate clearly with my dog.
From overnights to play dates to walks, this service has made it so easy to keep up with our dog's care, I don't know how we would do it without them! Look no further than BBDW!
BBDW has always been flexible and worked around our needs. Experienced, knowledgeable, dependable and most importantly passionate about his job. We're extremely happy and recommend their services to all of our friends!
Their staff is VERY knowledgeable with dog training, dog care and dog wellness. I work late nights and they've even come and let my Shepherd and Bulldog out at 12 at night. They are truly the BEST!
It's awesome to have dog walkers who don't just let the dog out, they constructively help them socialize and my dog comes home exhausted.
They looked after my cat, Zoe, while I was out of town for a week. They checked in regularly, letting me know how Zoe was doing, and even sent pictures! Friendly and professional.
Boston's Best Dog Walkers has been a GOD send. Their staff is super accommodating and friendly and they even taught my dog to stay and come in a matter of 20 min. 5 stars is an understatement.
Always punctual and very professional, but most important, absolutely extraordinary with dogs! I highly recommend Boston's Best Dog Walkers not just as a dog walker, but as a trainer.
Service areas
Boston neighborhoods and the South Shore.
Local handlers who know the parks, beaches and quiet side streets your dog will love.
Boston 10 neighborhoods
From Castle Island to the Charles River Esplanade, with playgroups and walks in every corner of the city.
Questions
Good to know.
Still wondering about something? Call (857) 312-0746 or message us in the app.
How do I get started with Boston's Best Dog Walkers?
Book a free meet and greet. We visit, learn your pet's routine, temperament and commands, then set up your schedule. After that, you can book, message us, pay and track walks in our client portal.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Boston neighborhoods including South Boston, the North End, South End, East Boston, the Greenway and Waterfront, Back Bay, Downtown, the Financial District, Chinatown and Dorchester, plus Milton, Quincy, Weymouth and Braintree on the South Shore.
Are your walks GPS-tracked?
Yes. Every solo and group walk is GPS-tracked through our online portal and app, and you also get photos and a journal entry about how the walk went.
Do you offer care on nights, weekends and holidays?
Yes. We provide pet care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services outside 9:00am to 5:00pm, including weekends, carry a $15 surcharge, and federal holidays carry a $25 surcharge.
Is your team trained for emergencies?
Yes. We require every pet care provider to be animal First Aid and CPR certified, and our hiking leads hold wilderness first aid certification.
How much does dog walking cost in Boston?
Group walks are $26 for 20 minutes or $35 for 45 minutes. Solo walks are $30 for 20 minutes or $40 for 45 minutes. Package rates are available.
Start with a meet & greet
Meet us before the first walk.
Every new client starts with a free meet and greet so we can learn your pet's routine, temperament and commands. Tell us about your pet and we will match you with the right handler.