Dog Sitters in Newfields, NH

Formally Bitter Sweet Kennels has been purchased and is under new management. It has been undergoing major renovations. Already, there is a night-and-day difference, including a completely redone grooming room and washroom, a new cat room, thorough cleaning, new pet beds, and upgrades/renovations to holding areas in progress, with more to come! Check them out for sure! The new owners are pet owners themselves and are actively involved in many pet charities, events, and fostering programs. They are good people who care about pets—no doubt about yours! Stop in, check them out, and check your pet in. FYI - This kennel has been Brady-approved!

They treat my dog Loki with such love and compassion. Wonderful new owners!!!!! Can't recommend them enough!

My dog is so happy every time I bring him! The staff is great. They are always so welcoming, caring, and helpful with any and all needs. Love that they have an all-day fully outdoor play area, which my Newfie needs and loves. Highly recommend!!

The staff there is very friendly and welcoming. They know your dog by name and take care of them as if they were their own. The facility is going under a remodel which I’ve seen and it looks really nice adding some nice suits for overnight care and looks like they’re gonna have a groomer as well too, so it can be all one stop this place. This is highly recommended,. If you care about your fur baby.

We have 3 dogs, Mavis, Keeva and Nala! They love to go to “school” and come home exhausted!! They are always happy to go and the older dogs get quite jealous when Nala goes and they don’t! The new renovations are beautiful and we are grateful for the care our pets get! Thank you!!

So far, so good with my little neurotic puppy! They clearly love what they do and are genuine with their affections. He was bushed when he got home today🐶! …

Playtime had availability for our dog on a very last-minute boarding request during the summer a few years ago, and we've been taking him back for boarding ever since. Our pup was severely abused before we adopted him, so he has some unfavorable history that made boarding difficult. Playtime was incredibly understanding and assured us they had the protocols in place to keep everyone safe, which they absolutely do! Our dog is very comfortable there, and we're so happy he gets to enjoy his time playing vs being in a crate for the majority of the day. We live about 45 mins away from this facility, and while there are other kennels/day cares much closer to us, we will always travel to Playtime - they've gone above and beyond for our pup, and they're 100% worth it.

Sunny loves going to Playtime Pet Resort. He perks up when I say, "You're going to school today," starts to bark when we turn into the parking lot and pulls on he leash when we enter the building. Sleeps all day the following day.

Our dogs are ALWAYS excited to go play with their friends at Play All Day. The staff is always friendly and seem to really connect with the dogs. I love how they are making improvements to the facilities it’s looking great. Highly recommend.

Ever since the first day I brought him almost a decade ago, my dog has been ecstatic to bolt through the front door and join the fun. The staff is so friendly, and all the dogs seem so happy to be there. Pawesome customer service, canine knowledge galore, and a pristine facility are only a few of the reasons to treat your pup (and yourself) to the newly christened Playtime Pet Resort.

They have helped me trim my dog's nails, I have bathed my dog there. My dog has special medication for seizures, that they give him when I need to board him. They have given my little boy wonderful care! We have used this location most of his life and I don't think I would feel as secure going anywhere else!!

My puppy has been going to Play All Day since about January. The negative reviews and comments on this place is wild. I’ve never had a problem and Boscoe loves coming to see his friends at daycare. Not all dogs are meant for daycare and socializing with different dogs and I was explained that before I adopted my Boscoe. You can’t control or predict what happens when you put a bunch of dogs together and you accept that risk by enrolling your dog in any daycare. The staff are always excited to greet Boscoe every morning and Boscoe returns that excitement. I’m pretty sure he forgets about me as soon as we enter. I highly recommend this daycare and if you have any questions the staff is more than happy to answer them!

Both of our dogs love going to the Barking dog when we are away overnight or just for a fun day of daycare! We had them overnight for 2 nights this past weekend and when my husband came home thought I hadn’t picked them up but they were both zonked out from playing and didn’t do their usual crazy barking when anyone arrives home! 😂😂 thanks to everyone for taking such good care of our babies!

I can’t express enough how Barking Dog management and staff excelled at caring for our 15 year old Golden, Nola. Her longevity surpassed our expectations and we had cancelled many trips in the past year due to concerns about her declining health and mobility but she always surprised us with little rebounds. We had a safari planned a year in advance in Africa for two weeks and were nervous about having to leave her not knowing about communications if something should happen. At the first sign of digestive upset a few days in to her stay, they were able to contact us and coordinate with our vet so she could be treated and the diarrhea was resolved. Dogs have a way of knowing and literally within 10 minutes of us arriving home and on our way pick her up she began to seriously decline. When we arrived, countless staff members were caring for her and everyone we saw showed such.compassion for Nola and my husband and I. We were able to bring her to the vet for a peaceful good bye. Knowing she was so loved by the people at Barking Dog gave us great comfort.

My dog was turned away from a dog daycare in Durham. They said he was not dog daycare material. I gave it another shot at The Barking Dog in Exeter, NH. My dog is 2 1/2 yrs old and has never been to dog daycare. When we arrived we felt so welcome. My dog went right in with the staff for a whole day evaluation. When I arrived to pick him up they said he did amazing. I asked my dog the next week if he was ready to play with the dogs again and he ran right to the car. We are so pleased!!!!! The facility is clean, the staff are amazing and I couldn't be more happy. Kathy G

Our 2 year old dog has been attending daycare for the last month. She’s always excited to arrive. The staff have been great both in her care and communication with me. We are very happy with The Barking Dog in Exeter!

Petunia loves it here! Playing with friends at the pool is one of her favorite things; and after a day in daycare she is thoroughly exhausted which allows me to get my work done. I’m not only an employee, I’m also a client!

Very clean environment. Friendly staff, easy drop off & pick up. My dog Callie loves spending time at The Barking Dog in Exeter. She has done both day care & boarding, and always goes in happily, tail wagging.

Blu loves the staff and all the activities that The Barking Dog offers! This place is amazing. Blu has been boarded here multiple times and goes to daycare 2-3 times a week. He also has had multiple training sessions with Ellie who is awesome. The staff always makes sure his food is given properly with water while he is here. Blu is always so happy when he gets back in the car to “go see his friends”.

Excellent! We dropped off our boys for an evaluation day before boarding them to see if they would like the facility. Watching them enjoy playtime on the cameras it was clear they had a great day. They each got a pawgress report and a goodie bag to take home. We booked them for boarding knowing they will be in great hands. Everyone was so kind and obviously loved animals.

Annie had a wonderful time at the barking dog this week while we were in jamacia!!! Annie is not friendly with other dogs and they accommodated and made sure she got just as much love as the other dogs there! The staff is so kind and sweet and we will definitely be back any time we need boarding services! ❤️❤️❤️ would highly recommend!

This is my dog Buster’s first week and I love how much he gets excited to leave the house every day. So happy to have this place in my pups life.

Beyond grateful that take five offers cat boarding options. My kitty Bristle has epilepsy and needs her medication at the same times every 12 hours so it is hard to plan trips. I’m so happy I can bring her here where she’ll be taken care of and receive her medication. I also adore the photo updates!

Take Five was highly recommended to me as I searched for daycare/boarding for my 7 month old lab. This was a first for me and I was filled with emotions! First impressions are so important and the team at Take Five put me at ease the minute we walked through the door. They were all very welcoming and assured me that Rosie was in good hands! It was evident to me that Rosie had a blast as she slept comfortably on our ride home to Kittery! I am so glad Take Five was recommended and I will happily pass this onto others! Look no further…..Take Five is the place to go! Thank you again! 🩷🐾🩷

As an owner of an anxious guy, I was worried about trying a new place to board my Jackson. Due to limited availability over Thanksgiving his usual boarding place was booked and I decided to try Take Five in Lee based on their great reviews! When picking him up this morning I learned that he had a great stay and enjoyed playtime with the other dogs. Everyone there was very kind from check-in to check-out. You can tell this is a place that genuinely cares about animals and enjoys the work they do. Thank you all at Take Five for the work you do. It is very much appreciated!

This is the best doggy daycare around. I have two dogs that could not be more opposite. One is very outgoing and the other needed some time to warm up to both people and dogs due to her past. The staff here worked with her to slowly gain the confidence she needed. The staff always checks in when the pups are out to make sure they are okay. The facility is always clean, the staff is always wonderful and truly love their jobs which shows in their care for the animals. I recommend this place to everyone!

I really love the design of the boarding building putting the dogs in their own pen area when taking breaks. Their outdoor time playing with other dogs and walks. They will accomadate for your specific dog. Communication is great. I felt relieved that Take five was taking care of my dog. I highly recommend Take five!

We love Take Five! Our pup, Reese can’t get in the door quick enough! The staff treats her like she is their own. She comes home exhausted after a day at the daycare and we especially love the days when she goes to the spa to get pampered! We would recommend Take Five to anyone!

Absolutely wonderful place for our Golden Doodle. I would rate 6 stars if I could. Super friendly and positive staff, they take excellent care of Leo every time. We do a couple days a week of doggy daycare and Leo has the best day ever! Also very happy with the grooming services.

Take Five Dogcare is a unique place, that truly puts in extra time with all the animals that board with them. I highly recommend this place. They provide updates on your dogs while you’re away and are so pleasant to work with. My three love to visit:)

This was our dog’s first stay at Take Five. When we picked him up he seemed very happy and not at all stressed out. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful when we went to check the place out and during drop off and pick up. When unpacking his bag at home we were disappointed to see that none of his daily joint supplement or daily greenie were given to him despite us filling out directions online and including instructions taped to his bag.

This was our first time boarding, and we weren't sure how our shy, timid dog would do. But they took her right in and she was so happy. She was actually whining as we left! They even helped us out when our flights got canceled and needed an extra day. We will definitely bring Tesla back again and again. It's great to know we can take a trip and breathe a sigh of relief, knowing she's in good hands. Thanks everybody!

The Wagging Tail has been a new happy place for our 4 year old cardigan corgi, ScoobyDoo. The team welcomed him with affection, field walks, and games of fetch while he acclimated to the new routine. In addition to day camp, Scooby has been working on polite leash walking with Jamison who is a treasure and a talented trainer. He has progressed beautifully and we are now confident in his (and our!) ability to walk peacefully...no matter what distractions life throws at us. The care and devoted attention he receives daily allows me to go to work knowing Scooby is safe, content, and loved while enjoying everything a canine could want. The Wagging Tail is a peaceful, secure environment that promotes calm, expected behavior and it is always apparent that the crew...both four legged and two legged...enjoy what they do every day! Thank you!!!

My cunucu girl, a rescue from Aruba, initially came with a lot of fear and resistance to human touch. Despite my deep love for her, she struggled with loud noises and despised the crate. However, after enrolling her in a puppy confidence building class, she underwent a remarkable transformation in just 5 weeks. She went from being terrified of noises like lawnmowers, airplanes, and cars to tolerating them, and from hating the crate to now adoring it. Thanks to the guidance and support from Wagging Tail's staff, my girl is thriving in daycare, where she learns valuable lessons daily to enhance her behavior and training. Whenever I mention it's time for school, she eagerly pulls me towards the car, brimming with excitement. I am immensely grateful to the wonderful team at Wagging Tail for their exceptional care of my spirited cunucu.

I don’t trust many people with my dogs and after trying many local doggy daycares I knew I needed a change ! A friend of mine referred me to wagging tails! I had the pleasure of enrolling my two dogs in a doggy daycare and personal dog training program, and I cannot express enough how impressed I am with the experience. This five-star facility has truly exceeded all my expectations, providing an exceptional level of care and training for my dogs. The staff members were friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about dogs. Their love for animals was evident in the way they interacted with both of mine from the pictures I receive daily ! The daycare area was clean, and equipped with various engaging activities for the dogs. My pups love going to the day camp plus. I felt at ease knowing that my dogs were in a safe and supervised environment. What truly sets this doggy daycare apart, however, is their exceptional training program. The trainers were highly skilled and experienced, using positive reinforcement techniques to teach essential commands and address any behavioral issues. They showed great patience and understanding, tailoring the training to suit each dog's unique needs and personality. Rachel one of the trainers and owner is great! She comes the home in the dogs environment to learn about them and specific problem areas or issues I was having when trying to train them. I am blown away by the results and the education me and my pups received. (It’s important to know you need to spend the time and practice the skills she teaches you to see the best results for your pup!) I was kept well-informed about my dog's progress through regular updates and personalized feedback sessions. The trainers were always willing to answer any questions I had and provided guidance on how to continue training at home. It was evident that they genuinely cared about the well-being and development of every dog in their care. Additionally, the facility maintained strict hygiene protocols, ensuring a clean and healthy environment for all the dogs. The attention to detail in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards was commendable. Overall, my experience with this five-star doggy daycare and training facility has been exceptional. They have not only provided my dogs with a fun and stimulating environment but have also helped in enhancing their obedience and social skills. I highly recommend this establishment to any dog owner looking for top-notch daycare and training services.

Sadie and the team at Wagging Tail are so friendly and helpful. They are always so kind to answer all our questions”what do we do with this” questions and the follow up after training has been much appreciated. Our dogs are always happy to get dropped off for adventures and we saw a tremendous improvement after they each went through the school program. Initially I was very e-collar cautious or adverse even. The education Sadie and the team gave us on the e-collars and how they work completely changed my mind on the whole system. I am 100% a believer now that proper e-collar use is not only possible, but will never harm your dog when done PROPERLY. I’ve even felt the stimulation on my own bare skin and can verify it’s not at all what I thought it was. Improperly used you could absolutely cause unnecessary harm to your pet but improper use of any tool can do harm to them. It’s all about owner education and proper training and practice. So glad we decided to invest in our pets this way, it really set us all up for such great success!

I just want to give a big shout out to the whole team at The Wagging Tail 603. We are so thrilled with all the work and growth we have seen! We started with puppy socializing and moved on to recall, leash work, and a mix of other confidence building skills. We have two solid dogs and I love knowing that if something pops up that I need help with - Racheal and the team are there to help. Thank you loving the girls, and just being some really cool humans💕 Big wet kisses from Birdie and Cricket

Our dog these days is a mellow day-camper, adventurer & occasional boarding guest but as a super high-energy-spazzy puppy to total rookie parents (me & my family) he started out as a full time training student. He learned recall & social skills with this crew and we’ve been 100% satisfied. The entire staff love dogs and have treated ours with love, care, guidance, structure and kindness. The owner even helped us diagnose his poultry allergy based on her knowledge & experience from her own dogs. We love that for boarding needs our dog goes home with staff and is treated as a family member. They will house-sit for the dog if they cannot host in their own home. Weekend play sessions have been recently added & are a wonderful option. Highly recommend!

Fantastic place! Phelps is our new pup and he spent 3 weeks in a puppy “boot camp” and it was the best decision we made in adding a second dog to our family. He’s worked on basic commands and walks on a leash. On top of that, Rachael has been super responsive to our many questions on crate training, early morning waking, and more. Can’t imagine a better puppy experience!

Our rescue pup was frightened, anxious, hard to walk and a little unpredictable. Rachael and all of the trainers at The Wagging Tale have done a phenomenal job training him. He is so much calmer, responds extremely well to commands and is a dream to walk/run with. Even better, the staff were great at explaining how to keep the training going at home. He loves the The Wagging Tale and is a much happier dog thanks to the work they have done. I highly recommend them for training, day camp or boarding. They all love the work they are doing and the results speak for themselves.

Racheal and her team did a wonderful job training our young sproodle! He loved spending the day with the professionals at 603, and he came home to us so well behaved! Their flexibility in working with us over several months was remarkable, and their techniques are super effective…highly recommend!

Wagging tail 603 was undaunted by our somewhat crazy pandemic puppy whom we love so much… We were overwhelmed when we found Wagging Tail 603, we knew Kona was an amazing dog but we just didn’t have the dog training skills to really reach him. We signed him up for a board and train and he came home more well-mannered than we could have imagined. They channeled his energy into training and were able to communicate clearly with him, now we truly enjoy him instead of just manage him. I’m not anxious when we come across another dog on a walk, when we greet people who come to the house, and we can eat without worrying about him stealing food from plates and counters. Before training he used to constantly move from place to place in the house causing mayhem, he really learned how to just chill and relax! From our initial consultation and from every interaction after, it’s been clear that the Wagging Tail 603 staff loves their pack and we’re so grateful to have found them!

I needed to travel out of state last week and Kelsey did a great job looking after my house (trash, mail and watered outside plants!) besides making sure my four cats were feed and watered each day. Highly recommend.

Very happy with Kelsey's service. A very well run operation. I'm impressed with her professional attitude.

Kim and her team at Coastal Pet Sitting are amazing!! I absolutely trust them to take the best care of our dogs while we are away. They communicate daily, and are caring, thoughtful, reliable, punctual, trustworthy, and overall enthusiastic about the time they spend with our pets. Would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone!

I am very happy with the level of service and care that Kim and her team provide to my dogs while we are away. From scheduling visits to follow up, Kim makes sure that everything runs smoothly. Daily communications with each pet sitter helps put me at ease. They arrive at the scheduled visit times and stay the length of time they are supposed to and make sure to give my dogs lots of attention and exercise. They respond to special animal-care requests I leave for them. They are responsible with animal medications and special diets. They are responsible with our home, making sure to keep animals in "safe areas" when necessary, and the leaving home secure when they exit. Although I rely on Coastal Pet Sitting for my dogs, they gladly tend to my bird and rabbits if needed, and tend to plants, mail and trash takeout. I have used Coastal Pet Sitting for day-trips and week-long vacations. I happily recommend them!

Coastal Pet Sitting has been our family pet caregivers for years. Kim runs a professional and caring business, and I don't know what we would do without her. She and her associates love our pets and provide them with excellent care, and leave a report sheet so I know exactly how my dog and cat's days were. I highly recommend Coastal Pet Sitting. They are the best!

Kim and her crew are great. It is a relief to have such a trustworthy, reliable team. Love the report cards they leave for our two cats and their text updates.

If you need great sitters who your animals will love.... you've found them!!! Best sitters ever not sure how I'd survive without them!!

They’re great and very professional.

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Thank you so much!!!