The Dog Port

This place is amazing! I am not sure I will ever be able to move from down the street because there is no place like The Dog Port.
Jill and staff are fantastic. They put my mind at ease and make sure my pet is well exercised and taken care of. Finding a place to take care of a Great Dane puppy is not the easiest thing in the world, but they do a great job with big and small digs alike.
This is an extremely affordable option that not only gets your dog the exercise it needs, but the proper socialization they require. The Dog Port is a gem in East Boston and I would recommend it to anybody with a dog in the entire city.

I’ve been holding out on a Dog Port review, because I wanted to make sure it deserves it’s stars.
It does. I used to take my puppy to work with me every day, until the landlord told us we could not. Bummer.
Dog Port is one of the few in the area, but it has earned its great reviews. The owner and the rest of the staff are kind people you want to leave your dog with. They post photos frequently, sometimes the staff will text me a photo of how cute our pup is, and we are just happy campers.
At first glance, it’s not much. But for $ 25 a day, your dog gets their energy out with all their friends, a rest time right after lunch, walks, and YOU get peace of mind.

I took my dogs to get groomed here the day before Thanksgiving (wanted them cleaned up for the holiday) when my usual groomer was closed. The groomer did a very good job and I’m happy with the result. I’m leaving 4 stars only because they have a doggie day care on the premises with several very large dogs, which was disconcerting given that I have two tiny dogs. They told me they’d keep my dogs separate and my dogs were in fact kept safe but just the idea of leaving them with all those big dogs running around was a little unnerving.
Also, because of the doggie day care, it smells pretty strongly like a doggie bathroom upstairs. The groomer is downstairs and, although there were some hair clippings on the floor from a previous client, it didn’t smell like the upstairs.
Again, I think the groomer was good — it’s the atmosphere that takes away from the experience. I’ll keep this place in mind in case of a pinch but, going forward, I’m going to keep taking my dogs to a stand alone groomer (no day care) so that I’m not worried about their safety.

I have not brought my dog in for day care, but this review is for Jess, who groomed my corgi. Jess did a wonderful job. My dog looks great, Jess took such great care of her and I can’t wait to go back!

Simply put, I love knowing the my dog (Cookie) is in great hands with Jill and her staff.
Thank you for taking such great care of her!

Our dog, Jake, absolutely loves The Dog Port! When moving to Eastie, we were really worried about having Jake cooped up in our apartment all day while my boyfriend and I were out — when we found The Dog Port and met Jill, all of my worries completely subsided. Jill is so fantastic and has really created a fun and safe environment for the dogs to play and socialize with one another. Whenever Jake and I turn the street corner and he sees The Dog Port, immediately his tail starts wagging with excitement!

My coworker and I both live in East Boston and both our dogs go to The Dog Port. We always talk about how we lucked out with not just the day care but Jill herself as the owner and her staff.
I was nervous and had reservations about leaving my puppy at a day care, which I’ve never done before. I called and Jill was very helpful. She answered all my questions and concerns. She suggested I come in with my pup for his «interview» with the other dogs. I went by and watched my pup interact with the other big and small dogs and how they interacted with him. I got to stand there the whole time which gave me some piece of mind.
Jill definitely understands dogs and their temperaments and can make accommodations in this «room» for the dogs. This «room» may not be the biggest but if it were the size of your bedroom it’d be a very large bedroom but that’s obviously subjective. I’m sure if she had 30 dogs in there at a time, then there may need to be plans for expanding but the scenario is half that.
My puppy sleeps a lot and is obviously a lot smaller than the other dogs, so if any dog may be bothering him too much or he gets tired she has a crate set up for him or any small dog to escape to for some alone time. She also has gated areas for the bigger dogs to be separated if need be.
I love that she takes them on walks throughout the the day. Not to mention when I walk my puppy TO the The Dog Port he gets so excited as soon as we turn the corner and bolts right for The Dog Port door and when I pick him up he sleeps for hours. Since taking him to day care he’s been able to release all his pent-​up energy, which in turn makes all his training so much easier. They are really good at keeping their Facebook up to date. I love checking out all the photos of my pup’s day at day care, which clearly shows he’s having a blast!
I’d also like to mention it’s affordable and reasonable. I’m sure those of us who take our dogs to this day care can express how fortunate and grateful we are to have a facility and professionals who we trust with our dogs, aka babies/​best friends, etc. Thank you Dog Port and staff!

I no longer live in East Boston but when I did I loved Jill and the Dog Port!

I LOVE the Dog Port!!! My dog has never been so happy in a space with oher dogs. The owner is a definite dog lover. I feel so comfortable with her and the space she provides for the dogs. Anytime my dog spends time at the Dog Port, she comes out with a big smile across her face and is exhausted from all the walks and playing with other dogs. I have been so relieved to find such a great place where I can leave my dog during the times that I cannot be with her.

I adopted a rescue dog just about the same time The Dog Port opened so I’ve been watching them with great interest. We’ve tried a couple big name day cares in the Boston area. Its true, the Dog Port’s «play area» is smaller than the other day cares we’ve used. But one of the huge advantages at The Dog Port is they take the dogs out for walks so the dogs aren’t left with no option other than to pee and poo inside which is common at just about every other dog daycare you visit. Jill has been great, talking to me about dog’s specific needs and my concerns. Drop off and pick-​up is easy for my commute and if parking is troublesome, they have offered to run outside and meet me for drop-​off or pick-​up. I’ve also seen them via FB inquire before placing dog food orders so you could place through them and pick it up when you pick up your dog. Very helpful little things that are much appreciated by owners. Bonus — the groomer has given my Mini-​Schnauzer by far the best cut she’s ever had. So convenient that he works right there so no more extra trips to a the groomer.

The Dog Port is a wonderful place for your dog to stay and play! Jill does a fantastic job of managing all the different dog personalities that enter her daycare and helps them to have a fun and enjoyable experience each day. Because of the many different pups, she pre-​screens all dogs to ensure their disposition will fit with the group as a whole. Our dog is obsessed with the Dog Port and her days there certainly seem to be her favorite days of the week. This is a great, well-​organized, and care-​filled environment for your dog.

Eastie has one doggy daycare: Jill’s Dogport. How much did my dog, a gigantic labradoodle, loved the Dogport? He could go there everyday and never get bored.
Dogport is not a big facility. It is, essentially, a room. However, we are not in a contest for size. What we cared about was that our dog was cared for, looked after, and treated lovingly. Jill and her team takes the dogs out a couple of times a day for walks, so that they don’t have to just pee and poo inside constantly (which is the case for ALL of the other doggie daycare places we go to). They know every single dog by name and personality, and are able to accommodate different kinds of dogs. My dog gets to play ALL DAY with other dogs, which is exactly what he wanted.
My dog has also used Jill’s overnight service. It was also supremely good.
Andy the groomer is also quite an artist. Our dog always came home looking dashing and sparkling clean!
We have moved away from Boston since July, but Dogport will always have a special place in our (and our dog’s) heart!

Thank heavens for Jill and The Dog Port. Jill walked our rescue, George, from the moment we got him and he absolutely loves her. Now we have a place that we can bring him in a pinch or for day when we won’t be able to get home and walk him. She also takes him on weekends when we are out of town and we think he’d rather just stay there since he has so much fun with her. Thank you, Jill, for taking such good care of our pup. Grooming is great too!

My two labs, Sawyer and Hank enjoyed a lot of time at The Dog Port. Jill and her staff treated them as if they were their own. They went to day care several times a week. I can tell they loved their time there given the excitement they demonstrated each morning when I dropped them off. Each evening I picked them up they were exhausted from playing all day and the multiple walks Jill and her team gave them while at day care.
Jill and her team went above and beyond a couple occasions to help with boarding when I was in a last minute bind. In addition the few times I was late picking up the pups they stayed late and waited for me to arrive, always with a smile.
We unfortunately moved away from East Boston. If we were still in Eastie the pups would be enjoying every minute at The Dog Port.

There are several reasons why I cannot support The Dog Port:
1. «We don’t take pits». They discriminate and do not allow bully breeds.
2. They are not consistent with their hours. I tried contacting them at the time they were supposed to open and was unable to get a hold of them even 15 minutes after opening time.
3. Unresponsive. I asked several questions online of the girl who runs the shop online and she gave me short, unhelpful answers and then trailed off and didn’t respond to the rest of my questions.
4. It is merely a ROOM. A room. If your dog weighs the same as a stick of butter, he may be ok in a room this small all day long. Any bigger and I don’t know how a dog could stay sane in that amount of space, crammed in there with a bunch of other dogs. It’s about the size of my bedroom.
Do your dog a favor. If you’re going to spend that kind of money, take your dog somewhere that he or she will be happy, not this cramped space.