Walk This Way Pet Services

Walk This Way Pet Services provides in-home dog boarding in Newton, MA, plus dog walking, pet sitting, and care for small animals. Dogs stay in a house rather than a kennel run, and there is a fenced-in yard for off-leash time. The same business also cares for cats, rabbits, hamsters, and other small pets.

Services offered

• Boarding in a home setting with a fenced-in yard
• Dog walking around Newton
• Off-leash hikes
• Pet and dog sitting
• Small animal care for cats, rabbits, hamsters, and more

What sets it apart

Most owners end up choosing between a commercial facility and a neighbor with good intentions. This one sits in between: a home setting, with care from someone trained in dog CPR and first aid, and the business carries insurance. Flexible hours help owners whose travel or work schedules don't line up with standard kennel windows.

Dogs with energy to burn can add off-leash hikes, which suits the ones who need more than a loop around the block. Owners who need help getting a dog to and from a stay can arrange pickup and drop-off. That matters for anyone leaving on an early flight or working around a commute.

Practical details

Booking is handled online through the website, walkthiswaynewton.com, so new clients start there rather than by walking in. Questions can go to 857-829-0075. Owners planning around holiday travel or school vacation weeks are better off asking early than late. Because the same person who boards dogs also walks and sits for them, families often use one service to test the fit before committing to a longer stay.