Basyl joined Crate Escape at 2 years old. She was a covid puppy in MI and moved around with us until we arrived back in Boston. By then, any of her early training had gone out the window. Crate Escape did wonders for Basyl with training support, the introduction of the structured high spirited hounds program, and the in-house grooming -- there's not much more I could ask for. 10/10 would recommend!

"I know that Junebug and Indigo consider Crate Escape Too their second home, because they bark as defensively there as they do in their own house.  (Sigh … dachshunds.)  Our dogs and our whole family love and trust the Crate and Suite Escape staff unreservedly.  We have had two generations of dogs in regular daycare and for overnights at all three Crate facilities for over a decade.  Junebug and Indigo have been dignified with VIP recognition, but in reality all dogs at Crate are treated as very important, with affection and professional expertise.  Because of our penchant for dachshunds, we’ve had dogs that have some innate health problems: vulnerable backs.  Junebug and Indigo require a sharp eye and persistent attention to prevent them from jumping on and off furniture, etc., and from excessive rough-housing.  At Crate, the staff are all aware of their needs and are attentive to managing their activity, but the staff also make sure that Junebug and Indigo are engaged and have plenty of opportunity to play with friends – both canine and human.  We really love that our dogs have playmates and are always excited to be at Crate Escape Too." - Valentine

Crate Escape is amazing! I have three dogs who all attend and absolutely love it. My dog Skye goes to the High Spirited Hounds program and has a blast. Skye is an amazing dog who has some behavioral concerns so regular day care wasn’t a good fit for her. I’m so grateful that High Spirited Hounds is a perfect fit. She is able to go, get enrichment and training. She comes home tired at the end of the day, happy, and with better manners. I couldn’t be happier with the program. My other two dogs Pilot and Twix go to Crate Escape’s daycare and also absolutely love it! They have so much fun and are so excited to go in the morning. All I have to do in the morning is say: want to go to Crate Escape? and they get super excited and start wagging their tails. Both programs, the High Spirited Hounds and Daycare, have been absolutely amazing for my dogs. It’s so clear that the staff truly care about Pilot, Twix, and Skye, and keep them safe and happy during the day. I couldn’t be more grateful for Crate Escape and how much my dogs love it there, and I would recommend Crate Escape highly to anyone looking for a program for their dog. Especially in the case of Skye, having a program for a reactive dog is huge and a life saver. Thank you so much, Crate Escape!

Dash has been a member of the Crate Escape family for 4 years! Baby Golden Retriever Dash was impossible to walk and so shy and submissive. He was our first dog ... in the middle of apandemic ... we were clueless. Thank goodness for Crate Escape. Not only did they make sure he was in the right pen to help socialize him but he was (for many reasons) one of the first pups accepted to doggie school oh so many years ago. They taught us all how to take walks and be with our canine and human friends. With no exaggeration, Crate Escape taught us how to be dog owners while bringing out the best in our Dashie. I can’t imagine not starting and ending my day at Crate Escape. Everyone greets us with a smile and is incredibly kind. Crate Escape is the very best! We are grateful for them everyday.

"Taking Bowser to Crate Escape is like taking him to camp. Though Bowser is normally a “velcro” dog, every day when we pull into the Crate Escape parking lot, Bowser starts wagging his tail and whining with excitement because he knows he is about the have the best day ever. (Yes, every day!) The staff is organized, attentive, and flexible, and even though they have many dogs come through, they always go above and beyond to make him (and us) feel special. When we go on vacation and need to board Bowser, we can do it guilt free knowing that he is having the time of his life playing with his best friends and getting nighttime snuggles if he chooses." - Sara and Chris

"We've been bringing our Ellie Spots to Crate Escape for 6 years, and we couldn't imagine having a dog without them.  From the moment we met the crew at the Somerville Dog festival, and they saw our then 9-month-old Ellie interact with the other dogs there and said "We love her, you have to bring her to us!" It has been a fantastic experience. Before finding Crate Escape, other places wouldn't allow Ellie to socialize, because she is a "bully breed". The staff told us that they were bully friendly, and they let dogs come based on temperament, and actual interactions. As owners of a bully, we were excited and grateful to hear that she would be given a chance, and not discriminated. We brought her in for a temperament test and have never looked back. The staff has always been amazing and have treated Ellie (and us like family). They never forget her birthday, always make sure that they have treats and goodies for her that wont aggravate her allergies, and the grooming department is fantastic with her. Ellie loves it when she can have an overnight there and steal all the cuddles. We look forward to our weekly "puppy day", and we especially look forward to Ellie being "Day-care Wasted" after a full day of puppy playtime!" - Deanna and Jeremy

Moby has been spending several days each week at Crate Escape Belmont for the last 10 years! The time spent with other dogs and people outside of our home has been fantastic for his socialization and development. Over that time we have had the pleasure of working with many different staff members who have all been extremely professional and, more importantly to us, caring and loving toward Moby! He always seems happy to go and happy when we pick him up. The enrichment component that has been added recently adds to our sense that he is in very good hands!

"Felix has been going to Crate Escape since he was 4 months old. We love it and he loves it! He is so exhausted from playing when he gets home! He is so excited to get out of the car in the morning when we get there! The staff is the best! They really care about the dogs like they are their own. They are also so helpful in answering all my questions and concerns. We love Crate Escape!" - Christine and Matt

Crate Escape Too is amazing, I can’t say enough good things about them. I completely trust them with my dog, and they are a huge contributor to his overall happiness and well-being. My dog is a rescue with special needs that I adopted during the pandemic, and they played a big part in getting him comfortable and happy in his new home. He was super anxious when I first started bringing him in, but they coached me to take it slowly and within a few weeks he was totally at home. Now, he gets so excited when I pull up to drop him off that he leaps at the car window to get out and then runs in their front door. He always leaves tired and happy.

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We moved away from Cambridge for a few years and when we decided to move back, a big part of my decision on where to live was that we were close enough to bring him back to Crate Escape Too. They’re the best.

How lucky we are to have found Crate Escape too nearly 20 years ago when we got our first pup! In that time the company has grown and expanded their services, but their dedication to providing the best, most loving care to our pups has never wavered.  Our dogs are always excited to go to "camp" and see their friends (both dog and human) and we feel confident that they're safe and having fun at their home away from home. The amazing staff is responsive to each dog's individual needs and treats them as if they were their own--we love Crate Escape!

Every dog parent should be lucky enough to have Crate Escape Charlestown in their dog's life. Penny (or Penny Mini as she is known at Crate!) has been attending Crate since she was a puppy.  Even today -- 11 years later -- once we pull into the parking lot, it's a race to get into Crate as quickly as possible to see her friends (dog and human alike!).  The staff go above and beyond in caring for the dogs and I know Penny is in great hands when she is there -- whether at day care or overnight at Suite Escape.  We are so grateful that Crate Escape Charlestown is a part of Penny's extended family in Charlestown - we would be lost without them!   

"The Suite Escape provides my "fur child" Dakota with a wonderful, attention-filled vacation every time. The staff is amazing, the facility is immaculate, and the number of dogs there at any given time is just right (i.e.- not too many). The highly trained staff did an amazing job introducing Dakota to the other dogs, and made sure that she felt safe and comfortable during her initial stay. Now, Dakota gets excited every time we approach the building and fully enjoys her time romping around with her fellow fur friends. I highly recommend the Suite Escape...it's truly a fabulous place!" - Anna

"Our Labradoodle Charlie is a regular at Crate Escape for day care weekly. When we had to leave him overnight for Thanksgiving, we heard that Suite Escape was opening and we were so excited. Charlie can bring his own bedding and gets his own little room to crash in at the end of a long day. Leann and everyone on the staff has been so great in communicating how he is doing, which is so reassuring to a worried doggie mama. They are more than happy to go the extra mile and  accommodate any requests like sprinkling treats in his food at dinner time to make sure our picky eater is eating :) we love that he can play with all the dogs all day but then have private space to rest at night. Charlie has a new go-to spot when we go out of town now- and from the way he runs in the door to Suite Escape when we arrive, we are pretty sure he doesn't miss us a bit! Thanks Suite Escape for taking such good care of our baby!" - Rosemary