The Pooped Pooch

Any time I call or email Mark about anything I need — dog food, stat; a recommendation on a chew-​proof dog toy; a request for a squeaky toy; booking a playgroup pickup for my dog the next day — whatever it is, they can always accommodate and make everything so easy for me and great for my dog. They take care of us.
Finally, our walker Joel is sweet and dependable.
I can’t say enough great things about the Pooped Pooch!

Very knowledgeable and outstanding customer service. You can’t beat the variety and quality that Pooped Pooch has to offer.

I recently moved to the area. I called to ask if they sold the brand of raw dog food I feed my pup and although they did not, they have kept it in stock for me since. Great customer service and competitive prices. Happy I found the Pooped Pooch in my new neighborhood.

My puggle has a liver disease. The people here are knowledgeable, compassionate and very friendly. He told me what was best for Lou and what not to buy. They obviously love what they do. They are very helpful. I’ve been here a few times now and people should know what a wonderful small business they have going. Marilynn

First time customer. Simply went in for a collar. The person there was so nice and helpful. Very friendly and attentive. Many selections on leashes/​collars/​harnesses. Neat place. My one year old yorkie mix was so excited to visit! Will be back soon.

As a new puppy owner, I was so happy to check out the pooped pooch! Now I’m a frequent customer! I have had experience with both Marks and it has been AMAZING — every time I walk in, he gives 100 attention and knowledge to me– he knows about each and every food product he sells– he knows about the ingredients, the brand, the reviews from others and helps me pick the right puppy food for my picky pomeranian! He even gives good tips and recommends the best treats, chews, and even shampoo for my little pup!
They have all different kinds of the best dry, wet, raw, frozen dog food. They sell all different kinds of chew toys, treats, toys,
Harnesses leashes and even some clothing. They have a variety of grooming supplies.
Pretty much anything you need for ur dog and it’s local!
They offer walking services as well and they offer watching the dog if you need to leave town. I have seen them interact with dogs and my puppy and truly they love what they do.
I would highly recommend the pooped pooch– support local business and the Marks!

This place is awesome! They stock a bunch of brands and are happy to order if they don’t have what you’re looking for in the store. The owner is super nice. I called to see when they closed and he offered to stay a few extra minutes in case I arrived late. It’s nice to have a locally owned shop we can frequent.

Hands down the best pet store in MA! I love this place and so does my bulldog. A wide variety of treats and food, very friendly staff who are knowledgeable of their product. Everything here is very reasonably priced. If you love your pet this is where you should shop for them.

The Marks are great. I moved to the area earlier this year, and the thing I was most sad about was leaving my former daycare. After much research we decided to give The Pooped Pooch’s daily playgroup a whirl. What we found: The cost is affordable, they are reliable, I get notes about my dog, they never close, and most importantly my Chance loves them!
Well flash forward a couple months, and our schedules changed, and with one of us at home during the day we decided to stop playgroup. Of course after I cancel though over the past couple months things have popped up where we need someone to let the dog out. When I email the Marks and ask for Chance to join playgroup during certain days, they always respond so quickly and are able to accommodate my requests.
Its such a relief, and one less stress to have to worry about, knowing they are there for my Chance when I need them most!

This place is awesome! I recently adopted a 1 year old black lab and he was horrible on the leash. I practically ran in the store so overwhelmed with him because I couldn’t take the pulling anymore! I had brought my easy walk harness with me to see if they could help me figure out how to put it on as it seemed like a Rubik’s cube. well Mark helped me figure out it was a little to big and he exchanged it for a smaller size and helped me put it on! He was so patient and extremely helpful! He also had a lot of suggestions and tips for my dog and I am so grateful! I will definitely be going back here and recommend it to everyone!

I normally never write reviews on Unilocal,but I am moving out of Boston and had to make sure I left my praise for The Pooped Pooch.
Having tried a number of dog walking services in Southie, I finally settled on The Pooped Pooch. They are hands down, without a doubt, the single best dog walking service I have ever used.
Where to start? Mark always answers emails within the hour and normally answers within a few minutes.
I use The Pooped Pooch for private walks, as my dog Bear is not great with other dogs. I have an abnormal schedule and use them occasionally on weekends and at odd times. I like to let them know a week in advance, but I have had last-​minute requests as well. They have always accommodated Bear and I with enthusiasm. If I am gone for the weekend, Bear (and my apartment) are always exactly the way I left them. I feel 100% at ease knowing Mark, Mark, and John are taking care of Bear.
Payments are done quickly and easily through PayPal.
I cannot say enough about these guys. They are top-​notch professionals and are head and shoulders above all of the other dog walking companies in Southie.

I love the Pooped Pooch! My seven year old yorkie was a super finicky eater until I started shopping at The Pooped Pooch. A neighbor urged me to go in and talk to Mark and Mark, so I did, and I can’t be more grateful for their knowledge and suggestions. Oliver is now on a raw food diet and is doing fantastic! I feel comfortable knowing they only carry top notch treats and pet food. I can’t say enough good things about their shop and I’m so happy I discovered them :)

I can’t say enough good things about The Pooped Pooch. I’ve been using their services for about 4 months now and astonished at their customer service. The Marks and their entire staff are really nice people who really care about your dog. They are INCREDIBLY reliable and responsive and have completed alleviated the stress I had mid-​day about getting home to walk the dog. They leave you a note daily about how the dog was feeling, if they noticed anything off or just saying everything was great. Very well run company with very kind people!

The team at The Pooped Pooch is top notch. The Mark’s have a great service in Southie where they pick up your dog for the morning for a supervised playgroup. Our dog is a border collie-​lab mix– she loves her new friends at playgroup and comes home happy and tired! We also noticed that she is way more sociable (i.e. doesn’t lose her mind) with other dogs in the area. Their dog walking service is also very flexible as well.
The Mark’s are legit dog experts. They have a wealth of knowledge of which food and toy producers are good/​safe, and which aren’t, have been great to consult with on what products to get, and which to avoid. They have an awesome store, and will even drop off new bags of dog food if they are picking up your pooch for playgroup!
Fantastic service and store, couldn’t recommend them enough if you live in the south Boston area.

We loved the Pooped Pooch! My greyhound Ernie gets walks from Mark every week and attends their play group sessions on occasion. He’s afraid of everything and I was worried he wouldn’t want to go out with anyone other than me (because he won’t go outside with anyone else!) and he loves Mark!
They are really great with accommodating last minute requests and always try to fit in walks when they can. I know this is sometimes hard for them and they are always awesome.
They leave a note every time after the walk telling me about the walk.
I know Ernie looks forward to someone from the Pooped Pooch picking him up for a nice stroll around the hood!

I don’t think I can say enough good things about the Pooped Pooch, and if my dog could write a review she’d surely give it four paws. The Marks are great, they clearly love animals and their job and are incredibly reliable. Not only that, they are very knowledgeable about training etc and do their best to help along the way. They have their own dog park for playgroup, and Elsie comes home exhausted each time. They also take dogs for overnights at a very reasonable rate, and make your life so easy by picking the dog up from your house and dropping them off at pre-​specified times.

I LOVE the pooped pooch. «The Marks» are fantastic– they are reliable, flexible, take great care of my dog who always comes home good and «pooped.» They check in around the holidays etc to ask about schedule needs and changes, have accomadated many last minute requests and have been walking my pup for a few years now and I have NEVER been let down by them! I think the prices are fair and like the fact that they have their own dog park for play groups.

I’m a little biased because they’re related to my beloved and much-​missed Active Paws in Waltham but even if I didn’t have this connection, I’d love Mark and Mark anyway for how great they are with my little munchkin.
I was in a bit of a bind, needing someone to watch my dog in my brand new neighborhood two days after moving in. Mark came over into the chaos and patiently waited for the whirling dervish to calm herself and stop trying to maul him. He put me right at ease and asked all the right questions. While I was gone, I didn’t worry about her for a second, and she did really well. If I can’t use Active Paws anymore, Pooped Pooch is a pretty close substitute. :)

Follow up:
We no longer live in Boston and live in Austin, TX. When our dog began having a seizure and it was his first ever, my wife called our Vet and couldn’t get a hold of anyone. She called Mark and Mark called back and talked Toni through and calmed her down. Mark explained to us that it happens and knowing what to do is just as important than what is going on. Mark was a source of comfort and a knowledge base that helped us out even when we haven’t seen him in about 2 years and we appreciate it immensely. I’m so impressed with how calm and thoughtful Mark is and it’s just another example in my book of how far past the bar of awesome dog walker but an awesome human being he is. Thanks again Mark!

My dog, Gus, has been going to The Pooped Pooch’s playgroup a couple times a week for the past year and a half. I know he can sometimes be a handful, and is definitely full of energy. But when I come home on days that they’ve taken him to the park, he’s exhausted. He must have a wonderful time, because the one time I was home to watch Mark pick him up, he bounded to the door with a huge smile the moment he heard the van drive up.
They leave a note after every single visit, and they’re always willing to change or add days as long as you give them a day’s notice. I couldn’t imagine a better dog walker.