When it comes to addressing behavioral goals or obedience training, traditional options often leave pet parents feeling torn. They can choose rigid, institutional training facilities that feel cold and clinical, or struggle to fit disjointed weekly private lessons into an already packed modern schedule.
For discerning pet parents in Greater Boston, Pawmenities, the award-winning luxury pet hospitality company recognized by the 2026 Global Recognition Awards and featured in Forbes, has introduced a better way. By combining their signature home-standard philosophy with professional expertise, Pawmenities’ Board & Train programs are redefining what canine education looks like.
Moving Beyond the Clinic: Training in a Real Home Setting
Founded in 2021 by Ethan Money and Elisa Voss, Pawmenities grew from a simple, uncompromising premise: traditional kennels don’t reflect how dogs actually experience the world. That philosophy extends directly into their training methodology.
While many training programs isolate dogs in barren runs or high-stress kennel environments during their stay, Pawmenities integrates training into a private home setting.
• 24/7 Immersive Guidance: Dogs aren’t just learning commands for an hour a day; they are living in an environment that reinforces positive behaviors around the clock.
• Behavior-Informed Small-Group Play: Socialization is a critical pillar of any well-rounded training program. Dogs participate in carefully curated, behavior-informed small-group play sessions where they practice impulse control, polite manners, and balanced social cues under continuous supervision.
• Tailored Care Assessments: Because every dog’s learning curve and temperament are unique, every guest completes a comprehensive care assessment before their program begins, so training goals reflect each dog’s personality and temperament.
White-Glove Convenience for Busy Pet Parents
Life in Greater Boston, from the bustling Boston Seaport (where Pawmenities offers convenient pickup and drop-off at 1 Harbor Shore Drive) to the quiet neighborhoods of the North Shore in Lynnfield, MA, moves fast. Pawmenities designed its services to alleviate the friction of modern pet parenting.
Their door-to-door pet chauffeur service takes the logistics out of the equation, securely transporting your dog to and from their luxury stay. Communication is a priority too. Thanks to Pawmenities’ proprietary Staff App, trainers and caretakers can log progress, share insights, and send real-time photo updates directly to pet parents. Meanwhile, the custom Client Portal and Admin Hub make scheduling and ongoing communication effortless.
And because luxury hospitality is in the details, every extended stay wraps up with a refreshing end-of-stay bath, nail trim, and brushing. Dogs head home clean and freshly groomed.
A Standard You Can Trust
Co-founded by professionals with deep backgrounds in hospitality management (Ethan Money) and animal care and behavior (Elisa Voss), Pawmenities was built to answer a personal question: Is this the care we would trust with our own dogs?
“Every protocol we run starts with how a dog actually experiences being away from home.”
Elisa Voss, Co-Founder, Pawmenities
By treating dogs as honored guests rather than kennel numbers, and pairing expert training with a comfortable home setting, Pawmenities offers an alternative to the stressful chore that training can become. The company aims for a positive, enriching stay that benefits both the dog and the family.
Pawmenities offers luxury boarding, daycare, and Board & Train programs at its Boston Seaport and Lynnfield locations.
