Pooch Buddies

We recently had an absolutely fantastic experience with this business. Even though it was high season for dog boarding and they were pretty well booked up for the weekend, Janet took our dog at the last minute. She had us bring her the day before so she could meet her and make sure it was going to work out with the other dogs there as well as make sure our dog responded to her.
After meeting Janet and looking around the place we felt completely comfortable leaving our dog with her. There’s a lot of space for roaming around in the back yard, and the dogs are welcome to swim in the pool if they want to. She can also partition the dogs from each other if need be. I was concerned about my dog pestering the other dogs, as she has a lot of energy, but Janet had a solution for that. She said she’d put her with her other high-​energy dog and let them run it out early in the day, then they both would probably be pooped for the rest of the day.
My dog was so excited to be there, and I thought she responded very well to Janet. She obviously really loves dogs.
My favorite part and a nice surprise was that we got daily texts from Janet, with photos, letting us know what our dog had been up to that day. She looked very happy.
The prices were very reasonable, and it’s marvelous knowing I don’t have to worry about what to do with her next time we go out of town.

Thank you Janet!!! We had a last minute cancellation of the person that was going to take care of our dogs while we were away on vacation. 2 days before our trip we had to scramble and find a place to leave our 2 dogs and Janet came to the rescue. We found her on Unilocal! and after reading all the great reviews we called her and thank goodness she was able to take our dogs!
Everyday she would send me updates and photos of our 2 dogs!
Our dogs had a great time under her care. I feel like they were at «Camp» having a great time while we were away.
When we came home they were both happy dogs!
I will be leaving our dogs with her whenever we go away!

I am so grateful that I’ve been using Pooch Buddies!!! Especially after last night when an emergency landed me in the hospital. I called in a total panic and Carol was able to go to my house and take care if all my cats and dogs till my husband could get home late that night. It was the difference between having to send him home (because of the 5hr wait for the dr) and have an emergency procedure by myself — and having him there with me and knowing my pets were being well cared for as Carol always texts me when she arrives and an update when she leaves. THANK YOU Carol and Janet from the bottom of my heart!
I’ve been using Pooch Buddies since I moved to the area a few months ago and they’ve been reliable and thorough in their care, and very easy to schedule even when trips changed last minute. I was already thinking of writing a good review, but this really showed me how lucky I am to have a caring pet sitting service that has a key and knows my pets.
Highly recommended!!!

I just had an awesome experience here at Pooch Buddies!
At first I was a little skeptical… I mean I’m dropping my 11 month old pup at someone’s house for the first time! But I read the 5 star reviews so I decided to check it out. I called Janet and she was really sweet and offered to take Loofah (my pup) in for the day!
They are right next to my school, so I thought it would be really convenient. The house was amazing! Lots of play space for dogs but just enough to watch all of them. Janet sent me a picture and an update on how Loofah was doing and who she played with. It was adorable!
It is a little pricy but she only takes in a few dogs at a time and she gave my pup individualized care. I told her about the medication my pup was on and she completely understood that she needed some special attention. When I got there, she was in the doggy area with 2 small dogs. Janet told me about Loofah’s day and it seemed like Loofah had a great time!
Of course it is a bit pricy… $ 50 for 8 hrs… But I love the attention she gets! We probably won’t be coming EVERY single day, but I think we will come again!
5 stars!

These amazing dog walkers are the reason I still have my dogs! Couldnt do it without them! They love my pups and my pups absolutely love them! Thanks Pooch Buddies!!!

So great! Janet was so helpful and sweet and me updates and pictures daily about my pup.

We’ve always been lucky enough to have a friend look after our two dogs. This time we were out of luck and so it was going to be our first experience with a pet sitter. Maybe you are like me and you’re thinking,“I don’t know about having a stranger come into my house…” Janet met me and the dogs and totally put my mind at ease from the start. Kelli took great care of our dogs and sent us text updates each time. They really went the extra mile to assure us our pets were well cared for. The whole experience was superb. I would have no reservations about recommending pooch buddies to friends and family.

With Pooch Buddies, I finally feel that I can take a vacation and know that our 4 dogs are in good hands. Janet is the owner and is very professional, compassionate, and reliable. Our son was getting married out of the country and we planned to be away for 10 days. We have 1 Boxer and 3 Chihuahuas. Via Pooch Buddies, we were able to have our pups stay at home and not be separated or boarded. Our sitters spent the night the entire time and accommodated their schedules/​lifestyles. We have never left our home with people that we don’t know. With Janet, we felt comfortable with her judgement and staff. They are bonded and insured which was reassuring to us as new customers. While we we’re gone, our sitters, Kelli and Katie (they split the time) sent pictures and emails which was very comforting. We will definitely trust our pets and home with Pooch Buddies again!

I highly recommend Pooch Buddies. This isn’t just a business, this is a passion for Janet and her team. Excellent service and they will go way beyond the call of duty in a pinch. I plan to use them over and over again and will tell my friends about them.
Thank you Janet, you are the best!
M. Sheldon

Janet of Pooch Buddies is PHENOMENAL! You can end your search right here because Janet’s care really is the best! She loves dogs, knows dogs, and is someone you can trust to provide the best care for your dog in her home! We left our black lab with Janet twice while we were out of town for a couple of nights. Our dog is sweet but very skittish and shy. Janet worked hard to acclimate her to the other dogs and to get her to drink water and eat her food. She gave her lots of attention and affection. Our dog had boarded in a kennel for a few nights many years ago. She wouldn’t eat and came home with a yeast infection in her ears. She was miserable. We felt like we could never leave her anywhere again… until we found Pooch Buddies!
Our dog’s second stay with Janet was right after we moved into a new house. As a result, our dog was feeling very anxious and needed constant human contact. Janet went so far as to sleep in the den with our dog, so that she wouldn’t whine all night. Since our dog is so high need (especially as she ages and given her temperament), Janet suggested that she would do best in her own surroundings. Pooch Buddies provides qualified people to care for pets in one’s own home, and Janet also directed us to her Pet Association where we could find qualified people for in-​home pet sitting closer to our new home. If our dog didn’t have attachment issues, we would definitely be going away more often and trusting her into Janet’s care. Pooch Buddies comes with my highest recommendation!

I. Love. Pooch Buddies.
There I said it. and I MEANT it.
We needed to arrange for someone to come in and walk our girl twice over 2 days. Our regular walker was MIA, and we were frustrated. I work at an apartment community where a few of our residents rely on Pooch Buddies, so I figured it was worth a shot if these folks were comfortable using them on a regular basis. I mean, if you have a pet, you know how important it is to find a trustworthy, affordable sitter or walker. This is important stuff! Your pet’s like your kid, y’know? (with the difference being that you don’t have to send your dog to college, of course.)
Janet was quick to respond to my rather last-​minute request and she set us up with Kelli. We arranged to leave a key for her and sent directions to our place. This is notable because it is next to impossible to find your way to our door due to some weird geography. They hung in there with my homemade map and page-​long instructions and found us. Kelli texted me upon arrival and then again later to let me know that our dog had been walked and that they were now getting some all-​too-​important play and cuddle time. This really set my mind at ease. It was so great to know my fuzzy baby was being treated well.
The 2^nd day wasn’t such a cakewalk due to a broken elevator and some dead cell phones. When we woke we found our phones dead and were not able to plug them in until mid-​morning. When we did, we found texts, emails and messages from Janet stating that Kelli had arrived to find that our elevator was down, so she would need to use the stairs. She was unable to get onto our floor as we had only left her our apartment door key and not the main stairwell access key. I wrote her back and apologized for the inconvenience and confusion, and told her that our girl would be okay until we got home later in the day.
Well, Janet wasn’t havin’ it. As Kelli was booked out for the rest of the day, Janet took it upon herself to head to our place after I received word from building management that our elevator was back up and running. I mean, talk about great customer service. I so appreciated that a business owner would take it upon herself to go the extra mile to take care of us.
We are in need of a walker again next week and there isn’t a doubt in my mind who I’ll be calling. I recommend you do the same. Pretty sure my dog would, too.

Pooch Buddies is a great walking service! We have had Carol walking our pup on several occasions. She is super! She texts me when they are done and lets me know how everything is. We will always rely on Pooch Buddies for our doggie walking needs!

Pooch Buddies is the BEST! We’ve used other dog walking services in the valley, but none have been as great as Pooch Buddies!
Janet really goes out of her way to make sure your dog is geting the personal attention needed. She has not only helped us with walking services, but also my dog was having a bladder problem for a while, and she talked us through what could be going on behaviorally (while of course also recommending we take her to the vet to make sure it wasn’t a bladder infection)… I couldn’t believe how much she genuinely cared! Our past walkers wouldn’t have had much more of a conversation beyond «if she goes in the house, we’ll clean it up.» But Janet wanted to pinpoint the problem and HELP us. She’s fantastic!
Also, my boyfriend and I have tough scheduling issues (as both of our jobs give us our work schedules Monday morning for THAT week, and they’re constantly changing). Janet has been a rock star with her flexibility, and we are beyond grateful!
I found Pooch Buddies on Unilocal and took a chance… and we’ve been so happy ever since! They come to our home every week to take care of our dog, have keys to our house (very trustworthy and responsible), and what a difference it makes knowing our little girl is not only taken care of throughout the day, but also will be a very happy girl to come home to!
Please Please Please trust these reviews! Hire Pooch Buddies!!!

Pooch Buddies took care of my two cats over a three day period. The pet sitter texted photos of my kitties during visits, and was very pleasant and kind. When I got back, my kitties were happy, the house was immaculate and I couldn’t be more pleased. Janet’s business is bonded and insured. She takes her responsibility wit your home and your pets very seriously. Highly recommended.

After checking out a few pet sitters in my neighborhood, I decided to go with Pooch Buddies and I’m glad I did! It was our first family vacation in two years because of our elderly cat with special needs and Janet and Kelli were wonderful with her. I got texts from Kelli each time she came to the house which really relieved my mind. Janet was very thorough in the initial visit, taking down all the information, and anything I forgot, I was able to call her or email her. Most importantly, my cat was a very happy camper when we returned, well tended to, and we’re looking forward to going away again!

Our family loves PoochBuddies, including our two pooches! Janet and Pat have taken care of our two dogs on numerous occasions and we couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend Janet and her staff!

I have sent several of my friends that live in the neighborhood with dogs to Pooch Buddies and they have all been so happy with Janet. The dogs have a great time and my friends don’t have to worry about anything when they go away. I would highly recommend Pooch Buddies to anyone.

Awesome! Janet is a consummate professional and down to earth at the same time. I contacted her a day before we left on vacation. Since she was in the neighborhood, she came over within the hour along with her daughter to meet us and the pooch’s.
She was thorough and exceptionally knowledgeable about dogs. We spent over an hour together going over all the details about the dogs’ schedules and then had Caroline come and meet my husband the next day in order to be introduced to the dogs.
While we were gone, Caroline sent us several text messages a day along with pics. She walked the dogs and PB even bought us two leash’s since I forgot to leave them when I left on my trip.
When we returned home, the house was immaculate, the dogs were relaxed and happy and we had a great time while we were gone knowing that Caroline was here to take care of them.
So glad we found Pooch Buddies. Exceptional service for your beloved doggies.

they are really good with dogs. i always feel confidant leaving our little munchkin there. they are easy to schedule/​work with and detail oriented. i love the home environment and the personal attention my dog gets there.

Janet and her staff are WONDERFUL! Her and her staff take care of my dog as if he were one of their own. Rudy loves it when Kriz comes to walk him! I really appreciate all of the help and assistance that Pooch Buddies has given me! I would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and responsible dog walkers!