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Julie M, Encino, CA

EXCEPTIONAL!!  EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS!!  ~Janet Spiegel, Owner of Pooch Buddies, has offered dog walking, dog boarding, and dog training services for my 8 year old Dalmatian, Roxie, for the past 3+ years.  I had gone through MANY unfortunate experiences with dog walkers prior to my good fortune in finding Janet and Pooch Buddies.  I consider myself  highly discriminating when it comes to the care of Roxie, who I consider my child in many ways, and who has many special needs, including medical needs.   When it comes to the overall expectations and needs in caring for Roxie, and to the security of my home, Janet and her employees have proven themselves above and beyond, to be highly professional, ethical, responsive, consistent, responsible, and sensitive.  Janet and Pooch Buddies have been a significant  and intimate part of Roxie's life ~  they love Roxie as I do, and Roxie LOVES them.   I would highly recommend this service without reservation.  No need to look any further than Pooch Buddies.  I would be glad to offer a reference by phone.  Please contact Janet for Roxie's mommy's #. 
Roxie, the flying dalmation!
Tango & Taylor...love to mug for the camera!
Ginne G.
Tarzana, CA
We love Pooch Buddies. They have been walking, sitting and having the boyz over for a few spa days for 18 months now. I have two Australian Shepherds who love to go on long walks with the Pooch Buddies gang. Pooch Buddies come a couple times a week to make sure the boyz - Taylor and Tango have some loving contact during the day when I work. They walk, play and visit together. I can relax and work and know that the Pooch Buddies gang will take good care of my furry guys. Give them a call.

Cute, cuter, and cutest!

Nancy E.
Encino, CA
I can't say enough great things about Janet and her staff. They are THE BEST! I have used numerous pet sitting services so I can say from experience, that a great, reliable dog sitter that loves my little trouble-maker is hard to find. Janet, Shelley, Kate and all the other staff members at Pooch Buddies are absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend Pooch Buddies.


Pam A.
Sherman Oaks, CA
I recently adopted a rescue dog in June of 2009.  I had a vacation planned and did not know what I was going to do as I did not want to leave my new dog with just anyone.  I was lucky enough to find Janet and Pooch Buddies.  I have left my dog Misty with Janet on 3 separate occasions and could not have been happier.  She took such good care of Misty, like she was her own.  She would also text me and send me photos along with reports of how Misty was doing.  Janet was so wonderful with Misty.  Janet is Misty's new best friend and ours too!  Misty will be visiting Janet several more times this year.  I feel so comfortable leaving my dog with her and you will too!!!


 
Lisa L.
Van Nuys, CA
My doggies had a great time! I left them for 2 days without worry! Every time I left them in a kennel, they were not the same for days, and my beagle would be angry at me. This is a wonderful alternative from leaving your pet with the vet. Janet is loving, warm and wonderful with dogs! My dogs came home happy, excersised and were pooped out!

Vaughn C.
Encino, CA
I'm one of those dog owners that treats my dogs like members of my family. I don't leave them in the yard. They live in our house and on our furniture just like we do. So, it's always stressful when we go on vacation because I worry that other people won't take care of my dogs like I do.

That's not the case with Janet. She clearly loves dogs as much as I do and she understands how I feel about them. She texts me every time she walks them and feeds them and she gives me incredible peace of mind. I've had friends and neighbors look after my dogs before, but not anymore. Janet is the only person I would call to look after my dogs. She's the best!


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Dawn E, West Hills, CA

We have been clients of Janet's for years. At our first meeting, we loved her! We have two young, very active dogs. We have used Pooch Buddies for day service (letting dogs out to potty and a walk) as well as boarding services. We love getting the daily updates and pics! You can't ask for more knowing your dog's care and comfort is their top priority. Janet and her team are GREAT! 

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Another great experience with Pooch Buddies.  This time instead of boarding our two dogs on property with Janet, we used the at-home overnight service.  Her staff member, Caroline, was fantastic.  We got text messages 2-3 per day on how the dogs were doing and what fun they were having.  Caroline was very professional leaving our house just as beautiful as when we left it.  Thanks again!

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Kevin S., Sherman Oaks, CA

Janet and her team (Annabelle) clearly are deeply invested in animals. They treat your pet as if they are their own. Very professional and courteous service. I had Pooch Buddies watch my pets on 2 different occasions and the best part about their service is they update you daily on the visits they make to the house. I highly recommend the services of Pooch Buddies.

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Nancy E., Los Angeles, CA

I can't say enough great things about Janet and her staff. They are THE BEST! I have used numerous pet sitting services so I can say from experience, that a great, reliable dog sitter that loves my little trouble-maker is hard to find. Janet, Shelley, Kate and all the other staff members at Pooch Buddies are absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend Pooch Buddies.

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Chris K. , Van Nuys, CA

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!

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Ellyn V., Encino, CA

Pooch Buddies, in a word, is AWESOME!!!  Janet takes the time to learn as much as she can about each pet that is in her care.  Her sitters are not only pet-lovers, but they are responsible people, respectful of home and property, and go out of their way to make us pet owners feel comfortable about leaving our loving animals in their care.  Janet's sitters have stayed in our home in Encino with our beloved Pomeranian anywhere from an overnight to almost three weeks ... and it's during those long trips away that an email from Janet and/or the sitter, often including a photograph, that gives us the greatest sense of security and is the most appreciated.  And when we're at our home in Carmel, Janet's staff feeds the koi and regularly checks the house and garden.  Pooch Buddies, Janet and her staff consistently exceed our expectations.

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Judy M., Sherman Oaks, CA

I went to Pooch Buddies when the kennel where we had previously boarded all our dogs closed.  Pooch Buddies was recommended to us by our vet, yet I was apprehensive because I had been so happy with the prior arrangements.  However, as soon as I entered Janet's I felt at home.  It was warm and open and very accomodating to dogs, and I knew that Ziggy had found his home away from home.  And as soon as I spoke with Janet  I was in love!  She was warm, attentive to Ziggy, and had incredible insight into canine behavior, assuring me that he would adapt and be just fine, and I knew he had found his surrogate mother!
But there is more.  
While we were gone we received many emailed photos and reports of Ziggy's activities, ie Ziggy helping with the laundry, Ziggy getting a tummy rub, Ziggy napping on the picnic table after a day at play, Ziggy curled at Janet's feet while she wrote her emails. And Ziggy had some comments to make too, some even in French, which he was learning from Janet!  All of this gave us so much peace of mind.
So in summation I can assure you that at Pooch Buddies your dog will receive all the love and care and attention he gets at home.  Maybe even more.                     Judy, Robert, and Ziggy

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Call Pooch Buddies for all your dog walking or boarding needs. 
1.818.430.3245 or info@poochbuddies.com

Pooch Buddies regularly serves the following areas in Los Angeles: Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Bel Air Ridge, Valley Village, Encino, Lake Balboa, Tarzana, Reseda, Woodland Hills, Winnetka, West Hills, Calabasas, Northridge. We can help you in other areas...call for rates.
 

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