Faye is absolutely incredible! Very last minute we needed a dog sitter for our two pups while we were traveling to the area for a wedding. She welcomed our furbabies with open arms and an open heart! She sent us lots of messages and photos to ease our minds, after all we had just left our babies with a stranger. I knew right away from speaking with her though that it was a safe and good choice. When we picked the dogs up they were excited to see us, but definitely didn't seem like they were anxious to leave Faye and the other dogs. Our older dog tends to get anxious in new/different situations but she was completely comfortable and happy with Faye! We would recommend Faye to anyone and would bring our pups back to her again. Prices seem very fair as well. Wonderful experience!! read more

Faye is the only person I can leave my dog with who treats "guests" like they are her own beloved pets. She has taught me a lot of tricks over the years and is a "dog whisperer" extraordinaire! I get adorable photos from Faye that show how relaxed and at home my dog feels in her home. Now that my pup is a senior, it's all the more important to leave her with someone whose sole focus is the dogs in her care. I can't recommend Faye highly enough. read more

Faye is gentle with the dogs, and my dog loves going over to hang with her pups and the other dogs in daycare.

She is very knowledgeable and I know my baby is happy there. Stella love going there and I feel she is safe and well taken care off! read more

Buddy's Choice - Dog Walkers Near Me

My dog and I got very, very lucky with Faye. I did not want to leave a review selfishly, because I want Faye all to ourselves. She's so so great: Organzied, kind, understanding, thoughtful, and thorough. On top of all that, she charges insanely reasonable rates. She honestly is not out to make a profit but to help people and care for dogs. We go to her place for dog daycare, and I trust no one else but Faye when I go on vacations. Thank you so much Faye. I cannot say that enough, and we never want to lose you!! read more

We received great recommendations for Buddy's Choice, and Faye has cared for our 2 cats while we've been away on a short trip and an extended trip. She has really gotten to know our cats and she is someone we know we can truly trust with our boys, and our home, while we are away. Let me pass on the favor of recommending her to you, as well. In addition, one of our cats is a bit of a concern health-wise, and knowing that he's in Faye's hands while we're away allows us to travel without the constant worry of what's going on with him. It's very comforting to know she's there for us. read more

Faye is a life saver. Second day with our new baby we realized we didn't have a plan for the coming work week. We frantically called pet sitters but our pup was too young for them to accept him. Our only option was to get a pit sitter to come home. Faye offered to come over twice a day for half an hour to walk our boy out, play with him and feed him. She came over to our place promptly that very evening to introduce herself and meet us. We, and more importantly, our pup, were immediately comfortable with her. We had no hesitation in hiring her for two weeks of pet sitting at home. She would come once in the morning and once in the afternoon, let herself in and take care of the pup for half an hour. As new pet owners we also learned quite a bit on pet care from Faye. We are satisfied enough to have Faye as our regular pet boarder for future vacations. read more

We came to San Jose for a weekend in December to go to a concert. We needed a dog sitter to watch our senior/blind dog and his 8 year old bff, both of whom are pretty imprinted to our little pack and anxious to be separated from us. Faye was willing to watch them in her home, despite it being a fairly last minute call, and despite the odd times we needed them watched, due to the concert. She gave them a comfortable place where they felt safe and quiet. (The alternative would have been leaving them in the hotel room where they would have been an anxious mess!) Faye was very friendly, calm with our nervous pets, and very clear on what she would do for them, what would happen if something went wrong, etc., etc. She was great! We were further set at ease by getting to see the other dogs boarding with her. They were fenced into a separate space, so all dogs felt safe and secure -- but she had another blind pup there. What better assurance that she was attuned to our dog's special needs than us actually being able to see another one that she was caring for. We felt very comfortable leaving our dogs with Faye, and would do so again in a heartbeat. read more

If you need to board your dog or dogs Buddy's Choice is the best place for you and your dog. I was going out of town and needed to find a safe place for my dogs who had never been boarded before. I heard about Buddy's Choice through a friend and I'm so glad that I did. Faye is the owner and she is wonderful. I told her how afraid I was to board my dogs and she assured me that she would let me know immediately if there was a problem. We brought our dogs over for an hour to see how they would react to the other dogs. It went well so out of town I went. Not only were my dogs walked 3 times a day but Faye sent me pictures and updates everyday. One of my dogs is a tea cup chihuahua and was the smallest in the group of dogs and is afraid of everything. So Faye put him a baby carrier and a stroller to make sure he felt safe. The dogs aren't separated in cages or sleeping on a cold cement floor. They are in a very nice home with a beautiful yard and a lot of love. The fees are very comparable to other boarding facilities, but honestly I didn't care about the $$ because I knew they were in good hands! I don't think you will be disappointed if you board at Buddy's Choice! read more

I have two dogs and two cats. They are - for all that matters - members of our family! When traveling, it is a really hard decision to leave then outside their familiar environment. By other side, let someone getting into our house to take care of the pets "on-site" is another hard decision, isn't it? Faye's pet sitting services are JUST PERFECT for us. She is absolutely trustworthy ans is always thinking about the best ways to let my pets even more comfortable and happy! I strongly recommend her services to anyone that cares about their pets! read more

Faye is wonderful! You can tell she really cares about dogs and is very knowledgable. Our puppy absolutely loves her! She gives great updates on how your pet is doing and is handles everything in a very professional manner. Her facilities are great and tailored to any kind of dog. I would absolutely recommend any of her services. read more

Like many on here have said, Faye is amazing. She has been walking my Daisy and Chet for about a year now and it feels like she's part of the family! She's incredibly accommodating, trustworthy, and punctual. On top of all that, she is a sunny person who you can tell loves any animal she comes in contact with. We are so very happy with Buddy's Choice and highly recommend that you contact her for your pet walking/sitting needs! Thanks Faye!! read more

We have had nothing but great experiences with Faye! Not only is she great with our Cookie girl, but she is also very professional. We have a dog that was adopted about a year ago. Faye has been the only person we have felt confident leaving her with. She is incredibly kind and patient with our shy little girl. She takes the time to get to know your pets as well as you. She makes sure your pets are well taken care of and that your heart is at ease when you leave. Our dog is not very social, so when we schedule Faye lets us know what other pets she will have in the house at the time to make sure we are okay with the situation. She has anything you can think of, separate little gates, doggy doors, toys, pet beds, whether your pets are playful and interactive or shy and lazy they will have everything they need. Faye offers a wide variety of helpful options, day care, boarding, dog walking, cat sitting,etc. Knowing your pets are with some one who truly loves animals is great! I highly recommend Faye. read more

Really just perfect. Watered our plants. Took our trash to the curb. Opened and closed windows as needed depending on heat. Sent us daily email reports. Kept log of activity. Totally reasonable price. Highest recommendation. read more

Just a quick update. Faye is still doing a fantastic job walking my dog and being so caring and helpful. I could not recommend her more. I feel really lucky that I found her and my dog adores her. read more

Faye is awesome. While you're on vacation, your dog gets a vacation. She is very careful matching the dogs that stay with her to be sure all of the dogs are safe and happy. She genuinely cares for the dogs and gets to know each one's idiosyncrasies and preferences. She gives daily reports and pictures of how your pet is doing while you're away. She's very responsible about your pet's health. She will give your dog medicine and call your vet if needed. We feel completely confident that our pet will have a wonderful experience when we drop her off to stay with Faye. read more

Faye is great. Very professional. Not only did she take great care of my pets, but she is an expert on home safety and pointed out several items I should be wary of when going out of town. My cats (two) were very well cared for. I've used her twice and will continue to rely on Faye as my go-to petsitter. read more

I've never been disappointed with the care given to my dog. He's much happier at home than in a kennel and I know he is well cared for. My instructions for food and medications are scrupulously followed and he's given lots of attention and love. read more

Faye is an amazing kitty sitter. We fell in love with her the moment we met her and saw that she had a lazer attached to her keys for kitties. Our kitties are not usually so trusting of strangers, but loved Faye immediately. As someone who is not trusting of many people and super overly protective of my pets, I can say, Faye is the perfect sitter. She texted me every day to let me know that everything was fine, and even set up my place to have timed lights and radio going off to make sure it looked and sounded like we were home from the outside. Prices are very reasonable for the excellent service Fays provides. Buddy's Choice is the way to go! read more

I have been using Buddy's Choice for almost 2 years (everyday for my 12 year old Golden Retriever for a 30 minute lunchtime walk). Faye is just an exceptional dog walker. She is dependable, takes excellent care of my aging dog, sends me texts messages at the end of each walk letting me know how it went and alerts me of any concerns she has with my dog's health, etc. This gives me peace of mind while I'm at work and I never worry as my dog is in good hands. She is also very understanding about last minute changes in my schedule. My dog is always excited to see her and can't wait to spend the time at the park with her. I've used several dog walking services over the years and Buddy's Choice is by far off the charts A++++ in customer service, flexibility, caring and dependability. I highly recommend this company! read more