If you had asked me just 3 weeks ago I would have offered a 10 out of 5! However today a 2 minute phone called changed everything for me. Buddy's has been our go to for dog grooming for 4 years the past 3 groomer Peter has been more than our groomer he was our trusted friend. He was absolutely amazing with my dog and never failed to treat Malia like a true queen. Her cut was always perfection and he would love when I text him photos. I called today to book a grooming appointment and the gentleman who answered said grooming services are suspended our groomer died. Cold callused and without empathy or compassion. Of course if I was absolutely shocked devastated and so hurt to hear this. Peter our beloved Peter has died suddenly and this is how we were told. When I shared that we as customers should have received an email as we all loved Peter the response was it's on Instagram have a nice day! Shame on Buddy's for this. Shame on you for now valuing the heart of your customers and the legacy of Peter. We will move on and find a new place to go but Peter is irreplaceable in our hearts. How this was handled tells me this is no longer a place for me and my family. RIP Peter. Update: See image after providing feedback on how I received the news I noted above which by the way was a note in beautiful message that said (how I found out was in poor taste) I then received this horrible message from the manager in my IG DMs. read more

Buddy's Dog Den - Pet Sitting Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I just want to give a shout to Buddy's Dog Den located Upper East Side Manhattan. My three dogs are my children, my life and mean the world to me. I am sure many of you can relate to this feeling and the anxiety one experiences when your dog needs boarding. After their holiday excursion and stay at Buddy's, Lily, Chloe and Zoe came home happy, well exercised and super calm. I know instantaneously from their doggie smiles that they are happy and were well cared for at Buddy's. I say Buddy's Dog Den should be your first and only choice. read more

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I've been taking my dog Foxie to Buddy's since she was a puppy and I HIGHLY recommend them. The team at Buddy's is an incredible bunch - caring, helpful and fun. Not only do they take great care of the pups but they also give back to the community in so many ways. The manager, Agnes and her amazing staff are incredible advocates for the dog community in Williamsburg and have done so much to help. If there are dogs (or people!) in need, Buddy's is always at the frontlines - organizing donations, volunteering and hitting the streets whenever a neighborhood dog goes missing. I trust Buddy's 100% and am so happy they are part of our community! read more

Buddy's Dog Den - Pet Sitting Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

As a former employee Backstory for the 1 star below, after being told that grooming was unavailable and kept pushing she was told of Peters death, buddys is working with his husband and not stepping out of line to allow Peters loved ones to handle and prosess this unfortunate and sudden passing on their terms. The rest of the community involved with buddys has been nothing but caring, supportive, and understanding. To think that someone will go to lengths to try and review bomb a business across multiple platforms while still trying to process a close friends passing screams Karen energy. To any new, current and former customers of buddys we appreciate and are thankful for all the words of kindness and overall compassion you've shown during this time read more

This is by far the best place for all your dog needs! They really do take care of your pet as if they were their own. Everyone here is always so friendly! I have been bringing my dog here for grooming for 3 years now and I wouldn't take my little one anywhere else. read more

Buddy's Dog Den - My little fur baby after a fresh cut! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Just picked my miniature poodle up from being groomed here and he looks great. This is my second time coming to Buddy's after trying out multiple other groomers nearby and they are by far the best spot I've been to. Their prices are fair and they actually listen to you when you share how you'd like your dog to be groomed. They take no longer than 2 hours (usually about an hour) which is the quickest I've ever experienced. To top it all off, they give your pup a little bow tie or tie to leave with! Highly recommend if you're looking for a groomer in the area. read more

Been a loyal customer for over a decade. My 13 year old boxer Malex was a regular before he said goodbye in 2019. Both Malex and now my 3 year old frenchie, Zen, made/make me feel like you're back already, when I pick them up. I travel a lot for work. Buddy makes me know that YES I can be a loving dog dad and have a job that requires travel. Malex (RIP) and Zen---True Buddy's dogs! read more

Jax always leaves Buddys looking like a stud. Peter is super friendly and Jax really likes him. Great daycare too. I have to carry Jax out if there because he doesnt want to leave. read more

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Love love Buddy's amazing staff so friendly and courteous. I recommend everyone to Buddy's they really are amazing especially since my Belle suffers from severe skin allergies. The bathe her and she is super happy. read more

Very disappointed in my experience. My baby boy got a bad haircut and much shorter than instructed. I wasn't even given a call to ask for permission to go super short on my pup's hair. Not only that but my pup's hair is cut unevenly. I was shocked to see all the uneven hair when I got home and sat next to my pup. read more

Buddy's Dog Den - Pet Sitting Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My dog has been a Buddy's day care dog for 6 years. When we first moved to New York, I wanted him to go to a place I could feel good about while I went to school/ work. Buddy's has become his second home and every single employee has treated my dog as though he was their own- and you can tell. Every time I drive up to Buddys my dog starts crying and often times, someone will open the door and doggy gate while I open my car door and he will walk himself in. We love Buddys and Buddys employees so much as they have shown us nothing but kindness over the last 6 years. I couldn't recommend a home away from home for your dog enough!!! read more

Doesn't look like much but they'll give your pet the very best they possibly deserve and you'll end up smiling end to end.

My puppy Caleb loves Buddy's and the people that work here. They are always taking great care of him and ensuring that all the dogs in the neighborhood are always protected. This place is genuinely a safe space for your dogs. These people love what they do, and they will always ensure that your puppy is okay. I constantly travel back and forth, and they keep me updated all time. They even take your dog to the vet if they see anything wrong with them, and they allow dogs to interact and socialize. If you see any review that is trying to mess up their business, it's because there are really insensitive people who do not care about the grief of a whole community. Buddy's is a group of people committed to helping and supporting you and all the puppies in the neighborhood. RIP Peter, and thank you so much Buddy's for everything. -F read more

We bring our dog to the UES location and have always had an awesome experience! When our previous daycare closed, we had to find another solution for Max! Max can be shy and a little nervous but their handler, Andy, has been amazing and clearly likes Max! Also Lynne-Marie and Bob are great - super responsive via email and happy to give a facility tour, which I appreciated. They are newer to the UES side so don't have live streaming yet but are getting it soon, which is so awesome. Definitely recommend giving Buddy's a try! read more

I wouldn't send my dog anywhere else! I couldn't recommend this place more. The care is 10/10, the staff are super responsive and really lovely people. I trust them and my dog always comes back so happy after a day or night at Buddy's. read more

My senior beagle relies heavily on a routine. Leaving her with relatives or dog sitters can sometimes cause me more stress than ease. She has separation anxiety and can be a bit needy- but that doesn't make her any less lovable. I scheduled Mickey for a trial at Buddy's and left her here for about 5 hours. I think i was more anxious than she was. She was hesitant to leave my side but when i came back 5 hours later, i peeked in the play area and saw her resting contently with a few other dogs. She came home and resumed her normal activities. I feel very assured that Mickey will do well on a an overnight stay- that's mostly due to the staff that love animals! Nice and clean facility; great staff as well. I hope to make this Mickey's new vacation spot when I have to go out of town. read more

We love Buddy's Dog Den! Our pooch tries to bring us into Buddy's every time we walk by. The staff are very friendly and truly care about our dog's happiness. Great place! read more

I love Buddy's dog den and do not trust another facility for overnight stays for my pups. The staff is always so kind and helpful, my pups love it, and I love that the overnight stays are within the daycare facility with 24h staff instead of going to someone's home, as my pups can be escape artists. Staff has also been extremely understanding and flexible when we had a last minute emergency. read more

Buddy's was great, for a while. They posted my pup in their Instagram feed, cares for my dog and I felt very comfortable with leaving him with the staff. One week, he got into a fight with another dog, and it was deemed he was the aggressor and he was put in "time out". Seemingly fair position so I said alright and asked for any info I could on what happened. Just got a "he got aggressive". So, they then said if it happened again, he would need to be separated. Also fair. Same dog, same problem. So, instead of isolating both, my dog was banned. No issue taken with the other dog, just mine being isolated and banned for 2 months. Go back after, and ask if things are good after 2-3 tries and they said all is good. Then I notice that he never came out of the big main pen. I finally asked, 3 months later, "does he ever play in the big pen with the other dogs?" And they said "no, he sits in the smaller run and doesn't get to play with the other dogs." Basically in the same space if not less than MJ apartment. So, they took my money for 4 months, not properly exercising my dog and not telling me about isolating my dog because another dog was also an asshole and deeming my dog the wrong party based on one incident. Nope. Go somewhere else. read more

I wanted to like this place based on the cute setting and great reviews. However the staff was not very understanding, friendly, or considerate when I brought my dog for a temperament test. My dog already attends another day care regularly with zero complaints. We wanted to try this one as we have moved and Buddy's was much closer, however my dog was not greeted, taken from me and placed in a room. I tried to explain our situation with zero compassion. I wanted to work with them and explain this but was promptly told no. I suppose if your dog is very easy going, sure, but if your dog needs any type of compassion or patience, I'd skip. read more

We've been sending our Ruthie to Buddy's for about a year now. The staff is friendly, caring, and you can absolutely tell they care deeply about each and every dog that comes through the door. It's a wonderful addition to our neighborhood, and we're fortunate to have them here. read more

I had a traumatizing experience with the Williamsburg location last year. I can only assume something terrible happened to my dog while she was boarding with them one weekend because the staff refused to answer my questions or give me the full account of her stay. When I went to pick her up, she looked terrified and was running for the exit. I asked if anything had happened, but they rushed me out, blaming my dog for losing it without any provocation. I was told that she would never be welcome there again. This was a blessing in the end because I found a new doggie daycare with full transparency and extremely professional staff who actually enjoy and know how to care for dogs! Zero incidents. read more

As a new client I wanted to board my dog, in which they require a temperament test for a minimum of 5 hours. I attempted to drop my dog off at 12:00pm (6 hours before closing) and they would not accept him. Apparently there is a hard cut off time of 11:30am for drop off which was never communicated to me. I took responsibility for the misunderstanding, and pleaded with them to accept my dog but there was no compassion whatsoever. At that point I requested to speak to the manager and was told she was "too busy". If you're in the Brooklyn area I would strongly recommend Happy Dogs, as they always have outstanding customer service which should be the most important thing for any company, especially in this economic climate. read more

My puppy got his first haircut here and he looks fabulous! I am so happy with the results! I will definitely go back. read more

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This review is actually for the UES location and specifically for the groomer there, Kent. He has groomed our stubborn Yorkie for years and always done an excellent job. We get so many compliments on Graham's cute cut after grooming. read more

Staff was very friendly but haircut was horrendous. Came in with pictures of how our dog looks like after a haircut and even had a lengthy conversation with groomer before. Supposed to take no more than 3 hrs but ending up waiting over 4 hrs. The wait didn't bother me but the groomer was clearly rushed because it's as though she stopped what we was doing half way through and they just gave up. I blame the fact the company books appointments every hour and with only one groomer there is no way one person can keep up. Big disappointment for dog grooming....Full sections of our dog that were never cut or touched. However the day camp looked great if you need boarding. read more

Love this place! The staff are all super friendly, knowledgeable, and easy-going. They definitely take the time to get to know your dog and accommodate him/her as best as they can. I really appreciated how they didn't charge me for the "trial day" they require all dogs to pass before being allowed to board. Other kennels I've been to in the past have charged me for that, which is bs. The facility is large, clean, and nicely decorated. Just from walking in, you can feel the good energy and love emanating - I had no qualms leaving my dog there for a long boarding period. It feels more like a home than it does a kennel, and for those of us who treat our pups like spoiled babies, it's a perfect match. Highly recommended!!!! read more

We have just started using Buddy's for daycare once a week and we're finding it works really well. Pros: the opening hours and flexibility - you don't have to book in, you can just show up. The people are really nice as well and genuinely caring. The prices are really reasonable. There are only a couple of things I would change. One is access to the cameras. Our old daycare enabled access to its puppy cams, and it was so great to be able to check in throughout the day - I would happily pay more for this service. Also, it's pretty smelly - by the end of the day it's tough to stand at reception for more than a couple of minutes. A bath is 100% needed for our dog after he spends the day. read more

Two weeks ago I needed a last minute boarding spot for my pit/mix for 12 straight nights, and after reading the reviews on Yelp called Buddy's. Megan and Lynne-Marie were extremely pleasant and helpful, agreeing to meet us immediately and see how we got on. My girl is very well trained, but was born deaf and uses hand signals. Lynne-Marie and Megan didn't miss a beat, learning the basic commands within minutes. We immediately felt at home, and there was a huge puppy smile as soon as she saw their play area. Upon picking her up this past Monday, I found her happy, playful, so healthy & clean! She had obviously been having a blast, and they groomed her. I can't express my thanks enough. Amazing gem for dog owners in Brooklyn!! read more

Took my two dogs to be boarded twice over the past 3 weeks (for 5-6 days at a time). My dogs are usually sensitive little artists and don't like being boarded. For the past two years they've been lucky enough to have their beloved dogwalker stay overnight with them but since we've moved... they've got to be boarded. Anyway, long story short: my dogs pulled me to the door the second time I needed to drop them off. They went right to the playroom without looking at me twice and i saw pics of them on FB lounging and sunning themselves in the yard. They came back happy, healthy and tired. Love this place. read more

Great place! I took my Cairn Terrier to a *different* place for a groom last night- it was a total disaster (do not go to Thank Dog, in South Williamsburg- really, don't go near there- see my review of that place for photos of my poor butchered doggie!!) I called Buddy's Dog Den this morning to get her hair fixed, and they were able to fit her in today. The groomer was very professional, caring, and did a great fixing her up (it was definitely a challenge). She looks amazing- people literally stopped us on the street to tell me how adorable she looked when we were walking back (as opposed to thinking she was probably a stray dog after we left the other groomer last night! It was awful!). The rates are reasonable ($55), they were fast, the facilities are clean, and they were great with my pup. I will be back! read more

I can't rave enough about my (& Cloud's) experience here. First, I walked in to see if I could make a last-minute appointment. The woman at the front desk (I didn't get her name) was super nice & called the groomer, Susan, to see if she could come in early to take Cloud before her first appointment. Susan showed up 10 minutes later. I was concerned about leaving Cloud at a grooming salon, as he's a very traumatized & timid rescue dog. However, upon meeting Susan, my concerns were laid to rest. She had such a pleasant & calm demeanor, I knew instantly Cloud would be totally fine with her. An hour & a half later, I picked up a happy, clean & handsome little Maltese-Poodle, & I couldn't be more pleased! Thanx so much, Susan! read more

Buddy's Dog Den - Cloud loves his new haircut! - Pet Sitting Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been bringing my dog Valentine to Buddy's since just after they opened last summer. It's become a second home for her. I have a hard time taking her for a walk on the same block as Buddy's as she's always trying to drag me across the street so she can get to "School." The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. They have been able to help advise me in the training and care of Valentine. They have alerted me to minor health issues that she's had arise and often times will do their best to alleviate said issues. I always bring home a very happy and tired dog and would recommend Buddy's services to any dog owner as they have made my life much much easier. read more

I will recommend Buddy's Dog Den to everyone I know. We have used Buddy's in the past and they have always taken excellent care of our dog/baby, Nathan. We recently went to Iceland and my nightmare happened- Nathan got ill (from eating cardboard at home, I thought he would pass it no problem, but sadly that wasn't the case.) The staff at Buddy's went above and beyond to make sure that Nathan was taken care of- from documenting each time he was sick to taking him to the vet, to communicating the vet's course of action with me. This nightmare scenario's only saving grace was the awesome staff at Buddy's. They truly took care of Nathan to the degree that I do. They have gotten a loyal customer for life because of the quality of care they gave us and Nathan. If you are looking for a place that cares for and loves your pet like you do, look no further. read more

I just picked my little shihtzu up from there and I couldn't be more pleased with the grooming. With cold winters I always let his coat grow up from the fall until spring so I know it's a lot of work for a groomer to deal with when I bring him in for his spring/summer puppy cut. He came out looking fantastic! Best he's looked in years. Clean, bright, his face just adorable. I have to add too he came out from the back glad to see me but not in a state of anxiety. My dog has some separation issues and I know when he's had a rough go of it without me. But he was happy and excited to see me not jumpy and anxious so I know they took real good care of him and made him feel comfortable and at home. Booked a follow-up appointment on the spot. read more

We go to the upper east side location and if we could give them 10 stars we would! Lynne-Marie, Bob, Nick and Andy take great care of our lab/mastiff rescue, Max.. Cannot recommend this place enough read more

A true doggy oasis in the city! We took our dogs there for a daycare visit while we were visiting NYC on referral of a friend. We're pretty picky about where we leave our dogs (we did haul them all the way to NY instead of leaving them in SF), but felt comfortable leaving our girls at Buddy's. The place is clean spacious and has a wonderful staff. The owner and her workers were extremely attentive and there were separate areas for small, big, shy, and active dogs as well as a big backyard that I would not have expected to see in Brooklyn. Our dogs had a great time making friends with the other little dogs and we will definitely go back there again the next time we're in NYC. I highly recommend this place if you're as obsessed about your dogs as we are about ours. :) read more

I LOVE this place! My dog seems pretty fond of it, too :-) The staff is absolutely great, every time I've gone to pick my pup up, there's always one person per area, playing with the dogs. It's also obvious that they genuinely love working with dogs all day long- I've never encountered anyone in a bad mood there! They have outdoor space, with a kiddie pool, astroturf, and a hose- great for the summer months. The owner is really wonderful and is often there. Their customer service is above and beyond awesome, too :-). I take my dog here for daycare and the occasional overnight, and know that he's in good hands there. I've recommended them to everyone! read more

My dog loves it here, & the grooming is spectacular, he doesn't let anyone touch him not quite sure how she did it. read more

Buddy's Dog Den - Pet Sitting Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They are very loving and. They care about your pets! I am so happy to found them! I highly recommend them!