Buddy’s Dog Den

Excellent place to bring your dog. Great, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. I live in a different part of Brooklyn and will travel all the way to Buddy’s Dog Den to house my dog just so that he can have a play date. Whenever I have to be out of town, I feel very comfortable housing him there and that’s saying a lot because I am a very skeptical parent. There is so much at Buddy’s Dog Den for a dog to do and it seems the caregivers give each dog personalized attention. I especially love Kammy, a new groomer there. I brought my dog there about a month and a half ago to get groomed, I was so pleased with the groom, that I brought him back a month later for a touch up and have since fired my last groomer who’d I’d been going to for two years. Kammy really loves dogs and Max – my finicky poodle – can’t seem to get enough of her. In fact, all of the employees there seem to be big animal lovers. I wouldn’t trust anywhere else with my Max. Awesome place!!!

I love this play. I just moved here with my pup from Texas and let me tell you, I’ve been really worried about how he’d handle it. We came from the land of big open spaces and clean creeks to… well, to NYC. Since my 70lb dog is forced to tackle apartment life, I wanted to find a good doggy day care so he could run around and play 1 – 2 days during my work week. It was quite a task.
Luckily, I found Buddy’s. I really like their outdoor area with the play equipment and doggy pool they bring out sometimes. Most other places I found were just one large indoor room the dogs played in all day. The only thing I wish is that I knew what my dog was doing all day — some places have webcames — but I think I’ll live haha.

This is the first groomer I’ve used since moving to NY with my little dog. Honestly, I’d give it a 2 star rating for the cut — I am only giving it 3 stars as there were a few positives, too.
Pros,
— I called in a day or two before I needed a cut for my dog. They were able to schedule me in for the same week. This is great, esp. as a lot of groomers have a week or two of wait time.
— Friendly
— Clean and safe
— 1.5 wait time, versus the usual 2 or even 3 hour
Cons,
— My dog had at least 5 dreads (his hair is very curly and thick), but probably about 10 [when we came in]. The groomer said she’d need to cut off all of his hair as removing the dreads would pain him. I said okay. She said you wouldn’t be able to see skin, but it would be short. I asked for at least his head to be left «full.»
…When I returned 1.5 hours later, my dog was completely bald-​looking. Yeah, you couldn’t see skin, but you pretty much almost could. I think she went in too hard with the razor, and could have spared him some length. He looked like a rat. I love my dog, any which way he looks, but I was embarrassed for him, the way he looked.
…She did leave his facial hair long, but it was not styled well at all:
* his whiskers area was unusually long
* she did not trim short the hair under his eyes that gets dirty and turns reddish
* she left his ears really long, and he just looked plain ol’ weird
To be honest, I hated this cut. He’s had a similar shave-​down when he was first adopted, but that cost me $ 30 in Chicago. This place charges around $ 60 – 70, which is pricey, and they did not style my dog’s hair well at all.
I had to trim his facial and ear hair that same night. I can’t wait for it to grow out again. I am never taking my dog to this place again.
Take your dog here if you do not care that he looks well-​groomed and properly styled; this is for a convenient, quick cut. I prefer places that provide both, as well as attention to detail.

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.

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!

Buddys dog den is as good as it gets! I have taken Clem there since he was a baby and he adores it. They are wonderful with him, update photos for you to see, and ensure your pup will have a blast! I have tried other daycare and refuse to leave him anywhere but Buddys for boarding, daycare and grooming!

Love this place! My dog loves this place and so does his roommate. The staff is very nice, they greet us and know who we are. They are really good with working with you when you’re in a bind also. They give me updates about my huge lap dog as well. I’ve been bringing my dog here for probably a little over a year. I recommend this place to everyone that asks me where I board him. I use them weekly for daycare. When I take my dog there he runs in and doesn’t look back at me (kind of makes me sad) but that’s a good sign he loves it there! Thank you guys!
1 thing– only wish they did pick up and drop off a little further, I live in south Williamsburg

Trek loves Buddy’s!
We’ve done everything here from daycare to boarding, and never had a bad experience. They’re very flexible and offer a lot more than just daycare, from half day’s to quick in-​home visits (I live very close by), the answer is rarely no. The dogs are always supervised very closely by multiple knowledgeable and caring staff. Boarding is never a problem and Trek does very well here when I need to leave for a few days – there’s always someone on duty for boarding. The prices are very reasonable and most often beat any other services out there. Grooming is also a huge plus… it’s great to come back to a clean and good smelling dog! The hours are perfect and include weekend daycare. Above all, the staff is wonderful here. I would recommend Buddy’s to anyone!

We love Buddy’s daycare! The staff is very friendly, responsible and accommodating! I don’t know what we would have done without them!

So far so good with Buddys. I have recently become a dog owner, and now that I have a job I’m about to start soon, I wanted my new friend to be able to hang out in daycare when I’m not around. In addition, I was looking for a groomer. The nice thing about Buddys is that you can kill two birds with one stone, every two weeks I ask for my dog to be bathed as part of the day and when I get her back she’s dry and smells great. Coat is so soft as well.
I’m reserving the 5^th star until I get a good amount of time with these guys in, but like I said in the beginning, so far so good.

I’ve take a few minutes to give a shout out A++ for the groomer, as you don’t always find groomers thats very passionate about what they do. in this case, she’s very friendly and follows instruction to point and most important of all she make my dog looking like a charm :)

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!

I have to second all the positive reviews. My dogs have been staying overnight here, and I always pick them up tired, happy and healthy. The staff is phenomenal and I am totally at ease little my dogs here. So great to have in the neighborhood.

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.

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.

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!!!

Two weeks ago I needed a last minute boarding spot for my pit/​mix for 12 straight nights, and after reading the reviews on Unilocal 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!

Love this place.
Love the staff
The owner is a wonderful woman who really cares
The groomer did a great job
My dog would be happy to live there if he could!

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. :)

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!