Fuzzy Buddy’s Dog Daycare

We started taking our pup to Fuzzy Buddy’s after Downtown Dog Lounge upped their already insanely high rates. I’m glad they did because not only is Fuzzy Buddy’s more convenient for our commute, they’re just awesome! Our rescue pup has separation anxiety and we need to put her in daycare at least 3 days a week. FB’s is great at communicating with us about our pup’s day. She always comes home exhausted which is what any dog owner loves after a long day at work! Happy to be a regular at FB’s and will continue do so while we work on our dog’s anxiety. Wish they were open on weekends though!

I HIGHLY recommend Fuzzy Buddy’s. We adopted our dog, Kaci, in Oct. 2014 and quickly came to realize that as a cattle dog/​border collie mix, he had a lot more energy than we thought. We were exercising him each morning but determined that we could afford dog daycare at least once a week and it would be good for him. and for us! We picked Fuzzy’s based on Unilocal reviews and proximity to my office. Kaci went to Fuzzy Buddy’s 1x/​week from November — July, when we moved out of state and could not have had a better experience. They offered a free trial day, where I could call and ask how he was doing. Most all the staff offered a short review of how he did when we would pick him up, and I could always ask if they didn’t. They were quick to offer up advice about his behavior if I asked for it. He always arrived excited and came home exhausted. Their hours are great and they are flexible about scheduling. We already miss Fuzzy Buddy’s!

This place is absolutely amazing. My pup has been coming to Fuzzy Buddy’s once a week for about a month now and she LOVES it here. I started bringing her because I felt bad she was cooped up inside all day while I was at work and not releasing enough energy. Boy does she get that energy out here! I pick her up and she is exhausted! She now waits at the door every morning hoping its a «daycare day.» The staff is also great! They are super friendly, thorough, and definitely have a love for animals. I had tried out several different doggy day cares and none of them compare to Fuzzy Buddy’s. I have to drive a good 20 minutes out of my way each time I drop my dog off and pick her up but it is totally worth it for me. I know my dog is in great hands and is having a good time. After all, pets are our fur children!

We recently started taking our 10month old puppy here. We rescued him from a shelter and he was very shy and reserved at first. I was really nervous but the people at Fuzzy Buddys have been great! They are friendly, responsive, and they open at 6:30am! Our dog is so happy and now isn’t as afraid of people and gets along with all dogs. And I love how tired he is when he comes home!

LOVE these guys. Our rescued dog had separation anxiety, so we took her here while we worked on that with her. She’s not a super playful dog, but there are corners for her to hang out in, a small dog play area that she enjoys, and an office to hang out in when she gets overwhelmed. She gets so excited when she sees us drive this way that she will not stop barking & pulls like crazy to get inside.
Plus, we found our regular dog sitters here. Hooray!

After our horrible experience with our lab going to the Downtown Dog Lounge– Capitol Hill location, we were very hesitant about ever starting doggie daycare again. Our dog walker convinced us that her dog goes to FB and has always said such positive things that we decided to give them a try. FB’s staff is wonderful and engages with the dogs all day, I don’t worry anymore that our pooch isn’t getting the care he needs. You can tell all of the staff are REAL dog lovers (unlike the hipsters at DDL) that go above and beyond for both the dogs and their owners needs. Kobe runs up to the door when I drop him off so excited for the day, then comes home extremely tired! Thanks FB for making us feel comfortable again with daycare and taking great care of our Kobe boy!

I’m a total fan of Fuzzy Buddy’s Dog Daycare. The people who work their are SO NICE and seem to genuinely love all the dogs. My dog comes home happy, yet tired every day. The good folks that work there even take the time to tell you how your doggy’s day went and who their buddies are. I’m not sure how the place is set up, in the back, but if they have a yard to run and play in, they’d easily get five stars! Also, the parking situation is not the best during high traffic hours. They are so on top of it, that sometimes I never get a chance to see my girl in action because they are already getting her stuff together when I am at the door.

Great first experience, we had last minute plans for the following day & called FB 30 minutes before they closed to see if we could get our doggie in for a free trial. The girl was super nice & said they would take her. So great! Our pup loved it. Shes passed out after a day of fun. The staff is very nice. We’ll definitely use fuzzy buddies again!

We found this daycare for our mini Aussie after moving to Shoreline and we couldn’t be happier. The girls who run it are wonderful. They’re very nice and very professional and I can tell they’re attentive to the dogs too. Our boy comes home tired like a toddler every time and can’t wait to get his collar off and dive in when we take him in the morning. A wonderful business that we’ll continue to patronize for years to come!

Our dog loves Fuzzy Buddy’s, he goes once a week and comes home super tired so I know he plays hard with the other dogs all day long. There are just a couple of cons, we moved from Denver and the place our dog went to before had concrete floors, while I’m sure the padded floor is nicer for his pads, he seemed to burn more energy on the concrete and it filed his nails pretty nicely. We also are coming up to the holidays and don’t have a place to board him when we travel :(

To be upfront, I will not take my dog back here. There are a couple things I liked about the daycare, but my dog has been showing terrible signs of having had a bad experience. I can’t say what that was, but it has taken me a long while to calm her uneasiness when meeting other dogs on-​leash since her visit. She had never shown any signs like this prior to the one visit, so on that alone I can’t give more than two stars. I was told that toward the end of her ½ day that she had some altercations with other dogs. She was put in a low stress environment after that. I’m not sure what caused the altercations. They said they were not sure either. I’m imagining the excessive humping by other dogs might be the cause, but there is no way to tell for sure.
I will say that other people seemed very pleased when dropping their dogs off. Their dogs must be having positive experiences. There are a few things you should know about what I saw in the 45 minutes I observed the dog interactions though.
1. Only 3 staff for close to 60 dogs, which is too few in my book
2. A ton of humping. The staff did nothing, literally nothing, to stop that behavior.
3. Dogs urinating and defecating, which I imagine is normal at a daycare. I didn’t like the method of clean up though. A person came by, (picked up the solid waste) sprayed the spot with one of those «enzyme» sprays, pushed a wet mop over the spot, and walked away. It seemed less than hygienic. I was told the floors were mopped every other day for a deep cleaning.
4. The place had a distinct urine odor.
5. The people running the place were really nice and very open to talking about the dogs. The seemed to truly love dogs, which is a solid plus.
6. I did not see much aggression between dogs
7. There is a downstairs area where small dogs play and that does not have matted floors.
I hope this helps. I wish that my dog had a good experience there, but it’s been an uphill battle since that one day.

Wow — where do I start ! Our dog Maxine has been going here for 2 years now. What stands out for us about Fuzzy Buddy’s is that everyone on the staff seems to genuinely LOVE dogs. Dana (owner) is an excellent dog trainer/​behaviorist so all her staff is very knowledgeable. They strongly believe in positive re-​enforcement based methods so you can be assured that your dog is treated with love and respect here. I have never seen anyone even raise their voice at a dog here or even look like they were having a rough day.
What also stands out about FB’s is the care and attention that the staff takes. The large play area is always clean, has lots of toys, and dog play is always monitored by at least two people. The staff is very proactive about keeping the dogs engaged and active as well as understanding when dogs need a break. At the end of each day, we get a report on what our dog did and who she played with (never get tired of hearing chronicles of Maxine). Our dog has had pretty bad stomach issues so sometimes they need to give her meds and food at odd times — they have never missed a beat. They actually have had very useful recommendations on what could help with her health issues.
As for the pricing — it is competitively priced and worth every penny.
On a side note, Dana has excellent classes on doggy manners and dog signals. Also, some of the staff does dog sitting on the side. I highly recommend Brooke and Hannah for this.

Griffy has been going here for over a year. He gets SO excited when he realizes where he is and always comes home tired and happy. There are several different dogs and they give you a report each day on who your pup played with.
Dana, the owner, and her staff are very kind and the type of people you can trust with your pet. Dana also offers training classes on the weekends. Griffy and I took a class about a year ago and our happy with the results.
The only improvement would be for them to get a webcam so I could watch the pups play while I am at work. I wish every daycare had this, as I’ve used a place that had it in the past and it was very enjoyable to watch my dog from the comfort of my office!

I took my dog here last weekend and he loved it! The dogs all had so much fun playing together. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. I like that the dogs have an alternative to local dog parks when the weather isn’t so great. Can’t beat the price-​$ 3, compared to Great Dog ($ 10) and they also have dog daycare. The people that came to playtime were really nice as well. There were some fairly aggressive dogs, but other than that I enjoyed bringing my dog here and I am sure he liked it as well.

This is a great, pretty affordable place to let my dog go and socialize while I’m at work. They have a large space, so I know he can move around all day. They are always super nice and seem to care about the dogs. The location kind of stinks, but overall, a great doggy daycare.

Can I tell you how much I heart Fuzzy Buddy’s? Well, K the Pug loves the place! We’ve been coming to Fuzzy since 2010. I drop her off sometimes when we have a hectic work week and are unable to come home to take her out on her daily walk and potty break.
You do have to fill out an application form but it isn’t anything too crazy. And since most of the time, I don’t drop off K for daycare monthly, I can see how the $ 28/​day can get a little steep. You can get a 5 day pass and they take a little off, but it isn’t that big of a discount. But I haven’t done much comparison since Fuzzys is super close to our house.
The staff is really sweet and I think that is why I keep coming back. They know her by name and they also tell you who she played with etc. Not sure if they keep them in crate if they are bad like one of the past reviewers mentioned. They usually separate big dogs from the little guys but sometimes they put them in one room. Our pug loves the big guys!
I love the place and K always excited to go. I’m taking her there this week!

After trying other dog day care services that were lackluster (Downtown Dog Lounge for instance) I am blown away by Fuzzy Buddies. The play area is clean and always well staffed. There is an outside area for the dog’s business. I have also done a couple of classes here and my dog has never made so much progress! I would recommend this business to anyone.

Fuzzy Buddy’s has been a lifesaver! We have been bringing Cowboy there for over a year now and would not have survived his early puppy months without the help of their great staff.
Dana and team are always friendly and have helped us through a number of ailments and illnesses with Cowboy. They listen to our endless questions and provide useful recommendations from food suggestions to help with his allergies and solutions to help with his moodiness. :)
Thanks FB — you guys are great!

My 7 month chocolate lab, Moose, recently started hitting up the doggie daycare known as Fuzzy Buddys — just off 99 at around 113^th or so.
I’ll start off by saying that the staff here have been really pleasant, knowledgeable, and although we just starting going there, we feel like old friends. They give me daily updates as to who Moose has played with and whether he has behaved or not.
All dogs must be vaccinated and neutered and there is an application form. I find this reassuring and responsible. It definitely makes me more comfortable leaving my little dude there. Also, if your dog isn’t a good fit after the free trial day, they’ll let you know.
Best of all, a half day (up to 4.5 hours) only costs $ 16!!! That is very affordable for someone like me who is trying to buy a house and not exactly rollin’ with extra dough.
One of the nicest things about Fuzzy Buddys is that it is obviously run by people who know what they are doing. They don’t just toss your dog into the tank. They take the time to introduce him to the pack so every dog is comfortable with the next guy. They will feed, water and/​or medicate your dog per your instructions. That is really cool in my opinion.
The only thing that has kept me from giving them five stars is that they are not open on weekends! I work every other weekend, so this leaves me looking for a place for Moose on those days… However, we are thrilled to have found them for the weekdays. Now, if I could only find a place open just a little bit later too… As is, I have to pick Moose up on my lunch break and buzz him home really quick.
Finally, I did notice that there was a bit of a urine smell on my first visit. I doubt this is something that is avoidable, and is probably something found at all doggie daycares, but I did notice when I first walked in.
All in all, I would recommend Fuzzy Buddys for your fuzzy buddy… It’s a pretty cool gig.

If your dog can stay home by themselves, there is no need to go to this business. They only want to take care of animals that are very «easy» and have no issues.
My puppy (6 months) was severly tramatized after he stayed there for a few day care appointments. We can’t even drive by now without him becoming aggitated.
We even saw the trainer at a dog park, later, and she very unprofessionally said to the folks she was working with «OH, I know THAT dog…» It was one of the most unprofessional interactions I have ever had with someone in the pet care industry, specifically in Seattle where people tend to be really great with their attitudes and understanding around animals.