3021 31st Lane Northeast, Lacey, WA, United States
Reach out, I'm looking forward to meeting your dog
About Us
Quality, personal and professional pet care
My name is Andy, and I strive to offer affordable walks, park play, training and pet sitting to the great dogs of Olympia, Tumwater and Lacey. Since I was a child, I have been passionate about dogs. Years later; I became the go-to Dog walker in Seattle! Now, after over a decade of success in Seattle, I am excited to move to Olympia to start the next stage of my business working with dogs. I feel very lucky to translate my passion into a career where I get to provide quality personalized care to as many dogs as I work with every day. When I am not with my dogs I love making experimental music, attending live shows, hiking and urban exploration, listening to music and cooking for my friends. Thanks so much for your interest! dog daycare dog sitter Olympia Tumwater Lacey
A reliable, caring and trustworthy caretaker for your pets, with nearly two decades of experience to make me the best choice for all your dog walking and sitting needs!
When you live a busy life, it is hard to consistently provide the attention and care that your pets can demand. With years of satisfied owners and loved pets, you can rely on me to provide the best care for your furry family members when you're away. My experience includes but is not limited to: volunteering at animal shelters, working at doggy day-cares and lots of hands on interaction. I am also a graduate of the Seattle School of Canine Studies!
Satisfaction Guaranteed
I am always prepared for any pet's needs and ensure that yours will receive the best care and love. Their happiness and comfort is my top priority and I strive to provide a service I would want my own pooches to receive. Never hesitate to openly communicate your questions, concerns and preferences to me. After all; I am a doggy dad as well and know how special they are. Wanting total insurance that they are in the best and most capable hands is essential.
Client reviews/critiques
"So glad we got to know Andrew. Lana definitely had fun hanging out with him and his pack. She came home happy & tired, which was good. Thanks again for the good time!"
Tony P. and Lana // Seattle, WA.
"Andrew was great; he was very flexible with our drop off and pick up times and sent us some photos and updates to let us know how Maddy was doing, which was much appreciated. She had a fantastic time and was completely worn out from playing all weekend when she got home. We would definitely use Andrew again when we need a sitter!"
Erin E. and Maddy // Seattle, WA.
"Andrew's energetic love and passion for dogs shined through from the first moment we met him for our meet and greet with our dog Doug. All of the dog owners at the park raved about his knowledge and experience, as all of the dogs gravitated towards their human pal and leader. My husband and I were completely at ease knowing our dog was in Andrew's care for the weekend, and we highly recommend him to watch over your dog too! Thanks Andrew!"
The Yee's and Doug // Seattle, WA.
"Andrew is a true dog lover and a fantastic sitter! My dog Mr. had an absolutely amazing time staying with him. He took Mr. to parks and on bike rides & sent me great pics of Mr. having fun times with him and other puppy playmates. Thanks Andrew!"
Leo K. and Mr. // Seattle, WA.
"Andy was a fantastic caretaker of our 'kids'! He is very responsive to any questions before booking and during the stay (with pictures). Andy took care of our two dachshunds for a week while we went home for the holidays. We would definitely work with Andy in the future and recommend his services."
Zach O. Lucy and Oscar // Seattle, WA.
"My pups were taken care of well, were happy when I picked them up, and barely wanted to leave! Thank you, Andrew!"
Zach C. Kyubii and Sophie // Seattle, WA.
"Andy and Elijah were fantastic with Frank and he was happy as can be both going and coming. The proximity to the dog park is incredible, and the photo-updates were fantastic! Thanks to you both!"
Logan G. and Frank // Seattle, WA.
"Andrew was flexible with the pick-up and drop-off time and returned my little pup to me safe and tired." :)
Stephanie F. and Roxy // Seattle, WA.
"Cinnamon spent three days with Andrew while I was on a business trip. Andrew picked her up and dropped her off at my apartment. He was very responsive to my questions and kept me updated while I was on my trip, even sending some photos. She had a great time and I will use Andrew again for dog sitting."
Peter B. and Cinnamon // Seattle, WA.
"WE LOVED ANDREW. My husband and I just recently moved to Seattle and had never left our dog with a stranger before. Not only is Andrew a kind person, but he's also phenomenal with dogs. After our first meet and great with Andrew every worry I had disappeared. I was so relieved to know our dog was staying with such an experienced and friendly person. I would recommend Andrew to everyone who needs someone to either walk or take care of their dog. We plan on using Andrew from here on out for anything we need."
Marie M. and Ginger // Seattle, WA.
"Andrew is a very friendly pup lover. He is located next to a great little dog park. He is very flexible and laid back and our pup really likes him. We had something come up and we needed Andrew to watch our pup for one more night and he replied quickly and agreed to watch him. (Saved the day) We will definitely be contacting Andrew for our future dog sitting needs."
Lori S. and Finnegan // Seattle, WA.
"I got a bunch of pictures and a happy dog back at the end of the stay."
Brad P. and Ani // Seattle, WA.
"My 11-month-old puppy had a great time while I was away for the holidays. Andy was flexible with drop-off/pick-up based on my flight times, which was a big help. I appreciated the updates and photos throughout her stay. Though she was tired the day after I picked her up, I think she was definitely missing the new friends she made." :)
Elizabeth P. and Penny // Seattle, WA.
"An afternoon with Andrew was just what we needed! We were passing through town and wanted to do some sightseeing and have lunch and my little girl pups needed a sitter for the afternoon. He lives within a mile of where we were going and it all worked out great! The girls were happy and got to get out of the car and play for a while. Andrew was very nice and was responsive to my text messages and sent us an update partway through the stay. Thank you!"
Linda W. Lily and Luna // Portland, OR.
"I can't say enough good stuff about Andy and his dog whispering abilities!!! The extensive knowledge on breeds, behavioral tricks, and all around animal kindness he
possesses is out of control awesome!! I've brought my dog Hex to Andy for extended stays and random dog walks and he is always treated the best!! In fact Hex is kind of in Love with Andy and freaks out with excitement every time he sees him!! I would recommend Andy to anyone who needs their four-legged friend to be walked, watched, or trained."
Alex Bytnar and Hexen // Seattle, WA.
"Some people care for dogs; you INCLUDE them. When we get Kai back from your hospitality, he's been to parks, errands, played with your dogs, well fed, played with you, and he's ready to crash. Kai loves you like he loves us, and you clearly love dogs, it's not just a job. This is a stark contrast to doggie-boarding places that charge fees for everything and its all on-the-clock: we drop Kai off with you, he has a great time, he's safe, and he comes back to us happy and exhausted. You said you wanted some feedback or testimonials; we're happy to tell anyone how happy we are when you can care for Kai for us."
Rumi, Alan and Kai // Seattle, WA.
"I have had a wonderful experience with Andy the owner of Dog-Buddies
Adventures and Training. After having a family emergency and
needing to fly to Georgia last minute we needed someone to take
care of Rob our German Shepherd mix. Not wanting to put him up
in a boarding facility we were recommended Andy and we are so
happy we found someone so great! He accommodated our short notice
and even squeezed in a walk-through before we left. Rob got along
great with his dogs and the sleeping arrangements were the dogs
choice not in some kennel. After a week and a half without any
problems and constant updates and photos of long walks and parks.
We came back to a very happy dog who even seemed more calm after
hanging out with Andy and his pack for the week. If you're looking
for someone who loves all dogs like they are his family and can
give the attention and love necessary for your family member while
your gone, then Andy is your guy."
Alfi Delacruz and Rob // Seattle, WA.
"I leave my Husky with Andy every day while I'm at work. He's quite
a handful, being of a very willful breed. But I know that he's
in good hands with Andy. He knows more about dogs than anyone I've
talked with, and he is constantly looking for ways to improve the
lives of the dogs he meets."
Nick Meyers and Lobo // Seattle, WA.
"I've only known Andy for a few months, but I could tell right away
he was a great person with animals. He really knows how to speak
dog and they listen to him very well. He also goes above and
beyond what you ask him to do; taking the dogs he is walking on
adventures to new places and socializing them whenever the
opportunity arises.It doesn't matter if your pet is big, small,
crazy or lazy he treats them all great and will have helpful tips
for you after he is done taking care of them. You could hire
someone who just will take your pet off of your hands for an hour
or you could hire Andy who will be your pet's new best friend."
Joel Bergman and Wiley // Seattle, WA.
"It was a pleasure working with Andy. He was very accommodating in
scheduling and payment. Andy does very well with dogs; in both
understanding and teaching them. I am glad I got the chance to work
with him and have seen total improvement in Archer's
behavioral issues such as food aggression and object possessiveness."
Megan Hetrick and Archer // Seattle, WA.
"Andy was very attentive and very accommodating with my dog Indiana.
Andy watched Indiana while my family and I were in town (Belltown)
for a reception. We love spending time with Indiana, so we wanted
the flexibility to pick him up throughout the day. Andy is a full
time dog sitter/trainer, so he was able to meet up with us whenever
we wanted to pick-up or drop-off Indy. We’ll definitely be using
Andy’s expert services next time we’re in Seattle. Thanks Andy!"
Trey, Leena and Indiana // San Diego, CA.
"I would recommend this guy again! He was always there with a quick
response back with any questions I had and really knew about dogs.
He always kept me updated with my dogs progress there and sent me
some great pictures of his stay. Would use again! 5 stars."
Mike C. and Dodger // Seattle, WA.
"We have a rescue dog with anxiety and a 15yo pup who is mostly deaf.
They're sweetie pies, but can be challenging at times. They were
right at home with Andy and Elijah. We got pictures of their
stay-cation while we were away, and they looked so happy! Our
little ladies were well taken care of!"
Judy L., Peanut and Huxley // Seattle, WA.
"Andy was a great sitter. We would definitely use him again if we
needed to find one in Seattle. We had never met him before this,
but we were very comfortable leaving the dogs in his care. Highly
recommended."
Brett K., Sammy and Kitana // Tuscon, AZ.
"I was initially hesitant to the idea of leaving my dog with a
stranger that had some good things said about him on the internet,
however, I am really glad that I did. We all have that time/event
that just doesn't accommodate our pet and I am pleased to say the
next time I have to travel I will first seek to let Brodie stay at
this house! Not only do I have some great pictures from Brodie's
overnight stay with Andrew, but I have peace of mind for the next
time I have to be away. Andrew was really accommodating and worked
with me to drop off/pick up around my work schedule and genuinely
cares about animals. Brodie had a great time playing in the park
and socializing with other dogs while staying with Andrew and I was
impressed with how happy and at home Brodie seemed when I came to
pick him up. If you are on the fence, like I was, I would totally
recommend giving Rover a try especially with Andrew if at all
possible!"
Ben C. & Brodie // Seattle, WA.
"We were in a huge rush to get a sitter for our dog Beezus. We hired
Andrew just 3 hours before our meeting and leaving our dog Beezus
with him for the day. She did not stay the night but from 11:30-5:30
she was with Andrew and some bigger dogs walking all over town and
having quite the adventure at multiple dog parks. She was tired out
at the end of the day, a rarity for her. From the pictures for her
stay she looked happy and relaxed. I would use this Sitter any day
of the week for just the day or for a night stay, he understands the
dogs and works with them on their level. Thanks Andrew we hope to
use you again."
Dennis & Beezus // Seattle, WA.
"Elijah and Andrew were great. They were very flexible when I had to
schedule an extra night at the end of the booked stay. Rito came home
happy, exhausted, and totally the same dog as when I dropped him off.
I'll be booking them again next time I need a dog sitter."
James B. and Rito // Seattle, WA.
"Shortly after moving to Seattle we had to go out of town for nearly a
week. We have no contacts here and really had to just go with the flow
and trust everything would be fine. We met with Andy the weekend before
we were going to drop him off and they connected very well and we could
tell that Andy definitely had a way with every single dog there. It's
comforting when you meet your dog-sitter, and he knows every dog's name
in the park. While we were out of town we got updates and pictures of
our baby boy having a blast with Andy, Elijah and friends (human and
dog alike). I would recommend Andy 100%."
Brandon H. and Bentley // Seattle, WA.
"Andy is great! Dallas (our dog) had the best time. It was non-stop play
time. She got to interact with multiple dogs and enjoy time outside.
Andy was great and super flexible with our schedule. Our trip ended up
being numerous hours delayed and he acted like it was not big deal,
which was so appreciated. We will definitely use Andy again. He is the
best."
Lindsay C. and Dallas // Bellevue, WA.
"I've never used a service like rover.com before, so this was a bit of an
experiment for me. I was very pleased with the outcome. My dog is a 2
year old Shiba Inu. If you've never met a Shiba before, they're known
for their difficult personalities (aloof, shy, high energy, to name a
few traits). I was impressed at how quickly Andrew picked up on all of
this, he knew exactly how to approach her and handle her. I was gone
for 6 days. During my leave, Andrew gave me updates (some requested by
me, some initiated by him) on her general status. He even took pictures!
He took the time to get to spend some time with her, which I know she
appreciated. When I returned, she was glad to see me, but had also
clearly bonded with Andrew. She was exhausted when we got home, and went
straight to sleep -- a good sign that she was playing hard! All in all
I'd most definitely recommend Andrew, and will certainly use his services
again, in the future."
Chris E. and Kaiya // Seattle, WA.
"Andy is great, he's been doing this for quite a while and spends a TON
of time at the park, so our puppy was so exhausted after a weekend stay
that he pretty much just slept for the next 2 days. Highly recommended!"
Krists A. Christiana and Baker // Seattle, WA.
"Andy understands dogs very well. My dogs stayed with Andy for 5 days. One
of my dogs is very shy and doesn't get too close to other people. When I
came to pick them up, the shy guy was so happy around him and kept coming
back to him. I was really surprised. He has very good eyes to understand
dogs. He observed my dogs' behavior closely and made sure they are safe
and happy. He also brought them to different parks many times and sent me
pictures. I definitely would ask Andy to take care of my dogs again. Thank
you, Andy!"
Grace H. Kri and Smas // Seattle, WA.
"I couldn't have asked for better care for my 9-month old very energetic
lab puppy, Bobo. I left her with Andy for the second time for about a week
and she again came back exhausted and happy. Both Andy and his assistant
Elijah are amazing with dogs and show them a great time with plenty of
socialization and exercise. I've never seen her so happy to see anyone as
when she runs into Andy or Elijah. I will definitely use them again."
Susan and Bobo // Seattle, WA.
"I had a terrible time finding a dog sitter, because I needed someone to
pick up Chloe and return her to my hotel. Andy was very reassuring when he
spoke with me, even though he wouldn't be present part of the time that
Chloe would be at his home. He assured me that his roommate Elijah would be
there the whole time and that Elijah would be excellent with Chloe when he
(Andy) was not there. Elijah and I exchanged numerous emails, and when he
came to the hotel to pick Chloe up, he was clearly comfortable and familiar
with dog behavior, even though Chloe was reluctant to go him. Elijah
continued to stay in contact with me throughout Chloe's stay at Andy's home,
even after Andy's return. He reported that Chloe had followed him around and
had been a "sweetheart." Chloe got to interact with other dogs, and Elijah
even took her to the beach. He returned her to my hotel right on time, and
Chloe was happy, healthy, and clearly had had a good stay. I am very pleased
with the care that Chloe received and highly recommend this dog sitting duo."
Christopher A. and Chloe // Bend, OR.
"I would recommend Andrew to anyone looking for a dog sitter. No matter the
size he knows how to deal with each of their behaviors and make it a fun
environment for them all. Maci came home exhausted and smelly from the water
so she clearly had a good time! Andrew is a very personable guy so it made
for a great overall stay for my 4-month-old black lab."
Shaun G. and Maci // Seattle, WA.
"Seems like Axel had a good time with Andy. He was a tired dog for a few days
after his stay! Andy always has a lot of dogs around, so if your dog likes
to hang with a pack, this is the spot!"
Emily M. and Axel // Seattle, WA.
"Andrew came through for us on short notice and took good care of our dog,
who came home happy and exhausted!"
Brad R. and Truman // Bellevue, WA.
"If you want a person who truly connect with and understands dogs... then
book Andrew to look after your pooch for your next Rover stay. I'm so
thankful to have Andrew and his faithful pack in my dog Zadie's life, and
in mine. This is one of those reviews I'd almost rather not write because
Andrew is an absolute gem. Zadie's immediately at home with him, loves
being part of the pack, and always returns happy and relaxed."
Janet and Zadie // Seattle, WA.
"Rufus's first stay with Andrew went really well! He was happy and tired
from all of the play when we picked him up. Andrew really knows dogs well,
and was very flexible and quick to respond. We'll definitely have Andrew
watch Rufus again."
Adair, Tim M. and Rufus // Seattle, WA.
"This was great fun for my 2 shelties. I usually stress a lot over their
overnight stays, but Andrew B. reassured me from the very beginning. I
instantly could tell that Andy was competent and that they liked him.
I observed how good he was with both of my dogs -- each of them with very
different personalities. I would definitely use Andy B. again. He's the
best! 10 out of 10!"
Bonita S., Lucky and Arrow // Shelton, WA.
"We left our 9-month old puppy with Andrew overnight, which, being somewhat
obsessive puppy-parents was a big deal for us. I'm happy to say that seeing
Andrew with my dog, and his other dogs, I felt totally comfortable that he
would look after our puppy like his own. By which I mean he will pay close
attention to him, guide him, love him, and genuinely care about him. Leaving
our dog with Andrew was really everything we could hope for!"
Ryan F. and Bodie // Seattle, WA.
"Andrew was great. He met me really last minute to puppy-sit my Havanese for
3 days. He was willing to work around my schedule and took good care of my
girl while I was out of town. While I was away, it got cold, so he went all
the way over to my place to pick up a vest for her. I appreciate that he went
out of his way to go the extra mile so she wouldn't be cold. He responded to
my questions about how she was doing right away. He's really a good guy."
Ashley R. and Dolly // Atlanta, GA.
"My dog Charlie's stay with Andy was great for me, stress free cause I knew
Charlie was getting tons of walking and playing and dog-time. It must have
been great for Charlie too cause he's more excited to see Andy than anyone
else, we went to the dog park and Charlie hopped right into Andy's lap and
stayed there! Andy cares about the dog's he's with, whether they're getting
enough to eat, getting enough playtime, not getting in too much trouble.
Very nice guy to work with, makes room for your schedule. My dog will be
staying with him again any time I'm out of town."
Stoytcho S. and Charlie // Seattle, WA.
"Andy took great care of our little dog over Christmas. He kept in touch
while we were out of town and made sure we knew how she was doing. We came
back to a healthy, happy dog. Thanks Andy!"
Tony F. and Pixel // Seattle, WA.
"We contacted Andrew to take care of our ten month old White Shepherd at
the last minute before Thanksgiving. Andrew was able to accommodate us and
was extremely prompt in responding to our messages. We returned to a dog
that was MUCH less shy than she was before. A few days with Andrew and his pack
really helped her come out of her shell. I shudder to think of the dog we'd
have found if we left her in a kennel instead. Andrew was everything we were
looking for in a dogsitter, and we couldn't be happier. Definitely
recommended. Thanks Andrew!"
William M. and Callisto // Kent, WA.
"First off, Andy LOVES dogs. Our little guy is sort of a jerk but he warmed
up to Andy right away. Andy worked around our schedule to come and meet the
dogs and really get to know them. When Andy watches our dogs he takes
them to his house where they become part of his family and have free run
of the house, even sleeping in the bed! If your dogs love exercise, Andy is the best because he always takes them on outings, dog park and swimming included. The dogs always come home totally worn out. Andy is also wonderful about dealing with special needs including weird habits, medications, diet. Lastly Andy is great with availability and amazing with last minute dates in case something pops up. Andy gets two thumbs and four paws up from our family, I highly recommend him."
Lizzie Letts, Lucy and Charlie // Seattle, WA.
"I would recommend this guy again! He was always there with a quick
response back with any questions I had and really knew about dogs.
He always kept me updated with my dogs progress there and sent me
some great pictures of his stay. Would use again! 5 stars."
Tony Chen and Ziggy // Seattle, WA.