People We Recommend

There are many wonderful resources that Bichon FurKids calls on to guide and help us with our own bichons as well as the fur kids we rescue. These range from veterinarians to trainers, from groomers to dog sitters. Please feel free to contact the people below as they have proven themselves to be wonderful resources -- and know that we will continue to adding new names and information. Please email us at for other resources if we can help. 

 

VETERINARIANS

Stonecreek Animal Hospital
Dr. Jeffrey Glass, Dr. Brandie Melville, Dr. Lisa MacDonald
4178 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
949-726-1800
www.myvetonline.com/website/stonecreek/

 

Pearson Animal Hospital
Dr. Dorota Pearson
1903 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078
760-598-2512

 

Point Loma Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Valerie Cardeiro
1964 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego CA 92107

 

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Animal Medical Center
600 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92121
619-444-4246
www.amcofeastcounty.net

Carlsbad Animal Hospital
Dr. Lauren Bauer and Associates
2739 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
760 729-4431
www.carlsbadanimalhospital.com

Drake Center For Veterinary Care

195 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
760-753-9393
www.thedrakecenter.com
 
Oceanside Veterinary Hospital
Geoffrey R. Smith D.V.M.
2960 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058-1241
760-757-1571
 
Pacific Beach Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Benita Keiss
1362 Garnet, San Diego, CA 92109
858-272-6255
 
Rancho Santa Fe Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Deirdre Brandes
6525 Calle Del Nido
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
858-759-8797
Santa Fe Animal Clinic
Dr. Milton Gee
301 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
760-753-6512
 
Telegraph Canyon Animal Medical Center
Dr. Lynette Henderson and Associates
577 Telegraph Canyon Road, Chula Vista, CA 92920
619-421-1323
 
4 Paws Animal Hospital
Dr. Bruce Barnes
16625 Dove Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92127
858-487-PAWS (7297)

 
ORANGE COUNTY/ LOS ANGELES
 
Cypress Ave. Animal Hospital
1400 E Cypress St, Covina, CA 91724
626-331-0775
 
Estrella Veterinary Hospital
26925 Camino De Estrella, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949)496-6661

www.estrellavet.vetsuite.com

 
Pet Vet Animal Health Care Group
Dr. Allison Naito
20032 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714-969-0211
 
 
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
 
Butterfield Animal Hospital
43810 Butterfield Stage Road, Temecula CA 92592
951-303-8260
Desert Dunes Animal Hospital
Dr. Eric Jackman
42430 Washington St., Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
760-345-8227
 
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
 
Mid-Valley Veterinary Hospital
807-B Davis Street, Vacaville, CA 95687
707-451-0571
 
Animal Medical Clinic
3449 Highway 32, Chico, CA  95973

530-343-1234

Johnson Ranch Veterinary Clinic
9260 Sierra College Blvd, Roseville, CA  95661
916-774-6630
 
 

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CANINE BEHAVIORIST - TRAINING - PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS, PROBLEM SOLVING & BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

 
Nicole Andrews
K-9 Connection
Behaviorist, Private and Group Training, Agility
760-438-3644
 
Jamie Lurtz
Solutions Pet Services
714-404-9314
 
Joella Cunnington, CPDT
The Uncommon Canine, Inc.
858-679-5861
 
Michelle Penix

Kinderpaws
619-401-6594

www.kinderpaws.com

 
Jamie Bozzi
Smart Dog Training and Owner Education
619-246-5634
 
David Feliciano
Mild to Wild
714-333-6770
(put Attn: David Feliciano in the subject line)
Fears, anxieties, aggression, behavioral issues, housebreaking, basic obedience and manners
 
Shannon Schaefer
Doggie Tech
10365 Old Castle Road, Valley Center
760-745-1011
Training, including therapy dog classes
 
Colleen Demling, CPDT
Pawtopia
858-414-7797
 
Joel Beckman
Beckman's Dog Training
760-877-9866
Serving North San Diego County
Positive Reinforcement / Exercise / Confidence / Proactive Training / Aggression Reduction / Clicker Training / Board & Train / In-Home Training / Basic Obedience and Puppy Group Classes
 
Caitlin Lane
949-690-0386
Dog Training & Behavior Solutions

Lynne Sorrentino
Cool Dog Training
951-676-9622
35581 Glenoaks Rd, Temecula, CA
Positive training and loving day care
 
Linda Michaels, MA Psych, CPDT-KA
Where the dogs want to train...
Private In-Your-Home Obedience Lessons and Consultations
CGC Certification, Lectures, Seminars
Pet Sitting In-Your-Home
20% off any service for BFK adoptee's first 90 days
858-259-WOOF (9663)

 

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GROOMING

Arizona
 
Villa La Paws Resort (Laura)
2734 W. Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ  85053
602-588-7833
 

Zippity Do Dogs
4701 N. 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
602-277-DOGS
www.zippitydodogs.com

 

California

AAA Pet Professionals (Terry Upton)
508 Nautilus Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-456-1552
www.aaapetpros.com

Alcala Pet Care (Alison)
Dog & Cat Grooming
1273 Crest Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 
760-436-6619
 
All About Animals (Lenise)
Dog & Cat Grooming
5622 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-459-4583
 

A Pet's Best Friend (Chris and Diane)
3251 Greyling Dr. , San Diego, CA 92123 
858-278-1909 
 
www.apetsbestfriend.biz

Angel Grooming
1903 Placentia, Placentia, CA  92870
714-996-1563

Bostone's (Cathy Keener)
8781 Cuyamaca, Santee, CA  92071
619-449-6400

Classy K-9 Clips (Yvonne)
3320 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
760-721-1562

Curry Comb (Cathy)
1210 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
858-755-2677

DawgyStyle All Breed Dawg & Kat Grooming
Blue Lantern Plaza, 34085 PCH  #112, Dana Point, CA 92629
949-496-3315
 
Dog Gone Pretty (Melody)
15053 Goldenwest, Huntington Beach
714-892-0171

KM Dog Grooming (Kaoru - Kay)
316 E Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-427-0341
www.kmdoggrooming.com
 

Karen's Custom Grooming (Karen)
7130 Avenida Encinas, Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92009
760-431-7553

La Paws Grooming
22912 Pacific Park Dr Suite B, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
949-716-8800

The Laundered Mutt (Mike and Cat)
27537 Jefferson Ave, Temecula, CA 92590
951-694-9274
www.thelaunderedmutt.com

Prancing Bichons (Linda Blue)
1975 Seabreeze Court, Encinitas, CA, 92024
760-632-1235

Puppy Love Pet Grooming (Barbara Young)
191 N. El Camino Real suite 211, Encinitas, Ca 92024
760-634-1559

Raining Cats and Dogs (Patrick Berger)
1911 Sunset Drive, Suite 1, Escondido, CA 92025
760-743-0136

South Bark Dog Wash
2037 30th st San Diego, CA 92104
619-232-7387
www.southbark.com
 
South Paw Dog Wash
34155 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point 92629
949-248-9910
 
Tails A Waggin (Lisa)
612 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054
760-722-0811
 
Tails of the City
807 Davis Street, Suite C, Vacaville, CA 95687
866-904-0585
 

 

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TEETH CLEANING

San Diego County -- Gentle Dental
JoEllen Craglione, 800-264-3094

Orange County -- Pet Dental Care
Richard & Amie Schardt
2904 Barrington Court, Fullerton, CA 92831
714-599-1985
Serving Central and Southern California, Las Vegas and Phoenix

Canine Care -- Gentle Teeth Cleaning
800-844-3532 (ask for Kim)

http://www.professionalteethcleaning.com/

 

They visit various pet salons and shops during the month. Call for dates and locations and make an appointment at one that's convenient for you.

 

 

 

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DOG SITTING


The Nannie's Network
Love Bichons?  Why not join the Nannie's Network, a cooperative group of fellow Bichon owners and Foster parents, who trade dog sitting favors with each other.  We have a group of about a dozen members in San Diego area, and are growing to incorporate surrounding areas.  If  interested contact Hilary Cramer at hgcramer@yahoo.com for details.

Joan Danzinger (North San Diego County)
Former BFK Foster Mom and Adopter
760-930-0619 

The Ritz 4 Petz - Vista (North San Diego County)
Kim Cyr and family
760-598-3368
http://www.ritz4petz.com

Hiromi and Edward Smelser (Rancho Bernardo and South)
BFK Adopter
858-618-5455

Michelle Penix (San Diego County)
Kinderpaws
619-820-4091

Training also available with boarding

 

Pet Buddy (Palm Springs Area)
Steven Porter
760-880-5787

Cool Dog Training and Doggy Day Care (Temecula)
Lynne Sorrentino 951-676-9677
35581 Glenoaks Rd, Temecula, CA
Positive training and loving day care
 

Dogtopia
925 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92078
760-471-6888

The Animal Keeper - ENCINITAS
155 Saxony Rd., Encinitas, CA 92024
760-753-9366
www.theanimalkeeper.com/encinitas.html

The Animal Keeper - OCEANSIDE
3532 College Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92056
760-941-3221
www.theanimalkeeper.com/oceanside.html

The Animal Keeper - POWAY
12280 Oak Knoll Road, Poway, CA 92064
858-748-9676
www.theanimalkeeper.com/poway.html

 
Linda Michaels, MA Psych, CPDT-KA
Where the dogs want to train...
Private In-Your-Home Pet Sitting
Obedience Lessons and Consultations
CGC Certification, Lectures, Seminars
858-259-WOOF (9663)
 

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PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES

 
Dexter's Deli
Great selection of products in services and very knowledgable about pet nutrition, supplements and training. Carries the hottest new dog & cat toys, gadgets and accessories.
Carlsbad: 2508 El Camino Real #B-2, Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-720-7507
Del Mar: 1229 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 858-792-3707
San Elijo Hills: 1523 San Elijo Rd. So. #107, San Marcos, CA 92078 760-471-9500
Ask about their Frequent Barker Program. They reward their customers with 5% cash-points for every dollar spent on EVERY purchase.
 
Wholesome Choice Pet Market
Amy Hodges, Owner
15731 Bernardo Heights Pkwy #103, San Diego, CA 92128
858-675-1053
Note:  Mention Bichon FurKids Rescue and get 10% off of your purchase
 
Ambrosia Pet Deli
Eileen T. Riley
73131 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260-2339
760-568-1177
www.ambrosiapetdeliofca.com
 

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Other Services

 
HAND PAINTED PORTRAITS by Betty Grissom, Artist
949-830-5849
 
CARPET CLEANING by Upstairs/Downstairs
760-726-3093
760-477-7575
 

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Revised on July 8, 2010 10:10:48 by Debbie Gibb? (76.88.87.12)