Dog's Best Friends....
Rebecca Mandell, Owner, Trainer
and Dog Care Provider
Rebecca started Dog's Best Friend in 2004 because
she absolutely loves dogs!
Rebecca grew up in Vienna, Austria and Katy, Texas,
the youngest of 9 kids, dreaming of living
in California.
So the day after her high school graduation, she
packed her bags and moved to Los Angeles to pursue
a career in acting. While working on and off in
Television and Film, she yearned to spend more time
with dogs and started volunteering with the Golden
Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles and Rover
Rescue. While working with homeless and abused
dogs, she realized that her real calling was not the big
screen, but to help save dogs and educate people on
the humane treatment and training of dogs. So, she
walked away from Hollywood and started Dog’s Best
Friend. She has not looked back ever since.
Rebecca lives in Hermosa Beach with her husband,
Corey, a Screenwriter and her three dogs Toby,
Spencer and Rusty.
Rebecca is a member of the Association of Pet Dog
Trainers (APDT). She evaluates and trains dogs
for the Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los
Angeles Rescue and Rover Rescue. She is Pet CPR
and First Aid Certified.
*Please see the Training page for additional
information.
Rachel Sondag, Pooch AuPair
After six years of Chicago Theatre, Rachel moved
out to L.A. last summer to persue film and television
acting.
While working in theatre, Rachel loved her day jobs as
a preschool teacher and nanny in the Windy City.
And most of all she loved taking her toddler friends
for stroller rides in Lincoln Park and along the lake.
So, she’s delighted to find herself here in the South
Bay, taking new furry friends for strolls along the
Strand and for romps in the sunshine.
Rachel’s first canine love was a Labrador named Van
Gogh, the most beautiful, noble dog who would spend
his days with the theatre company in the rehearsal
room, absorbing Shakespeare and Shaw and then
spent his afternoons playing fetch along the lake
shore.
Her newest furry friends are Gertrude--a hilariously
sweet Puggle, and Gladys-- the newly rescued kitten.
Gertie loves sniffing, sun bathing, and hiking Runyon
Canyon. Gladys likes watching television, eating
special can cat food, and tearing up paper bags.
Helena Ingvarson, Dog Care Provider and Pooch
AuPair
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Helena is our resident Pooch Au Pair whom we to
start a new life (she is fluent in English). Helena
absolutely loves dogs and has one of her own
back home. She is so popular with our canine
clients that she's been called "Mary Poppins" for
dogs. When she stays with your dogs, she gives
them tons of love and cuddles!
Helena is Pet CPR and First Aid Certified.
start a new life (she is fluent in English). Helena
absolutely loves dogs and has one of her own
back home. She is so popular with our canine
clients that she's been called "Mary Poppins" for
dogs. When she stays with your dogs, she gives
them tons of love and cuddles!
Helena is Pet CPR and First Aid Certified.
Lexie Hood, Dog Care Provider and Pooch AuPair
Lexie was born and raised in the South Bay and
that is where she currently resides with her family.
Two of her best friends are a cat, Sassy, and a
dog, Chase, (a.k.a. the Prince and Princess) who
have sat up through the late nights with her as she
completed her degree this past December. With
their support, as well as the support of her family,
Lexie achieved her Bachelor’s Degree in English
Education from California State University, Long
Beach. Before obtaining her teaching credentials
she is determined to take time to spend with her
Prince and Princess, as well as her other four-
legged friends. She has worked at a stable in Palos
Verdes helping to take care of the horses who
called that barn home. She has also spent time
volunteering at the Marine Mammal Care Center,
caring for the sick animals who resided there. In
addition to spending her time playing with and caring
for your animals, she also works at a veterinarian
hospital in the kennel taking care of the dogs and
cats whose parents are out of town. Her love of
animals will ensure that your animals are loved and
taken care of, as well.
Lexie was born and raised in the South Bay and
that is where she currently resides with her family.
Two of her best friends are a cat, Sassy, and a
dog, Chase, (a.k.a. the Prince and Princess) who
have sat up through the late nights with her as she
completed her degree this past December. With
their support, as well as the support of her family,
Lexie achieved her Bachelor’s Degree in English
Education from California State University, Long
Beach. Before obtaining her teaching credentials
she is determined to take time to spend with her
Prince and Princess, as well as her other four-
legged friends. She has worked at a stable in Palos
Verdes helping to take care of the horses who
called that barn home. She has also spent time
volunteering at the Marine Mammal Care Center,
caring for the sick animals who resided there. In
addition to spending her time playing with and caring
for your animals, she also works at a veterinarian
hospital in the kennel taking care of the dogs and
cats whose parents are out of town. Her love of
animals will ensure that your animals are loved and
taken care of, as well.
| Rebecca with Spencer, Toby and Rusty |
| Helena and Pisco |
| Lexie, Sassy |
