What People Are Saying

“I am so glad my gut had me reach out to you with the urgency I did. I knew I needed an expert opinion on this match of him and us. THANK YOU for literally changing your schedule to come on such short notice. You gave me a lot of gifts in the short time you were here; seeing him so delighted to work, showing me how truly intelligent he is (he loved his session with you!) and of course, helping me see – being the dog he is – what type of training he really needs. As you know, I had seen glimmers of his inconsistent resource guarding behavior, but for you to see it in full effect and react the way you did (in consideration of who we are), was invaluable. Your giving me the insight on the situation and permission to acknowledge this mis-match was a gift. I can't thank you enough.”

— Marisa, Greenbrae

“Sam is a blessing to our family! Her kind spirit is infused into all that she does. Our dog Moses is 8 years old and has been dog walking with Sam since he was a puppy. Sam has a very special gift in connecting with the dogs. Through this connection, she supports dog owners in growing an even deeper connection with their own pups through her guidance and teachings. The best part of Moses’ day is when he hears Sam drive up in her truck and knows he is going out on a walk with her and all of his dog friends. Sam takes the dogs swimming and on long hikes on Mt. Tam and shares the adventures through beautiful videos and photos.  Our family highly recommends Sam for dog walking, boarding, and training. “

— Rena, Mill Valley

“In Just 2 sessions with my dog mamma Rasha, Sam trained my dog to stop barking at loud trucks, bicycles and skateboarders!
And Sam trained me so I could continue getting my spirited dog under control! Thank you!”

— Jill, Mill Valley

Thank YOU !!! We just went out for 40 mins - lead pulling was almost zero … we had 3 dog encounters - first one not so good but the dog came from round the corner but I said nothing and he calmed and reset pretty quickly. Second one is a known old dog and he just walked on by Third one was 3 very barky dogs behind a gate and we walked on past no bother … I know it’s all about consistency so I left my phone at home and focused on Pete … thank you again - what a difference - I’ll check in with you soon.

— Elaine, Mill Valley

“Sam has been walking my dogs for the past 5 years. She first started walking my older dog, and now my younger terrier, Kiwi! Kiwi loses her mind with excitement the minute our car turns down her street, and she bolts up the stairs to Sam’s house! She comes home exhausted, and (I think) a little depressed that she has to come home! Sam takes such good care of my fur babies, and I’m confident they have the most amazing time on their walks with her since she always keeps in contact with me (I’ve seen photos and they’re stunning)!! We can always trust and count on Sam! “

— Amanda, Tiburon

“There are plenty of folks you can entrust with your dogs on any given day. However, there are very few that you know will treat your beloved pets with the exact same affection and care they receive at home. The excitement and enthusiasm our dogs show when they run out to meet Sam for a walk, tells you everything you need to know! We truly feel our dogs are with family when they are in Sam’s care.”

— Marty & Kathy, Mill Valley

“There are so few people I trust with my dogs, Sam had that trust from me from day one. She cares for them as if they were her own. I trust her implicitly. Sam is unique among dog walkers – she not only keeps them well exercised but hones their training skills as well. They listen to her extremely well.”

— Dan, Mill Valley

“My dog, Oski’s, favorite part of his day is his walk with Sam. He gets more excited when she picks him up then he does when he gets food...and that’s saying a lot because he is a lab!! We are so lucky to have Sam in our lives. She is reliable, takes the dogs on amazing outings and has her crew of dogs so well trained!! Oski loves Sam so much. I know he is in good hands when he’s with her. Best dog walker ever!”

— Karen, Mill Valley

“Sam is the best!  She has walked my two dogs for several years and they LOVE her - lots of kisses when she comes to the door. She is loving and firm with training, too, so they come home better behaved!”

— Kasey, Mill Valley