Samantha L.
Samantha L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Home from home service 🐾
Sam’s Bark Buddies was founded in 2007 in London by dog-obsessed Samantha Lewis-James. With 17+ years of certified and professional dog-walking experience and qualifications including Canine First Aid, Animal Care, and Dog Behaviour and Training, Sam is fully-insured, DBS-checked, and has a proven wealth of canine knowledge. Sam’s Bark Buddies prides itself on prioritising each dog’s needs and now offers tailored group walks in the seaside town of Hastings. With a maximum of 6 dogs per walk, Sam’s Bark Buddies is committed to providing safe and sociable walks for small-to-medium-sized breeds. Be it enjoying a breezy, coastal walk or exploring the vast woodlands - a fun-packed and stimulating walk is guaranteed!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Sam is a fantastic dog sitter. It was great to let Bob board there and socialise with other dogs in the woods on walks. I had lots of pupdates and couldn’t ask for any more. Thank you
Sam has watched our dog Poppy for 4 years - since she was a puppy for both daycare and boarding. We could not imagine better care for our pup, Poppy absolutely loves going and we knew she was in good hands. Cannot say enough positive things about Sam - we are sad to see her go!!
Sam cared for my two maltipoos, Virgil and Georgie, for almost 4 years. They spent two full days a week with her and a small group of small dogs in the London parks. She was always punctual, professional and responsible. My dogs adored her! Sam absolutely loves dogs which was very evident by how she spoke about them and how she cared for them. She kept them very safe and very happy. Sam was also excellent at feedback and communication. She kept in constant touch on WhatsApp with videos and photos. I trusted Sam with a key to our house as well. I can’t say enough good things about Sam! I highly recommend her and would be happy to speak with anyone interested in a reference.
Sam absolutely adores dogs, she has many years of experience caring for many different breeds and is wonderfully dedicated to her job. She helped care for our puppy since he was very young and was always extremely organised, reliable and easy to communicate with. With Sam the dogs in her care always come first and I can't recommend her highly enough.
Sam has looked after our dog since he was a puppy. He absolutely adores her. She has been a tremendous support to our family in looking after him. She is professional, reliable, organised and we trust her completely. She has a treat deal of experience and it shows in her dealings with the dogs she looks after. She became a good friend to us, and our dog, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
I'm in the creativity lab, experimenting with ideas. For the last 5 years, Samantha has been the guardian angel for my beloved Toto, a lively and ball-obsessed Boston terrier. From the moment they met, it was evident that Samantha's love for dogs knows no bounds. Her genuine affection and unwavering commitment to Toto's well-being have made her an indispensable part of our family. Reliability is Samantha's middle name. Rain or shine, she's there for Toto, ready to embark on their daily adventures. Her flexibility is unparalleled, always accommodating last-minute changes with a warm smile. Toto's safety is her top priority – she's the epitome of a responsible and vigilant dog walker. I have complete peace of mind knowing that Toto is under her watchful care. What sets Samantha apart is her exceptional communication. Without fail, she keeps me updated on Toto's escapades and well-being. Whether it's a funny anecdote or a photo capturing Toto's joy, Samantha ensures that I never miss a moment of my furry friend's day. In Samantha, I have found not just a dog walker, but a trusted companion for Toto. Her dedication and genuine love for dogs have left an indelible mark on our hearts. Thank you, Samantha, for being Toto's second-best friend and our peace of mind." Warm regards, Michele and Toto
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Schedule
Dog walking has been my life for over 17 years. I'm a full time dog walker offering group walks and solo walks from Monday - Friday
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fully enclosed garden with a secure gate. I offer a home from home service to ensure all the dogs are comfortable and relaxed
Pets
A typical day
I like to replicate your dogs normal schedule as much as possible. Plenty of exercise guaranteed with exploring the local beaches and country parks, lots of walking and sniffing.