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Samantha N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 repeat clients
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Samantha N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $25 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
16 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Live for tail wags and wet kisses!

PLEASE GO TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO FIND THE QUESTIONS FOR MORE INFO ABOUT YOUR PUP(S) My name is Samantha, Sam for short! I have been caring for animals for over 15 years both personal pets as well as watching others pets. I have been working with Rover since 2017 and have always been able to outshine anyone's expectations even if someone has any doubts! We always have friends here and have plenty of friends of all sizes, ages, and breeds throughout the week. I have had so many pet parents worried about their pups and I love to be that person who eases any worries they may have! I do what I do because I ADORE animals especially dogs. They have a special place in my heart that just overthrows everything. The patience I have gotten from working with animals and children shines through in my everyday life as a past doggy daycare owner and as a sitter. I am also able to help if you are having any type of issues with your babies. I have worked closely with those that have social anxiety and/or seperation anxiety. All issues can be addressed and I can help find the best ways to help them adjust and cope. Alot of the times these issues go away with the proper attention and training! I used to work at Petco so I have a lot of useful information from best grooming items, food information, training tips and tricks, and much more. I have a little bit of veterinary information that I learned from a college course. I classify myself as a behaviorist as I help parents with behavior problems, identify issues, and help the pups ease out of unwanted behaviors. I also work with It Takes a Village Rescue as well working with the pups they need assistance with behavior wise. There isn't anything that can stop me in showing your pet that they are an all star and deserve all the love in the world. I have helped pet parents with training their dogs, getting cats and dogs use to baths and nail trims, teaching people what a little bit more patience can do for a nervous pup, and I have even been able to handle the most aggressive of dogs accordingly. There are so many unique and spunky dogs out there and I love discovering all of them! I promise, when you book a sitting, walk, doggy daycare, or any other service with me, you will not be anything less then satisfied and overjoyed! I will make sure you have plenty of pictures of your pup and keep you updated if they are staying over for longer periods of time. I am the happiest when I am surrounded by animals. No matter the species. There is no dog too big nor too small for me! My schedule is open during the week but I get my children Thursday night to Monday so I am available Monday evenings to Thursday mornings. We will go outside to play and potty every hour and spend AT LEAST 15 minutes (depending on how they are feeling and how the weather is) outside. I know no dog prefers being cooped up inside. Please provide a written note with instructions for your own pups needs.

Qualifications

25 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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69 ratings
Pam K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 23, 2026

Samantha is great! She is very accommodating and great with my dog Layla. Layla had recently had surgery and I felt totally comfortable leaving her with Samantha. I would definitely use her again.

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Karlie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 27, 2023

Sam is truly great and amazing with animals! It’s really hard for me to feel comfortable with someone else watching my pups but we quickly felt at ease with Sam. She’s kind, seems to read doggy minds, fast to respond, and frequent with updates.❤️?

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Maddie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 24, 2023

Sam was amazing! Her dogs tired my pup out and he had the time of his life playing all weekend! She was quick with responding and sent tons of videos and pictures! I will definitely be sending my pup again this summer! Thank you Sam!❤️

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Joseph H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 18, 2023

Samantha & her family are amazing!! always sending me pictures & updates of how my dog is doing! the dogs are outside majority of the day to run around & live their best life! 10/10 recommend.

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Kyrandia P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 27, 2022

Sam and her team are absolutely amazing my fur babies were well cared for! I love the fact that they were able to comfortable and there wasn’t a huge adjustment for them. I love Sam and appreciate her and her team and thank you all so much and will definitely use you guys more frequently with the doggie day care as well. Signed one happy fur momma Kyrandia Peters

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Amori C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 16, 2022

There are no words to describe how absolutely amazing it was to work with Sam not to mention her knowledge base enabled me to have an even better dog than the one I dropped off. So blessed to have found her!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Currently I offer drop-in visits, house sitting, and dog walks Monday Evenings to Thursday Mornings as I have my children from Thursday night to Monday morning. I am available on weekends but please note I have two daughters who would be tagging along with me. I can offer boarding for small to medium size dogs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 3 dogs, 3 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed

Safety, trust & environment

I provide your pet a safe person to look to. I always leash during walks and if other dogs approach, especially off leash, I am usually standing in front of the pups incase there is any confrontation. Your pet's safety, happiness and health are the most important to me.

Pets

A typical day

I love to encourage physical and mental stimulation. We will play outside, play with toys, play with water, go on walks, play tug-a-war, and whatever your dog prefers will become a daily routine. Treats will be used as a way to help reinforce or help with training your pups. Whatever you have to help stimulate your pups I will use accordingly. We can also go to the dog park if you as the pet parent approve!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Samantha can host up to 3 pets per night
Here are a couple of important questions to answer when finding a good sitter! ^Are they spayed/neutered? (This helps me plan for their behaviors) ^Are they house trained? (Gives me insight on any training we will be working on) ^How much and how often does your pet eat, go outside, and go to the bathroom? ^How do you normally deal with good and bad behavior? ^What is the pet's behavior like on a walk? Are they considered a "runner"? (Helps me prepare for behaviors during walks) ^What are their favorite toys and games to play? Favorite treats or snacks? ^What should I do incase of a medical emergency or if they get out when they are not suppose to be out? ^Is there anything your pet is scared of or reacts to? Any behaviors I should know about? ^Is your pup crate trained? Do they have separation anxiety? Do they get anxious easily? ^Are they food/toy aggressive? ^How do they react to other dogs/cats/outdoor animals (e.g. squirrels) ^Any special needs? Such as special diet, daily or weekly medications, allergies, daily brushings, etc. ^Is there anything you would like me to know about your pet that isn't already asked? I do not have breed preferences. However, I would love to know the other animals, people, and age ranges your pet has grown up around or does well/not well with so it can help me improve their stay. EVERY dog is different and there is no such thing as a bad dog.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.