4.6

Sandra is the best! Right from our meet & greet, Lola trusted and listened to her right away, so I knew she would be in good hands. Sandra's property is beautiful and spacious and she has taken all the precautions to ensure it is secure, safe, and comfortable for any dog that stays there. Max is such a gentle giant and was the perfect companion for Lola. I appreciate all the details and feedback that Sandra provided me on Lola's little quirks that she noticed during her stay; it's great to know how Lola behaves while she's away from me, and it just showed me how attentive Sandra is and how much she cares. I wouldn't hesitate to book her again!

In short: did not follow basic instructions for pickup & drop-off (came at wrong times), informed us she “cannot walk the dog” because she is 64 y.o., keeps all dogs outdoors 24/7, and made racist comments at our wedding. Positives: she is easy to talk to, and accommodated our last minute change from doggy daycare to dog boarding for an additional fee. —- The long version: Before officially booking with Sandra, we had sent her very detailed messages about special pickup and drop-off instructions as we were in Fallbrook for our wedding, and our dog would be part of the ceremony. We promised a VERY large tip if she was able to accommodate our unique needs, and she promised she would be able to fulfill them so we booked with her. She came at the wrong time, refused to walk our dog due to her age, and then still demanded the tip we had promised, refusing to take our dog without it. Because we did not want to cause a scene AT OUR WEDDING, we decided to pay the tip. While waiting for us to grab the money, she made several racist remarks about our guests to our bridal party. Even after she took our pup home, she kept her outside in the yard the entire time, including for sleep. Our friend who lives in Fallbrook raised this concern to us as he informed us coyotes are common in the area, so we were especially concerned for her safety. While Sandra is nice when talking face-to-face, we had too many major problems during this booking to be happy about any part of it. We wish we had gone with another sitter in the area instead, and would caution others to look elsewhere if possible.

Mal has had a confusing time because his alpha, my husband, died unexpectedly last week, and he's had to move house on top of it. He is a rescue and already had separation anxiety. But he had a great time with Sandra, playing with other dogs, with plenty of room to run around, and was he was happy and not insecure when I picked him up both days. Thank you Sandra! Thank you for loving animals!

Yes, I have already twice left a 100% excellent review for Sandra and Max… They’re evidently is a glitch in your system. Please update my review for Sandra two receive thank you 🐕‍🦺💙🐾🎾Rover.com

We left our fur baby for 10 days with Sandra and she cared for her as her own. My fur baby had absolute blast with Sandra and Max. She sent us pictures of all the adventures Arya had during the stay. Would definitely board with Sandra again!

Sandra took wonderful care of our dog, Mia, from Friday through Sunday. It truly felt like a little camping retreat for her! Mia stayed outdoors on Sandra’s large property, which has plenty of space to explore, along with a nice covered area and comfortable bed to relax in. She spent the whole weekend with Sandra’s dog, Max, and clearly had a great time. Sandra sent photos and kept us updated, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. We especially appreciated how much love and attention Mia received — Sandra spoiled her with treats, special meals, and lots of affection. Mia came home happy and relaxed, and we could tell she had been very well cared for. We would absolutely book with Sandra again and highly recommend her!