Samantha is simply AMAZING! Our dog loves Samantha and just the time to get the energy out of him…read moreand give him time with other dogs gave us a wonderful dog at home. But the best part of Samantha was her ability to train our unconventional dog. For example, he still doesn't respond to words, but Samantha taught him to keep focus on her (and when he's with me ... me) and even when off having fun, he's checking in and responding to me. We just did a vacation at the beach and allowed him to be off leash in a manner I never imagined. Samantha speaks dog and has been the best decision I made to ensure we have a happy, healthy, well-behaved member of our family.

Rain or shine Samantha was Diesel's walker for 7 years in Alameda and we will miss her outstanding…read moreservice as she moves onto the next adventure. She is great at communicating and I appreciated her organization and how easy she made the process. I highly recommend Samantha for her care and attention she gives the dogs and the great experience you will have.

We've been working with Madi for over six months and can't say enough good things about her. She is…read moreincredibly kind, thoughtful, and responsive, but she is also deeply professional and reliable, which is such a rare and valuable combination when it comes to pet care. Our lab adores his walks, adventures, and overnights with her, and we always have complete peace of mind knowing he's in such capable hands. Madi communicates clearly, handles everything with care, and charges fair rates. She's a total gem, and we're so grateful to have found her!

If your dog could write a review, they'd give Donner Dogs six paws up!…read more Madi at Donner Dogs in Truckee is basically a dog whisperer, adventure guide, and cuddle expert all in one. She treats every pup like her own, which is saying something, because my dog is literally soooo spoiled. Whether it's dog walking or boarding, she goes above and beyond to make sure your furry friend is happy, safe, and having the best time ever. Need someone to take your dog on an epic Tahoe adventure? Madi's got it covered. Want to make sure your pup gets more attention than you do at home? Also covered. Honestly, I'm pretty sure some dogs leave her care wondering if they can trade humans. If you want your dog to have the best time while you're away (or just too busy to give them the adventure they deserve), Donner Dogs is the place. Just be warned--your pup might come home looking at you like, "So, when do I get to go back?"

Really great company. Kevin welcomed our dog who was stressed and made her feel comfortable …read more Since it was her first time she was on a leash,when he took the dogs down to the lake to be safe, but she came back happy. He filmed a video of them all while they were there and it was fun watching her having a good time.

Great place. Shannon and Kevin are very responsive. They had availability even though it was short…read morenotice (48 hours prior) to watch Boba for half a day. We arrived 30 minutes earlier than expected arrival time, but Kevin greeted us. Boba had a great time there. Very close to ski/snowboard resort. Would return and highly recommend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhJa9kk58do

I've used this service twice, never again. The left hand doesn't know what the right hand is…read moredoing. IF you manage to get someone to answer the phone they always sound confused, bewildered and clueless. If they tell you they call you back, don't hold your breath waiting. They people are unprofessional, and i can't figure out how or why a business is run this way. Dealing with these people ain't worth the aggravation, chose and different company, one that knows what professionalism means!

We've been looking for a groomer who is friendly, cares about the work they do, and who loves the…read moredoggos. We found all of that with Your Dog Spa! Michael was amazing from the start. First off, he's incredibly quick with responding, there was an opening within the next business day, and he did absolutely amazing with our large senior fur baby. He's got amazing communication. Upon arrival, Michael contacts you to ensure he's parked in an appropriate location. He spends time with your dog to ensure the best grooming possible and he's so thorough and talented . Also, pricing is extremely reasonable considering the fact that you're paying for a person who truly cares about the work they do, the attention to detail, making your pup feel safe, and overall just amazing service/care. We really appreciate Michael and can't wait to have our doggos go to him again.

A 15 lb, 2 year old rescue with feisty energy and sweet eyes paired with a senior citizen couple…read more Lilith knew how to deal with the three of us! Although there's more to work on, we have a happy home for now (as long as motorcycles don't follow us). Thank you Lilith for helping our Jaxon.

I can't say enough good things about Buddy. Our dog, Matty, is incredibly sweet and smart, but due…read moreto puppy trauma, can be highly reactive. Matty, has been working with Buddy for several years and today she's a different dog. She does outings 2-3 times per week with the most phenomenal humans on the Buddy team. You should see Matty bound down the stairs to shower them with kisses every time. Likewise, she comes back tired and deliriously happy. But, where Buddy has really helped us is in training, both basic commands and due to safety issues, shock collar training. Lilith, the owner of Buddy, was very concerned about Matty's reactivity and strong prey drive which affected her recall. Lilith knew if she ran off after something like a wild animal, bikers, runners, or other dog, Matty could get gravely hurt or worse. I was very against collar training due to my own trauma where my stepfather would torture our family dog for fun with a shock collar at full capacity when I was a child. Just the mention of a shock collar sent me into tears so when Lilith suggested it, I was highly resistant. However, after much thought and a few sketchy situations on the trail with both bears and other dogs, I finally caved. I felt like I couldn't stomach shocking Matty, but the one thing I really couldn't stomach was losing her. Throughout the training process, Lilith was with me and my husband every step of the way, explaining the process as well as having great empathy for my unique trauma. Slowly, I got used to using it and only had to use the vibrate mode and never the shock setting. My husband had to use the shock once and thankfully Matty is so smart, that imprinted on her so quickly, that vibrate was all that was needed for her to run back our sides when called. It was like walking a different dog and because she loves to please us, I think she was relieved to finally understand what we wanted too. She seemed happier instead of confused. Then, one day I was in the forest and Matty was off leash. I saw her tense up, so I looked off into the bushes. A coyote was stalking us. Matty took off running at full speed. I pushed vibrate. No response as her drive was too intense. They were so fast that they made it into a grove of trees about 100 years away by the time I pressed shock. I heard a yelp and then saw the coyote run out of the trees and up the hill, but no Matty. I feared the worst because of the yelp, but then Matty came trotting out of the trees, wagging her tail. The yelp was from the shock collar which startled her enough to call off the chase (which never would have ended until the coyote ran back to their pack). One could say that the collar saved my beloved dog, but really it was Lilith & the Buddy Team who saved Matty. She was the one who could see that Matty's intense drive could lead her to being hurt, but she loved our dog enough to push me to overcome a childhood trauma in order to keep her safe. I'm forever grateful.

First and most important my dog was well cared for. Luke is meticulous in greeting, good-bye,…read morewalking, giving corrections gently. He's an effective business man who makes registering, scheduling, transacting as painless as can be. His upbeat, easy going nature makes interaction a pleasure. Don't miss Luke if your doggie needs!

Our five year old Lab had a blast with Luke during our stay in Tahoe over Labor Day weekend. He…read morereceived lots of exercise and attention. He was tuckered out each day and happy on returning the next day. Luke is a pro with pups and people, and we appreciated his updates, photos, and thoughtful treats and suggestions. He cares about his clients ( the dogs) and makes sure they are comfy and happy. We will definitely reach out to him again when in town.

For the past few years, our Portuguese Water Dog has been a patient at Truckee Donner Veterinary…read moreHospital, and we are eternally grateful for the extraordinary care Dr. India Vannini and her tech team, including Emma, Forest, and Maddie, have provided. Over the past few months, our 3.5‑year‑old dog faced several serious health challenges, including being diagnosed with Addison's Disease, and Dr. Vannini guided us through each one with compassion, patience, and unmatched expertise. She and her team cared for and healed our dog, educated and supported us throughout, and ultimately saved his life. Dr. Vannini's wisdom, depth of knowledge, and calm, thoughtful approach are truly exceptional. She takes the time to listen, explains every option clearly, and blends data‑driven diagnostics with seasoned intuition and hands‑on experience. We never felt rushed and always knew every decision was made with our dog's best interest at heart. We cannot recommend Dr. Vannini and the Truckee Donner Veterinary Hospital team highly enough. Their dedication, clear communication, attention to detail, and loving kindness gave us complete confidence and peace of mind during an incredibly stressful time. Dr. Vannini is an extraordinary professional, and we are forever thankful for her role in our dog's recovery and ongoing health. Her expertise, compassion, and unwavering commitment to her patients make her truly exceptional, and we are deeply grateful for the care she and her team have given us.

Great convenient place to take our cat! We just adopted a cat and they offered the first exam for…read moreno cost. They also helped to clip the cats nails for me and gave me tips to do it at home. Friendly office staff!

Everything is perfect with Doggie Days. The people that work there listen and know how to work with…read moreyou and your dogs.

I left Doggie Days a message to report my 2 dogs started to get the severe runs 24 hours after an…read moreovernight stay last weekend . NO return call at all ! You'd think management would want to investigate to make sure there's no disease going around their facility . Or to protect other dogs that were exposed to my dogs . This makes me wonder about this place . They are very nice and helpful, but this issue just turned me off about them. One of my dogs had to be taken to urgent care because his poop is blood red after 2 days of the runs . Lucky the results indicate no parasites or contagious disease.