Amanda is an exceptional boarder. We know that our dog, Sully, is always in the best hands. Amanda sends us daily pictures and videos in which we can see Sully is ridiculously happy playing and running around with the other dogs. In addition to treating Sully like a part of the family, we also know Amanda is highly qualified and experienced in case something happens. We never worry about Sully and he is always super excited when we arrive and immediately ditches us to go play with his friends (aka the best feeling ever for us)! We trust Amanda to take care of Sully the same way we do and we are so glad we have found her. read more

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I was lucky to discover Sama Dog when looking for a place to board my 17-month-old Cavapoo near Nevada City. Every other option consisted of kennels with scheduled exercise and social breaks. At Sama Dog my Sparky was quickly and easily incorporated into the home life of Amanda and Renee and their two dogs, Violet and Bennie. Amanda listened carefully to my concerns and desires for Sparky as he had recently been experiencing significant separation anxiety with all the changes in our lives. She sent me daily videos and messages. Sparky slept in the bed with her and Renee as he is used to sleeping with me. She worked on methods to calm his barking and anxiety. She makes healthy dog biscuits which he loves. I could tell her attention and care was focused on Sparky's well-being. It was if he was away at a private camp. Sama Dog is any pet owner's dream and source of peace-of-mind. Sparky ended up staying 8 nights due to extenuating circumstances. When I picked him up he was clean, healthy and very happy. His barking and anxiety has noticeably lessened. I am so grateful for Amanda. I can 100%, unequivocally recommend Sama Dog to any pet owner!! read more

Sama Dog Wellbeing - Amanda and Sparky chilling after morning meditation - Holistic Animal Care Near Me

I don't even know how to start this because all I have to say is just incredible!! My partner and I recently moved to Nevada County. We were seeking quality dog care for our Pups Bugsy & Iris since we travel for work pretty regularly. My partner found out about Sama Dog and we decided to give them a try. We absolutely could not be happier. We have since had them cared for by them a few times and the experience has been amazing. The environment that they have curated and the people that they are has given us the peace of mind to know that our dogs are being loved and cared for at the standard or better than we provide for them. Such an attention to detail with constant updates and photos throughout their stay. Our pups are happy to be there and come back to us so at peace ever time. We LOVE And appreciate Sama Dog Wellbeing & highly recommen them if you are seeking compassionate care read more

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We are so thrilled and grateful that we took our little fur-baby Leo, to Sama Dog for a week. I was feeling apprehensive leaving him for a week (the longest we've ever been away from our little guy) as he has separation anxiety. When he's stayed three days at a Dog hotel in the past, he had struggled there. Crying through out the day and night. He came home a different dog than when he left: sad, fatigued, stressed and made several accidents in the home. All of which are not normally like him! But none of this happened when he came home from Sama Dog. Leo, gradually felt more and more at ease through out his time there. It was evident in the updates we received daily. And that brought so much comfort and smiles for both my husband and I. The best part is that he has been super relaxed, cuddly, playful and happy since coming home with us. I have no doubt that Leo will be back at Sama Dog in the near future when we travel again and cannot bring him with us. I absolutely recommend taking your beloved dog here. You can be rest assured they'll be in great hands and in good energy! Thank you Sama Dog! read more

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I don't usually write reviews, but as a dog mom, I believe more dog parents should know about the amazing services Amanda offers through her Sama Dog well-being programs. Thanks to Amanda, I've learned so much more about my dog's nutrition and the food and supplements that I can give her to support her health and well-being. She's passionate about this topic and cares so much for people and their dogs. I booked her consultation, and she helped me put together a meal plan for my Chihuahua that worked for our budget and lifestyle. Thank you Amanda for sharing all your wisdom and being a guiding light to so many dogs and their humans. All the best! read more

Thrilled to have found such a beautiful puppy resort for my little one. He loved it and I would recommend to anyone needing a caring, personal home like atmosphere for their puppies. The holistic services and treatments are also wonderful! read more

I am SO glad I found Amanda and Sama Dog. Finding a caring, reliable and communicative person to watch my animals has been a challenge in Nevada County, but no more - I feel like I have found a second home for my girls. And since I spoil them rotten and am a bit neurotic when it comes to their care, that is saying a lot. Amanda is very professional in her intake process and careful to listen to and follow all instructions. She slowly integrated my dogs into her "home pack" and things have gone super well. They love seeing her and going to her wonderful place where there is plenty of room to play and lots of love and affection. Amanda's expertise in holistic dog care is a big plus as well. I'm grateful to have found her and finally have peace of mind to leave them and go on a trip or just take a day break from dog duty. Highly recommended! read more

Amanda is such a blessing to work with. Her compassion, knowledge and thoroughness is exceptional. I had a meal plan consult to transition my girl from kibble to a more natural, holistic food base. I walked away with way more information than I anticipated and a meal plan that I can start her on right away. Knowing my girl will be getting the absolute best according to what's right for her constitution makes me feel warm and fuzzy on the inside :-) I really, really appreciate all this organization has to offer our babies. Thank you Amanda! read more

I can't say enough how thankful I am to have meet Amanda and Sama Dog. My 15 week old puppy was very timid with other dogs and Amanda slowly introduced him to his first friends in a safe and patient way that built his confidence. Now he is happy and well adjusted around other dogs. I've been boarding with Amanda for the past few months and she's been amazing. Sometimes I think my pup might prefer Amanda's home over mine! I can't thank Amanda enough!! read more

Sama Dog cared for my puppy for 10 days this past month. I was thrilled with the loving care Amanda and Rene provided. My little Joy loved being there, so much so that she initially was very reluctant to return home with me! She interacted with many other puppies and dogs, received massages, and Amanda was very intuitive about her fears and needs, as she is a rescue pup. I am grateful such a wonderful option for pet care has been created by such caring owners! read more

We planned an 8-day vacation and needed affordable high-quality boarding for our sweet little maltese dog, Reilly. We decided to give Sama Dog a try and, WOW, we were pleased with everything. First, she was in a loving home with a reasonable amount of other dogs. Second, twice during our stay Amanda, the owner, texted us photos to reassure us Reilly was happy and having fun. Third, she was clean, brushed and smelled so good when I picked her up. Lastly, Amanda and her husband Rene are all about holistic care so when I picked her up they provided me with some great advice about healthy eating ideas for Reilly and how to soothe and reduce her coughing/backward sneeze. I highly recommend Sama Dog for doggy care and boarding! read more

Working with Amanda at Sama Dog has been wonderful. She has a wealth of knowledge about the human/canine connection and has helped me understand how to improve my 10 year old golden retriever Dempsey's health and well being. There is so much we can do to make our canine companions lives healthier and happier, and Amanda's gentle approach is just wonderful. I highly recommend Amanda to all my friends who have dogs! read more

I could not be happier with Sama Dog and the care she gave my little dog while I was on vacation. Amanda gave my little Nelly the special attention needed for her shyness. It was like the dog was on vacation too ! Every day she had 2 long pack walks, a little massage, special treats and lots of love. She even gave her a nice bath before picking up. She is the best - and we will be back ! read more