Modern Dog Training & Walking in Truckee & North Lake Tahoe
Pawsitopia Dog Training & Pet Care offers day training, coaching and training walks with a certified science-backed, modern humane Truckee-based dog trainer, customizing each training and management plan to your pup’s specific needs.
Meet Samantha
I'm Samantha, the person behind Pawsitopia. I've been working with animals professionally for more than 20 years, and Pawsitopia has been part of my life since 2014. I love helping people better understand their dogs, while also giving dogs the skills and freedom to simply be dogs.
My approach is science-based and force-free, with an emphasis on understanding each dog as an individual and finding ways to make life better for both dogs and their people.
Pawsitopia, a Truckee dog walking company led by a certified force-free dog trainer, offers solo neighborhood walks and off-leash group adventures tailored to your dog’s needs. As a humane and ethical trainer, I create stress-free, enriching experiences that prioritize your dog’s happiness and well-being, giving you peace of mind while they enjoy the adventure they deserve.
“Samantha was amazing to work with. She was so thoughtful and thorough in developing a training plan that fit our dog’s needs and personality. She was flexible and took the time to tailor each of our sessions based on how things were going. ”
“We had a great experience working with Samantha. To help Juneau navigate a variety of situations, she taught us strategies that were fun, engaging, and effective. Samantha supported us every step of the way with clear explanations, practice, and followup. Juneau absolutely loved her training sessions. ”
“I highly recommend Samantha’s dog training service. I significantly increased my confidence and skills working with my dog, who has shown both leash reactivity and resource guarding tendencies. She helped me develop a management plan, as well as fun training techniques. She is also extremely patient, kind, and responsive, and the training is working!”
“Samantha is an absolute star. She helped our dog learn better manners, took him on amazing walks and really got to know him, is dependable and reliable, and is genuinely just such a wonderful person! Our dog loves her and always had a great time on his walks. Cannot recommend Samantha highly enough!”
Service Area: Truckee, CA and North Lake Tahoe
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