We've been taking our very energetic Havanese to stay here for over two years. I'm fairly new to Yelp and it dawned on me recently that reviews matter to me when I'm looking on here, so I'd better be writing them as well. Our dog LOVES it here! Seriously, I ask him if he wants to go play with his friends and he freaks out!! We pull into the drive way and all he can concentrate on is 'Where is Sandy?!' When she comes out, it's all I can do to keep him on my lap!! I can go inside anytime and did for awhile and still do from time to time, it's just easier not to get all the dogs riled up. He's been there A LOT for day-care, one-nighters, and week-long stays. She's always gone above and beyond to do what's best for the dogs and just has the biggest heart ever! Sandy is loving, kind and firm, with the dogs as well as the dog owners. She has rules, standards and boundary's, just like any good dog owner should have. She is not shy to share her opinions or views of how she sees it. At first, maybe that can be little off-putting for some people because most places will do anything to get your business and make a buck. Those are not the people I want caring for my dog. Sandy will NOT take just any dog. I'm sorry to see that Shannon M felt the to need to leave a negative review that Sandy had/has zero control over. I'm a pit lover too, and I know that as a former pit owner there are certain labels that society has placed on them. We weren't even allowed to mention the "P" word at our vet's office or they would've had to notify our former HOA! Insurance restrictions should not equal a bad review - I call THAT discrimination. To sum it up, check it out, I wouldn't take Carlos ANYwhere else! ~JD read more

I love Sandy's :) I brought my baby, Hugo, to Sandy very recently as a last minute thing before we left for vacation. We went to meet for our pre-stay interview and she took me inside and showed me all around the house. It's clean and safe for the dogs. We were gone a week, and he had such a good time. I will NEVER board him in a traditional kennel, and at Sandy's he could run and play with the other dogs every day, go in and out as he pleased, sit on the couch, and sleep in bed with Sandy. Almost as good as being home. I also feed my dog a special raw diet, and I cannot tell you how great it was that Sandy was open and totally ok with feeding it to him. Such peace of mind. She even sent me a few pictures and kept me updated while we were gone. I didn't worry about him once, and that's saying something for me. I don't understand the poor reviews listed here...but please give Sandy's a chance. She took great care of my dog. I picked him up and he looked great, happy, and I'm sure would have been happy to stay longer. read more

I have been boarding my two ponies with Sandy since October and I couldn't have wished for a better caretaker for them. She completely loves them and takes care of them as if they were her own. My ponies seriously must think they are royalty for the high class care and attention she gives them. I also know that Sandy is an awesome dog boarder. Dogs are her life and she treats all dogs as if they are her own. Her entire house is dog friendly and the dogs typically always have access to the outdoors and indoors at all times (except at night or when the weather is bad). There are tons of places for the dogs to sleep and hang out and the dogs I have seen absolutely love Sandy. Sandy also takes time to exercise the dogs and she is constantly interacting with them. In addition to the awesome care Sandy provides, she is a very friendly and welcoming person. I would definitely recommend dog boarding at Sandy's! read more

The only review I need for Sandy's Dog Boarding is the one I get from my dog. He starts wagging his tail as soon as I pull in her gate, and he is always overjoyed to see Sandy. I used to leave him at a kennel, and he would try to pull away when we approached the front door, and I could hear him howling as I left. I cried the last time I left him there and vowed I would never take him back to a kennel, any kennel, ever again. Now I feel 100% comfortable dropping him off at Sandy's because he is so happy to see her and is perfectly fine with being left there. Sandy clearly loves dogs and takes excellent care of them. She is kind and caring and responsible, the dogs are exercised daily, and they can be indoors or outside as they choose. I am so grateful that I found her. read more

I have known Sandy for over 10 years. She has not only boarded my dog over this period of time, but she provided board to our retired horse as well. There is no one else I would ever trust with my animals. Sandy always puts their care and well being above hers and takes excellent care of the dogs who stay with her. She has spent her own funds to provide emergency veterinary care for sick dogs in her care; she cooks special meals for them; she is up at the crack of dawn to make sure they all get the attention and care needed to keep them healthy. It is not an easy job to take care of many dogs at once, and she does it with love for the animals and a smile for us. I am someone who knows her well, and would trust her with my dog (or any other animal) anytime. read more

My 5 year old, large dog loves going to Ms. Sandy's place. In fact, he never wants to get into the car when it is time to leave. I feel very comfortable leaving my dog at Sandy's place. She takes her time to introduce the dogs to each other one at a time, let's the dogs play in her backyard and in her home as they please (no kennels), and let's them sleep wherever they'd like in her home (my dog sleeps under her bed). They hang out together in the living room at night watching tv before bedtime. Ms. Sandy is also very good at answering any questions you may have about wholistic dog care. I have appreciated her input many times. I would def recommend Ms. Sandy, you wont be dissappointed :) read more

We have been taking our dog to Sandy's once a week for almost 2 years. Our Labradoodle is very well socialized as he attends day care once a week at The Dog Club of West Linn also. He has also been at several other dog day care centers and ongoing training. Of all the places he goes, he loves Sandy's the best. He normally rides in the car laying down in the back seat. However, when we turn onto the road to Sandy's house he stands up and begins to wine with excitement with his tail wagging frantically. When he gets out of the car he practically pulls Sandy down trying to get inside. Thank you Sandy for all the great care. read more

I have been taking my golden retriever to Sandy's since 2008. I wouldn't take him anywhere else. I always think no one could love their guy as much as I do!! However "Aunt Sandy" as we call her, has Kain totally in love with her! He gets so excited going to her house! He loves playing with all the other guys and I never worry. He's totally fenced in safely where he can run and play or in the house with Sandy? Every dog seems to love her as much as Kain does! Sandy is also very informed when it comes to foods, treats, care etc! I would recommend her to anyone. She's the best! read more

wow, lucky me, I took my two dogs to Sandys, one is very shy, but when she was with Sandy, she fell in love with her. I use Sandys place every few months, and when i turn on her road, my guys go nuts, tail wagging and can hardly wait to get out of the car and go to her. her knowledge about dogs has been a great benefit to us. she truly loves these dogs in her care and it really shows, For a safe and loving place for your babies, Sandys is it, my dogs let me know by their actions where they wanted to be. Sandy thank you for being the best. Nora read more

We have taken our dog, a standard poodle, to Sandy's for boarding since our dog was a puppy. Sandy goes the extra mile over and over to ensure that our dog is taken care of and that dropping off and picking up our dog is convenient. The facility is open, our dog doesn't get put in a cage; she also sleeps with Sandy as if she were her own dog. Very warm and friendly and responsible. When we left for Europe we had Sandy watch our dog and we never doubted that she was well taken care of. Not a typical kennel, thank goodness! read more

I wanted to give an update on my experience with the way Sandy cares for animals. She is so good and understands my dog's needs and always has helpful ideas and support when I have questions. She really takes her time to get to know my dog and takes a lot of pride in making sure they are well cared for and happy. I would recommend Sandy to anyone wanting to feel comfortable leaving their dog for a trip. I have recommended her to friends that had bad experiences elsewhere and they were ecstatic with her care of their dog. read more

We have had great experiences boarding our dog with Sandy on 3 seperate occasions throughout this past year. Most recently she went above and beyond when caring for our Shih Tzu/Maltese as we were out of the country for 2 weeks. When we picked him up you could tell how much he felt at home with Sandy. We appreciate knowing our dog will be loved by Sandy when we are gone. read more

Our 7 month old German Shepherd has been staying with Sandy while we go on vaction for the past 6 months. He loves going and we feel comfortable leaving him in a place where he can run and play with other dogs, as opposed to a kennel where he will sit in a cage the entire time we are gone! You can tell Sandy truly loves dogs and we are so lucky to have found her. read more

I have been taking my dog to Sandy since she was a puppy. She has been nothing but wonderful to my dog. She treats her as well as Sailor, her own dog! My dog is ALWAYS happy to go there and is tired when she comes home. That tells me that she had so much fun there. I do not agree with Beth H or Shannon M at all! JD pretty sums it up great! Good job JD... read more

Sandy is the BEST!!! I would never leave my Sophie with anyone else. She is treated like royalty there. She is NEVER in a kennel, has acres to run and play, comes home exhausted. As soon as I turn on the road, Sophie goes crazy, she knows where she is going and loves it. Sometimes I think she likes it better with Sandy then she does at home!!! read more

Sandy is AMAZING!!! I've been taking my dog to her since she was a pup... She's dependable, available, reasonable & most importantly I trust her... My dog absolutely loves her... She's an animal lover & she's good at what she does... I highly recommend her to anyone!!! Like I said before & I'll say it again she's AMAZING!!! read more

Sandy has been a God-sent for me. Every time I drive up to drop off my dog, he whines because he wants to go see Sandy and play. Her love and passion for dogs is evident! Sandy's rate is very reasonable especially with the attention my dog receives from her. Thank you Sandy for loving my dog almost as much as I do! read more

Sandy has been taking care of my furry babies for years and I couldn't be happier. My two "unique" pointers feel at home at Sandy's. I always have a much better travel trip knowing they are such good hands! She treats my boys as if they were her own. HIGHLY recommend!! read more

Sandy's dog boarding is the best. Our dog always enjoys his visits and the attention and care he receives. I believe the quality of care combined with a commitment to excellence that Sandy provides is highly valued by both the dogs that stay with her and their owners read more