Sam Warren has taken care of our Bernese Mountain Dog, Lilli, since she was a puppy, and now she is 6. Her walks with him are the highlight of her week — really, they are the highlight of her whole life. There have been many times when I have wondered if she would go through the window before he got to the door. On the human side, Sam is extremely reliable and communicates well. He lets us know if he’s going to be later or earlier, if something happened with the dogs, if something doesn’t seem quite right. On the canine side, he makes a huge effort to get to know the dogs he is taking care of, and then takes wonderful care of them. He is a true dog person, and dogs get that right away. Sam has also boarded Lilli for us over many, many vacations over the years. I leave her with him with total confidence. He sends periodic updates while we’re away. Having someone take care of your dog when you’re away is one of the hardest things about pet ownership, but with Sam, I know our dog is in good hands and having fun (with her best friend).