For The Love Of Toby (fortheloveoftoby.com) has a 5.0 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 14 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Animals & Pets and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 100% rating it 4 stars or higher; 3 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-10.
We got a new Maltese/Poodle puppy and called Samantha to help with training him up. She is quite knowledgeable about dog behavior and getting dogs to do what you want in a positive way. We had about 6 sessions with Samantha and her instruction was effective. She came to the house for an hour and it was really intense for the hours. She was very prompt and provided a great service.
She was great with my dog, brought treats to help distract her, while she did her nails, and did a wonderful job! She also has other services I will be looking into, and definitely recommend!
Samantha is amazing! She has helped me with several pups with behaviors, and her techniques work! She is kind, consistent, knowledgeable and her love for the dogs is quite evident. In addition to training, I've used her grooming, walking and day care services. Samantha never disappoints and I feel fortunate to have her in my corner. I have learned so much~Thank you, Sam and For the Love of Toby~
I cannot recommend Sam highly enough! From the moment I dropped off Tucker, my golden boy, I knew he was in the best hands possible. Sam not only took exceptional care of our guy but also worked wonders with his training. When I picked him up, he was happier, more obedient, and clearly enjoyed his time there. The communication throughout the process was fantastic—I received regular updates and photos, which put my mind at ease. Sam's expertise and genuine love for dogs are evident in every interaction. My dog came home more confident, well-behaved, and with new skills that I couldn’t have achieved on my own. If you're looking for someone who treats your dog like their own and delivers amazing results, look no further than For The Love of Toby! I’m beyond grateful and will definitely be returning for future boarding and training needs!
JoJo, my miniature Australian Labradoodle, and I have worked with Sam for almost 4 years since JoJo was a pup. Sam has helped me through some difficult times with raising a puppy by myself. Sam is kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. I always know JoJo is happy and safe when she stays with Sam for daycare or overnight. Sam is the only person I know who has the patience to trim JoJo’s nails. Not an easy task!
Sam’s ability to read the language of a dog, and anticipate their response, is extraordinary. She is an excellent trainer and has worked with our 110 pound rescue part pit over the years helping him with his multiple fears. She is able to understand the psychological and emotional nuances of our dog and can frame his behavior, and our responses, in way a that is positive, compassionate and proactive while teaching us how to work with him in our home and on walks. Sam has a great depth of knowledge and wisdom about the training, health and well-being of dogs. Her love for them puts them, and their humans, at ease whether she is working with you and your dog, providing day care or overnights stays. I fully trust her abilities and always love how excited my dog gets when he realizes he is going to Sam’s.
Samantha is amazing! She takes such great care of my mom's dog Sammy. She pays attention to every detail you request, and treats your pet as if it was her own! She goes above and beyond to give my mom the peace of mind that her dearest companion is well taken care of. Highly recommend!
We have been using Sam for over a year now. She comes to the house to take care of our dog’s nails. Our dog has extreme anxiety and is terrified of being on a leash and being in the car so it’s amazing to have Sam come to our house. She’s very patient and gentle with Jade. She took her time getting to know her and goes at Jade’s pace. We highly recommend her. We haven’t needed to board with her yet but would be very comfortable doing so.
Sam is the absolute best! She is so courteous not only to what I need but specifically to my dogs needs. She is always so sweet and thoughtful with my dogs and always taking the best care of them whether it be for basic training or caring for them when I’m gone, Sam is the only person I’d trust!
Fantastic trainer! I have and continue to use her her kind and impressive techniques, with my sweet Tink! The training was well worth the resources I spent!
I highly recommend For the Love of Toby. Sam has been helping me with the care of my 1 year old Yorkie. Her compassion, gentleness and patience was evident from the 1st time she met my puppy who was scared of grinding her nails. Sam took time to get to know her, making her comfortable before even beginning. Sam is not only friendly but easy to talk to about my concerns and very knowledgeable about dog care. She even sent reassuring pictures during overnight boarding to ease my anxiety. Sam’s quality of care exceeds my expectations!!
Sam has been the dog trainer to our Goldendoodle for years now! Sam started training Buster within 3 months of him being born (and within a few weeks of us taking him home). We have used her services in multiple capacities, including In Person Dog Training, Daycare, and Overnight Boarding. Sam did a great job of guiding us through the early stages of training our young puppy. She provided effective training tools and displayed strong communication during our training sessions. As a business owner, she’s always been respectful and easy to work with. We will continue to use Sam for the years to come as she’s grown to become a part of Buster’s “Extended Family”!
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