the sampson standard
Where Loving pet care meets a higher standard
Private pet care and reward-based dog training in Tulare, CA.
The Sampson Standard offers private dog boarding, dog daycare, drop-in pet visits, dog walking, limited house sitting, and reward-based dog training in Tulare, CA and nearby areas.Private care and training requests are reviewed individually to make sure each pet is a safe, comfortable fit for The Sampson Standard.
Here, the standard is they're family.
About
Hi, I’m Kiana — a pet care provider and Certified Dog Trainer offering family-style pet care and reward-based training support in Tulare, CA.The Sampson Standard was inspired by my beloved dog, Sampson, and reflects the kind of care I believe every pet deserves: safe, loving, consistent, and attentive.I’ve cared for pets since childhood, with experience caring for puppies, energetic adults, senior dogs, and cats. As a Certified Dog Trainer with a force-free, reward-based approach, I also bring personal experience training my own dog through his Canine Good Citizen certification, and a formal background in human behavioral support.Whether I’m caring for your pet while you’re away or helping your dog build confidence, manners, and real-life skills, my focus is the same: patience, reliability, clear communication, and learning each pet’s unique routine so they feel safe, understood, and cared for like family.
Services
Pet Care:
🐾 Boarding (Dogs Only)
🐾 Daycare (Dogs Only)
🐾 Drop-ins (Dogs and Cats)
🐾 Walks
🐾 House-Sitting
(Limited Availability - Considered for Nearby or Established Clients on a Case-By-Case Basis)
🐾Yard Waste Cleanup - COMING SOON!
🐾 Mobile Grooming - COMING SOON!Basic bath/freshen-up and pickup/drop-off are offered add-ons with Boarding, Daycare and Drop-In requests.Dog Training:
🐾 Puppy Foundations
🐾 Basic Manners & Cues (i.e. sit, down, come, jumping, begging, etc.)
🐾 Leash Foundations & Skills
🐾 Confidence-building
🐾 Enrichment/routine support
🐾 Name Recognition
🐾 Barking Concerns
🐾 Crate
🐾 House Training
🐾 Socialization
How It works
1. Submit an inquiry by completing the intake/request form.
2. We'll schedule a meet & greet or training consultation.
3. Sign the service agreement.
4. Confirm booking/submit payment.
For safety and professionalism, all private clients are required to complete an intake form, provide required vaccine/health information, and sign a service agreement before services begin.
"They treated our baby as a member of the family" - Margie E.
Testimonials
"I cannot recommend Kiana enough. She was prompt in our initial request as well as our subsequent encounters. She was extremely professional and organized a meet and greet to make sure we were all on the same page. I felt consistently in the loop. I am pretty sure our dog Koko had more fun on her walks with Kiana than she does with us!" - Max C., Dog Walking Client"Kiana was wonderful and took excellent care of our boys. She sent daily updates, and it was so reassuring to see how happy and relaxed they were. You can tell that both she and her husband truly love animals and care for them as if they were their own." - Cassandra V., Boarding Client"5 stars isn't a high enough review for Kiana and her family! They did such an amazing job with Toby. We got so many pictures and videos throughout the whole visit and everytime it looked like he was so comfortable with them and having fun. I couldn't recommend them enough and will definitely book with her again." - Adrianna R., Boarding Client"Kiana was wonderful with our baby. Her husband and her son were also absolutely amazing. They treated our baby as a member of the family. She provided lots of pictures and video's daily which was very comforting to me. I would highly recommend and if she will have my spoiled baby back well be using her again." - Margie E., Boarding Client"Kiana is amazing! Great communication, and she goes above and beyond for your pet. Highly recommend!" - Lydia S., Boarding Client"Her care for Boh was top notch and her communication was stellar. We never had any doubts of what an amazing time he was having!!!! We will definitely be back!" - Carrie B., Boarding Client"Kiana helped watch our three dogs and we could not have asked for a better person. She truly cared for our dogs like her own and our dogs quickly warmed up to her too! She was professional and kept us updated with photos, videos, and texts daily. We highly recommend her for your pet needs if you’re looking." - Joseph P., House-Sitting Client"Can't say enough about Kiana and her training program...She worked with our dog and provided helpful hints for ongoing training needs. I would highly recommend..." - Gina W., Training ClientAdditional References Available Upon Request
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