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Our Values, Mission, & Vision
Sandy Paws is dedicated to providing the South Bay Beach Cities with the highest quality of dog training and pet care services. Since 2018, we’ve earned the love, trust, and respect of our community, becoming one of the South Bay’s leading pet service providers. Our success is rooted in our core values: compassion, loyalty, integrity, education, teamwork, and professionalism.
As a holistic company, we believe that great pet care means understanding the full picture of your pet’s well-being. By offering both personalized training and professional pet care under one roof, we’re able to nurture your pet’s physical, emotional, and behavioral needs in a consistent and meaningful way.
Our team-based model plays a key role in that mission - especially when it comes to pet care. Rather than relying on a single sitter, we work as a small, dedicated team to ensure continuity, flexibility, and dependable coverage. With a close-knit team, your pet still enjoys one-on-one attention and genuine care from familiar faces who truly know and love them.
We’re passionate about providing safe, loving, and exceptional care - always treating your pets as if they were our own. Every service is thoughtfully tailored to your pet’s unique personality, routine, and preferences, because no two pets are exactly the same.
We invite you to join us on our journey to “know all the paws” in the South Bay!
Why Choose Sandy Paws?
Fully
Insured,
Responsible,
&
Reliable
Educated
&
Multi-Certified
Dog
Training
23+ Years of Pet Experience
&
7+ Years
of
Business
Experience
Carefully
Vetted,
Screened,
&
Background Check
Verified
Owner
CPR
&
First-Aid
Certified
+
Vet Assistant Experience
Community Voted
Award Winning Business
Automated Emails
&
Accessible
In App
Reports
Woman, Minority, &
Locally
Owned
&
Operated
Small
Business
Easy
&
Flexible
Online Booking
System
Safe
&
Secure
Payment Processing System
Need We Say More?
Check Out Our Testimonials!
"I have known Serena for many years, first as the primary caretaker of her family pets then as a volunteer and part time employee of my veterinary practice. Serena is extremely responsible.....Even when volunteering, she has always been prompt and reliable. She has excellent animal handling skills and the ability to administer medications if needed. Most importantly, she truly loves pets and caring for pets."
Dr. Deborah Robertson
South Bay Mobile Vet
"Serena is wonderful! I am in the dog industry and have needed someone trustworthy and reliable to refer in home private training sessions to, and Serena is my go to. She cares genuinely for all the dogs she trains. She is also my go to for dog walking! The clients I have referred Serena to have all been more than happy!"
Cami B.
A Bark Idea
"Serena did an amazing job with Duke and my home while I was out of town. He is an old man and requires extra care. Serena handled this beautifully. Duke has an extensive medication regimen and even required a last minute (non-emergency) vet visit. Serena didn't bat an eye at any of this. Serena sent me frequent updates that included pictures and videos. Duke looked so happy and relaxed. My home looked like no-one had been here. I mean that in the best possible way. Everything was clean and tidy. I know with Serena taking care of Duke, I can relax while I am out of town."
Erin K.
"Look No Further! We have owned 6 dogs over the years but Peaches, our Standard Poodle was our first puppy. Feeling overwhelmed and underprepared, I researched numerous South Bay Area dog trainers and chose Serena! Game changer! Serena comes with extensive knowledge and education regarding dog training and animal behavior. Peaches learned basic manners, agility, self-control, and proper socialization skills! (Thank you Freddie! Serena's own incredibly trained Service Dog). Peaches is even now on her way to becoming a Certified Therapy Dog!"
Janet Z.
"I have a bit of a.... stubborn.... Bulldog (Winston) and Serena and team do a fantastic job at providing both walks and pet sittings. Sandy paws is the only service I have tried where Winston is actually super excited when he sees them. Her team is attentive, caring, reliable and extremely professional. They even offer this amazing service where they pop in a few times a day to feed and hang out with him when I am away for long day. I cannot recommend Sandy Paws enough for your pet!"
Gian J.
"Serena is my angel!! There is no one I would ever trust with our 2 dogs. We have a senior and a very active hunting dog. She meets both their needs for walks, pet sitting, and overall pet care. She is on time, reliable, and also found hot spots and fox tails that I missed. Our dogs LOVE to see Serena and her team. They are trusted and treasured parts of our family. Sandy Paws provides me with a great deal of peace knowing my animals are so loved and well cared for. I refer the company constantly and everyone I send to Serena says the same thing. - A plus service and care."
Tina S.
"Serena is a fabulous trainer. She did a great job training us and Violet our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Violet was an over reactive barker and reacted to every noise, every barking dog, and the television. We were at our wits end. We can tell anyone who reads this that Violet not only is a certified Canine Good Citizen but also accepted at a hospital pet visitation program. We are so very proud of her but also forever grateful to Serena. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
Bill & Marti W.
"I have to say, I don't know what our family would do without Sandy Paws and Serena. We have a LARGE German Shepherd, who is actually very sweet and loving, but just her presence scares people. Serena and her staff have made Stella a best friend! We've done training, overnights, and all in between. Having SP's as a doggie resource is absolutely awesome. Great service, great people, can't possibly recommend any higher!"
Wayne H.
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"Sandy Paws South Bay is your one stop shop for all your dog's needs! After not having a puppy for almost 17 years, Serena came to my rescue when I brought home my four month old chihuahua, Millie. We began with private in-home training sessions. In addition to teaching some basic commands (sit, down, come, stay, place, etc.), she also helped me think through how to set up my house to reinforce positive behaviors. She provided honest feedback on how to set up appropriate boundaries, which in turn, helped me get more sleep at night! She shared resources such as training treats, interactive toys, grooming tools, and recovery items after her spay. Next we participated in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class. This was a great next step for Millie to reinforce what she had been learning in the private sessions. The group training sessions allowed Millie to start socializing with other dogs in a safe environment. Lastly, I have used Serena's team on multiple occasions for house visits and overnight stays in my home. Having someone I trust and can also reinforce the training that I am working on is priceless! If I haven't convinced you yet that Sandy Paws South Bay is the way to go, be sure to check out the video of Serena's own dog, Freddie, on her website."
Kristin B.