OMG, Alia is incredible! We had to leave our 14 month old puppy for a 12 day work trip (SO GLAD TO…read moreFINALLY BE HOME!) and we had so much anxiety leaving him for this long for the first time. I cannot even begin to tell you how reassuring it was to see photos and videos of Moose playing and romping around in Golden Gate park and Alia's amazing backyard. Because of those regular updates we were able to really focus on our trip and let go of that worry. MOST importantly though.. we cannot say thank you to Alia enough. Moose is an 80+lb monster and we hadn't been the greatest at training him as much as we would have liked. He pulled, his recall was bad, and he lunged happily at new dogs a lot. NONE OF THAT EXISTS anymore. He stays when he's told, he doesn't pull, and he comes when called almost immediately. We were flabbergasted on our morning walk with him after coming home. Just wow. Alia, thank you thank you thank you thank you. You've not only given us peace of mind but you've given us a happier and more well behaved puppy. We're eternally grateful and so thankful for you.

Alia was a great care taker for our dog. She was reliable and understood dogs well. Appreciated the…read morecommunication via the photos from the walks.

I can't say enough great things about Top Dog SF! This might sound a little unconventional, but I…read morejust hosted a 10th birthday party for my dog here after he went through a really intense health journey last year so this milestone meant everything to my family and I. From the very beginning, the process was incredibly smooth. Reaching out through their website and coordinating the booking for a non-hosted event was so easy, and the communication was clear, responsive, and genuinely helpful. The space itself was absolutely perfect and exactly what I was looking for to celebrate with close friends and family. Everything came together seamlessly, which made the day even more special and stress-free. I catered food and brought my own decor and it was an easy set up and takedown. I'm so grateful to the team at Top Dog SF for helping make this meaningful celebration possible. I would 100% book here again. Thank you so much!

Top Dog changed our lives! We enrolled our puppy Donut in the Puppy Headstart program, and we could…read morenot be more blown away. They truly transformed him. As brand-new dog parents, we had no idea where to start, and Mike not only trained Donut every day, but also coached us on how to reinforce training at-home. The daily training videos they sent were incredibly helpful and made it easy to repeat everything on our own. Donut is now more confident, relaxed, and well-mannered - we're honestly so impressed and so proud of how far he's come. And the best part? He LOVES going to school. He happily trots through the door every day, which tells us everything we need to know about how well he's cared for. The whole staff has been nothing short of amazing: so patient, kind, and truly invested in every dog. Donut was especially loved by Mike, Michelle, and Raina, and we're so grateful for each of them. Natalie, the owner, is also an absolute pleasure to work with and runs a fantastic program. Yes, this program is an investment, but it is worth every penny! We could not recommend Top Dog SF more. If you're on the fence, do it. Your dog (and you!) will be better for it.

Carla is just the best!…read more Our overactive border collie absolutely loves her. Carla takes the dog pack out for super long off leash walks and when Jack comes home he naps for hours. She's very flexible with scheduling and always accommodates us if we're out of town or have a change in our schedule. She also does boarding which has worked great for us on weekend getaways when we can't bring Jack. They get kongs every night and we think Jack may start to like Carla more than us

I have been using Bark About Town for almost 2yrs now (this review is long overdue!)…read moreMy dog was adopted as a rescue, full of anxiety, fear aggression, and very cautious of men. Carla has been a blessing in helping socialize him and refer me to an excellent trainer to continue his skills and curb his behavior. My dog loves the pack walks/hikes and occasional overnights. Carla is an excellent communicator and alerts you if one of the pack dogs might be sick so you can keep an eye out for your own pup. She's thoughtful, responsible and loves my dog like her own.

Betty has been wonderful to our dog Lovie. She's been very accommodating, even when we call her…read morelast minute, she's been willing to take her in. When we are away Betty sends us status updates on how our pup is doing. She'll send us photos/videos of Lovie either having a great time with other dogs or just relaxing on the couch. It's a good feeling to know that when you're away... Your dog is in good hands and being very well taken care off. Every time we pick up Lovie from Betty's place she's just exhausted! Which is nice because half the time we are too! But it just shows that she enjoyed herself while we were away and got plenty of play time in... If you're looking for a great place for your dog stay while you are away... You can trust Betty! -Lindsey, Brandon & Lovie

Betty has been my go-to dog sitter for nearly ten years. She boarded my yellow lab nearly every…read moreweek when I lived in San Francisco and traveled for business and pleasure. Over the last couple of years, she has sat both of my yellow labs whenever my wife and I travel on vacation. Even though I now live south of San Jose, I still make the trip to San Francisco for boarding because the dogs love her and I trust her completely. Without fail, Betty provides a diary of my dogs' stay, complete with fun pictures! I always hate to leave my "kids" behind, but the diary makes me feel like I was right there with them. Thank you Betty!

In May, I moved to the Central Richmond of SF from living in the inner Sunset of SF for four years,…read moreand I was looking for a place I could trust for dog walks/play group and occasional boarding. WLTDO is the place! As an anxious dog owner myself, it makes me nervous to have my dog with strangers or unknown dogs. The owner, Lauren made me feel immediately comfortable and welcome and she took the time to talk about, meet, and understand my dog, his needs and my needs to match him with an appropriate doggie play group and dog walker. Shoutout to my dog walker Brandon, he is so kind, helpful and always sends me pictures of my guy playing, active and having a blast with other dogs. Shoutout also to Apollo who has watched my dog for 3 trips I've been on from the lengths of 3-6 nights. He did an incredible job and was very communicative. My dog absolutely loves time with Brandon and Apollo and the other doggies Who Let The Dogs Out (WLTDO) is reasonably priced compared to other companies and I could not been more grateful to have found them. Going back to my job this week 8-4. I have a lot of peace of mind, knowing my dog has found a doggy playgroup for an hour every day that will come to the home and take him to a doggy park and give him some excitement and social socialization in the middle of the day so I am not panicking to get home at the end of each day like I used to be. Thank you so much WLTDO team!

Lauren is great at front of the house, always keeping us up to date and being flexible with…read moreschedules. Our 2 Aussies love Brandon and come home tired, which is saying a lot for them! He always sends us photos and takes the dogs to different places all the time. Really appreciate the peace of mind from WLTDO!

Rodrigo is fantastic. Our dog loves going to playgroup and it's been helpful to have boarding…read moreavailable when we need to travel. Great with communication and scheduling.

Looking for a dog walker? LOOK NO FURTHER BECAUSE RODRIGO IS THE GUY FOR YOU AND YOUR FUR BABIES!…read moreI can't recommend Rodrigo enough! He's been the most incredible person to work with. My boyfriend and I have very busy schedules that change weekly. And he has been more than accommodating to our changing schedules and we can thank him enough. On top of that, our dog, Zuko, loves him even more and we completely trust him. Rodrigo, thank you for all that you do and for putting our fur babies first! We appreciate you and you're the best out there!

Brendan is the best! I was very sad to have to find another option for my sweet dog (she was…read morestruggling with separation anxiety and needed all-day care), and hope to be able to return to Brendan as soon as possible. He truly cares for dogs and their people. He's communicative, kind, and thoughtful about the dogs he welcomes into his pack. My dog loved him and the pack! Thanks, Brendan, for taking such good care of Beezus.

Caring , loving dog facility. Your dogs home away from home! Great family owned!Very friendly team!read more

Ceslie has been a game changer in my dogs' training journey. I highly recommend her to anyone who…read moreis considering a trainer. I have two high energy pit mixes whose leash reactivity had gotten worse in the past half year, and it had reached a point where it was unmanageable because they would start barking and lunging at other dogs even from a healthy distance. I met with a few trainers to get a sense of their methods and styles, and Ceslie felt like the best match because of how she took the extra time to know my dogs and understand their behavior before recommending a plan, compared to others who jumped into training without asking many questions. There was a noticeable difference in how my dogs responded to Ceslie after their first class. She was thoughtful in customizing a plan that fit their needs, from teaching proper corrections to reinforcing obedience to providing the right equipment. She also taught me how to be a better handler (something often overlooked in training!), and it's truly strengthened my relationship with my pups. We had weekly sessions over the course of a month and there has been significant improvement in my dogs' behavior. Walks are stress-free and enjoyable again because we're able to bypass other dogs without issues, their door etiquette has improved, and we're now slowly working on their separation anxiety (slow and steady process but we're making progress!). Ceslie has been incredibly supportive and responsive through it all and I'm very grateful for her guidance with what I thought was a hopeless situation. I'm now considering sending the pups to her daycare program!

"You don't train the dog; you train the handler."…read more This couldn't be more relevant having worked with Ceslie. To be clear, while I saw training results with my pup by day 2, I didn't realize how imperative it is for YOU to learn patience and consistently implement the training. Point being, you are a student, and Ceslie is an incredible teacher. Her experience and knowledge are obvious, but what's special is how quickly she identifies the issues and gets you on track, like day 1, it was uplifting. Ceslie gets it. She'll adapt to your style and help you get to that obedience baseline you want to see in your dog. She balances compassion with firm direction-- Ceslie's a pro. For context, my guy was 7 months old at the time, rescue, half German shepherd mix w/ HIGH ENERGY... oh, and 75lbs. While he's never shown aggression, he's a liability because he LOVES everyone-- favored meeting strangers over recall, jumps on people, would be a brat, throwing tantrums when given commands. I always wanted a dog, but I was overwhelmed. Within a month (mornings, 4 days a week), I hit baseline with my dog--- he recalls, he doesn't jump, most importantly, taught him to fetch so I could properly get energy out of him... such an immense amount of weight lifted. Proof of progress with pics (she sent me photos of training each day) TLDR; Ceslie rocks. Stop looking.

Andrea was such a great find for weekly walks with our dog, Kobe. We love hearing how she interacts…read morewith him when she picks him up and it's clear they have a special bond. Kobe always comes back tired, happy, and well taken care of. Andrea is communicative, reliable, flexible, and loves our pup -- all things we value greatly when it comes to choosing a dog walker. Highly recommend K9 Rockstars + Andrea!

I have been using K9 Rockstars for walks for a little over two years now for my dog, Rusty. I…read morecannot say enough positive things! Andrea's passion for dogs and animals in general is evident in every interaction. When I hand over Rusty to be walked, I am not only getting excellent exercise and socialization for him - I am getting peace of mind that he will be safe and well taken care of as part of a pack that is both respectful to the community and has FUN. What sets K9 Rockstars apart is professionalism and reliability. Every change in schedule is communicated well in advance. Pickup happens at the same time every week, like clockwork. I always feel comfortable communicating any changes or concerns on my end, and know that if anything unusual happens on the walk (has not actually happened as of yet) I will hear about it. During the walk, the dogs run, play with ball, and get HOMEMADE TREATS like chicken+cheese. Rusty always comes home happy and excited, which quickly descends into tiredness since he's been so well run. The walks give me space to work on projects, clean my house, and other stuff where balancing focus with the dog often makes things a little more difficult. I couldn't be happier with K9 Rockstars and Andrea's exceptional service. Rusty adores her, and I have complete trust in their care. If you're looking for a reliable, loving, and professional dog walker in San Francisco, look no further than K9 Rockstars and Andrea. They truly are Rockstars!

We love Lane & the Panting Pooch. He takes such great care of our puppy multiple times a week, and…read moreuses a great technology platform so we know as soon as he's come to pick our dog up, and drop him back off again. He's enabled our dog to get great socialization with other dogs his size, which is really important since he's typically not as playful around bigger dogs. We can always tell which days he's had a walk, since he's definitely more calm and happy! We did a lot of price comparisons when we looked for a walker, and we felt that not only was he the best full-service walker (he ensures that he creates a unique recall command just for him and your pet), but the most affordable particularly if you're going to do 12+ walks a month. We've also let Wally stay with Lane using his dog boarding, and Wally also had a great experience. We cannot recommend him more highly!

I have been a client of Panting Pooch for 6+ years and could not be happier. Lane and his staff are…read moreprofessional, courteous, friendly and responsive. Since animal owners know a pet is much more than a friendly 4 legged friend but a family member. I trust the Panting Pooch implicitly with the well being of my Beagle. If you are looking for a dog walker look no further.