We are feeling so fortunate to have found dog walks. Our puppy started at puppy day care just a few months ago when he was four months old. Puppy day care has ensured he gets the exercise and socialization he needs while we're at work. We come home to a happily exhausted puppy everyday. Our priorities in a dog day care were 1. A safe and supervised environment for a growing puppy 2. Safe and structured socialization with other dogs. We have noticed that his manners when playing with other dogs have improved so much since he started. When we take him to the park we can clearly see that he has learned how to play with dogs of all sizes and ages. We also love seeing him show up on the dog walks instagram so we can see him enjoying his day while we are in the office. Dogwalks has been so helpful and patient with him. He is so excited to see them show up to pick him up and even happily jumps into the van (he has yet to do this with our cars). We are so happy that our puppy will be able to be in day care and transition to pack walks as he grows up all with the same team. read more

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I wish I could rate higher than 5 stars! We truly cannot overstate how grateful we are for you all. We never imagined we would find a team we trusted with our pup Wellie so completely and that could manage and care for him so wonderfully. read more

I regret giving this service the chance to care for my best friend. Terrible experience and the staff was not responsive to my concerns. I also felt that I was disrespected. read more

My dog is so eager to go there, she's sits up and wriggles as soon as I turn into the street ! It's comforting to know that she's so well taken care of during the weekends that I can't be there for her! read more

My dog, Bodhi, was part of the "woofpack" at Dogwalks for 7 years from the time he was a puppy. It was fantastic -- intiailly we only intended to send him through the puppy years but found we couldn't do without it. He stayed active and looked for the orange van every day from our window. Dogwalks was part of our extended family. When we get another dog, we look forward to sending him back to Julia and the team. We're forever grateful for the love, care, and play the Dogwalks team gave to Bodhi over many years. read more

Julia and the Dogwalks team are phenomenal. We trust them with our (fairly new) rescue chihuahua Little Mama who suffers from separation anxiety. Julia connected us with a reputable separation anxiety trainer Malena Demartini and we have been making progress over the last few months. We know Little Mama loves Dogwalks too because she frequently asks the humans to pick her up and hold her. Which is a big deal from our scaredy-cat dog. Julia also offers boarding services which was a miracle for a dog with separation anxiety. We knew Mama was always being cared for and wouldn't ever enter her panic stage by being left alone. DogWalks is the place to be! read more

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Words can't express how much we've appreciated the help of Julia and the team at Dogwalks for the past 4.5 years. They've been there for us for every last minute work emergency, anytime we've had to go out of town... even when I've accidentally locked myself out of my apartment, they were there with spare keys - literally lifesavers! We are eternally grateful for all the great care, consistency and reliability Dogwalks has given to our family. They deliver pure joy every day (when Buster goes on his walk and when we use our Buster mugs, their annual xmas gift)! We recently moved to Berkeley and are SO sad we'll have to find a new dog walker. But Buster loves them so much, we're planning to continue boarding with them for long vacations. Julia's home is comfortable, clean and most importantly, flexible for different dogs' needs. He's able to run freely and Julia even lets him sleep on the bed with her - invaluable since our little guy gets separation anxiety. read more

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Julia and her team are the best! I've entrusted them with my best buddy, Bleu, for the last couple years and I couldn't be happier with their services! My pup always returns home happy, tired (from so much play!) and super content :) Their positively reenforced training has also had a great impact on his home behavior. I'd 100% recommend them to anyone needing dog walking, boarding and daycare services in SF. They are truly amazing! read more

We are SO glad we've found dog walks. We've been with them for almost a year and our Mini Aussie Ezra is so happy! Ezra walks with Trinidad and he has done such a great job. Trinidad makes sure Ezra listens to him at all times and has taught our pup to be more patient than usual. Every time the door bell rings he thinks it's Trinidad and get super bummed when it isn't. If you are considering day care for your puppy, we also highly recommend it. When Ezra was a puppy, he went M-F and was exhausted when he came home. It's not easy to get Aussies tired but he would fall asleep within 30 minutes of coming home. Julia and her team are incredibly kind and we are so thankful for them. We never worry about his safety as we know they always go the extra mile. read more

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5 PAWS ALL THE WAY!!!! Bebe walked with Julia and team for 10 years and she still boards with them when I have to travel for work. She always comes back super happy after her walks. Julia's team is well trained and the dogs are well cared for. Bebe is a rescue and had severe separation anxiety issues when I first adopted her. Bebe's social skills and level of comfort around strangers have improved significantly with her group walks. The level of care provided is top notch and I cannot speak more highly of Dogwalks and their service. Oh, and if you have to travel for work you might want to check out Dogwalks Instagram page to see what your fur child was up to during the day... Bebe approved. read more

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We've used Dogwalks for almost 4 years for our Franklin and he absolutely loves it. Every day he is picked up, he gets so excited with anticipation to see his beloved walkers and four-legged friends. I also love the facility as it is truly designed for dogs. I've looked at others and this is the best. It's great that they have lots of stimulation and exercise throughout the day. I feel so safe with Franklin at Dogwalks and can't imagine leaving him anywhere else. read more

We love Dogwalks.com! Julia and her staff are warm and caring. Our dog waits by the door every morning for Alexis to pick him up. And when we need boarding, I always know our dog is going to be happy in the dog hotel! read more

We are so thankful to have found SF Dogwalks! Our dog Lena absolutely loves going out for walks with her group during the week and gets some much needed exercise and socialization. My husband and I both have somewhat unpredictable work schedules and don't know what we would do without Trinidad and Dogwalks. Having walks, daycare and boarding all in one solution has been fantastic. They are always extremely professional and reliable and we know Lena is always exceptionally well cared for. read more

My dog, Rudy, joined Trinidad's morning group while I was recovering from hip surgery. Rudy didn't like big dogs but being with a mixed group really changed his attitude! All of the walkers r so kind and gentle with the dogs. I loved seeing their posts capturing all of their daily adventures. I felt Rudy was in safe hands! Trinidad was a Godsend! read more

Julia and team are fantastic. Tried multiple and they are the most accommodating and supportive. Our mini Aussie has been with them for 2 years and loves them. Special shout-out to Alexis - the #1 best walker out there! We worry our dog loves her more than us sometimes! read more

Dogwalks is the BEST dog walking service / family in San Francisco. Our 2 year old mini Aussie (Roo) has been walking with Alexis since he was a baby and she is incredible. I think he might love her more than my husband and I :) The whole Dogwalks team is so sweet to Roo, posts incredible daily photos, and is very reliable. We also love Dogwalks for boarding! I can't imagine a better team for our sweet boy Roo :) Wish I could give more than 5 stars read more

Pepita loves Dogwalks so I'm very happy as well. I've been using dogwalks for over a year and I couldn't be happier, my dog loves meeting her walkers and her dog friends, which sometimes I'm surprised when she meets them out of dogwalks and is super happy. Julia has also helped us with her obedience which is a big thing for us. I've used day care, walk and boarding and I have had great experiences in all of them. Can't thing of a better choice for us read more

Ok. First, do yourself a favor and follow this business on instagram! What you will observe is a world of happy, joyful, frolicking doggies of all different breeds! Seriously, their feed brings smiles to my face throughout the day. Also, you will catch a glimpse of how well cared for SF Dogwalk doggies are. I'm beyond thankful for the special care the staff here takes. They are easy to book with and immediately create a sense of warmth to their clients. I strongly recommend them-- my fur-baby and I give them two paws up! read more

We LOVE Dogwalks! Our chocolate lab, Finn, has been going daily. They take amazing care of him, are extremely reliable, and he comes home tired and well loved. We are so glad we found Dogwalks to take care of our family! Could not recommend them more. Also found them to be extremely responsive and organized, often dealing with last minute schedule changes. Trinidad is our favorite dog walker - recommend him the most! read more

Dogwalks is the best!! Our Vizsla Pepper has never been happier and they take such great care of the dogs. They're also very communicative and accommodating with any last minute changes, we feel very grateful! Pepper's dog walker is Alexis and we adore her. read more

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10/10 for Trinidad and Julia. Thank you for taking such great care of Carl! Would definitely recommend them to folks looking for a safe, friendly, and reliable team for your dog. read more

Dogwalks is the best! Julia and her team take such good care of our Labrador retriever, who has been going to Dogwalks for about 2 years (since she was a puppy). She waits by the door for them to pick her up in the morning for daycare, and she comes home each day tired and happy. And they offer wonderful boarding services, so we know she'll be somewhere comfortable and familiar while we're gone. The facilities offer the dogs a huge backyard and house to play in, and the team is warm, friendly, and accommodating. So glad we found Dogwalks! read more

I've used Dogwalks for more than a year for daily walks and boarding, and I can't say enough positive things about them. We love Julia (the owner), our dog's walker (Maddie), and everyone else we've encountered there. They are super reliable and I can tell they really care about our dog. Our pup is so excited when her walker comes to the door every day and she always comes back exhausted. Highly recommend. read more

Dogwalks has been a godsend for that past 4 1/2 years. I have used them for boarding as well as daily walks. Molly loves her walks with her 5 doggie friends and comes home happy and ready for a nap. Julia and her team are very professional and I can't recommend them highly enough. read more

This company is excellently and thoughtfully run, They do really care about all of their clients, and are effective and loving dog trainers and walkers. I always recommend them to anyone with any puppy-related needs :) read more

We love SF dogwalks! Our dog, Toro, has been going here since he was a puppy for daycare and now transitioned to walks. He absolutely loves the staff and sits by the window everyday to wait for his walk. The staff is amazing! Everyone at dogwalks is friendly and very sweet to all the dogs. We also have boarded Toro here every time we travel and it makes traveling a lot easier because we know he is well taken care of and he is also having a good time! Would highly recommend! :) read more

Julia and her team at dogwalks have been taking our golden doodle on walks and boarding since he was a little puppy (now 7 years old). They are incredibly loving with the dogs and very reliable and professional. Our dog has always been very excited to spend time with them and comes back in a happy exhaustion after their walks. They have always gone out of their way to help our family (now with two young kids as well) and given our dog so much love. We would recommend dogwalks to anyone! read more

This is a review for the daycare services, I have never used the dog walking services. I picked Julia and Dogwalks because I have an old dog (15 at the time I started) who doesn't like to be left home alone all day while I work but also given his age was not up for a traditional wide open play room type setting. They come early in the day and don't drop off till after 4:30. With my job it is very difficult to coordinate pick up and drop off so having a daycare that handles both makes my life so much easier (and allows for an occasional happy hour without having to worry that my dog hasn't been out/taken care of). They are also responsive to emails (May take a day or two If sent over the weekend), and Texting and calling is always an option with Julia if there are any immediate concerns. Also, for people who like pictures, there are 5+ photos on their Instagram account posted daily. Only downside is some people may think it is expensive, but you get what you pay for and pricing has been very transparent and up front. As a bonus, your dog knows them and if you are a client boarding is easy. read more

We are SO thankful to have found Julia and her amazing team at Dog Walks. They are a hidden gem! When we got our puppy (Collins) we decided between here and another well known puppy day care downtown. This was so much better! Pickup and drop off, puppy and dog day care, dog boarding, safe home environment with backyard, daily dog walks with the "pack" and training. They helped crate train Collins, taught her etiquette, and advanced training like recall at the beach. Our fur baby grew up to be a fine dog citizen all thanks to them. read more

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SF Dogwalks is absolutely an ally for first-time dog owners. We couldn't have done it without them and their support over the last year has been priceless. We adopted our pup, Harbour, from the SPCA on a Sunday and were left scrambling to find care for Monday as it was apparent to everyone that at 8-weeks-old, he couldn't be home alone for 30min, let alone a full work day. Thankfully, Dogwalks responded promptly and we were able to bring him in the next morning for puppy daycare and almost every morning thereafter for months. At daycare, Harbour spent his days at Julia's beautiful home (with exceptionally nice furniture, considering she shares the space with a bunch of dogs) with a huge backyard and a bunch of doggie friends and friendly faces, and daily jaunts to the nearby park. I really liked that, in comparison with other doggie daycares in the city, this takes place in Julia's HOME. It truly feels like a home and a wonderful place for anyone to spend their day. Over time, we transitioned Harbour to fewer full days at daycare and more regular dog walks. We've met a wide array of Julia's staff and they have all been enthusiastic dog lovers whose intentions we never questioned. Harbour is always incredibly happy to see the Dogwalks crew and the peace of mind that we feel knowing he was well taken care of is priceless. Behaviorally, those early days at SF Dogwalks and the hours spent with his walking crew were ESSENTIAL. Harbour is now over a year old with great recall, and great off-leash behavior with other dogs. He can play with dogs big or small (in fact, he often seeks out the big dogs for playmates, which I think is in no small part due to his happy experiences being the puppy around a bunch of big dogs at daycare) and I never have to worry about his ability to manage social situations. Thank you Julia + Kevin + Aidan (the original VIP in Harbour's life) + KayC + the rest of the crew! Appreciate you so much. read more

There are a multitude of reasons why I wouldnt recommend this service of dog walkers here in San Francisco... HERE ARE MY PERSONAL 8... #1 came on the wrong day once...which defeated the purpose of having the walker. we needed them on the days my wife didnt work. #2 came at the wrong time three times. Again, this defeated the point of having the walker. I came home at 415ish and our dog wasnt there. We were assured he would be walked during the 10AM slot. I called about this 3 times and was told, "We are short dog walkers at the moment....and, so-and-so is sick." #3 I asked if they would leave a sticky for the time they arrived. "we dont do that." I was told. "But if you leave paper and pen by the door, you can do that right, we'll jot down the time." I found it very bizarre that they wouldnt leave a sticky as to the time they walked the dog!!!! I left the paper by the door and the pen...as requested, but it wasnt used EVER. If Im paying and giving keys out to my apt., then I, at the least, expect a sticky. GEEZ!! This was the first MAJOR RED flag that something was wrong. #4 in an email I sent (again, addressing the late walks), I was blamed for the parking situation in front of our place. "Our walker almost got a ticket in front of your place." Um, sorry. #5 one day...I came home and the leash remained hung up in the same place as when I left with car keys (which hadnt moved) on top. I took our dog out, and he acted like he hadnt been out in days...peeing immediately and also pooping a lot. I asked her about it, saying, "I just was curious if our dog really went out today, because he acts like he hasnt...and... #6 our dog was FIRED in a voice mail. "I'm sorry, but I can't have you challenging the integrity of my walkers." I called to ask/discuss the problem, but I never got through (after calling 6 times). I ended up sending a variety of emails/leaving messages. There was a general unwillingness to make their multitude of mistakes right. #7 As final blow... the keys were to be returned on a Thurs...and she came on a Wed!!! Of course, not a big deal at all, but it was humorous and the icing on the cake. Times wrong, days wrong...walks wrong. #8The company seems too busy and overbooked to be able to manage the way a true, great dog walker should.**** I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

At first this was my top choice for a dog walker. Julia was very attentive to my needs via email. We set up a time to meet, but when I tried to confirm our meeting I never heard from her. I've called and email and still no response. I guess my dog isn't good enough...but who knows. read more

Summary: Dogwalks.com provides an exceptional, custom tailored service with genuine care and love at amazing rates...even for high maintenance dogs. Your dog truly becomes part of their family. Long Review: A few years ago, my Dalmatian and I moved from a big house with a yard in Sacramento to a small 1 bedroom apartment in SF. Since I worked an hour from home, a dog walker became a must. I was scared and hesitant about using a dog walker because my dog was older, high maintenance, and had some dog aggression issues. After soliciting numerous recommendations and interviewing several walkers, I went with Dogwalks.com. Dogwalks.com was absolutely the right choice! Not only were they the best priced, but they offered the most services. They tailored to me and my dog's needs. Instantly, they had my dog socialized; he loved his daily group walk in the Presidio. I loved it too. Dogwalks.com, modified pickup times based on my changing work schedule. The owner, Julia, even brought my dog to her home for a few nights when I had to leave town on short notice! Dogwalks.com never once complained about my frequent changes in service and never penalized me financially. Julia obviously employs reputable people that put your dog's interests first. They are the first people I ever trusted with my house keys, and I never had a problem. My dog recently passed away. I was deeply touched by their heartfelt condolences. In particular, my dog's regular walker, Elizabeth, dropped off a handwritten note and a picture of my dog she had taken. Dogwalks.com is more than a "service" provider. Your dog becomes part of their family. I would use them again and recommend them to anybody needing a dog walker! I was not given any discount or any other type of compensation for this posting. read more

I cannot rave enough about Julia and her fabulous team. They have been walking my dog Maximus every day for over two years. He sits at the top of the stairs and waits for his walker every day. He always comes home tired and happy from all the play and exercise. Also, having the ability for him to stay overnight or when I am on vacation is a lifesaver and Julia has often been able to accommodate these requests on very short notice. I could not live without them! Also, just a quick note about a couple negative posts. There is probably no one with a more crazy schedule than me as I travel all over the country and often have last minute changes. I have never had trouble reaching Julia or getting a promptly returned call, even from different time zones. My neighbors report that the walker is always there and that Maximus gets his needed exercise. You will be amazed at the level of service and professionalism you receive! read more

We really like this service. We came across dogwalks.com because we walk our (occasionally dog-aggressive) dog regularly in the Presidio, and occasionally run into Jameson and his motley band of well behaved dogs. Jameson is one of the few people who does not seem to be intimidated by a dog such as ours, and even though our dog has not had a perfect record with previous dog walkers, I had a good feeling about him, and we gave it a go. Regarding Julia, we did call her, my husband talked to her on the phone and she came for a 45 minute interview. He said she was laid back, reasonable, and professional. We had no issues with her, and the service she's provided. My real review is for Jameson, though, who is as reliable as the sunrise, and as relaxed and cool as the surfer guy he is. He has never had an issue with Lucy, he's very intuitive about her, and has built up a lot of trust with her. He showed us a video of her playing with all the other dogs, which is great for Lucy, who takes a while to become social. She's never had a problem with other dogs since meeting her new pack, and her new pack leader. Anyone can take a bunch of dogs on a leash for an hour in the park.. But I think it takes more of a dog whisperer to manage an entire pack, especially when off leash, and still make sure everyone has fun, and stays safe. Jameson and Lucy have a great relationship. I think he understands her, and that's why we trust him and dogwalks.com so much. read more

Our neighbor recommended SF Dog Walks & Julia. We called Julia and told her we have a 1 yr old high energy & anxious mini aussie. She was very understanding of his needs and said she could come that evening when we get home from work (in the pouring rain!) to introduce herself to our pup. She was kind, knowledgeable and patient through the introduction process. She had our pup at her place for the first couple of days to get comfortable with the staff & other dogs. When I showed up to her place, I was amazed at how much care they take of the dogs. From making special treats, to having special notes for each dog to INSTAGRAMMING THEIR DOGS EVERY DAY :D! Turns out we didn't just hire a dog walker/sitter, we also got a pet photographer, too! Our little guy has been a part of the pack for almost a month and we have seen a dramatic difference in our pup's temperament, obedience & how tired he is at the end of the day. Wish we listened to our neighbor from the get go! SF Dog Walks is the best. read more

Such a HUGE HELP having just had a baby and wanting to slow into the process of juggling 2 precious doggies and a baby! Dogwalks were super helpful in arranging for walks around nap time and daily for many weeks. Boarding is available also which is super convenient and local. Moreover, Aaron walked our dogs for months and the dogs literally run to greet him on arrival for their walk. Dogs are well behaved with exercise and relax at home and now their recall also seems much better, which is super convenient as tough to run after dogs with a baby in tow. Highly recommended, no reason to think twice. Thank you ! read more

Would definitely recommend. I had gone through so many dog walkers it was beginning to be pretty ridiculous. Once I found dogwalks it was a breath of fresh air. I never had to worry that they wouldn't show up. If a walker was sick, she'd make sure someone was going to be there to take him out. I was with dogwalks for over a year and never had one single complaint. I can take my dog to work now, but if I ever need a dogwalker again, dogwalks.com is definitely my first choice. read more

We used dogwalks.com for three years while in San Francisco for both daily walks and boarding. Julia boards at her house and our labradoodle, Wilson was well cared for and treated as her own pet. Julia was very good with communication and would always let us know when he was dropped off if we were not the ones taking him. Wilson went on daily adventures to various parks and beaches throughout the city. His listening skills and socialization improved tremendously. Always off leash and able to run free he came back from his walks tuckered out and happy. read more

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Bentley goes to Julia's house every week. He LOVES these people !! As soon as he hears the van pull up in front of the building his ears perk up !! He sits and waits for Aiden to open the front door! His tail wags, he jumps up and licks him. He doesn't even look back once the leash is on, hes like "PEACE OUT" ! Bentley can't get out the door fast enough to have a good time ! When our dog gets home he is tired, and relaxed all night. Its so nice to know he has had enough play time with other dogs, and he hasn't had to sit in the house all day while we are at work. We have also boarded Bentley at Dogwalks and they take such good care of him ! We completely trust Julia and everyone from this company to care for our baby ! We love everyone from DogWalks ! We always recommend them! read more