I was really stressed out about my upcoming vacation because I was worried I wouldn't be able to find a good place for my dog. I am not interested in a kennel that is going to keep the dogs in cages all day and only let them out for an hour or two. I also had a lot of apprehension about leaving him with a complete stranger (I am very picky about who I will trust with my dog). But when I found Sara I felt 100% comfortable with having her watch my beloved long-haired chihuahua, Mo. She boards pets in her home so it is as close to their normal environment as possible. She also tries to keep their normal routines (sleeping, eating, etc.) consistent. When I dropped Mo off he was so excited to have other dogs to play with that he didn't even notice when I left. I wanted to explain to Sara that Mo has a collapsing trachea and what to expect but she already knew - very impressive! She really knows her stuff which put me at ease. I was also glad that she lets customers pick their dogs up until 11 pm which took some of the strain off of our travel schedule and saved us from having to pay for another night (although her rates are very reasonable). When we picked Mo up I was pretty sure that he would have rather stayed with Sara! I know that he had a great time playing with other dogs, going to dog parks, taking long walks, and playing at the beach. He was exhausted (but in a good way). Normally I would feel guilty about leaving him but this was like a vacation for him as well! Boarding my dog with Sara took all of the stress out of my vacation and I am definitely going to utilize her services in the future. read more

I had the good fortune of being a neighbor of Sara's. As soon as I met her, I was impressed by how much she invested of herself into Green Dog and the dogs she cares for. I immediately trusted her with my two dogs. Sara is very well organized and meticulous about all aspects of her business and her relationships with her clients -- and of course with the furry ones. She organizes the walking groups according to temperament and size, and doesn't accept poorly socialized dogs. Unlike the so-called walkers you see with way too many dogs all leashed together in a tangled mess, Sara never exceeds the legal limit because she wants to ensure the safety of the group (and other people/dogs) and the quality of the OFF LEASH walk. She also does basic training exercises, cleans the dogs when she delivers them home, keeps photo blogs and videos of the walks, and overall gives them a tremendous amount of love and friendship. If I could, I would have Sara spend time with the dogs every day. They love going on her walks and actually anticipate her visits! I have no doubt that the time they've spent with her has made them happier and healthier. read more

Sara and Emily are the best! They are reliable, caring, and trustworthy. The saddest part about moving away from Berkeley was that we had to leave these amazing dog walkers behind. Every time they would take our dog Stinson on a walk, he would come home exhausted because it wasn't just a walk - it was an adventure. Stinson even became BFF with Sara's dog Twig! The best part about Green Dog Pet Care is that Sara and Emily actually care about the dogs so much. I could tell how much they loved Stinson and that they really felt like he was a part of their dog family. He always looked forward to going on walks with them, and they were really sad when we moved and had to discontinue walks - believe me, I was heartbroken too! We have not been able to find anything nearly as good on this side of the Caldecott tunnel. We miss Green Dog Pet Care. Hire them, you won't regret it. read more

Sara, Emily and Marianne are the best! My golden retriever, Sophie, has been going on walks with the Green Dog crew for over a year. The adventure walks typically last 3-4 hours and are suited to your dog's interests. Sophie is in the "ball chasing" and "swimming" group and always comes home tired and happy. (They do rinse her in fresh water and dry her before dropping her off). They're very attentive and always let me know if they notice something unusual going on with her. They've never missed a walk appointment and are very flexible if I want to add a walk last minute. I am VERY particular about who I trust with my dog, but I would highly recommend Sara and Green Dog! read more

We brought our elder pug to stay with Sara for an overnight in August and were very happy with the experience. She is very caring and knowledgeable and her home really seems like a great place for doggie fun. She was also very understanding about the fact that our dog was not going to be down for big long walks. Especially given that she has an older dog, we felt really comfortable leaving our little man in her care. We will definitely use her services again. read more

Sara and Emily are Awesome folks. They take excellent care of the dogs in their packs and in their home when they board dogs. As an Oakland dog walker, I am constantly referring potential clients who live in Berkeley to Green Dog. read more

I had contacted Green Dog Pet Care regarding dog walks for my foster dog, and I was very impressed with the prompt, professional response from Sara and Green Dog Pet Care. My foster was adopted before getting to go on his first adventure, but I still really appreciate all their help in setting it up. It was also incredibly difficult to find a good dog walker in the North Berkeley area willing to accommodate a dog with minor vision impairment. I would recommend them, and will definitely go here first in the future. read more

I can't believe it's take me two years to review Green Dog. We contacted them after a terrible experience with another dog walker. We hired that person for solo walks of our rescue dog who had some aggression issues. He convinced us that our dog was fine on pack walks, but really he just hadn't wanted to do solo walks. Our dog had issues, he lost our house key and then quit without warning, essentially saying we weren't worth the money. Thanks, dude. We were a bit gun shy when we met with Sara and Emily, or the girls as we think of them. They were super understanding of and open to our under socialized dog, and good with her from the first day. They worked with us on her training and always asked what they should be doing to help with her ongoing training. Our dog loved them always! Almost a year ago, the girls asked if our dog might be interested in pack walks since they noticed she'd moved past her dog issues. They started her with a low key pack and ten months later our pup is loving her adventures! In the two years we've worked with the girls, they've never lost our house key, forgotten to lock the house, been late or missed a day-- ever! They are beyond reliable. They've taken care of our pup while we've been on vacation, and our dog and house have always been so well taken care of. They've even brought me my house key when I locked myself out once-- seriously. What is the greatest about them, though, is how much you can tell they love all the dogs they walk- you can see it and feel it and it makes me feel like our girl is so, so safe with them. I really don't know what we'd do without them. They are also the coolest people we know- just saying. read more

I only have good things to say about Sara and Green Dog Pet Care. My dog (and cat) absolutely adore her and I completely trust her with my pets. She is extremely responsible and attentive and goes out of her way to ensure that both the pet and owner are happy. The adventure walks are a perfect way to wear out any dog (even a GSP). She even works with your dog to break those "bad habits" such as digging. The best part - she offers a discount for three or more walks per week. A well exercised dog is a happy dog and Green Dog Pet Care makes for happy pooches. read more

I met Sara while I was "shopping" for pet care for my dog. Unfortunately, I decided to go with someone who literally lives down the block from me. If I lived closer to Berkeley, I'd definitely choose Sara to take care of my dog. I joined her for a one hour walk with her pack at Point Isabel, and I could tell she really cares for her animals and is extremely responsible to make sure they get a quality experience. She paid close attention to her dogs, had very good recall, and was nicely aware of her surroundings during an extremely busy day. I could tell that her dogs loved to be around her. I had a really good experience and was very impressed with the business she runs. read more

I was thrilled to read all of the great reviews, but I've written to them twice (over a month period) and never heard back. Too bad.

My family and dogs love Green Dog. I don't know how we'd live our lives (two jobs, two kids, two dogs) without them. Knowing that our beloved pups get out every day for a good run makes all the difference in the world. Sara and Emily are wonderful and love our dogs the way we hoped a dog walker would. read more

I must have been a real friend to animals in my past life because I'm reaping the pet karma benefits in this one. Sara came into our lives when I had to stay off my feet for a couple of weeks. (Score one for the accident-prone!) My beautiful Aussie cattle mix Gracie is shy and timid; she needs someone with understanding and skill to work with her fear issues. Sara's been remarkable with Gracie and is a wonder with Gracie's somewhat overprotective owner. (Who me?) Sara is the magic combo -- knowledgeable, professional and reliable with an understanding, affection and appreciation of each of her charges. My only concern is that word of Sara's fantastic-ness is going to spread eastward and when the Obamas finally get their dog they'll try to recruit her to be First Official Dog Walker. They should be so lucky. She is tops! read more

I am so excited to write my first yelp review for Sara of green dog pet care. She is so gentle and caring towards my two dogs and cat. When we go out of town I know that my special needs kitty with asthma is getting the best love possible. On days she takes the dogs for walks I am always confidant that my Basset with a semi-recent back injury, will be looked after as if I were there myself. Both dogs actually scan the dog park for Sara when they are out with me and will run to anyone with a large brimmed hat, thinking it's "auntie Sara". Sara is very organized and has always been flexible with us, when we've needed an extra walk here and there, she is always ready for our pets! I feel like she is a friend of mine and the dogs, she is someone you want to invite to dinner and take a long walk with. Oh yeah, and did I mention she cares about the environment and drives a big old van that she converted so it doesn't use gasoline? who does that? for the love of dogs! read more

Sara is amazing! Look no further - I can't imagine topping her brilliant services. When I first asked for her help in walking my dog, it was just going to be an occasional walk (or board) - and now this has turned into my dog's most beloved day - Sara Day! Sara is so smart and tuned into her charges, both for walking and boarding - my dog is really happier after boarding than before. I almost worry that my beloved doggie really would like to live with Sara all the time....! Sara also used to work for a vet so is very attuned to any health problems and has given me very good general care advice, also advice when we had a health scare. Sara and Green Dog are the best! read more

I completely trust my big baby with these amazing ladies. They're so nice, so experienced, and so great with my pup. He's always getting himself into trouble, and they take it like champs and handle it really well. My dog is always happy, always in shape, and always exhausted from tons of exercise and great Bay Area hikes. Thanks to Sara and Emily, he really has the best life. read more

Underwhelmed, unfortunately, by Green Dog. Luckily we've worked with another dog walking service for comparison who was so much more on top of it and knowledgeable. We tried this one because our first choice was full. Found them to be non responsive about specific questions and issues with dogs and poor at communicating. So it goes. Luckily there are truly experienced people who offer great dog walking services so there is much to pick from. read more

We've been using Green Dog Pet Care for about 2 months now and so far the experience has been great! The few times I've been home when Sara or Emily has come to pick up our dog, he's always really excited to see them and comes back exhausted and happy. Most dog walking company's will take your dog for 30 minutes to an hour. Green Dog Pet Care guarantees 1 full hour walking -- which doesn't include the transport time. Some days he can be gone from the house for 2-3 hrs depending on what doggie adventure they go on that day. Not only are Sara and Emily providing great care, but they're easy to work with -- super responsive and accommodating to last minute additions to the schedule (which we've had to do a number of times, although we try to be good about scheduling!). read more

Sara, Emily and Marianne have taken wonderful care of our dog for the four years we've lived in Berkeley. We've used Green Dog for both boarding and weekly walks and the level of care and responsibility they bring to each interaction has always impressed me. We tried doggie day care when we first moved to Berkeley, and I can say that a weekly walk with Green Dog has been a much more positive and stress-free pet care experience. Green dog has accommodated some crazy shifts in our schedule as well as last minute boarding requests. Most importantly, I am confident that our dog (who can be a bit of a pickle) will be returned to us well cared for and happy. I highly recommend them! read more