This review is LONG over due. We got our Oban in 2020…read more After graduating puppy school at Smarty Pups, we thought it would be a good idea to continue socializing Oban through daycare. I did a fair amount of research via Yelp, but found Good Dog via Instagram. We met Erik and Teal for "testing" at their facilitating near the Alemany Market, and phew!, Oban passed. The facility is spacious, clean, and has an indoor and outdoor area. We started Oban with 3 days a week playcare. He is picked up between 10-11am and home between 4-5pm. He is exhausted by the time he gets home and we don't experience the witching hour that we do when he is home all day. Unlike off-leash plays at the beach, we are not concerned that Oban will bring home lbs of sand or worse off run away. You can tell that Teal, Erik, and Yvonne all love dogs and they take great care of all of the pups. Sometimes, our Oban sits and stares at the door waiting for one of them to come through and take him away to his happy place. We don't know whether to have hurt feelings, or feel joy because he is so happy to go there. When we were finally able to travel (COVID and all) we boarded Oban with Teal and Erik. They sent us daily pictures and updates about his well-being, and what he was doing. These people just plain love dogs and treat them well.

5 stars is far too few for Good Dog Playcare. After our baby was born last year, we realized we…read moreneeded a better dog care situation for our handsome bichon-poodle mix Teddy. We found Good Dog via yelp, and we quickly understood the 5-star reviews that came before ours. Teal, Erik, and Yvonne are absolutely fabulous hoomans who clearly LOVE doggos. Teddy has so much fun with his friends! He comes home every day tired from all of his playing, but then can't wait to go back the next day. Good Dog makes it super easy for us by picking Teddy up and dropping him off at home, and we love the photos (both on Instagram and sent to our phones nearly every day). And their prices are super reasonable! In short -- if you have a doggo and need daycare, call Good Dog today!!!

Although Jen is new to dog walking as a profession, I have seen how much she loves dogs and other…read moreanimals for many years and how well she treats them all - as if they were her own (and of course her own dog receives amazing care, attention, and love!). Jen excels at getting to know the dogs she is caring for and making sure they don't just get a (super safe) walk but have a great time - she goes the extra mile to meet all of each animal's needs. I trust her completely with my fuzzbutt and can't recommend her highly enough.

Jen is awesome. She's flexible and has a small awesome crew of dogs…read more She was responsive and attentive to my dog when he started developing barrier frustration and handled it by letting him sit up front buckled properly. One time I met her at the dog park while walking Ryoga and Ryoga had some inner turmoil about wether to go to her or to me. That's how much Ryoga loves Jen. I can only send positive recommendations.

When we adopted our pup (Hazel), we wanted to make sure she was well-socialized and cared for when…read morewe had to work or travel. Sniff played such a huge role in bringing out the best in our timid little rescue and making her into a confident, happy girl who loves to see her canine pals coming. We've had some fantastic dog walkers, including Josh who was so sweet and thoughtful with all of Hazel's quirks and charms, and are so grateful for Heather boarding Hazel and treating her like a member of the family. Thank you for all that you do, Team Sniff!

Jim, Benny, Tilek, Sabrina, Olive and the rest of the team at Sniff treat my dog, Ziggy, like…read morefamily. In 2020, Jim & Benny taught me how to safely manage Ziggy off leash at a park and we have depended on their expertise and care for dog walking and boarding ever since. Ziggy loves Jim & Benny and the team so much and I have learned an amazing amount about dog behavior and training. The team are reliable, trustworthy, organized, and the loveliest of humans.

Mandy took the sweetest care of our 15 lb chihuahua five days a week. He was so fond of Mandy that…read moreas soon as he heard her car park in front of the house, he'd sprint from wherever he was, wagging his tail, waiting for her to open the door. That's a pretty great indication that my dog loves her and the care she gives him! Mandy and Josh have been wonderful to work with. City Pups are reliable and great with communication - couldn't recommend them more!

Josh and Raquel set the gold standard of excellence in dog care as far as I'm concerned! I've had…read moresome great dog walkers (and some no-so-great ones) over the years, but City Pups SF gets my vote for all around BEST experience for my dog. My critter is a lively and exuberant 3-year old dalmatian mix with very high energy needs. The previous company I tried simply couldn't handle him and treated him as a behavioral problem. (In my defense, I run 4 miles with him EVERY morning before leaving for work). Josh and Raquel came to my apartment, interviewed me (and the dog!) and determined that Samson was actually a pretty great animal and just needs to channel that crazy energy with some off-leash dog walks at McLaren Park with a gang of mutt-pals. Through photographs, texts, and a couple of videos, I've gotten to see just how my dog is handling the group outings and how much he has matured and improved as a result. When I get home from work, my dog is calm and well-mannered and I'm certain it's because of City Pups. I have also seen how Raquel interacts with the dog and it is very clear that she is a trained professional, who clearly likes --and knows-- what she is doing. It's also wonderful as a city dog owner living in SOMA that my boy gets to run around like a crazy coot in the grassy fields of a big park. Another really important bonus is that my dog gets to interact with (and learn from) his "pack." THANK YOU City Pups SF!

I dont trust anyone with my dog except August. I can't say enough what a professional, cool dog…read morewalker August is! Im so glad we found them!

Patty has been H's dog walker for almost 2 years. My husband met her at Walter Haas and was…read moreimpressed by her attention and care to the dogs she was in charge of and asked her if she could take Mr. H on these playtimes. He was a puppy then and had (and still does have) a lot of energy. She was great about finding the right tools to reign his puppy-ness while still giving him a great work out. She takes the dogs to Walter Haas, Douglas, and Bernal. Patti always lets us know if there are issues we should be aware of (important to us as H is our first "child" and we want to know these kind of details). I feel like she's protective of her dogs and looks out for them, something we really appreciate as we take H to various SF parks a lot and seen dog walkers/owners that are not as attentive and the consequences, dog scuffles/ears bitten, not good. Before Patti agreed to take H on, I think we went through a trial period to make sure he was compatible with her other dogs. We found that really reassuring as we didn't want H with dogs that didn't get along with him and risks for doggy scuffles. Patti is also very flexible and responsible with schedules. I can send her e-mails/voicemails and she always gets back to me. She comes when she's supposed to and when there's any uncertainty regarding our schedule she confirms. Oh and whenever she takes a holiday (only once or twice that I can remember) she let us know way in advance. She takes her job seriously and is a professional. I can't say enough good things about her.

Amazing team! Got our super anxious Labradoodle out running and socialising. Andy does a great job…read moreand you can tell they really care for the pups. Extremely happy with the process to integrate Harvey and make his life better. Thanks team. Great company :)

This review is long overdue! I moved to the city just over a year ago and feel incredibly lucky to…read morehave found Penny and the Jets to care for my dog, Ollie, while I'm in the office a few days a week. It's such a relief knowing he's in great hands and getting plenty of exercise, socializing with other dogs, and being genuinely loved by his walker and the entire team. You can tell they truly care about the pups. I love the daily photo updates and can always tell Ollie is happily worn out by the time I get home. Vince and his team are responsive, flexible, and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a dependable, caring team that provides real enrichment and adventure for their dog.

Jared's been taking my dog to Fort Funston for a couple of years now, and it's just one of my dog's…read morefavorite things, and a great break for me. Jared's super-reliable, accommodating and very sweet with the dogs. Highly recommended!

Jared has been walking our dog, Domino, for a couple of years now and he's nothing short of…read moreamazing! Jared picks Domino up from our home for afternoon walks several days per week and is always great with communication. We can tell Domino loves going to Fort Funston and loves Jerad (no barks when he comes into our home and tail wags). I highly recommend reaching out to Jerad if you're looking for a reliable dog walker who makes sure your dog gets a ton of exercise and makes it easy.

We have had a wonderful experience with Ruth. She has been a godsend for our high-energy dog and…read morealways brings him back well-exercised and happily socialized. Ruth is responsible, conscientious, and a great communicator, and we have so much peace of mind knowing our dog is in great hands.

I cannot say enough great things about Ruth. She is incredibly reliable, communicates well, and…read moretruly cares about my dog like he is her own. He always comes back from walks happy, well-exercised, and nice and tired. When he boards with Ruth, he returns home relaxed and content. I can tell he has been loved and well cared for. I feel completely at ease knowing my dog is in such good hands. Highly recommend!

Sarah has been walking our rambunctious lab Tibby for more than a year now and I can't recommend…read moreher more! Tibby is high energy and generally pretty crazy but is always, ALWAYS tired and happy after a fun day with Sarah. I definitely notice a huge difference on the days when he's not able to go on with his usual shenanigans with the rest of the pack, so even during WFH times, I've found that Tibby still needs his Sarah time :) If you're looking for a reliable and experienced dog walker, look no further that Dogs Day Out!

Sarah has been walking my dogs for over 12 years. She is AMAZING! We could not ask for a better…read moreperson to run our babies (and trust me they need it). Sometimes I think our dogs love her more than us! What really sets Sarah apart is her reliability. Come rain or shine, she's always there, ready to take our dogs for their daily adventures. Her consistency has been an absolute blessing, especially on those hectic days! Her genuine love for dogs shines through on every walk, and it's comforting to know they're in good hands. We highly recommend Sarah to anyone searching for a reliable and caring dog walker. She's been a vital component in our dogs' lives, and we appreciate everything she does!

I reached out to Elaine to help take care of my cats over a weekend. She arrived promptly at the…read moreappointed time, dilligently took notes about what needed to be done, asked clarifying questions, followed instructions, and went the extra mile on top of that. She put my trash bins out for me as part of her service, she took care of some feeder mice for my partner's snakes, she emptied litter, she fed wet and dry and kept the big boii from stealing the slower, pickier eater's food. She spent real time with the cats, she did not just enter and leave. She checked in and made sure that she did everything correctly. Elaine is a professional and did an outstanding job. I am a highly satisfied customer and intend to call on her services again when I need them. Cannot recommend enough for anyone in SF.

After scanning the pages and pages of five-star reviews for Elaine and her business, I feel at a…read moreloss to write something that provides additional insight or perspective on how fantastic Elaine is. The reviews here get all the details - deeply caring for your beloved fuzzball, plant whispering, coming back to find the house cleaner than you left it, medication administration, the heartwarming and occasionally hilarious notes... The truth is that it's all been written over and over again; Elaine cares deeply for your pets and your home. Elaine has taken care of my cats since 2014 on more occasions than I can count, and I trust her implicitly. She has demonstrated a level of care for my cats, my plants, and my home that is unmatched by any pet-sitter I've ever known. She is overflowing with compassion and intellect, and she is organized and detail-oriented in a way that is dizzying to contemplate. I remember that, when I moved, she had a system for updating my records so the transition was flawless: new key, new alarm code, house preferences, new garbage night - because yes, she takes out and brings in the garbage! Perhaps one novel perspective I can offer is the deep confidence I have in her ability to figure things out if the unexpected arises. I have taken several long hikes where I am away from any cell coverage for up to three weeks at a time. Before the first of these hikes, Elaine and I discussed some contingencies and made arrangements, including a veterinary care directive and emergency plan. If veterinary care is required, Elaine will be able to address it and advocate for my pets the way that I would. This gave me a comfort that is beyond words when I was off in the wilderness. I know that, if I've forgotten some detail, Elaine will take care of it thoroughly and completely. I have recommended Elaine to everyone I know with a cat, and if you're at all on the fence, don't be - get in touch with her and save yourself and your pets from a "learning experience" elsewhere. Elaine is a true professional, a local small-business-owner who provides a service far superior to any corporation's, and she will impress and endear you in a way that exceeds expectations.