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.

I genuinely cannot say enough wonderful things about Sniff SF and the incredible humans behind it…read more As an Alamo Square resident (94117), I rely on Sniff for Asher's daily on-leash walks, specialized playgroups, and overnight boarding, and I truly don't know what I would do without them! The entire team is AMAZING. They're consistently on time, incredibly communicative, thoughtful, and absolutely hilarious. The pictures, jokes, and stories they send throughout the day regularly have me falling off my chair laughing. Asher is a bit of an older gentleman, and they're so attentive to his individual needs, whether that means taking it easy on hot days or making sure he's socializing with other well-behaved pups in their carefully curated playgroups. And if you need proof of just how much these people love their dogs, when Asher was sick and spent a few days in the dog hospital, the entire Sniff crew sent him a get-well-soon gift. I can't even express how much that meant to me. I also travel often for work, and knowing Asher has a second home at Camp Sniff with Heather and her family takes an enormous mental load off my plate. The pictures of him adventuring around Fort Funston, hanging with his dog friends, and generally living his best life are priceless. They keep me completely updated on how he's doing, including immediately flagging anything that seems even slightly off. I never have to wonder whether he's safe, happy, or being loved. Asher is beside himself with excitement every time one of his walkers comes through the door and absolutely LOVES going to stay with Heather. It's an extraordinary feeling to know your dog isn't just safe and well cared for, but genuinely, deeply loved. That's what Sniff gives me every single day. I adore these humans and cannot recommend them highly enough. Five stars doesn't even begin to cover it!

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!

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!

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.

Wonderful walker for my small dog!…read more I can't say enough nice things about Patty. And looking at the reviews she has gotten so far, I guess I'm not the only one. Patty has cared for my dog Ruggles - a mini doxie - for about 18 months now. He absolutely adores her. I trust Patty implicitly and know that Ruggles is in good hands when he is with her. In fact, last month, she was able to administer treatment to him when he had a seizure while in her care. And with me, Patty has been incredibly reliable and has had excellent communication skills. She has been available 99.9% of the time that I need her - and she has been able to keep track of my crazy schedule just fine. She has even been willing to go out of her way to pick Ruggles up from new locations from time to time. I really, really appreciate this woman!

Our two goldens have been with the pack for 5+ years and we could not imagine life without Vince,…read moreKatie, Chris or the rest of the incredible crew. They are the backbone of the family, helping make owning dogs easy. They are always available in a pinch, even after hours when my wife was going into labor. The pups have a blast, but most importantly, we just trust them and know they will be safe.

My dog and I love Vince and all the walkers at penny and the jets! They really exercise the dogs…read moreand he's tired when he comes home. They are easy to get in contact with and I feel like they genuinely care about my dog. I'm very thankful!

My dog, Yumi, always has a blast on her afternoon walks. The business owner is very responsive and…read moretakes great care of the dogs. They have even helped me find someone last minute to walk my dog on the weekend when I had an unexpected plan arise.

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!

We've been with Ruth for years and my dog LOVES her and the pack. We sing "Happy Ruth Day" on the…read moredays when she's coming. Communication is easy (text), payment is easy (Zelle), Ruth is reliable, professional, and really loves the dogs. She's very knowledgeable about dog health concerns and behavior. My dog loves to go to Ruth's for a sleepover when we go away and isn't jealous anymore when we go away without her. I definitely recommend Ruth for your pup!

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.

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!

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.

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.