Mirla is a phenomenal trainer and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She's extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, thorough, and professional and I am so grateful to be working with her. Mirla's approach to training is patient, kind, evidence-based, and methodical. Her extensive experience really comes through and yields incredible results. I recently got a new puppy and Mirla has walked me through every single step of the way with sage guidance, calming reassurance, ample reference materials, and unwavering support. She has always made me and my puppy Luna feel like a priority even though I know she's juggling many other clients. In addition to being a fantastic trainer, Mirla has also developed a true connection with Luna. It warms my heart to see how fond they are of each other and I know my girl is in loving, capable hands that I trust implicitly. With Mirla's help and expertise, I am raising a confident, obedient, sweet, and very happy puppy who's going to be a wonderful companion to me for the next ~15 years. I have learned so much from and with Mirla and look forward to continuing our work together. She truly is the best! read more

Tailblazers - Dog Walkers Near Me

We were fortunate to hear about Mirla through several positive recommendations. Our Goldendoodle, Einstein, joined the Tailblazers pack for walks in Golden Gate Park and was always eager to go, joining the pack without hesitation. Einstein can be cautious around other dogs, Mirla is thoughtful about the pack energy and tends to each animal with care. Mirla is patient, dedicated, and committed to working with you and your companion. She has treated Einstein and our entire family with genuine care and kindness. We hope you have the opportunity to work with Mirla! read more

Mirla was truly a light at a tunnel for me when I got Emmy my golden retriever. At 8 months old she was absolutely insane on walks. It made walking in SF very difficult with so many cars, smells, etc. Mirla was amazing, taught us how to do basic commands, which she still does to this day. Emmy stopped pulling on walks and was now walkable. We did subsequent visits to the park to practice some off leash work as well. I would highly recommend mirla if you're looking for help!! The post meeting notes are also a wonderful addition, I still look at them from time to time and give them to all my pet sitters for reference as well! Thank you Mirla!! read more

Mirla is great! She's great with people. She's great with dogs! We were hesitant to spend the money on a dog trainer, but when we weren't making progress we decided to try it. Mirla has been worth every penny. She has taught us how to teach our dog, and or little Marshmello is much happier for it. She's also super nice and a blast to spend time with. I can't recommend her enough. read more

Mirla came very highly recommended by a number of folks and our pup had to go on the Tailblazers wait list at first. We wanted to work with Mirla as she is a walker and a certified trainer, too, so we did some helpful loose-leash training sessions before and after a spot opened up in her pack. Mirla puts a lot of energy into trying different strategies and is always patient with our pup. We really appreciate all of the effort she has put into working with our dog--and us. Mirla is thoughtful and communicative: she writes a monthly newsletter for clients, films her and your training sessions and offers feedback, and is a font of responses to dog challenges. She has treated our pup and the rest of our family like ... family. If you get a chance to work with Mirla, do it! read more

Tailblazers - Enjoying a walk with Mirla - Dog Walkers Near Me

If you are looking for a dog walker that is perfect for your pup AND for you, call Mirla. My sensitive dog, Waylon, loved his outings with Mirla. He never showed signs of stress and was always very tired when he returned home; quite a feat for a cattle dog! I also really enjoyed all the pictures of their adventures that were sent to me. She was incredibly flexible and went out of her way to accommodate my needs as well. Finding Tailblazers has been such a gift to both of us. This isn't your average dog walker. I have spent some time at the dog park and have watched dog walkers treat dogs in their care terribly. I have seen disturbing scenarios that left both me and my dog uncomfortable. After this, I had decided that perhaps dog walkers weren't for us. I changed my mind after observing Mirla with her pack. It was clear that she had a natural ability with the dogs. They played well together, were confident and felt safe. She led those dogs with a patient and kind heart and they clearly loved her. She corrected behaviors calmly and used positive reinforcement. Your dog will be better after spending some time with her! read more

Jessica has a wonderful way with dogs! She is also really friendly, professional, and reliable. Unlike many so called dog-"walkers," Jessica does not take her dogs to the scary, dirty golden-gate-park dog run. She takes them to Presidio where they can run free and play just like happy dogs are supposed to do! I would recommend SF Tailblazers to anyone who really loves their pooch. Thanks Jessica! read more

We are ninnies regarding our dog Sammi. We have used Trailblazers for 7+ years - Sammi loves Mirla and the other dogs. When we are traveling, Sammie stays with Mirla. We don't think twice about Sammie as we know she is happy and in good hands. I highly recommend Trailblazers (message me if you have questions). read more

Mirla is incredible!! She loves what she does and it shows. She's always so excited to see Munch when she comes to pick him up. She posts pics, updates and funny videos of the groups. She is in constant contact with her clients. Mirla is able to board Munch -- I love knowing he's going to be well taken care of when I'm traveling. 5-stars for Mirla and Tailblazers!! Munch gives it "Two-Paws Up" read more

We called Jessica when our regular dog-walker wasn't available over the Thanksgiving holidays. I was a little nervous since we did so based solely on Yelp reviews, but our upstairs neighbor verified that she did a great job and the dogs loved her. Now we can use her again without worrying! She has our recommendation. Thanks Jessica! read more

Jessica is, in a word, AWESOME! She walks our (sometimes high-maintenance) rescue lab and has worked wonders with her. Like many labs our pup is "hard of hearing" when out in the field and playing and Jessica has been turning her into an obedient dog with stronger recall. She obviously loves all her charges and even thought to give them each a holiday gift bag full of treats and toys. She's thoughtful and follows-up with us regularly, emails progress updates and is VERY responsive to our stresses as doggy parents. She happily shares her wealth of doggy training knowledge AND every once in awhile we get funny, cute snaps of our dog when she's out with the pack. She's extremely professional and great to work with...I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone! read more

Mirla is amazing! I got in a little over my head with my new pup, Rex, and she has been a lifesaver: giving me advice, training tips, sympathizing with my frustrations, and providing a HUGE peace of mind every day. Now that I've had my furry goofball for a while, we are in a great groove and things are 1000% better, in huge part to Mirla's expertise & help. Rex LOVES her and is always a pooped pup after his romps with the Tailblazers crew. Mirla is great about sharing pics, behavior observations, and boarding him when I travel at her beautiful home, Camp Tailblazers. I HIGHLY recommend Mirla and am so thankful for her services! Rex's comment: "I LOVE MY BIRTHDAY CAKE TOY FROM MIRLA!!!!! It makes fun noises and I love tossing it around the house while my Mom is getting ready in the morning. Is it Tailblazers playtime yet?" read more

Mirla is the best! My Frenchie loves her and her walks with the pack. I always know that my baby is in the best care when she is with Mirla which gives me peace of mind. Mirla is a great trainer and loving, caring person. read more

I work from home, mostly, so every day I witness the ecstasy with which my goldendoodle greets Jessica and the rest of the pack. He loves her so much that once in a chance encounter in the dogpark on a day off for Jessica, Henry (my goldendoodle) chased after her for about a quarter of a mile. She brought him back and I had to hold him to prevent him from chasing her again. Clearly, Henry worships Jessica and loves the pack. Henry is calm and composed the rest of the day after the workout he gets with Jessica, where she runs him and the rest of the pack in the Presidio. He eagerly jumps into the van every day. I have no qualms whatsoever from this arrangement and I know that he gets such a long and vigorous workout every day, that I don't need to obsess about how much time I excercise him each day on those days where it isn't possible. Jessica is reliable, on time, professional, intelligent and responsive. I highly recommend her business. read more

Wow 2019 marks 10 years with Tailblazers. Not much to add from my previous review. Just wanted to state that I am still a client and Mirla's services remain top notch. Lucky to have found her! read more

Mirla was the most professional dog walker that we spoke with. She runs her business like a well-oiled machined, but is also very personable and great with dogs. Ultimately, we chose to go a different direction, but I would not hesitate to recommend Mirla to others! read more

I am a local trainer (doggonegood.org) with twenty years of dog training experience and had the great pleasure of meeting Jessica through a mutual client recently. During the meetings we had regarding a problem dog Jessica demonstrated an enormous capacity for understanding and dealing with dogs. Direct, no nonsense and extremely capable, I would leave my dog with Jessica anytime. In a world where anyone can hang out a shingle and claim expertise with dogs it's nice to meet someone who actually has such expertise. I highly recommend Jessica to anyone looking for a competent walker to take care of their beloved pet during the day. read more

Jessica has been walking my huge, boisterous black lab for a couple months and has been wonderful with him. She's been ultra reliable, very flexible with my occasional schedule changes, and does a great job reinforcing good behavior while on her walks. She was so observant that when my dog was sick while I was on vacation, she picked up on it before even my roommates did. Highly recommended! read more

I don't know what we would do without Jessica! The first time our little guy, Tippy, met her...we could tell he was infatuated. Jessica has always been very professional and attentive. I would recommend her to anyone needing a dog-walker. My fiance and I used to rush home from work to walk Tippy, but now we come home knowing that not only has he been walked, but is also part of a pack now. :) read more

What else can I say about Mirla that hasn't already been said?! I just knew from the moment that we met, and more importantly when she met our Maltese, Colbie, that it was going to be great. I just loved from the beginning that she calls her "mamma" and you really feel like she treats your dog like family. Colbie is so excited when she comes over she can hardly contain herself because she knows she's going to have a blast with "The Littles." Mirla has been very patient with Colbie as she can be a bit of a handful at times and had a few potty accidents in her van. Don't hesitate hiring Mirla because you know your dog will be in good hands! read more

Jessica, the Leader of the Pack, is great. She has been walking my Golden Doodle for over a year. My dog gets just as excited to see Jessica as he does me. Jessica quickly earned our trust and has proven herself to be a true professional. Her love for animals is apparent in how she interacts with dogs, and how every dog seems to respond and adore her. She helped us with some training issues, offered great guidance, and always has a smile! read more

Jessica is great. We had some bad experiences and she came to the rescue and our little terrier loves her. She cleans up the dog before he comes home and does a great job. Several other people on my street also user her and have nothing but good things to say. read more

Jessica is great with our high-energy pit-terrier mix Deli. We were dissapointed with the first dog walkers beacause they did not give Deli the opportunity to run out the energy she has. Jessica allows Deli to be a dog. Her walking method of off-leash fun is what we were looking for. She also keeps us informed on Deli's behavior while on the outings. Jessica is very reliable, energetic and knowledgable. We couldn't be happier. We highly recommend her to care for your precious pup. read more

Mirla came recommended from a friend. My dog Holmes absolutely loves her. He looks forward to her walks every day. I don't worry about him when Mirla has him. She has also boarded him several times, and I know he is getting amazing love and attention with her. I'd recommend Tailblazers to anyone! read more

Shhh, our secret, there's only one Jessica and since "they" aren't cloning people yet...as word gets out there will not be enough of her to go around. She is by far, heads and tails above and beyond, the rest. I walk a popular dog walker's circuit every day and I see them all out there for better or for worse. Jessica is consistent, reliable, calm, and cool. Anyone who thinks it is an easy job, think again. My hat is off to those who do it well. Seriously it is disturbing what I have witnessed day in and day out with the surge of dog walking services that have popped up over the last couple of years. With Jessica I know my dogs are in really careful and capable hands. I used to observe her too before my K-9 companions had the good fortune to get her as their mid-day guardian. She really is one of the best! read more

Jessica is awesome! And has such an amazing way with animals...my cat Ziggy really digs her. I will definitely be calling her the next time I leave town! I haven't had Ziggy for too long and I was pretty concerned about leaving her alone for a week - but after meeting with Jessica I felt completely at ease. And she was right! When I got back from my trip, Ziggy was happy and relaxed. She has just spent a week napping, getting belly rubs, treats, and loads of attention. Thank you Jessica! read more

Jessica is amazing. She is professional and truly loves dogs. It was such a nice feeling being at work knowing that your dog was in the best hands, and coming home knowing they got the exercise and socialization they needed each day. i had taken a small break from walking with jess while my dog healed from an injury. the second she walked in the door on the day we started again, the look on my dogs face and uncontrollable excitement sealed the deal on how great she is, her services, and how much my dog loved her. before i started i interviewed a few different dog walkers, and needless to say i am so happy i decided on jess. -sarah read more

Looking for a great dog walker look no further. After interviewing a bunch of dog walkers in our area we knew immediately Jessica was the one for us. She has that calm assertive energy that dogs respond to and will learn quickly from. Our's did! Jessica is very professional and trustworthy. She gives us peace of mind. We know our dog Moose is in great hands when he is with her. We also love getting those snap shots of our dog and the pack playing together. We highly recommend Jessica! read more

Just a quick update to my last review! Tailblazers was bought earlier this year by Mirla and we are just as happy! Mirla had many days of shadowing Jessica and getting to know the routes and the pups and I feel that the transistion couldn't have gone any smoother! The consistency of care and continuity of business has been fantastic! We love that Treat Friday is still in effect and are Tailblazers for life!! read more

Since my review in 2011, Mirla Reyes has taken the reins as the owner and the leader of the packs! I loved Mirla right away. She was soft spoken and had this beautiful smile! I wasn't wrong by my first impression. Mirla is the kindest and warmest person I know. Everything you would want in a friend and the caregiver for your dogs. She goes out of her way to inform you of all that is going on with the daily walks and just how your dog is doing. I have two dogs- one lab and a young lab mix who Mirla calls, "Crazy" because she is! Mirla is so patient with her. I have had the pleasure of going for the day with Mirla and her packs. She is so amazing! She picks up the dogs and talks to them constantly. They are so relaxed and so excited to see her. She does the pick-up, walks, and drop-offs with stamina and ease. I highly recommend Mirla. You will be a very happy dog owner having Mirla in your life. She is the best! read more

Jessica is one in a million. Our little Australian Labradoodle Kirby is a very important part of the family. Jessica is very professional, caring and wonderful with Kirby. I rest easy knowing that Kirby is in such good hands. I highly recommend Jessica she is great. read more

Jessica has been walking my tibetan terrier for almost a year now. From the very first meeting I knew that I could trust her with my pooch. She is extremely professional and unbelievable with animals. What I like most is that she actually takes the pack out for hikes so that they exercise and are tired and happy when they get back home. My dog was a little overweight before Jessica started walking him and now he has so much more stamina and energy. Jessica is really flexible with schedule changes and has been so accommodating with any changes I've had to make. She is also very reliable and communicates constantly with her clients. She gives you plenty of notice of any changes she has to make and will work with you to make sure your dog is taken care of. I highly recommend Tailblazers to anyone who is looking to give their dog the best care and a healthy and happy life!! read more

Jessica has been walking my Chihuahua, Mia, since early 2007. Mia is a rescue dog and has lots of little neurosis but she has improved so much under Jessica's care and direction. She is much better behaved now when in public and gets along with other dogs which was something she did not do pre-Jessica. Jessica has also taken Mia into her home several times when I've been out of town. Jessica is very reliable and trustworthy and I highly recommend her for your dog. read more

Prior to moving to San Francisco, I had never needed nor had a dog walker, and I had no idea what to expect. By chance, I was hunting around online for one and came across Tailblazers. I loved the concept of hiking with my dog in a park where she could have considerable off leash time to run since she is fairly high energy. Jessica was the first and last person I interviewed. She is professional, responsive, and totally committed to the pups. She goes far and above what I ever expected. I have been nothing but impressed, and I could not imagine my pup being in better hands. read more

We joined Tailblazers a few months ago (after Mirla had taken over the business) and couldn't be happier. Not only is our dog happy & tired after his daily walk, but I am happy as well. Mirla communicates with us via email and text (and posts cute pics on Facebook), picks him up on time every day and takes a personal interest in our puppy. I'd highly recommend Mirla & Tailblazers to any dog owner that I know!! read more

We love Jessica but when it comes right down to it what really matters is that our dog Indy LOVES LOVES LOVES Jessica. Jessica has a gift for working with dogs and they certainly recognize that. Indy (a large golden retriever) waits for Jessica every day at his bedroom window and goes absolutely crazy when she drives up to fetch him. Jessica takes Indy on long, interesting walks every day and always brings him home happy and tired. She is extremely reliable and has never missed a day of walking except for vacations scheduled well in advance. I understand that she alsow provides dog and cat sitting services but we have not tried those yet. If you are looking for a wonderful, reliable dog walker, call Jessica! read more

Mirla is amazing. In January, we adopted a golden lab mix puppy (Mylo) and had no idea what to do. I've never owned a pet and my husband had to leave for an extended work trip, and so great panic set in. Then we found Mirla, who not only took care of Mylo and trained him (at 4.5 months, he is already responding to every basic command and his recall is getting better with every day) but also trained us! Mirla has the biggest heart and the greatest love for all her pups, and is extremely reliable and trustworthy. Working with Mirla, you not only get great care and walking services, but you also get world class training of your dog. Thank you Mirla. She's hands down one of the best. Lucky for us she had a spot open. read more

Jessica has been walking our dog Arnold for the past 6 months and everything has been working out great . Arnold is an active 2 year old black lab and absolutely loves walking with jessica. He is excited when she comes by to pick him up and is exhausted when he comes home, which is exactly what we are looking for. Jessica also gives us regular updates on how Arnie is doing and my wife loves it. She is friendly, responsible and a genuine dog lover. My wife and I highly recommend her services. read more

It is not possible to describe what Jess provides for my dog. I have had Zoe for 5 years now, and Jess is the only person (besides my parents) that I have ever fully trusted with my girl. I rarely use Jess for dog walking. But she has Zoe very often for dog sitting while I'm away for work or vacation. It's nice to be able to leave the city and not be nervous about who your dog is with. The only time I need to check in is when I miss her (the dog that is). read more

Jessica has been walking our two pups for the last few months and has proven herself to be reliable, professional, and caring. We often receive text messages during the day with updates on how the walk went. You can tell that she really cares about the dogs and is interested in their ongoing development. We'd recommend her to anyone looking for a great dog walker! read more