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Top Dog SF

4.9 (152 reviews)
Closed 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Rae A.

I was nervous about putting my 6 month old puppy mini bernedoodle in daycare because he was a little bit shy and I wanted to make sure he'd be somewhere he was actually watched. From the first day I dropped him off, I felt like he was very well cared for and monitored at TopDog playcare. I loved receiving the photo updates and they always answered any questions I had about his behavior! They would proactively reached out if something happened I needed to know about and were so sweet to give gift bags for holidays and his birthday! If it was closer to my apartment or there was pick up for playcare, we would definitely keep going, but we had to find a solution closer to home. Theo went there regularly for 6 months and it was so helpful for him and for me! Highly recommend for any nervous dog parents with new puppies :)

Mushi loves his trainer Mike so much!
Carmen L.

We truly don't know what we would've done without Top Dog. Mushi joined our family at just 3 months old. We were brand new to dog parenting and felt unsure about how to give him the best start. That's when we found Top Dog and enrolled in their Puppy Preschool Program. From the moment we met Mike, we knew we were in great hands! His knowledge, patience, and genuine love for dogs made every Saturday class not only informative but incredibly encouraging. Each week, we walked away feeling more confident and better equipped to train Mushi. After Puppy Preschool ended, we wanted to continue Mushi's socialization and training, so we enrolled him in the Puppy Head Start Program. This turned out to be one of the best decisions we've made. The entire team (Mike, Raina, and Michelle) went above and beyond to support Mushi's development. Mike was always available to answer our questions, and he consistently sent us updates, photos, and videos of Mushi's training sessions. These videos were incredibly helpful. They allowed us to understand what Mushi was learning and how to reinforce that training at home. When Mushi started to show signs of resource guarding, we were overwhelmed and unsure of how to handle it. Mike and Natalie worked together to create a detailed plan and schedule tailored to Mushi's needs. Thanks to their dedication and guidance, we now feel much more confident and prepared as dog parents. Mushi has made incredible progress, and we can't wait to bring him back for daycare!

TopDog SF - A Life-Changer for Our Puppy Karl Our pup Karl had a rough start--returned to the breeder, diagnosed with Giardia, and terrified of city life. As first-time puppy parents, we were overwhelmed and unsure how to help him gain confidence. Enter TopDog SF. From our first meeting, Natalie (the owner) made us feel supported and reassured. She listened to Karl's full history and crafted a thoughtful plan to help him recover, socialize, and get comfortable in the city. Her warmth and expertise instantly put us at ease. We enrolled Karl in the Puppy Head Start program and attended Saturday Puppy Preschool classes with Mike. The structure and care in both programs were incredible. Karl received daily socialization, training, and gentle encouragement that helped him blossom. Every week, we saw more progress--he started walking more confidently, playing with other pups, and responding better to city noises. Mike became Karl's favorite person--we called him the "puppy whisperer." His daily updates, calm demeanor, and genuine care made a huge difference. Karl would wag his tail at just the sound of his name! Thanks to TopDog SF, Karl has transformed from a timid pup into a playful, confident dog who loves heading to daycare. We've also learned so much as owners through their guidance. Natalie, Mike, and the whole team treated Karl like one of their own. Their dedication, professionalism, and love for what they do shines through in every detail. We can't recommend TopDog SF enough--it's been one of the best decisions we've made for Karl. Five stars doesn't feel like enough!

"Closed? But I want to go in, even on Sundays!"

Top Dog SF is the greatest place ever! I heard about Top Dog from a friend when we needed to find a doggy daycare for our pup. Our 1-year old dog loves going to Top Dog's play care so much that he jumps with excitement when we're a few blocks away. Michelle, Adriana, and Esmerelda take such good care of him, and he is very well socialized now. My entire extended family waits for the daily newsletter to see the photos of the dogs playing in the backyard. I can't recommend this place highly enough!

I honestly love Top Dog so much! My baby boy came here for puppy training and after he graduated, I decided to enroll him in Play Care for small dogs. My dog is 6lbs and I worry about bringing him to the dog park, so I love that he gets to make friends and play with doggies his size in a safe environment. It's also nice that Top Dog sends me photos of my pup at the end of the day so I can see what he's been up to! Also, the staff here are really caring and everyone is so sweet. They're very thoughtful and treat all the pups well! My dog is always tired when I bring him home and you know what they say, "a tired dog is a happy dog!"

I am a new client and can't say enough about how amazing Top Dog is. I have used other dog walking/training services over the years and Top Dog is hands down the best there is. The off leash adventures at their private doggy ranch are an amazing value for the service they provide. My dog comes home happy after multiple hours of playing outside with his pals and the daily photos and updates are wonderful. Communicating via the client portal is really handy and anytime I have needed to speak with Natalie she has been so helpful and kind. I recently had knee surgery and was able to use Top Dog services 7 days a week which was an absolute lifesaver for me. Every staff member I have met has been really professional and kind and really seems to care about my dog. I wanted to give a special mention to Mike who was beyond amazing with my pup when he was his walker/trainer. We are looking forward to taking training courses with him now that he is a full time trainer at Top Dog! Elsie is our current walker and she is so sweet and patient with my pup during pick up and drop off. I am so happy to have found Top Dog and look forward to being a long term client and part of the pack!

Lee N.

I adopted a puppy and I have NO experience with training. It's only been one week in puppy school and he's already responding to commands and he's almost completely potty trained!!

Doggy day camp
Polly W.

My puppy loves doggy day camp at the Top Dog ranch! She comes home happy and tired. She runs to the door when they arrive for pick up!

Having fun at the Montara Ranch!

Five months ago, I rescued a 10-month-old Great Dane who had a traumatic and limited start to her life. She was already quite large at 100 pounds (she weighs 125 pounds today) and, understandably, terribly anxious. We live on California Ave, right in the heart of Nob Hill, and I can honestly say: until I saw the world through her eyes, I had no idea how chaotic the streets and parks of San Francisco are--they are too chaotic for many rescues. What made matters even worse was that our dog was afraid of other dogs--terrified, in fact. Trapped in our apartment with my large and very timid new best friend, I reached out to Natalie and Top-Dog for help: we needed a safe place for our rescue to get some exercise without other barking dogs, people, or anything else. Natalie was amazing, enabling us to use her facilities with no other dogs present. It was nothing short of huge for our rescue. She had an opportunity to run and play in an environment where she felt safe. Exercise is so important for dog happiness and good behavior. Top-Dog has two great facilities, one in San Francisco and another a 30-minute drive south in Montara. The San Francisco location has a nice, clean, well-maintained yard, where they practice great doggie hygiene and ensure all dogs in the facility are healthy and stay that way. The Montara ranch is an amazing location: it is huge, at least 4 acres in two large fenced-in runs, all grass and very well maintained, without a single foxtail to be seen. We have utilized both locations continuously over the last five months, allowing our dog to get some real exercise. Top-Dog's help and support with our rescue have been instrumental. Natalie is amazing, and her thoughtful and conscientious team runs some great facilities.

Rose at the ranch!

We are so happy with the services at Top Dog SF! Rose's regular walker with Top Dog, Drina and Elise show up consistently at the same time and drops her off happy and well-exercised! They are super flexible in being able to grab Rose from her crate if we are doing drop off with the kids and drop her back off in her crate while we are in the middle of meetings. They are so warm and friendly and send great daily updates of how Rose did. The other benefit of Too Dog is that, if for whatever reason, Drina or Elise isn't available there's someone else who will always be available to take Rose for her run--so we don't ever have to look for backup care, which is relieving. They also have such a personal touch--giving cute holiday gifts and personalized fridge magnets with your doggo on them! Overall, super caring, communicative, and personalized!

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Ask the Community - Top Dog SF

Could you please let me know the cost of your classes?

Hi Rea, we will be offering group classes in the new year. Please check back with us then on scheduling and availability. Thanks!

Hi, do you train service dogs?

Hello there, we do offer dog private training. Please fill out a contact form on our website with more details on what type of behaviors you are looking for to see if we can help. Thanks,

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We are deeply grateful to Natalie for this continuing support and her kindness in making this available to us.

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