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We took our puppy Mila to Top Dog for two months of puppy head start and had an excellent experience. Mila is a Lagotto Romagnolo (10 weeks when we started) and can be a bit of a handful, but Mike worked wonders. She's great on leash now and her overall behavior has improved significantly. Mike is always attentive and genuinely cares about the dogs. He even recommended food options that helped resolve some of Mila's stomach issues, which was great. Shoutout to Michelle and Raina as well. Mila loved them and they took her on tons of walks. They were both awesome with her. The most valuable part is that we came away feeling equipped to keep training her ourselves. We've since taught her a bunch of tricks on our own. Well worth it. Would highly recommend to any new dog owner!
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!
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 :)
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!
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!
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!!
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.
4 months ago
7 months ago
I can't say enough great things about Top Dog SF! This might sound a little unconventional, but I just hosted a 10th birthday party for my dog here after he went through a really intense health journey last year so this milestone meant everything to my family and I. From the very beginning, the process was incredibly smooth. Reaching out through their website and coordinating the booking for a non-hosted event was so easy, and the communication was clear, responsive, and genuinely helpful. The space itself was absolutely perfect and exactly what I was looking for to celebrate with close friends and family. Everything came together seamlessly, which made the day even more special and stress-free. I catered food and brought my own decor and it was an easy set up and takedown. I'm so grateful to the team at Top Dog SF for helping make this meaningful celebration possible. I would 100% book here again. Thank you so much! read more
11 months ago
Top Dog changed our lives! We enrolled our puppy Donut in the Puppy Headstart program, and we could not be more blown away. They truly transformed him. As brand-new dog parents, we had no idea where to start, and Mike not only trained Donut every day, but also coached us on how to reinforce training at-home. The daily training videos they sent were incredibly helpful and made it easy to repeat everything on our own. Donut is now more confident, relaxed, and well-mannered - we're honestly so impressed and so proud of how far he's come. And the best part? He LOVES going to school. He happily trots through the door every day, which tells us everything we need to know about how well he's cared for. The whole staff has been nothing short of amazing: so patient, kind, and truly invested in every dog. Donut was especially loved by Mike, Michelle, and Raina, and we're so grateful for each of them. Natalie, the owner, is also an absolute pleasure to work with and runs a fantastic program. Yes, this program is an investment, but it is worth every penny! We could not recommend Top Dog SF more. If you're on the fence, do it. Your dog (and you!) will be better for it. read more
7 months ago
We took our puppy Mila to Top Dog for two months of puppy head start and had an excellent experience. Mila is a Lagotto Romagnolo (10 weeks when we started) and can be a bit of a handful, but Mike worked wonders. She's great on leash now and her overall behavior has improved significantly. Mike is always attentive and genuinely cares about the dogs. He even recommended food options that helped resolve some of Mila's stomach issues, which was great. Shoutout to Michelle and Raina as well. Mila loved them and they took her on tons of walks. They were both awesome with her. The most valuable part is that we came away feeling equipped to keep training her ourselves. We've since taught her a bunch of tricks on our own. Well worth it. Would highly recommend to any new dog owner! read more
1 year ago
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! read more
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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 :) read more
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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! read more
1 year ago
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! read more
2 years ago
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!" read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
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! read more
2 years ago
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!! read more
11 months ago
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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. read more
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Maricar P.
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re so happy to hear how…
2 years ago
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! read more
2 years ago
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Maricar P.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with Riley!…
4 years ago
Jackie, Max, and team are SO great!!! Louie had the best time with them, I couldn't recommend this more- especially if you are working from home! Puppy socialization is KEY! read more
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natalie t.
Thanks for review! We loved having Louie with us to learn and play.…
2 years ago
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! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
My dog Rosie has been going to Top Dog Doggie Ranch for over two years. They pick her up and drop her off. She leaves happily every day and returns the same, just very tired! I love that she gets secure outdoor time off leash, and that it is at a private dog park. I get daily updates and pictures. I highly, highly recommend Top Dog! read more
6 years ago
We couldn't be happier with the team at Top Dog SF. As new puppy parents we were looking for a puppy school that offered a healthy & safe environment for our dog to socialize with other puppies and people. Living in a city where there's a lot of dogs and distractions, we knew this would be very important. With the Puppy Head Start program, Jackie and crew quickly established the essential support in getting our two month old Bernedoodle on the right path. Over the course of four weeks, the team at Top Dog helped reinforce basic training, created awareness around observed behaviors and provided guidance on how to address these early before they could turn into bad habits. We also had the opportunity to go to the Top Dog ranch to learn some helpful pup parenting tips which we use to this day in order to better read his needs and interactions with other playmates. It's been two months since our little guy graduated the program and he continues to be a social butterfly. When we're at the dog park he is able to quickly learn and adapt to other dogs' play styles --which keeps the play safe and his parents proud. All is to say, I highly recommend Top Dog and their Puppy Head Start Program! read more
2 years ago
My two Dachshunds, Vienna and Lulu absolutely love going to small dog play care! Lulu finished their puppy head start school and learned all the basics quite well. I would definitely recommend them if you need to have some care for your small dogs. One of the handler's, Henry, became Vienna's best friend. Lauren, who does puppy school, did an excellent job training Lulu the basics. Everyone at the facility is great! Natalie, the owner, will work with you to get your dog's needs. They also send cute pictures of them playing! Highly recommend! read more
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Maricar P.
Thank you so much for your updated review, Christine! We're thrilled…
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Jackie and the crew at Top Dog have been amazing. We have two dogs and the pickup/dropoff "school bus" has really saved our bacon during the pandemic. Our lazy older dog likes to just wander around but our puppy likes to play all day long, so getting two tired/happy dogs back at the end of the day keeps our household running smoothly. We've had dogs for more than 15 years in San Francisco, so we've tried lots of different services, and would not hesitate to recommend. read more
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Maricar P.
Thank you so much for the kind words! We love having your little gal…
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