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

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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! read more

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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

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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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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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We just love TopDog. Our Golden Doodle Rio has been visiting this place for the past 4 months. I love everything about the program, trainer Mike is a dog whisperer (granted our dog Rio is fairly chilled and low key dog). he loves visiting this place (rushes in first thing in the morning) and often doesn't want to leave at the end of the day. The staff sends us daily photos and updates and I love the nice touches (training videos, graduation pictures, Halloween scarves and photos, doggie treats for graduation and Christmas). They really care about providing the best experience for dogs and their parents. read more

We love Top Dog! We have been part of the Top Dog family for more than a decade. Our late golden, Allie, was a regular walker with Top Dog. Allie was a wonderful dog with some behavior issues and required special attention on walks. Natalie and her crew made Allie successful in their groups regardless of these challenges. They brought in-depth knowledge, long-time experience, and expert skills to keep Allie in the group situation she loved and flourished in. In addition, we now have "grand dogs", one of whom is reactive on city streets. Natalie has generously made her wonderful open space in Montara available so our Starla can get free, off-leash runs she could not get elsewhere, where she delights in the open fields and the opportunity to investigate nature in unguided and spontaneous ways. We are deeply grateful to Natalie for this continuing support and her kindness in making this available to us. We wholeheartedly recommend Natalie and Top Dog for any dog, with or without behavior issues, with the knowledge they will receive expert individualized supervision and loving care. Dee Desmond and Jim Watson read more

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

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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

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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

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Our dog has been going to Top Dog for a little over 2 years and he (we) loves it! The entire staff is so wonderful, the daily updates are awesome, and most importantly our pup comes home so happy from being outside with all his pals. A huge shout out to Mike as well. Our dog was in his group for about a year and Mike really made everyday enjoyable for our dog. He's teaching at the puppy school now so make sure to find him if you have a pup in training. read more

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

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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

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These guys are amazing. We took our bernedoodle puppy here for 8 weeks. Mike, Raina, and Michelle showed our guy so much patience and love. They taught him the basics and gave him a great foundation. And we saw so much improvement in his behavior as a result. But more than anything, they taught him that the world is not a scary place. They taught him that new environments and sounds and people are fun. It's made him such a loving, gentle, caring dog who is having the time of his life every day. Can't do much better than that. Highly recommend. read more

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

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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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We are so happy we enrolled our puppy on the head start program, Mike and the entire Top Dog team are truly amazing to work with. We rescued our puppy and had a lot of work ahead of us and Mike helped us tremendously to get our puppy going on a training routine as well as helping him with confidence and general behavior. Our puppy loved going to Top Dog for training, playing with other puppies and learning from the team. We can't recommend this program and business enough for new puppy owners or dog owners in general. read more

We love Top Dog! Our pup Mila went through Puppy School and has been going to Playcare for almost a year now. She takes a little while to warm up to new people and everyone at Top Dog has been so patient with her. When she first arrived, she was hesitant to go in and now she runs to the door. We can tell that she is very well cared for while she is there. She comes home happy and tired. I love that they don't have too many dogs, so it isn't overwhelming for her. They have both indoor and outdoor play spaces. The outdoor area has several play structures and a little pool that Mila loves to play in. We always get pictures/videos at the end of the day. The staff is friendly and flexible with our schedule. They have a wide pickup/drop-off window which is also great for flexibility. We are very happy that we found Top Dog! read more

Natalie and the Top Dog team's Puppy Day School was the perfect way to get our puppy Winnie some much-needed puppy play time, reinforce and expand her training, and give us a little quiet time at the house! Strong recommendation! read more

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

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Top Dog SF and their dog walkers are simply amazing.  Our pup, Riley, goes to their private ranch outings 3x a week and he always comes home tired and happy.  He especially loves Drina who takes great care of him, giving him lots of TLC upon pick-up and drop-off.  The pictures they send us are such a great way to see how much fun he's having with his buddies.  We highly recommend their services! read more

Top dog was great! Cody, our 4 month old German shepard just graduated the Puppy Head start program a little over a week ago. I'm so happy Cody understand not to jump on me or my 3 kids as he will get a lot bigger. He's great at walking with a leash on now and not pulling everywhere. Mike was great, he sent videos, he gives me updates everytime he sees me, and answer all my questions all the time! I don't feel rush nor do I feel ignored compared to my past experience. Mike got the cue in Cody in a very short period. Cody definitely loves top dog, he was always eager to go to class! read more

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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Last year, our Lab, Sunny, started going on regular ranch outings with the Top Dog crew. She was just shy of one year at the time, very high energy, and lacking great social skills with other dogs (and humans for that matter!) Since joining the Top Dog pack she has blossomed into such an incredible dog. I truly believe that Top Dog (HUGE shout out to trainer extraordinaire Mike) has been one of the biggest reasons Sunny is thriving now. Thank you Top Dog crew for the love and attention you give to Sunny and the rest of the pups! read more

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

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Adding onto my previous review. I've since worked with Top Dog SF for my mother's stubborn 7yr old chiweenie for behavioral problems (anxiety, potty training, etc.). They were great to work with and provided useful tips and insights. They love what they do! Would highly recommend. read more

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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Super great group of people! I have been very happy with all of the care my pups get at Top Dog. They've been part of our family's routine for more than 8 years! Professional, kind, and organized- highly recommended. read more

Top Dog SF is fantastic! Our puppy has a ton of energy. Every day, Drina has been an amazing caregiver, picking her up while we're at work, taking her to their awesome ranch and making sure she get a good amount of exercise and play time with the other dogs before safely delivering her back home. We get updates and a daily set of pictures of our pup in action. The whole Top Dog family is professional, highly communicative, and easy to work with. We highly recommend them. read more

We brought our 11 lb gal to small dog playcare. She always came home happy and exhausted. The hours for drop off and pick up are great. You get a little update at the end of the day with their little adventures. Great for socialization for the little ones! The staff is so friendly and you can tell they care about the pups and their owners! read more

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

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My pup Cooper has been going to Topdog since he was 6 months old. He loves going to camp everyday and looks forward to meeting Miguel (our walker) every morning. Miguel and Bonnie (our camp assistant) have taken such good care of him. They are lovely people and truly love working with dogs. It is not just a job for them! In addition Jackie has always been super responsive and helpful with any questions I had along the way. As a single dog mom with no family around Topdog family has been super helpful and supportive since Cooper was a puppy. I started boarding Cooper with Natalie recently and she has been so communicative sending me photos regularly and taking great care of him. I am so glad to have found Topdog! Highly recommend for anyone looking to get their pup out and about when they are in the office. You won't be disappointed. They also have a ton of other services if you are looking for training or day care. read more

Zoe, my dog has been going to Top Dog for over 2 years. Our experience with them has been nothing short of awesome! they care about the dog, Zoe looks forward to meeting them and her pack everyday - which says a lot. I have also used their boarding services and again was very impressed. Overall, one of the best experiences I have had in the Bay Area! read more

Sending my golden retriever puppy Molly to Top Dog puppy kindergarten was the best decision we made. We loved everything about this program. Lauren, their puppy counselor is the best of the best. Molly was transformed. We loved the puppy kindergarten so much we signed Molly up for their off leash walking program. Highly highly recommended. read more

Awesome puppy start program. When we got our puppy, I was super nervous and reached out to Top Dog. They were super responsive and so happy to help in anyway. Our girl, Summer attending the program and learned so much! It was a wonderful foundation. The owner, Natalie, went out of her way to help us find a dog sitter for our puppy and continues to provide support when we need it. Thanks Top Dog! read more

Top Dog has been such a great experience for our pup. He started off in puppy school which was so great for his early socialization and training and we got lots of support from Nathalie and team in learning how to look after him. Once he graduated he joined their daily walks and he absolutely loves his time and his walkers - every morning he is ready with his tail wagging for them to pick him up. Mike his walker has a great relationship with him and recently, when we had a sitter watching Otis, picked up on an ear infection issue and pushed to make sure he got treatment, when otherwise he would have been in pain until we returned. It's so great to know the team are always looking out for Otis and making sure he's having fun. Thanks TopDog! read more

Top Dog SF gave our puppy the best start! Elton loved his time in the puppy head start program so much we enrolled him in off leash adventure camp as well. We couldn't have been more grateful for our experience with this team. read more

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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I used Top Dog for 3.5 years, and let me tell you: they live up to their name. In fact, when I made the decision to move to Oakland, one of my first thoughts was what am I going to do about a dogwalker?! Natalie and her team set the bar high. My dog Helen looked forward to her walks ever Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Her dedicated walker (Charlie or Schad) were always punctual and thorough. Sometimes I worked from home on those days, and it was always such a joy to Helen greet them with full body wiggles. She was so happy coming home from her walks. Helen was born deaf, and she was very much a people's dog. She tolerated other dogs, but I think she preferred to think of herself as one of the humans. Top Dog gave Helen more confidence around other dogs. I noticed immediately after they started walking her that she was far more patient, polite, and engaged with passing dogs. Eventually she moved on from private/semi-private walks to camps and back down to private walks when camp got to be too much for her. But! 4.5 *fenced in* acres? Talk about a deaf dog owner's dream. Helen passed unexpectedly in September. It's been tough, but Natalie, Schad, Charlie, and Jackie have been so supportive. They checked in, sent flowers, and shared stories. It's so nice to have people who care about your dog just as they would their own. I eventually got another deaf pup named Hatch, and they helped me with the first few weeks of walks before moving to Oakland. I really appreciate everything Top Dog has done for us over the years. The peace of mind is priceless, and I only wish that they'd move east so we could continue :) read more

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Our dog Pivo the Frenchie was in the puppy head start program at week 11, then 2 weeks big city program to work on leash manner and desensitizing then now he signed up for the Ranch/ off leash dog walking program. You name it and we've tried it. And this shows you how much we love Jackie, Max, Natalie and now Lou. I personally contacted many dog training places in SF, Top Dog was the only place that provided good communication, answered all of our questions and concerns. The pricing was transparent and they explain each charge. I'm so glad we've got Jackie and Max as Pivo's initial trainer. He has improved so much since the first day of school til now. I can't recommend them more! read more