Mark and Afton, the owners of Dog PawSF, are the BEST! My (extremely hyper) dog Bramble (the little brindle monkey in the picture) has been walking with them full time (5x week) for a few months and it's been wonderful! He goes on fun playgroup excursions every day while I'm at work and I come home to a happy, tired puppy who had a better day than I did! It's amazing. He has his own little group of friends and everything! Mark and Afton also do at-home (their home) dog sitting for $40/night, which has been awesome. Knowing Bramble is with them - who he knows and loves - when I'm out of town makes me feel so much better about leaving him. I try not to bug them about how he is while I'm away, but when I do, they're very patient and give me all the updates I need. They have also been super accommodating with scheduling when to pick him up/drop him off depending on when I need to leave, etc. The other reviewer is 100% right that they're willing to go the extra mile. Without a doubt, I give DogPawSF a million stars!!! read more

Mark and Afton are wonderful! They have been walking our energetic Yellow Lab for a few months now and it has made my life so much easier. When I come home he is still tired from the walk/swim that day and I don't know how they do it, but they somehow manage to get him clean (and nice smelling) before dropping him off too. When I needed a stool sample to be taken to our vet for testing, they were so nice to collect the sample then drop it off to our vet for us as well. Overall, Afton and Mark are very trustworthy, hard-working and dependable. They even send you pics of your dog while out and about during the day. I would highly recommend their services! read more

I heart DogPawSF!! my roommate and I have work schedules that change all the time and afton and mark are soooo incredibly flexible with us. we really, really appreciate how dependable they are! our dog, scout, loves her outings with the DogPawSF pack and always comes home well-exercised! i would definitely recommend DogPawSF to anyone looking for a dogwalker! read more

Our English Bulldog, Wylie, has been going on walks with Afton and Mark for a year now. I think he is happier to see them walk through the door then he is to see me! Wylie gets a REAL work out, it's not just a walk around the block. He gets to go to off leash beaches and parks so I know he is truley enjoying himself. I know because I find grains of sand on him when I get home! We also love the pictures we get from Afton and Mark during his walks. I feel 100% comfortable leaving Wylie with Afton and Mark and I know that I am getting my money's worth! read more

Afton, Mark and Marlene have been walking my yellow lab for over 3 years, so this review is long overdue! They have also boarded our dog overnight several times. They are all totally wonderful, easy to communicate with, and take great care of my dog. They are always keeping the line of communication open, flexible to changes, and super dependable and responsible. I know my dog loves going out with them each day; he bolts to the door without looking back when he hears them coming in. I also love how they update their instagram account daily, so you can keep up with what the pack is up to that day. Thank you DogPawSF for always taking care of Bowser like he is your own!! read more

I feel so lucky my wife's cousin introduced us to Mark and Afton when we got our puppy. I have never owned or trained a dog before we got our little half dachshund half miniature pinscher, two breeds that are known for being slightly stubborn, aggressive and generally hard to train. I give Mark and Afton a lot of the credit for socializing our dog with other dogs and introducing her to a pack and pack dynamics. Our dog could have turned into a mean and yappy little dog, but they helped to make her so happy to see other dogs of all sizes and temperments. They have been walking her from age 6 months to age 15 months now. Mark and Afton are flexible with our changing schedule and most importantly our little pup comes back tired and happy and is content to sleep until we get home. They always accommodated our goofy requests like giving our dog lunch out on the trail and a puzzle when she got home. They are trustworthy, dependable and punctual and we feel so lucky to have them close by in the neighborhood. read more

A few months ago, I moved to a new neighborhood and had to replace my trusted dog walker of five years. I feel extraordinarily fortunate to have found Afton and Mark. The three things I need in a dog walker are dependability, responsibility, and communication. Mark and Afton excel in all departments. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, they pick up my golden retriever without fail, and return him content and well- exercised. They are also easy to work with, quick to respond to inquiries by text or email, and fairly priced. I'm sure Hudson is not the easiest dog in their pack: he tends to get distracted by anything he perceives as food and he can be quite stubborn. Yet Afton and Mark handle him with skill and good cheer. I wholeheartedly recommend them and I am happy to respond to inquiries about them. read more

Great dog walkers! They took such good care of our little guy. Afton sent us photos and text updates. They are obviously dog lovers!!!!

After a full year as part of the amazing DogPaw SF family, we are moving to Oakland and very sadly leaving the pack behind. My little baby has become happier, more confident and playful with other dogs, better on leash, and less anxious about my work trips while in the care of DogPaw and hanging with the little pup group. Afton is one of the loveliest humans on earth, and my little love cuddles in her covers when I have to travel. These people love what they do, and adore dogs. The happy dog pack pictures they post during the week routinely make my day. I could not love or trust them more, and am heartbroken to be moving outside of their routes. If you're in the area, this is the best possible option for your furbabe. read more

Mark and Afton have taken amazing care of our Newfoundland for the past four years. I am long overdue in writing a review, but now that we are moving out of state, I am wondering how we could possibly replace them with anyone else. Our dog is high maintenance, he is 150 pounds and a known consumer of tennis balls. Everyday when he walks, Mark and Afton not only corral the giant fur beast out of our apartment, but also take his iron face mask along and handle it, drool and all. As a result, we have diligently prevented Jack from needing another surgery for tennis ball consumption. These guys are professional and go the extra mile for your pup; the rewards are many, including a routine moment of reflection when you walk in the door - seeing a tired and happy pup, who you know had a great day. read more

My pup Sunny is the HAPPIEST dog with DogPawSF! It's so reassuring to know that while I am at work Sunny is having the time of her life. They are affordable and dependable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that I feel secure handing over the leash. Sunny is the smallest pup of the group and sometimes the only girl on her days with DogPawSF, and they make sure to pay extra careful attention to her special needs. The best part (like others mentioned) are the photo updates! How cool is that? read more

I was pretty anxious about letting Penny, my 10-month-old Carolina Dog/Golden Retriever mix, go out with walkers. She's rambunctious, playful, friendly to a fault, and a RUNNER. Apparently I had nothing to fear with DogPawSF! Mark and Afton have been walking Penny for 5 months, and they are awesome! They are able to corral her effortlessly, and she comes home completely pooped after every 3-hour playdate. Her long-distance recall has definitely improved since she started running with the DogPaw pack. Also, the in-house boarding (only 1 client per booking) is awesome. The fact that they pick her up and drop her off is just icing on the cake. Penny goes completely insane with joy every time Mark or Afton comes to the door to pick her up, which is the biggest endorsement for me. I know they treat her almost as well as her mommas! read more

Planning for 10 day vacation we weren't quite sure who was going to need a Xanax more, us or the boy. Thankfully I was connected with Afton and Mark. From the first meet, I knew our spoiled boy would be in great hands.One on one love and care in their home, trips to Fort Funston, we couldn't ask for a better team. read more

This is a long overdue review for the amazing Mark and Afton. Thank you Yelp, by the way. I was searching in desperation as we had just adopted my little dog, and he wasn't doing all that well with the walker that we had him with (nervous and hiding when picked up). That all changed when we started him off with Afton and Mark. From day one, they were the perfect mix of firm and loving. He felt secure and is now so comfortable with them, they don't even need a leash at all with him (he's better with them than with me, on walks!). He waits anxiously for them and gets really cranky if they are running late, walks up and down muttering under his breath or sits on his cushion staring at the stairs. The door opens and he's racing down the stairs. This is the dog that WILL NOT leave my side for anyone else. No one at all. He follows me everywhere and is desolate if I so much as go into the bathroom and shut the door. It's so lovely so see him happy, secure, well exercised and confident with them. Cannot thank them enough and would trust any dog with them - they will do so much good for your dog! Another plus point is that they have socialized him so well. He was totally bullied in the dog park and since he joined their pack, he's understanding dynamics, defending himself and generally having a much better time with other dogs when we go out, as he's immeasurably more confident. Afton and Mark are also extremely professional, bill on time and make things really easy to work with them. Could not recommend them more highly. Thanks so much guys!! read more

Wild Wolves Dog Walking - Morrie sitting on his cushion waiting for Afton and Mark this morning! :-) - Dog Walkers Near Me

This is my first review on Yelp, the only reason I decided to do it was by how exceptional we found DogPawSF with Mark and Afton to be. My dog Rocky is the light of my life. It's not only the service itself that is amazing but the one on one attention that my (big) little feller gets that makes the experience the highlight of Rocky's week. I'm not gonna lie; Rocky is not the young buck that he once was. In his older age he was becoming a little to isolated in the house by himself. Even though Rocky has only been going with Mark and Afton for 2 months, we have noticed a dramatic change in his behavior. He went from being mean and aggressive towards other dogs to sniffing and being excited again to be around other dogs all the time. It is truly an invaluable service that Dog Paws provides. They set up the appointment to meet Rocky, and they both showed up on time. They had extremely good references, a wonderful grasp on the best dog spots in the city, and a comfortable car to transport in. They returned him when they said they would with a smile on his face and his little tail in full wagging mode (this is Rocky I am talking about). They even emailed me a detailed report at the end of the day of how Rocky's first day went. Lastly their cost was extremely competitive and right now unfortunately I have to watch every dollar. For all those reasons and more, Rocky has been a loyal customer for going on three months. He goes to bed early on the nights he knows Dog Paws is coming so he can be properly pumped up in the morning. He has made some great friends on his walks, and brags of his social life outside of just his mom and me. I could go on forever but I'm sure that you are tired of reading this. In summation, I would personally vouch for the amazing work that Mark and Afton do and I hope that if you read this review it was useful for you. read more

I have had such a great experience with Mark and Afton of DogPawSF. I have a 5 year old chow-mutt from the pound with some serious social/behavioral issues. She is very aggressive with other dogs. I was feeling very hopeless about her situation, until Mark and Afton came along! They have been able to get Amelia out playing with other dogs (with a muzzle of course) and responding more positively to social situations. They are incredibly responsive and always give me updates on Amelia's behavior and what happens on her walks/outings. Amelia is an entirely different dog after working with Afton and Mark for almost a year. Thank you both! read more

It was a serendipitous moment finding these guys, let me tell you! I picked up one of their business cards at the doggy food store near my house since I was in the market for a new walker (my old one left the city). I gave Afton (she and her soon to be hubby Mark own the business) a call and set up a time to get together and chat. Right from the beginning they have been so professional, yet extremely friendly and willing to "go the extra mile". They even came to my house to meet Bert (my adorable little mut) along with their amazingly sweet Newfoundland, Eugene! Their rates are super affordable (they walk Bert full time-5 days/week-for only $400/month) and at the end of the day I feel so taken care of because they are always checking in and letting me know how he's doing in the group. Bert even has a whole new group of doggie friends! Long story short, I recommend these guys to anyone looking for a dog walker. Your pup will get first rate exercise, attention, socialization and fun every day that he/she is out with Afton and Mark. read more

These guys are the best!! They're able to pick up my dog while I'm at work and take him out for hours of play and exercise with other dog friends! Not just a walk around the block, they go to mclaren park, funston, etc. It's a great price too compared to other services. The best part is their adorable Instagram where you can see your pup out and about socializing with other cuties. Thanks DogPawSF !! read more

We love Mark and Afton but most importantly our dog Ada loves them too. I was seriously worried when Ada's dog walker moved away but fortunately she referred us to DogpawSF. Our little terror doesn't care for strangers and lets it be known - loudly. Mark and Afton were very patient and gave us frequent updates about how Ada was doing adjusting to the pack. When I used to have more time to walk her everyday, I noticed a lot of dog walkers just sit around not exercising their dogs (and often have way more dogs than one person should). Mark and Afton always take the dogs hiking somewhere fun like Fort Funston and you can really see the difference. Ada is usually out for hours on end and comes back happy and exhausted. Their rates are very reasonable and they also offer overnight dog sitting which is way better than a kennel. I'm so happy we found them and so is our dog! read more

I have been using Afton and Mark to watch my dog (previously my Saint Bernard and Toy Poodle) and now just my toy poodle and honestly they are AMAZING! I have never trusted people so much with my dog aka my kids. I say if anyone needs dog sitters please call them you will not regret it. TRUST ME!!!! read more