We've been going on walks with Chris and his pack for 2 years. I love that I get a couple hours of productivity or relaxation to myself while my dog goes to the beach with Chris. When she comes back she naps all afternoon. He takes good care of the dogs. My dog is nervous all the time around other dogs in confined spaces, so when loading the dogs into the van, Chris gives my dog a little special treatment and lets her sit in the passenger seat. Chris also sends photos every so often, whenever I get them I'm so happy to see my dog enjoying playing with her friends. He also tells me about my dog's reactions when they were out in the field, like if she reacted to drones or airplanes flying overhead, so that I could watch out for those. He's very transparent with his communication, if there's an update to the pickup schedule he'll email ahead. He also responds to text messages for real time comms. When I had to travel for a month at a time, he was also very flexible with picking my dog up from my sitter's location. As long as the request is reasonable Chris is very willing to work something out. My dog gets so excited when she hears Chris's van pull up under our window. read more

Could not recommend Chris more! He has been taking our dog Kelly for the last two years and has been the best! Everyday kelly is standing by the door so excited to get picked up and she always comes home exhausted and happy! If your dog is in need of some exercise while you're busy with work, look no further! read more

Chris is the best! He has been our golden retriever's dog walker and best pal for nearly 3 years. He is extremely reliable, communicative, and trustworthy. Our dog is so excited when Chris comes to pick him up every day, and he always arrives home happy and tired from a fun play session. Dog Trot has been even more helpful recently as we've had to commute into the office more often. If you're looking for a dog walker -- Chris is the best there is! read more

Chris is the best dog walker. Chris has been walking my golden retriever for the last 3 years and our dog absolutely loves him. We appreciate how much he cares about dog safety and helps with training. I couldn't recommend him enough read more

Chris is reliable, dependable, and our dog loves his daily outings with him. Because of Chris, we know that our dog's daily exercise and socialization needs will be met during the work day. I appreciate the peace of mind that this gives me- both when I'm working in the office and when I'm working from home. Highly recommend. read more

I haven't used him yet, but he found my dog's collar on the beach and tracked me down and brought it to my house.

Today is a sad day. We have to move out of the city and leave our beloved dog walker Chris. Every day for the last 8 or so months chris has walked out 2 amazing dogs Elbert and Brew. My dogs were in heaven. they loved him from the get go. chris was reliable, professional, and the dogs were so so happy. i highly recommend chris. and you'd be lucky to grab him. we love you chris. elbert and brew. read more

Chris has been our dog walker for about 6 months now and I only have positive things to say. I highly recommend him. He is reliable, communicative, trustworthy, and clearly a dog lover. Oreo is exhausted when he comes back from his walks, which I think every dog owner agrees is a great sign! The daily report cards make me smile. Chris somehow manages to take amazing pictures of Oreo. Whenever I attempt to take action shots, they come out blurry, but Chris's photos are always perfectly candid with an amazing back drop (including the Golden Gate Bridge) since the pack goes to Chrissy Field every day. Check out his Facebook page where he uploads pics of the doggies! Call Chris, you won't regret it! read more

I am happy to recommend Chris and Dog Trot for so many reasons. First of all, he really cares about the dogs and understands what they need. The dogs get LOTS of excercise, and LOTS of water. Chris is respectful of our space, dries the dog off on rainy days and always knocks even though he has a key. He shows up reliably on time, and always gives our dog the full hour (usually more). He's insured, which is important for any service you have in your home. Finally, Chris is responsive and easy to reach. I have made last minute requests via text message and called just to chat about our training challenges--he always gets right back to me. With our work schedules, our family could never have a happy healthy dog in the city without Chris's help. And we could never afford it if his pricing wasn't so reasonable. Our dog loves his time out with Chris, loves the other dogs in his play group and always comes home tired and smiling, with that super excitey-dog face, like he's dying to tell you everything he did. And if you're a worrisome dog parent like me, you'll love the report cards and videos on the site so you can see how great your dog is doing while you're out. read more

Chris is the BEST! Spy has been extremely lucky to have Chris in his life each week...Spy looks forward to his beach outings and long periods of time running around with the big dogs. Every time when I come home, Spy is absolutely exhausted from his day out with Chris, which is very nice for me after a long day. Spy absolutely loves Chris, and I love getting the report cards each day Chris takes Spy so I can read about all the cute things Spy did while I was gone that day and see his adorable pictures/videos. I have recommended Chris to many friend, and all of them have been extremely happy with him; in fact, I have had many people comment to me that he is the most professional dog walker they know and very good with the dogs. Chris is extremely trustworthy, dependable, and willing to help out even when you are in a bind. And most importantly--it's spy's highlight of the week! Spy feels sorry for the dogs that don't get to go play in the pack; he has such a great time. Call Chris; he's the best, you don't want you or your dog to miss out! read more

We've been using Chris off and on for over a year and would recommend him to anyone who loves their pets. His calm manner puts us at ease as we know our two dogs are always in good hands. It takes a lot to be included on our short list of who we would entrust with our pups, they are our family, but Chris has definitely made the cut! read more

My pup LOVES Chris! We travel a lot, so I initially hired Chris to sit for our puppy. I love that he stays at your house, so our young pup always feels at home & comfortable. We even left Luca with Chris for 2 weeks over Christmas & came home to a totally well-behaved & well-loved pup! The report cards & videos are also really nice to see when you're out of town. Now Luca goes on walks with Chris & always comes home happy & exhausted! He's gained a lot of confidence since being in Chris' pack because they are all such sweet & well-behaved dogs. I really appreciate the work Chris puts in to interviewing the dogs before working with them, and how responsible he is when walking them. On days I have Luca, we always try to find Chris while he's out because it's such a joy to see how excited Luca is to run into Chris & play with his group! I'm more worried about him when he's out walking with my fiance than when he's with Chris :) read more

Chris has been my dog walker for almost three years now, and he is SO much more than those two words - dog walker. Chris is not only a friend but he is like a second parent to my furry baby, Mochi. He is always looking out for her well being, letting me know when something is "off" or wrong with her and most importantly, he is truly vigilant about keeping her safe. I trust him with every animal in his care, and he evaluates how the dogs interact and respond to commands to ensure his packs are strong and safe together. Just recently, we couldn't find my dog when he was picking her up for a walk. I was stunned, left work right away but had no idea what to do. Chris dropped everything (but made sure all dogs were relieved first) and helped me scour to find her. We did!!! I seriously can't say enough great things about Chris. I'm so glad he's a friend and a part of our family now! read more

You cannot get a better dog walker than Chris. We trusted Chris with out young and wild 6 month old puppy and through his rigorous walks he has been able to tire him out and calm him down. Chris is someone who you can always count on to be there for your pup everyday. He's organized, extremely responsive, and sends the most incredible actions shots of his pack. If you want to not have to worry about your pup while you're at the office or even if you work from home, Dog Trot by Chris is the way to go. Your pup will thank you. read more

Chris is awesome! My huckleberry ran into Chris on Crissy field where he was engaged with several clients. We were looking for a dog walker for the upcoming holidays so she got Chris' information and we gave him a ring. Chris came over and it was immediately obvious that he cares deeply about dogs and their well-being. He made sure to let us know all the different ways that he would take care of Maya. He took Maya out for a trial run (so to speak) the following Monday to make sure not only that she liked him, but that she would have a place in the pack on a regular walking schedule. That Wednesday, Chris took her to Crissy with some other dogs while we were at work and she had a blast. We know because of Chris' end-of-the-day report cards (and pictures! and videos!) which are fantastic. And Maya comes home tired and happy. Having never used a dog walker ever I'm pretty sure we've been spoiled by Chris. Can't recommend him enough. read more

I fully recommend Chris to be your dog trotter! It is more doggy play group versus a dog walk which my little Jake LOVES! I've seen Jake's reaction when Chris arrives which is absolute joy. He wags his whole hind end versus just his tail. Most importantly, Jake returns home exhausted. I've rushed home on more than one occasion stressed that he is feeling couped up, but find as I come through the door, I am interrupting his nap. Chris has been highly professional with handling Jake and respecting my home. He carefully considered all aspects of Jake's behavior and level of training during our intake interview. Jake started with Chris at 4 months. Thus, his recall command and potty training were still under development. Chris communicated any issues (accidents) and has a sincere concern for the dogs. On one occasion, Jake threw up in in the evening, and I left a message for Chris to see if he had eaten anything out of the ordinary (eating odd things is quite ordinary for Jake). Chris promptly returned my call with concern for the little guy. Jake was fine in a few hours, but the incident made me further appreciate my trust in Chris. The report card and pictures are an added bonus. You get to see your little one at their happiest (well almost, Jake's happiest is while eating...) and feel confident in the interactions with the other dogs. Chris limits the group to no more than 6 to keep things reasonable and manageable. Even if you want to get your dog socialized a few days a week, your pup is missing out if he isn't getting playtime with Chris! read more

If you're looking for a walker you can trust with your little one, look no further than Chris! My cockapoo is a bit timid and we went through a couple dog walkers in search of the right fit. So grateful to have found Chris. He is simply AWESOME - loves your pup like his own and is so reliable and responsive. Could not recommend him enough! read more

Chris is truly the best! He starting walking our dog when he was only 5 months old. Muggsy is so excited to see Chris and his dog pals every day and when he comes back from the walk he immediately falls asleep until the early evening. Chris is incredibly reliable, patient with our puppy, and very easy to communicate with. He also takes amazing action shots of the dogs playing at the beach! read more

Dog Trot by Chris is the best service in SF! Chris is by far the most reliable dog walker I have ever had. He picks up Cece the same time everyday and has her out for about two hours, which is way more than any other dog walker in the city. He is very responsible with the dogs and has a special collar with his info on it when he takes Cece out to play. He also takes the best photos of the dogs and has a photo stream so I can see my fur baby and in every picture she looks so happy. I am so lucky to have found Chris to walk Cece everyday and I could not recommend a better dog walker in SF!! read more

We love Dog Trot by Chris! His service and care for our pup, Sampson, exceeds expectations. By far the most reliable dog walker we've encountered in the city, and most importantly, someone Sampson loves SO much. We've been with Chris for 5 years. We are moving out of the city and Chris was by far the hardest person to break the news to. It will truly be hard to find a new walker to match Dog Trot by Chris. We are so thankful to have found Chris. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Chris is absolutely fabulous. He has been walking Texas, our goldendoodle, for the last 2 years. He's a great communicator, is very careful and reliable, Texas comes home really happy (and worn out) and Chris has a great relationship with him! Texas is a incredibly important part of our family and I couldn't be happier with his time each day with Chris. Also, we have two toddlers and Chris is great with them too - they like to say bye to Texas each morning and Chris is super cute with them all! Chris got a brand new truck so Texas (and all Chris's puppies) rides in extra-plush style! read more

We celebrated our three-year anniversary with Dog Trot last month, so I felt the impulse to (a) give myself a pat on the back for being one of the first to discover Chris and (b) give an update on our ever-growing appreciation, respect, and love for him. Chris continues to exceed my family's expectations. He is kind, honest, smart... and has become a trusted emergency contact for us beyond dog walking. Even our neighbors (who do not have dogs) have grown attached to him. Of course, Bauer still barks rainbows and unicorns when he hears Chris approaching our door. In closing, I will never understand how Chris comes up with the original and eloquent descriptions of what happened during the hour in the field each day for report cards (for three years). He is truly talented. Chris - here's to another three years, and beyond. read more

In our first meeting with Chris, I remember him telling us that the dog usually chooses the dog walker and this couldn't be more true. The second Chris walked through our door our two dogs were instantly connected to him and knew he was to become their new bff. On the occasion that we are home when the boys get picked up for their walk, it is awesome to see their level of excitement when they hear the jingling of keys at the door. One evening while my husband and I were out on a walk with the dogs, we ran into Chris at the park and they all but forgot the fact that we existed, making a B-line to their buddy. We are so thankful we found Chris and definitely recommend him to other caring (aka over-protective) dog parents. read more

My husband and I moved to San Francisco from North Carolina, so the idea of hiring a dog walker was completely foreign to us. We have two 9-year old rescue pups who have been very spoiled with me always working from home; plus, they have always lived in a house with a big backyard. When we arrived in the city, I asked everyone I knew to recommend who they used to take care of their pets. I went down the list, reading about each one, and Dog Trot by Chris immediately stuck out as someone I wanted to speak with. When we first met Chris, he came to our house and he interviewed our dogs and we interviewed him. He could not have been more professional and caring. We immediately knew we had found the right person for us. Chris doesn't just walk the dogs to the nearby park - he takes them on a ride with their friends to fantastic places in the city (mostly Chrissy Field) and they get a full :60 of play time. One of the other things that made me feel comfortable is how he limits the number of dogs he takes out at once. Every day we would receive a report card emailed to us letting us know what our dogs did that day, what time they were picked up, dropped off, as well as photos! Often, we'd see video of our dogs and their new friends on his Facebook page. Another important thing to mention is this is not a company of many people with keys to your house, this is one person and this same person is our contact at every touch point. Chris took care of our dogs Monday through Friday for 8 weeks while I was on a full-time contract that kept me away from home. On one occasion, one of my dog's rolled in goose poop in the field. Chris made sure I knew about it and my dog was cared for and also kept away from getting it on any of our furniture before we got home! My only hesitation in writing this review or recommending Chris to anyone and everyone with friendly dogs is that he might get too busy and not have room for us when we need him! read more

My dog, Annie, and I are always delighted to run into Chris and his happy & well behaved packs at Crissy Field. The dogs are watched closely and are super well tended. Several friends use Chris as their dog walker and are very pleased with his attention to updates and reports (which i heard about long before even having a dog). If Chris picked up dogs in the financial district & Annie needed to be walked - I'd certainly trust him to take great care of her. read more

The BEST! I used to take my dog to work and walk him at Crissy Field everyday which is how I got to know Chris originally. Then, when I got a new job I started really scouting out the dog walkers on the field to see who I'd want to send my pup with each day. So I can tell you from both a customer and spectator that Chris is SUPER professional, gives the dogs so much exercise and takes really good care of the pack. Gus has never been more tired (even though I was taking him to the same field as Chris does!) and it's so nice to know that when I come home from work I don't have to do anything for him because he can barely wake up to greet me at the door. The truth is, I could take my dog to work at my new job, but we love so much that I don't! It's soooo worth the money. Plus, the report cards are the highlight of my day! read more

As you'll see from similar sentiment in other reviews, I am lucky to have Chris take care of my pupper. Ralphie's trips to Crissy Field with the pack are the highlight of his day, and it's fun to see those trips recapped in the daily report card. Peed? Check. Pooped? Check. I don't know how he does it, but he also gets some amazing photos while he's out there. I've had numerous dog walkers and daycares in NY, Chicago, and SF, and I say without reservation that Chris is by far the best. And his rates are more than reasonable. He loves his doggos, and he's a true professional. Couldn't recommend highly enough! read more

Chris is awesome. Every day we get a report card with details on Abby's playtime and her potty activity. He takes photos and video of all of the dogs, allowing us humans at work to take part in some of the fun. I can rest assured that Abby is being well looked after and that she's having fun instead of sitting at home, waiting for us to return. read more

We adore Chris!! Many months ago, we went through countless reviews and invited our favorites over to meet Dexter (our dog). In all this time, Chris has remained just as responsive, timely, professional, and passionate. We feel so lucky to have found him, and can't imagine ever going without him in the future. Even though we brought Dexter to parks before, it's obvious that he most looks forward to going with Chris and the pack. He's got so much energy and is so healthy -- everybody comments on it. But the best reward is seeing how truly fulfilling it is for Dexter. A great group, we absolutely love Chris. read more

Chris is the absolute best! He takes our pups out every day for almost 2 hours. They run, play fetch and have a great time with the other dogs in their group. Whether its the beach and the waves or the grass for some fetch, the pups always come back exhausted. The best part is the email report card you get after he drops them off letting you know what they did and it always includes a pic of our puppies. If you need a dog walker, look no further! read more

We can't say enough good things about Chris. We have had two dogs over the past few years (the first passed away of an incurable genetic disorder), and both have been under Chris's care. To say that Chris is dependable is an understatement. Even when we have a last minute jam and need an extra walk, he is quick to respond by text and always pivots his schedule to accommodate our request. We open our home to him every day and have zero worries. He is an extension of our family and over the years we have come to trust and appreciate him almost as much as our Bernese Mtn dog has. When the door opens and Chris is there, our dog gets more excited than when we get home (which gives us a bit of a complex, we must admit). If you have any questions about Chris or want a reference, feel free to call us at (310) 713 7688, and we'd be happy to talk your ear off about our years with Chris. read more

My name is Ted and I am an 18 month old small dog who loves to play!! My mom ran into Chris in the elevator when he was picking up my friend Bauer in my building. That was my lucky day!!! I have to admit, I was a little scared being out with only the big guys cause I am only 15 pounds, but, Chris made me feel like one of the group right away. A little special even because he lets me sit up front with him when we drive. I have been out with a lot of different walkers and Chris is far and away my favorite. We stay out for hours and he took the time with me when I was scared. Now, no big dog scares me and I love to play with them. I even learned to swim because you either have to squat or get off the pot. Also, I love the look on my mom's face when she watches the videos he sends every time we go out, I don't really get it, but, it makes her really happy and I usually get a treat for being cute :) read more

Chris has been my dog walker for the past year or so. He is the best. My dog Bruce can be quite the handful, but he always comes home tired and well rested. He sends a report card every day updating me on what Bruce did during their walk, including if he went poop and pee! I highly recommend him. read more

Chris has been my dog walker for the past 5 years. First with my sweet Molly who past at 16.5 yrs and now with Honey Bear who is a rambunctious 2 year old. Chris is a great trusted resource and I recommend him highly! read more

Chris is great! He is very professional and we loved having him take our dog out on her daily walks. We especially liked his report cards and the plethora of pictures he takes. Our dog is no longer able to go out with Chris due to a medical issue, but he is a great walker and she really enjoyed her time with him. read more

For us, nothing is more important than our dog Huey. He is a hilarious Husky mix who is rambunctious, too smart for his own good and obsessed with tennis balls. When we moved to SF from Chicago, we knew that we needed to find someone who could handle Huey's energy, and provide him a safe, fun and loving environment for walks/playtime. We looked and looked and didn't find anyone quite right until we found Chris. From the moment we met him, we found him trustworthy, caring and uber professional. It really is such a wonderful feeling knowing that someone is caring for/loving Huey while we are at work and can't be with him. Chris takes the dogs in a pack of 6 everyday to Crissy Field or the beach and they run and play for the entire time - he keeps track of what each dog is doing and even sends a report card at the end of each walk to each owner! I LOVE getting these - they are wonderful. He works hard to match up comparable dogs in each pack and uses really great treats (Zukes) to reward good behavior... he also always has an endless supply of tennis balls for the ball crazy dogs like Huey. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a walker - he is exceptional. read more

Chris has been walking my Puggle Charley and his service is amazing. She comes back from her adventures tired and happy. Exactly what she needs. His daily report cards are awesome. I love the pictures and updates. Chris is easy to communicate with, flexible and LOVES the dogs. I feel 100% confident that Charley is in excellent hands with him. Highly recommend. read more

Chris is great with my little one, Beija. We Always get a report card and a picture after each walk. Chris goes the extra mile and is very professional. Pricing is great. Thank you Chris! read more

Chris is a great dog walker! He is professional and I know my Buddy is always in good hands when he takes care of him. Each day he sends a report card with a picture to give me an update on how Buddy is doing! He really takes the time to get to know your dog and make sure to tailor his services best for your furry friend. read more

I highly recommend Chris - he is professional, reliable, a great communicator, and takes the small dog packs out for adventures at the beach which always tires our pup out. Chris uses his own collars which has his info on in in case a dog runs off - very thoughtful! On top of all of this, he sends action shots of the pups playing - so fun to see :) His rates are great as well. read more