DogPile Dogs is the absolute best! Nylah seriously loves this place--she gets so excited every time we pull up, and when I pick her up she's always happy and tired from a full day of play. The space is huge, so dogs actually get to run around and just be dogs. The family that runs it clearly cares so much, and it really shows. Plus, they post on Instagram so you can check in and see your dog having the best time, which I love. It's not easy to find a place you can fully trust with your dog, but DogPile Dogs makes it easy. Couldn't recommend them more for daycare or boarding! read more

I cannot say enough amazing things about Dogpile Dogs after using them for 2 years. We moved across the country and had an excellent cage free doggie daycare on the east coast and were scared we'd never find one as good again. Thankfully Dogpile Dogs came to the rescue with a fantastic friendly team, cage free environments with lots of space for the doggos, and just so much love and care apparent in all they do. Love that we don't have to make appointments for regular daycare and the way they love our dogs. My only wish is for even more pictures/videos on their Instagram! Always love seeing Theodore and Penny appear on there. If you're looking for a safe and happy place for your dogs this is it!!! read more

Phil and Julia are amazing. You can tell they love what they do and that it translates in their care of your fur-baby.

Best doggy daycare we have ever used. It is definately a family atmosphere and we felt so comfortable leaving our pup there. Our dog recently passed and during his last months, when he was significantly declining and suffering from a cognitive disorder they welcomed him in and treated him like his own. They made him feel comfortable which in turn made us feel comfortable leaving him with what he consider "family". Once he passed we donated all his toys and beds to them and still to this day we stop by to say hi because it is a sense of comfort for us to still connect with others who loved our dog as much as we did. Thank you! read more

When it comes to care for your furbaby, DogPile is top-notch and as good as it gets! I cannot say enough wonderful things about the team at DogPile - customer-oriented, easy and smooth pick-up and drop-off process, huge facility, CLEAN, and I can go on and on. Finding daycare for our baby was tough after a few bad experiences, but so thankful for DogPile. Whenever we drop off our pup, she literally forgets who I am and pushes her way in! When I pick her up, she's out for the count! It's also nice to see the social media videos with her in it :) read more

Owner is very rude. The Bank cancelled my debit card due to a Bank unauthorized personal data breach. All debit cards were reissued without notification. I had no idea of this debit card reissuance until I received a letter and new card. When the Merchant tried to charge my card for the monthly fee, the transaction was declined and my membership was then immediately cancelled. I had never had any issues with payment prior to this. I tried to explain to the owner that the Bank issue was beyond my control but, I learned that she was all about the money. She refused to reinstate my membership and I was forced to leave that day with my grand-puppy. It was a horrible experience especially since I was only keeping the dog for three months while my daughter studied abroad in Italy. Dog Pile really left me in a bind! Awful customer service and loyalty. Beware!! REPLY: Wow! Of course, again, you would blame me and insinuate that I am the problem when I am not. I am quite aware of the establishment that I brought my grand-dog to on numerous occasions so, definitely not confused about that. And, for the record, I was never in a "bind." read more

My partner and I have sent our two dogs to DogPile for both boarding and daycare, and we love it so much. They have a really large outdoor area, which is basically impossible to find anywhere else, and the dogs love it and are always tired when they come home. They treat the dogs so well, we get to see pictures of them on social media, and the dogs even get to celebrate their birthdays there with cake! We can tell that they love the dogs and treat them well, and no other daycare/boarding place we've seen in the area can even compare. read more

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WE LOVE DOGPILE!! My partner and I struggled for the first year finding a boarder that we (I) liked and trusted. Once we got into dogpile (after the year long post-ish pandemic waitlist), a weight was lifted off of our shoulders! We could finally go out of town and not have to worry about our pup at all! Totally worth the wait. Dogpile is a family run business that my dog goes crazy with excitement every time we pull up. We get to see how happy he is to be with not only the other dogs, but the caretakers as well via instagram. That says a lot to me considering our pup takes awhile to warm up to people! Thank you so much dogpile!! You guys are the best and deserve all the treats! read more

My 4-year-old cattle dog Marble and I have been attending DogPile Dogs since January and it has been a game-changer for both of us! From the very start, it was clear that everyone there truly cares about the dogs and their well-being. Marble has a tendency to police other dogs due to his herding DNA, which is an issue that I'm actively working on with him. I was incredibly nervous because this has caused some problems in previous daycares, but DogPile Dogs has never turned us away. Instead, Julia let me know once this behavior started to crop up again and everyone there has worked with us to try different ways of keeping Marble in check, including longer timeouts and putting him in different playgroups. After some trial and error, we finally found a solution by sending him back to kindergarten (AKA putting him with the little dogs)! I cannot thank DogPile enough for their proactive approach in problem-solving. Their daycare is in high demand with a long waitlist and it would have been easy for them to just turn us away. However, I believe that they truly bond and care about all the dogs that come here. Marble always comes home happy and tired from a fun day of play with his friends! If you're looking for a safe and loving daycare for your pup, look no further than Dogpile Dogs. To Julia, Colin, Phillip, Amy, and Insong: Thank you so much for everything!!! read more

DogPile Dogs - Marble eating a piece of Dale's birthday cake! - Pet Boarding Near Me - San Francisco, California

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DogPile is FAMILY!!! We've been with DogPile 2+ years and the best decision we ever could have made was to get our Belgian Malinois puppy in here early to socialize with dogs. His reaction when he sees any of the staff is priceless to us - he truly sees them as family and is in love. The best peace of mind is to go on vacation and know your hyperactive / high drive dog is taken care of by good humans who just get it!! One additional thing we are thankful for.. DogPile was very accommodating when our dog's neuter appointment was delayed AND when we moved out of SF. Yes we still drive into SF to drop off our dog here even when we moved, he loves it that much and we trust them more thank anything with our precious fur missile Malinois. THANK YOU DogPile!! read more

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Dogpile is the only place my family will trust our most beloved and important member of the family -- my Chihuahua mix Lychee! A true pandemic puppy (est. 2020), Lychee's been coming here since she was a mere 6 lb 4-month-old. Now she is almost 2 years and gained an extra 4 lbs of attitude and insistence on blind devotion. What makes us rest peacefully is that Lychee is ALWAYS thrilled to go to Dogpile. Like full-on "I don't know you anymore whatever BYE" the moment we roll into the parking lot. They do such a great job screening the dogs and making sure their personalities fit with one another so everyone has fun. I can tell because when I pick her up, she snoozes in her carrier immediately. Their Instagram is the only reason to have Instagram. Thanks to Phillip, Julia, Colin, Insong, and Amy for running such an amazing place! Lychee loves you all!! read more

My dog loves it here!! As soon as we turn on to the street her tail starts to wag. I love how tired she is when I pick her up to take her home. The staff is incredible, and it's so clear how much they love dogs. They often post Instagram videos of the dogs playing. It's fun to check in to see how their day went. Lately I've noticed that my dog has gotten much better with dog manners since going here. She listens to dog cues better, knows when to go up to a dog, when to lay low and give them space, and when she needs to be submissive. This has been a huge help with my parents dogs, who are picky with who they like and are much older. I feel so lucky to have my dog be able to go here! 15/10! read more

I feel so lucky to have found this place for my pup! The facility is AMAZING, and it is family-owned and operated. I really appreciate their philosophy on caring for the dogs (no excessive treats, letting dogs be cage-free and leash-free, having the freedom to be indoor or outdoors, etc). You can tell they truly love dogs and understand them. My pup had such a blast on her first day that she didn't want to leave, and whined once she got in the car. DogPileDogs checks all the boxes in what I was looking for in daycare/boarding, and I have full confidence that my pup's always going to be in good hands and enjoy her time. Also, the IG content is awesome! read more

DogPile literally feels like family to me. My Shiba Inu, who can be a stubborn pup absolutely adores this place. His excitement every time we walk up to the entrance let's me know he's being treated like their own. The daily videos to Instagram let me check in every now and again on my pup and I've always seen him happily playing with the others. read more

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DogPile is like part of our family now. Not only does our pup spend most days with his friends there (for a reasonable monthly rate), but they've bailed us out on multiple occasions. When my wife had an accident and we stayed at the hospital, DogPile took care of our pup. When we had a baby and couldn't keep a schedule, they took care of our pup overnight without us even needing to call. Everyone there is caring, attentive, and most importantly, loves puppers. This place is doggy heaven. They have a big outdoor area for dogs to play around, and an inside area to chill. It's amazing to drop off and pick up whenever is convenient and know that our dog is having a great time in between. He always comes home tuckered and takes a nap! read more

This place is a Godsend. I have a German Shepard puppy who was very poorly socialized... after one week at Dogpiles, my puppy Gracie now knows how to play well with others. I take her on other outings with other dogs and she's so well behaved everyone noticed a big difference. I highly recommend this place; the best experience I've had since being a dog owner. read more

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DogPile is the BEST option in SF for dog daycare and boarding. We were referred there after a really bad experience at a larger boarding facility and have never looked back. The facility is huge, very clean, and offers outdoor/indoor space that makes our pup feel like home. You can tell how much they love all of the dogs that go there as they know each one by name. They also do a great job of grouping the dogs into playgroups where they know they are all going to get along. 10/10 for boarding and daycare. Doesn't get any better! Bonus: DogPile is open during Covid (with tons of safety measures of course). read more

We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE DogPile Dogs! We used to bring our last dog to Wag Hotel, but with our new dog, we did some research and wanted to try something new.. And I'm SO glad we did because we absolutely LOVE the personal attention that Dogpile Dogs gives to all the great doggies there! When you think about Wag Hotel, it's great, they have all these super fancy spa treatments for your dog (who could care less). What do dogs actually care about? They care about having a great time with other dogs. They care about personal connections with the humans watching them. We always thought that overnight stays locked in a cold, hard, clear box were normal (at Wag Hotel), but after seeing the crate-free, cozy cots and mattresses at DogPile and multiple successful overnight stays, DogPile will forever be our go-to for our doggy day care and overnight stays. Not to mention, our dog never comes home smelling like pee anymore (a common occurrence at Wag). Everyone at DogPile is personable, genuine, and loves dogs. It's family-run, the same folks are always there, so it's so much more personal than other doggy day cares. They truly take the time to play and get to know your dog.. Check out their Instagram page to see for yourself. The people are amazing, you get the same consistent care, and it's always fun to see posts of your dog on their Instagram page! read more

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I'm so grateful I found Dogpiles Dog for my bulldog son, Flex. This place is family owned and operated. Unlike other corporate doggy daycare, Amy, Phillip, Collin and Julia would go out of their way to make sure my puppy is comfortable while mommy is busy at work. Flex even got a complementary blueberry facial from Julia and Collin! My puppy is so well behaved around other dogs, many thanks to Dogpiles Dog dream team for all the social skills he got from the daycare. 5 stars is not enough for this place, Dogpiles Dog deserves 100+ stars. If you're looking to get the best care for your beloved pup, look no further, I highly recommend Dogpiles Dog. read more

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Love them! So kind and love each and every dog they care for-- grateful to have their support!

Needed to find a daycare or boarding when all of our usual sitters were booked and Dogpile came through. The facility is clean, they can handle food and bath requests, open early and late, and the best part - she loves it. We've gone 4x now, and Evey time she is happy to go and tired when she comes back. She even tried to get me to take her today without prompt read more

DogPile Dogs - Sleepy girl - Pet Boarding Near Me - San Francisco, California

DogPile has been a mainstay in our family since we moved to SF 8 years ago, we really can't say enough nice things about them and I'm not sure what we'd do without them. We first took our Goldendoodle 'Fargo' there, after researching extensively all of the options in SF. We haven't looked back, they took incredible care of Fargo, and now give that same level of care to our Bernedoodle puppy, 'Marty'. They are fantastic, Marty can't run up the entrance fast enough to get inside :) If you have a dog and need daycare and/or boarding, DogPile should be your first call/email!! They'll take great care of your pup - and you'll enjoy watching them have a great time on the DogPile Instagram :) read more

My Odie is on his 2nd day at Dog Pile Dogs and I think he likes it. I was so worried about how he'd do since he's an older dog but I really love them there. Very friendly staff & you can tell they love the dogs & what they do. I will definitely continue to bring him. Thanks Dog Pile Dogs!! read more

DogPile Dogs - Odie's 2nd day. Look at that smile - Pet Boarding Near Me - San Francisco, California

We love DogPile Dogs!!! I always feel confident my pup is in great hands. It's a wonderful family run business with huge indoor/outdoor facilities. Our dog always comes home happy and tired out. They really care about the dogs wellbeing and safety. We do daycare and boarding with DPDs, I can't recommend them enough. For a behind the scenes peek into just how much fun and care they take, check out the very cute and entertaining Dogpile dogs Instagram page. Thanks for taking such great care of my little guy DPD! read more

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We have been customers of Dog Pile since it began and are grateful for their fine work. I'd like to include my letter to Anna, the owner and proprietor, as thanks for all her help and exceptional service. -- Hello Anna, I wanted to say thank you so much for all your warmth and help and care for Goosie over the years! Please know that your vision for an open plan, happy, cage-free dog care is greatly appreciated. Dog Pile Dogs, from the beginning, has been an oasis in the city. We are grateful and indebted for your care and attention for our sweet pup Goose. We experienced many relaxed vacations and business days, knowing that our pup was in your good hands. Thank you! read more

DogPile Dogs - I love that all the pups can pile together. Hence the name Dog Pile! - Pet Boarding Near Me - San Francisco, California

Some friends told me and my wife about DogPile Dogs after we had some pretty bad experiences at a different boarding facility. What a great recommendation. Philip and his family are personable and thoughtful: They always remember our dogs and their needs, and they even gave us a gift to congratulate us on our wedding! When we bring our dogs to DogPile, they make a beeline for the entrance and don't seem sad or anxious at all about saying bye. This is like a playground for them. Also important: DogPile is diligent about making sure shot records are up to date, and our dogs haven't gotten sick there. They also don't come back looking dirty or smelling bad. A blessing in disguise: Our experience with a bad boarding center led us to finding DogPile. Big thanks to DogPile for making us and our dogs feel part of a big family. read more

This review is long overdue. We LOVE Dogpile and our dog Tilli loves them even more. She gets so excited the moment we pull into the parking lot and is always running up the ramp to get inside. She comes home tired after getting lots of play time in :) the team here is incredible, they're super responsive and accommodating. We had Tilli say overnight and she has some meds that are administered in a specific way - the Dogpile team was able to accommodate all of that. They're all so kind and friendly, and we leave Tilli knowing that she's in great hands. Can't recommend them enough! read more

The people giving bad reviews must have had some personal issues with Anna or her staff. If you don't like the pickup and drop off hours then don't leave your dog here. It's not a 24/7 Costco! Dogpile is great. We have boarded our dog at least 5 or 6 times with no problems. Anna is always very clear about pick up and drop off times so you know exactly how to schedule. Yes your dog will get dirty because there's an outside play area and they are having fun - that's a good thing. Also they share beds but that is the alternative to cages, also good IMO. Recommend! read more

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We love Dogpile Dogs! Flat price from 7am to 7pm. The location doesnt look as fancy as a Pop-colored Wag thing, but it's not really what a dogs needs, Dogpile dogs has everything a dog needs: a huge place with an inside area and outside area where dogs are free to come and go during the day. Amy, Julia, Phillip and Colin are really nice and our dog @sookiethejindopup loves them! read more

We got our puppy in 2015 and the months before she was old enough for daycare and boarding I researched all the bay area facilities. Dogpile was at the top of my list till my good friend and puppy parent to my pups bestie gave rave reviews about dogpile, that's what tipped the scale. Maybe it's silly how much I care about my dog, but I can't in good conscience leave Yuri anywhere else. She is so well cared for and there aren't any silly play or walking fees. The dogs all get to play together by size and are are temperament screened. She comes home tired and happy. Another great note is that they use hospital grade cleaners that are safe and take care of the majority of the dog smell that would linger on cloth surfaces. Anna is lovely and really cares about keeping you updated with how your dog is doing. We're really lucky to have found dogpile. read more

DogPile Dogs - Just finished playing with friends! - Pet Boarding Near Me - San Francisco, California

Our pup Ringo loves Dogpile! He had historically been a bit nervous at other daycare facilities, but he would run right into dogpile to see his friends (dogs and humans). Highly recommend dogpile to take your pup for socialization and just to give you peace of mind that they are in good hands. read more

We've been taking our cavalier, Louis, to DogPile since February 2020 and he absolutely loves it! He generally has anxiety and is a stage 5 clinger, but when he realizes we are close to DogPile he starts tugging at his leash and is super excited to go inside. He doesn't even say goodbye to his mom! DogPile has a huge outdoor/indoor space with lots of room for the pups to run around, Louis is exhausted when he comes home. We like that he's not stuck in a kennel or a small room the entire day. We were able to go inside before the pandemic and it was always clean, didn't smell, and the dogs looked happy and well-cared for. It's super easy to drop off Louis either for the day or if we have errands to run. Someone is always there and they are flexible with drop-off/pick-ups. The prices are reasonable and the DogPile team could not be nicer! They post pictures and videos on instagram (@dogpiledogs) and it's fun to see Louis and the other pups playing. Of note, Louis has been going 3-4 days a week for 7+ months and has never gotten sick read more

We LOVE DogPile Dogs! Our husky mixed has been going to Dogpile for over a year now, and she enjoyed her time there. It's a lovely family run business. The indoor and outdoor space are spacious and perfect for the dogs to run around. Everyone is really friendly and truly cares about the dogs. I trust that my dog is in good hands with them. I am so very happy we found this place. Highly recommend DogPile!!! read more

I highly recommend Dogpile Dogs! We never boarded our Pit mix before and were in a bind finding a loved one to watch our dog. We decided to look into Dogpile because it's within walking distance of our apartment. The tour really helped put me at ease and I got to see how my dog would interact in the space. Philip and his family are welcoming, organized, and experts at caring for dogs. The facilities are clean and quiet. Normally dog businesses (whether it's boarding, groomers, or vet, etc.) are so chaotic and loud, but this one is so peaceful! Lot's of open space and sunshine for the dogs to enjoy. Awesome facilities, friendly expert staff, and happy dogs- what more could you want in a petsitter? read more

We must have tried out about 3-4 different doggy daycares before finally finding Dogpile Dogs and therefore I feel totally confident in saying that this place is UNMATCHED in the city of SF. The other places we went to smelled, had rude employees, and wouldn't really care about the safety of our new 7 month old puppy. When I first came to scope out DD I was INSTANTLY relieved because first of all, it's family owned and these people LOVE the dogs they care for, and the facilities are SPOTLESS. Plus, the dogs have access to a safe outdoor space as well as indoor play areas. Oh, and the price and flexible hours they provide are fantastic too. They're super accommodating and warm people. Angus misses you guys!! read more

Amazing!! They are so loving and kind. My rescue chihuahua runs up the ramp and is so excited on "school days" and has spent the night also. They make every day fun. Easy parking. read more

We take our 4 month old Frenchton here and he always come back home super tired from playing with his new friends. Amy is so wonderful with the dogs and my pup loves her! She is always ready with hugs and kisses. The play area is huge and the dogs have the ability to run around. And they separate the small dogs from the big ones so the pups are more comfortable playing with dogs their own size. Great place at a reasonable price! Can't beat it! read more

We love dogpile! They are the perfect match for our high energy, playful pup. Dogpile's kennel-free / open-space concept is far superior to more traditional daycare groups that we had tried out. Our pup is always ecstatic to get in and play with her friends. It feels like leaving your dog with trusted family; I can tell that the Dogpile crew loves Maya as if she was theirs! read more

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I don't understand all these positive comments about Ana. She is unfriendly, and really not very bright. Really? My 6 month old puppy's rabies vaccine is 'expired?' How does that make any sense? And why wasn't my vaccination documentation good enough for her? Who forges a document that says the dog got a vaccine? And with the sticker from the medicine attached? This facility is in a really undesirable location as well. It also stinks. In the short time I was there, I heard the dogs fighting. Then the voice of god loudspeaker announced 'CLOSE THE DOORS.' Communication via email was very poor. read more

Philip and his family are so nice and organized. A very smooth experience. My doggie has made new friends in just a few hours :) would def come back read more