I can't say enough great things about Top Dog SF! This might sound a little unconventional, but I…read morejust 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!

Top Dog changed our lives! We enrolled our puppy Donut in the Puppy Headstart program, and we could…read morenot 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.

Our two goldens have been with the pack for 5+ years and we could not imagine life without Vince,…read moreKatie, Chris or the rest of the incredible crew. They are the backbone of the family, helping make owning dogs easy. They are always available in a pinch, even after hours when my wife was going into labor. The pups have a blast, but most importantly, we just trust them and know they will be safe.

My dog and I love Vince and all the walkers at penny and the jets! They really exercise the dogs…read moreand he's tired when he comes home. They are easy to get in contact with and I feel like they genuinely care about my dog. I'm very thankful!

I met Brendan years ago when he was walking my roommates dog every day. That dog was a bit of a…read morehandful, he didn't come when called, couldn't be trusted around other dogs, and had an interesting temperament. After daily trips out with Brendan, the pooch began to develop better manners and eventually started following some basic commands from people. If you knew this guy, you'd know that was massive development! A few years later, I adopted an amazingly energetic boy named Dexter. Dex was already well behaved but has boundless energy that really needed an outlet while we are away at work. Since my roommate had such great luck with Brendan, I decided to give him a call. Its been two years since we started working with Brendan and I couldn't be happier! Brendan has a key to our house and takes Dex out several times a week to go on doggie excursions and knock out some of that energy. Every day when we get home, we can tell Dex has enjoyed a solid workout. What's better is that Brendan is happy to board Dex at his home anytime we have to leave town. We often joke that Dex would prefer to live with Brendan, as he is always thrilled to see him. Sometimes he boards him for a night, other times it can be weeks. No matter how long we're gone, we know he's in good hands and he is always happy to accommodate our schedules to ensure Dex is taken care of. If you need a dog walker or boarder that you can trust, look no further than Brendan. He is amazing and I can't say enough great things about him!

Brendan is the best! I was very sad to have to find another option for my sweet dog (she was…read morestruggling with separation anxiety and needed all-day care), and hope to be able to return to Brendan as soon as possible. He truly cares for dogs and their people. He's communicative, kind, and thoughtful about the dogs he welcomes into his pack. My dog loved him and the pack! Thanks, Brendan, for taking such good care of Beezus.

My cats and I had a wonderful experience with Comforted Kitty. Our sitter made friends with my cats…read moreon her first visit. That's right, they visit first to meet your animals and find out how to care for them. You also enter all the information in an app, so you know they have all the details to complete your requests. Our sitter did a fantastic job! Everything was done as specified. Each day of my trip, I received a full report on their daily habits and several pictures to put my mind at ease. It was worth paying a little more than you would for a neighborhood teen. Highly recommend!

My experience with Comforted Kitty has been phenomenal. Firstly, the communication with the…read morecompany's staff has been excellent from the start. I have been fortunate enough to have Christy be the sitter caring for my cat, Birdie, twice (most recently for a three day trip I took). She is everything I would hope for in someone I entrust with taking care of my sweet cat, who is like a baby to me. I am especially particular in who I trust with this responsibility! Christy is compassionate, extremely communicative, reliable and timely, patient in answering my questions, is detail-oriented when caring for Birdie, is gentle in her interactions with her, and provides a detailed report of each visit, including photos. She is extremely professional and skilled. It eases my stress tremendously knowing Birdie is under her responsible and thoughtful care during my absence. I highly recommend Comforted Kitty and Christy, and plan to use her for a couple longer trips this summer!

Anytime I go out of town, I call Eve to dog-sit. Anytime anyone I know goes out of town, I tell…read morethem to call Eve to dog-sit. She is a flawless caretaker, assuming you love your pet as a parent loves a child. When we're on vacation, my boyfriend knows his BFF of a decade Skip is in good hands, probably having more fun than us. Eve is super conscientious, responsible, nerdy about dogs, but cool about people. She really and truly cares about each pet she cares for, spends a ton time not only taking care of our dog, but getting to know his weird little personality. Hire Eve!

Eve has been wonderful with our two pugs, and she even came to our house to pick them up. They had…read morea great time being spoiled! Thanks!

We have been using Urban Paw's dog walking services for our Boston Terrier for nearly 10 years, and…read morewe have loved it. Our dog started with them when she was just a puppy, and we never had to worry about her being around older or larger dogs; the team does a fantastic job of looking out for the smaller pups. We love that the dogs have so much outdoor space to play in throughout the day--we call it "camp" for our dog! Emy and her team are incredible at keeping us updated with pictures/videos and ensuring we are always informed about anything we need to know. Honestly, it is a great value for everything that is included, and we are so grateful for the consistent, loving care they have provided our pup over the years.

We loved working with Emy and team! It was clear from the pictures and videos that our dog loved…read morebeing able to escape the noisy city and run around with the pack. We have a very anxious rescue, and after a few weeks going to the ranch his confidence increased immensely. He's still afraid of the world, but he gets to run around with his friends for a few hours of fun everyday. The pick up / drop off option is also a game changer!

OMG, Alia is incredible! We had to leave our 14 month old puppy for a 12 day work trip (SO GLAD TO…read moreFINALLY BE HOME!) and we had so much anxiety leaving him for this long for the first time. I cannot even begin to tell you how reassuring it was to see photos and videos of Moose playing and romping around in Golden Gate park and Alia's amazing backyard. Because of those regular updates we were able to really focus on our trip and let go of that worry. MOST importantly though.. we cannot say thank you to Alia enough. Moose is an 80+lb monster and we hadn't been the greatest at training him as much as we would have liked. He pulled, his recall was bad, and he lunged happily at new dogs a lot. NONE OF THAT EXISTS anymore. He stays when he's told, he doesn't pull, and he comes when called almost immediately. We were flabbergasted on our morning walk with him after coming home. Just wow. Alia, thank you thank you thank you thank you. You've not only given us peace of mind but you've given us a happier and more well behaved puppy. We're eternally grateful and so thankful for you.

We have been with Alia & SF Doggers for over two years now, and we couldn't be happier. Our dog,…read moreKona, is HIGH energy and has issues with anxiety and aggression. We spent a lot of time and energy training her, and were very nervous to leave her in anyone else's care, but Alia and the rest of her team quickly put us at ease. Alia worked with us to understand and improve upon Kona's training, and she continues to lend us her professional expertise as Kona grows. Alia and her team are responsible, calm, and incredibly good at what they do. I know that they genuinely care about my dog, and she absolutely adores them. Plus, Alia works hard to go the extra mile for her clients. She maintains a very active instagram where we (and all of my friends and family across the country) go to check on Kona's day, she always sends updates and pics whenever we leave Kona for an overnight, and she truly takes the time to get to know us and our dog. After witnessing how well she takes care of Kona, my parents and my brother both hired her for their own pups, and now all the family dogs get to hang out a couple times a week at SF Doggers daycare. Alia is seriously a part of our family, and we would be lost without her.

Betty has been wonderful to our dog Lovie. She's been very accommodating, even when we call her…read morelast minute, she's been willing to take her in. When we are away Betty sends us status updates on how our pup is doing. She'll send us photos/videos of Lovie either having a great time with other dogs or just relaxing on the couch. It's a good feeling to know that when you're away... Your dog is in good hands and being very well taken care off. Every time we pick up Lovie from Betty's place she's just exhausted! Which is nice because half the time we are too! But it just shows that she enjoyed herself while we were away and got plenty of play time in... If you're looking for a great place for your dog stay while you are away... You can trust Betty! -Lindsey, Brandon & Lovie

Betty has been my go-to dog sitter for nearly ten years. She boarded my yellow lab nearly every…read moreweek when I lived in San Francisco and traveled for business and pleasure. Over the last couple of years, she has sat both of my yellow labs whenever my wife and I travel on vacation. Even though I now live south of San Jose, I still make the trip to San Francisco for boarding because the dogs love her and I trust her completely. Without fail, Betty provides a diary of my dogs' stay, complete with fun pictures! I always hate to leave my "kids" behind, but the diary makes me feel like I was right there with them. Thank you Betty!

Mary has sit for our cat for over five years. She understands cats better than anyone I've met and…read morealways goes above and beyond (e.g., brings a variety of toys for playtime to accommodate each cat's different tastes, takes care of our plants, etc.). Our cat is afraid of anyone entering our apartment except Mary, and is always relaxed when we come home. She even took care of our cat shortly after he had surgery for a urinary blockage and he was at ease when we returned - I would have cancelled our trip if we didn't have Mary, who sent us regular, detailed updates and lots of photos throughout. Mary is truly a cat expert and we are very grateful to have her help whenever we're out of town.

Having moved around a lot, we've had the need to hire a number of cat sitters over the years. Mary…read morehas been the best by far! She really, truly does go above and beyond when it comes to making sure our cats are well cared for while we're away. The initial consultation was very thorough and she asked a lot of questions to get to know our cats' needs, likes, and dislikes. She has taken the time to get to know ours cats on her visits and allowed time for them to get to know her. We have one very shy kitty that most people aren't able to get close to. Mary has gained his trust and he will walk right up to her and play with her. She is very good at sending us updates and photos when she is visiting. I'd recommend Mary to anyone - it feels wonderful to know our cats are well-taken care of whenever we leave home.

Carla is just the best!…read more Our overactive border collie absolutely loves her. Carla takes the dog pack out for super long off leash walks and when Jack comes home he naps for hours. She's very flexible with scheduling and always accommodates us if we're out of town or have a change in our schedule. She also does boarding which has worked great for us on weekend getaways when we can't bring Jack. They get kongs every night and we think Jack may start to like Carla more than us

I have been using Bark About Town for almost 2yrs now (this review is long overdue!)…read moreMy dog was adopted as a rescue, full of anxiety, fear aggression, and very cautious of men. Carla has been a blessing in helping socialize him and refer me to an excellent trainer to continue his skills and curb his behavior. My dog loves the pack walks/hikes and occasional overnights. Carla is an excellent communicator and alerts you if one of the pack dogs might be sick so you can keep an eye out for your own pup. She's thoughtful, responsible and loves my dog like her own.