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.

My husband and I were walking around Carmel, and stumbled upon this awesome pet shop!!! We were…read moregreeted by one of their very friendly employees, dog lover, who offered us a dog treat (with our permission) right away!!! This store has an amazing selection of toys, dog beds, leashes, treats, dog cookies, and even a photographer if you want to have a photo session of your pup! Also, they have dog toys and beds of all different sizes, which is quite awesome they're accommodating for those larger & smaller. I also love how the toys are very unique and quality toys - i.e. "Chewy Vuitton" purse, etc. So cute!!! My doggy picked out the golf club toy, which was kind of funny as the dog store is in Carmel. Even though we went to this store about a month ago now, my pup still loves his "new hobby" of golfing! The toy has all sorts of bite marks all over it, but it's still going strong. Love this store! Highly recommended for anyone who has a pet!

We have been using Diggity Dog for a little over a year and could not be happier! Our dog Coby goes…read moreon fun off leash walks every day with Melissa, sometimes for 2 hours! They come and pick him up, and then with a few other dogs go to different off leash areas around the city to run around (don't worry, they wait a few days and make sure the dogs are trained and come when called before they let your dog run wild). They have been really accommodating when we've had locks changed, or when our building's elevator was broken for an afternoon. They also post pictures and videos all the time to make you jealous that you're not out there with all these dogs. The few times I've been working from home when they come to get Coby, he completely ignores me in his excitement to see Melissa! They also do overnight stays, and your dog can spend the night or longer with their walker, and then be dropped off back at home (exhausted from a few days of nonstop play). The owner, Donna, is super responsive and clearly takes pride in making sure all the dogs have a great time. The recent switch to automated payment has been great. I couldn't recommend Diggity Dog more highly!

Dog owners, please be careful of who you hire. You don't want your dog to be the next victim--or…read morefind yourself facing an expensive veterinary bill. On October 26, 2023, I was walking my dog on the designated on-leash path near the clubhouse/lake area in Stern Grove when we encountered Adam Teitelbaum walking a pack of approximately 6-8 dogs. Every dog in his pack was off leash, despite this being an on-leash area. Two of the dogs approached us, and one suddenly attacked my on-leashed dog, biting her on the neck. The attack quickly escalated as several of the other dogs became aroused and ran over, mauling my dog. The dog clamped onto her neck and would not let go while I desperately tried to separate the dogs and protect her. During the struggle, I fell to the ground and injured my hip. What upset me most was Adam's response. He remained more than 10 feet away and did not physically intervene while the attack was taking place. If he called his dogs back, I did not hear it. The dogs eventually returned to him on its own after the attack. My dog suffered multiple bite wounds to her neck and body and required veterinary treatment. While the owner of the attacking dog paid the expensive veterinary bills, that does not erase the physical and emotional trauma my dog and I experienced. Adam was responsible for handling a large pack of dogs, all of them off leash, in an area where leashes are required. Based on what I witnessed, I do not believe he maintained adequate control of the dogs in his care or responded appropriately during a serious emergency. Although he told me he was not responsible because the attacking dog belonged to a client, I believe a professional dog walker has a responsibility to follow park rules, keep the dogs under control, and take immediate action when a dog attack occurs. Adam may be friendly, but based on my experience, He is an incompetent dog walker with poor judgment. What stays with me most is not only the attack itself, but watching a professional dog walker stand by while my dog was being attacked.

Adam came through for us when our regular walker was unavailable for a few months, and easily made…read moreour dog feel part of the pack he walks. He was also timely, communicative, and kind. Highly recommended.

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 absolutely loved Urban Paw, and I cannot recommend it more. Our dog Queso went to the ranch…read morethree times a week for two years. Emy and her colleagues would pick him up and drop him off using our electronic keypad. He was so excited to see them each morning and came home exhausted and happy at the end of the day. When we were on vacation, they offered overnight services for Queso to stay for 7+ days. We are now moving to New York, and what I'm most sad about is leaving Urban Paw. It's by far the best dog care service we've ever used. Queso is going to be very sad without his 3x weekly getaways.

Aimee is the best dog trainer in SF! I got my puppy during the pandemic and having Aimee help me…read morenavigate new dog dad doodies was a life saver! I started off by doing Puppy 101 with Aimee where I learned so many of the fundamentals that I still practice today. She provides amazing guidance on all potential scenarios that crop up when your pup is 8-20 weeks old. The absolute hardest time period! I also did puppy socials that Aimee managed at the Noe Jeffreys. These were great because you get to learn how to interact with pups while they play, when to step in, when to let them do their thing, etc. Even though puppy socials are meant for the pup - I found them incredibly educational as well. I still remember Aimee telling me to stop calling for my pup while it was trying to play. My pup is over 2 years old now and its been a while since our last class with Aimee but she truly cares and constantly keeps in touch with us making sure Mumble grows up to be a gentleman... except for his jumping.... that I will blame SF for...

Zak George ain't got sh%t on Aimee Porter. She is THE dog whisperer of San Francisco. If you have a…read morenew fur baby, do yourself a favor and sign up for Aimee's Puppy Love class and Social at Jeffreys. She's great at explaining the science behind your puppy's behavior and why they do the things they do. I'm going to take all of the knowledge that Aimee shared with me and pass it along. P.S. Aimee is hillarious, be prepared to do a lot of laughing during your time with her.

My dog skips out the door when AGAYD comes to pick her up. She loves loves loves her playdates and…read moreis always waiting for them to come pick her up (her biggest fear in life is missing the friends bus). When you love your dog there is nothing better than having people love them too, and I know that everyone at AGAYD loves all the dogs in their care, especially mine. My favorite part of the day is checking instagram to see all the fun she had with her friends that day. Charlie, Kentaro, Mai everyone who works there really offer an outstanding service. We LOVE AGAYD! Margaret & Pebbles

Amazing service! I used them for 3 years with my dog Oscar for both daycare and boarding.read more

5 stars is not enough for Ruff Paws. I truly don't know where to start or what we would have done…read moremoving to this city with out Mike! When we met Mike we were entirely new to dog walkers, pack walks and the city. Mike made the transition so smooth, put us at ease with his kind presence and indulged every question we had from the get go. Our pup Rei has the most sensitive stomach and had recently healed from a torn CCL that would act up from time to time. He was always so gentle and loving with her and would be so flexible and accommodate her needs. Rei also had intense separation anxiety that not even anxiety meds would fix and since she started pack walks with Mike that has eased tremendously, she's gained so much confidence because of it. As a pup parent it's hard to leave them with someone new but you can feel the love Mike has for his packs and we felt like she was with family. He has become one of her favorite people, she absolutely adores him! He is friendly, kind, reliable, consistent, and fully the best! Rei is a happier pup since meeting Mike! Thank you forever.

I can't say enough good things about Ruff Paws and Michael! He's been walking my dogs for a while…read morenow, and he's absolutely fantastic -- reliable, consistent, and always on time. I never have to worry because he always picks up and drops off right on schedule. My dogs adore him and gets so excited every time Michael shows up. You can tell he genuinely loves dogs and treats them like his own. He's friendly, easy to communicate with, and very dependable -- which gives me total peace of mind. If you're looking for someone trustworthy who truly cares about your pet, I highly recommend Michael and Ruff Paws. They've been amazing from day one!

My Roaming Hound experience has been so heart warming. My dog adores Pam and I feel truly…read morefortunate to have been able to have my dog exercised and enjoying her daily outings with Roaming Hound. They are super reliable, my dog is happy and at ease when she comes home from her outings with her pack, plus I feel great supporting a local woman-owned business!

Given that I have one of the most difficult breeds in the dog kingdom, the notorious Shiba Inu, I…read morehave been really impressed with Pamela's ability to handle my little Niko with a certain even-temperedness and with a sense of humor that is befitting to the mischievous Shiba. Very professional, Pamela arrived for our initial interview and walk with documents in hand, asking about Niko's history and his special needs. This was very comforting, considering that Shibas are known "flight-risks", and Pamela took this information very seriously. I have been using Pamela's Roaming Hound Dog Walking services for just about 2 years now, and I highly recommend her services!! AND, Niko loves her too! He comes home exhausted from play with a smile on his face... that speaks volumes.