Aimee is the best dog trainer in SF! I got my puppy during the pandemic and having Aimee help me navigate 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... read more

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Zak George ain't got sh%t on Aimee Porter. She is THE dog whisperer of San Francisco. If you have a new 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. read more

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Aimee is second to none! We are forever grateful to her for making our dog the perfect addition to our family. Aimee socialized our dog by exposing him to everything from skateboarders to buses! Our dog, Tucker, responds to commands like "leave it," and can run with me for miles off leash because of Aimee's approach to dog training. We continue to get compliments from strangers saying, "your dog is so polite." And on top it all, Aimee taught our whole family how to continue with training tips in a way that we can implement easily. Aimee knows dogs like no other. Aimee also has the best sense of humor and is a wonderful person. I feel like I won the lottery in meeting her and our dog, Tucker feels the same! Her advice and care are extraordinary. read more

My boy Squire and I just took Aimee's "Puppy Love in the Time of Corona" 6-part on-line Zoom course and it could not have been better! SOOO much information (take your notes!) that we will be working on for the next month. She records each class in case you miss it (we didn't) and of course answers any and all of your questions. We are also doing her in-person puppy socials at Jeffrey's in the Castro which are fun and I highly recommend. Thank you so much Aimee! Chris and Squire read more

It's a Dog's World - My little Squire playing with Gentleman Jack at the beach! - Dog Walkers Near Me

Amy is so incredibly knowledgeable and provides a safe space for puppies to play. What is different about her puppy socials is that she also provides a lot of guidance and training tips, more so than other puppy socials I've been to. Her assistants, Mel and Marion, are also gems. I'm so thankful for everything they've done for us. read more

I would say that Aimee is THE doodle whisperer but she's an all dog whisperer! Trust me I've seen her in action...ps this is long bc I'm passionate! My boyfriend and I just adopted our 8 week old mini labradoodle in September, this being our first dog ever and a puppy at that! We got put in touch with Aimee before we even picked up our pup and what a blessing it's been! Aimee helped us get set up for success from what items to purchase, what to expect the first few days with the puppy, huge emphasis on capitalizing on the limited socialization period, enrolling in puppy schools, and recommending the best dog walkers, puppy schools and puppy socials around the city. (She has a great network!!) For the first 4-5 weeks (puppy 8 -12 weeks old) we had Aimee take our puppy, Frankie, once or twice a week for "day care" where she focused on socialization and desensitization with positive reinforcement / association. She exposed Frankie to loud noises (construction, fleet week, motorcycles, busy intersections, Muni), varied types of people (elderly, children, babies, big men) and other dogs all while giving treats/cookies and positive verbals with every new experience. I can say Frankie doesn't blink an eye now at the frequent sirens that plague our city!! Now that Frankie is past 16 weeks and beyond her socialization period, we've moved on to hourly teaching/ training sessions once a week. Aimee has helped us learn techniques for key obedience exercises like stay, Recall/ come, heal, leave it, and other practical, necessary tools for having a pup in the big city! It's great to then spend the week practicing those techniques. Bonus that Aimee has an awesome personality and she's legit fun to hang out with. And, it's clear she LOVES our Frankie and wants her to have the best possible puppy life, like we do!! Lastly, Aimee also conducts Puppy Socials (side note: go to ALL the SF socials you can during your dogs socialization period) on Thursday's at 6:15 pm at Jeffrey's natural pet food store in Duboce. She not only lets the puppy's play and learn how to play with each other, but also focuses on one or two educational pieces for the parents during the hour (no other puppy socials around the city do this). We consistently go to her socials and are still going!! Anyway, she's worth every penny! You're welcome! read more

Aimee is simply the best. Every day I walk my dog and people comment on how well behaved she is - that's because Aimee trained my pup AND she trained me and my family so we can keep it up. Can your dog see an old burrito on the ground, hear "leave it" and then not go near the burrito??? Mine can. Thanks Aimee! read more

If you're looking for a dog trainer in SF, Aimee is THE trainer to work with! I feel lucky to have worked with her the past few months. My puppy and I attended puppy socials with Aimee in the earlier weeks and later moved towards in-home private trainings. Aimee makes sure that both my puppy and I are continuously set up for success by focusing on training the dog owner as much as the dog. She is well connected in San Francisco and constantly is pointing us towards more resources and experiences to supplement our trainings. Aimee is a blast to work with and a truly wonderful person-- my pup and I are both always excited to spend time with her! read more

I was a first time puppy owner. I'm organized, so I read up, printed a puppy schedule, downloaded a potty training app. But nothing could have prepared me for how lost and overwhelmed I felt the first week with Gru. I suddenly had a baby 24/7! My apartment became a cell, with a cell mate who refused to use the toilet! I was losing sleep, and sanity! Then I scheduled 90 minutes with Aimee. She came to the apt, helped me dial in the setup. Gave me a no-nonsense schedule AND all the reasoning behind it. My pupper responded immediately!! I bet he felt that I was no longer anxious and overwhelmed. Aimee is a passionate expert and our sessions with her, whether a private one or at one of her puppy socials, is money VERY well spent. Now instead of being overwhelmed, I'm just overwhelmed with love for my lil Gru! xoxoxo read more

It's a Dog's World - @Gru_doggler and a v happy Mimi!! - Dog Walkers Near Me

Aimee has been amazing with training our dog (via zoom). She has great tips and training videos and she truly is a dog whisperer. We did her puppy socialization zoom class and a puppy social and our pup has been progressing so much! One of the best things about Aimee is that she truly cares about the dog and the dog'a progression. 1000/10 would recommend the socialization class as well as the puppy socials with Aimee. She is incredible! read more

It's a Dog's World - Dog Walkers Near Me

I was hesitant to sign up for puppy classes via Zoom, but I am SO GLAD that I went ahead with Aimee Porter's Puppy Love in the Time of Corona (via Jeffrey's). Everything Aimee taught us was spot on. She has a great attitude towards puppies & training (positive but not babying, humor whenever possible) and has great local SF knowledge. She did an excellent job at making zoom classes super valuable and encouraging puppy parents to be comfortable asking questions and sharing concerns. Being able to do the personal consultation and coordinate with her puppy socials was a great perk. I would 1,000% recommend Amy Porter to any new puppy parents! Thank you Aimee! read more

I honestly don't know how I would have made it through my puppy's first year without Aimee's puppy class and socials. Prior to taking her Puppy Love in the Time of Corona class, I had read numerous books, blogs, etc. and thought I was prepared for my little pup--boy was I wrong!! Aimee offered so much guidance on socializing a puppy during a pandemic, plus detailed information on everything from teaching basic commands and potty training to how to prepare the ultimate Kong. And not only were her classes loaded with information, they were also fun! She's hilarious and keeps it real. My dog is also super shy, and I know that thanks to the puppy socials at Jeffrey's, he's become a social butterfly at the dog park. Thanks, Aimee for all your help! :) read more

Aimee came highly recommended and she did not disappoint! She did an amazing consultation with us via phone call where her skill was readily apparent. After that, we were set and she made all the anxiety of picking our puppy, prepping before hand, and in the first 4 weeks all go away. We already have a trained puppy at 12 weeks and she even helped us get through flying with our puppy. I can't recommend this enough. She's so patient and really cares about the puppies and teaches through love love love. Highly recommend. read more

Aimee had to train a small group of us online due to social distancing measures imposed by COVID-19. She was kind enough to fit our nine week old puppy into her class even though it was full. In three weeks, Laado was able to follow the following commands: sit, up, down, shake hands, and is just learning to fetch, roll over and stay. Amy is extremely caring, and took extra time to coach us individually - we absolutely love her and recommend her services greatly! read more

Want your dog to be the Rockstar doggy in the house, neighborhood, dog park or wherever you may go ....Aimee's puppy training sessions will give you the steps, tools and training to achieve these goals where you will have everyone making comments on how well your dog listens and responds. Her skills and knowledge make it easy for any individual to work with your puppy. So look no further, Aimee is the trainer any dog owner needs in their life. read more

I cannot speak more highly about Aimee Porter and her puppy training course "Puppy Love in the Time of Corona." This course has been a lifesaver for adjusting to having a new puppy. Not only does she give instruction on obedience training and give excellent demonstrations, she also has practical and extremely helpful advice on things like potty training, sleep training, puppy biting, work to eat toys and more. She's funny and gives great and very practical advice! I'm so glad I took her training course. read more

I've attended a few of Aimee's puppy socials at Jeffrey's Duboce. I love them because they're small, so you can get specific feedback about your puppy's play skills. Aimee also usually has a educational theme for each social as well. For example, one week was all about greeting children and Aimee made sure there would be a child there who the puppies were able to practice with. Plus, Aimee is super friendly and makes the environment very welcoming. read more

We took Aimee's "Puppy Love in the Time of Corona" and continue to attend her Puppy Socials at Jeffrey's Natural Pet Foods in Duboce. We we can't recommend Aimee enough. She is kind, funny, and extremely knowledgeable with over 13 years of animal behavior experience. The class was well structured. It walked new puppy parents through socialization, potty training, and obedience training. It was amazing to have Aimee as both a coach and a cheerleader. If you are looking for an expert trainer that focuses on reward based methods, Aimee is your girl! read more

Where to even BEGIN? Before our golden doodle was even BORN, we thought we wanted to invest in positive reinforcement training (and pack walking) but had no idea what any of it actually meant or where to start. Our goal? To have a well-trained, socialized dog that could truly be a part of our city lives. Enter, Aimee. She is the best of the best in San Francisco when it comes to positive reinforcement training, puppy socialization, group walks, and the list goes on (what can't she do, really?) Aimee helped us prepare for Louie before he even came home, making sure we were fully equipped and prepared for the ways in which our lives were about to change. What she really did was arm us with knowledge so that we wouldn't need to do endless training sessions (we didn't). We also loved the pop-up puppy socials she hosted at Jeffrey's Natural Pet Foods store, giving us some really early socialization that was so crucial in teaching Louie how to "dog" from the start. Because of Aimee (yes, truly, AIMEE), Louie blossomed from a meek, wallflower of a puppy into a friendly, social, curious, outgoing, obedient, loving dog. We're so proud of the little man he's grown up to be, and I can safely say that without Aimee's education, we wouldn't have known how to get to this place with him. (One example of many: with her coaching, we were able to practice dropping Louie's leash at the beach at a VERY young age, grooming him to now be the off-leash dog we always hoped we'd have. We simply wouldn't have the had confidence to do this without her education and support.) He's now 14 months old and walks in one of her groups. The best thing we ever did when we decided to get a dog was work with Aimee. No one's better. We love her, we love her for loving Louie as much as she does (and how passionate she was in making sure he succeeded), and she's become a true part of our family. I could go on and on.. read more

Aimee is absolutely amazing!! We brought our two doodles to SF for a vacation and met some friends at Crissy Field for a "doodle romp", and was introduced to Aimee. Our girls are sweet & friendly, but poorly trained. Aimee gave us some tips and some of her doodle crack (doggie treats, they LOVED it!). In one hour, not even a training session just a playdate with some friends, Aimee had my girls wrapped around her finger. You would've never guess they've never been off leash before! The dogs in the doodle mafia adore her, and seeing our girls fall in love with her so quickly, we know why she's the dog whisperer. The love and positive reinforcement she gives every dog is incredibly effective. Thank you for everything Aimee, you made that day one of the best days in our lives and our girls' lives! read more

It's a Dog's World - My crazy puppy is the one getting the treat, & the other one is staring at the treat. You can see how well they all listen to Aimee! - Dog Walkers Near Me

I had a bad dog walking experience where our dog was lost and hit by a car (and thank goodness okay). Having experienced this I always watch dog walkers on the beach. There are a few that really stand out and Aimee is one of the best! I recommended her to our neighbor (who was using the one who lost my dog) and am so happy when I see her fabulous dog with Amy. Her small groups are manageable the dogs are always around the same size and temperment. She has amazing training experience and is so loving and has them all so attentive. She is not on her cell phone and she truly loves your dog. She has walked my dog as well and I had 100% piece of mind. I suggest following your dog walker and seeing what they are really doing... Every dog needs an Aimee! --Jill DeWan read more

Aimee P is such an amazing person. I used to work with her in the 'corporate world' and lost touch with her in 2006. We met up this past weekend. I believe that she has finally found her True Calling in life. I'm not being baised either.......I could see the sparkle and passion in her eyes...such a difference from when I worked with her and she was unhappy. She and Lefty met my brothers 95 lb Labrador named Gabe this past Sunday. Gabe is very intimidating and barks like crazy when someone knocks on the door AND he is spoiled and not well behaved. When I opened the door Aimee got right on Gabe's good side....the treat she had waiting for him was ingenious and to top it off he was almost instantly calm with her. I was impressed. Aimee took the time to talk to my brother about things he might try....this was especially generous of her because her visit was a social one! read more

Aimee was AMAZING!!!!! I learned so much in just 3 weeks that I feel as though I'm ready to launch with my new puppy. What was so wonderful about our class was that through Zoom and Aimee's experience I could take this class from Chicago and feel as if I was getting just as much had I been in SF. She's a true master! Fantastic!!! read more

Aimee knows what she's doing! She is a boss! She's very informative and straight forward. She trains you so you can train your puppy. I recommend her training class to everyone! We had all our questions answered and learned so much! read more

Great class! I like the structure (2x a week) so I didn't have to wait long to ask my questions. I loved the content (the training that is necessary to start first plus socialization while sheltering in place). She took time for everyone to ask their questions which was so helpful when you're at a loss about a particular problem. The included 1:1 consultation was super helpful to get us past our specific issues. It is clear Aimee knows her stuff from a theoretical standpoint but also from years of experience with multitudes of dogs--she's seen it all. Super practical--very glad we did it! read more

Aimee is super knowledgeable and teaches very practical guidance about how to train our puppy. She offers 1-1 sessions (virtually and in-person) which were also really helpful. We'll definitely use her again as our puppy grows. read more

I have been a member of the Yelp community since its inception but have never written a review. This is my first, and it's only because Aimee is so amazing that I'm motivated to write. Aimee was there to give us a crash course before we got our puppy which helped make the first few weeks much more manageable plus it put us leaps and bounds ahead of the other dogs in training class. Now she takes care of our pup every day. She walks her AND reinforces her training. The walks aren't just the usual spots either, this week the pups have been to McLaren (swimming), Lands End, and Bernal Hill - and I have pics of Sunny in ALL these places. Aimee is constantly working to improve our pup. She calls frequently to tell us how Sunny is doing and to give us training pointers. She is smart and caring and an absolute pleasure to do business with. Did I mention that Aimee sends great pictures and videos of the dogs playing and exploring SF on a regular basis!! There is nothing better than in the middle of work getting a pic of my pup with a big smile. read more

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As a certified Dog Trainer I've worked with a lot of Dog Walkers. Aimee is one of the best. Her groups are appropriately sized, she's attentive to the dogs ALWAYS and as a newly certified trainer she's always working to incorporate training on walks. This is one group that is being kept SAFE while they are having fun! read more

Dog Whisperer - That's what people call Aimee Porter, and we've seen her results first hand. She has an amazing connection with our dog and the dogs in her walking groups (just check out her Instagram - to see the amazing control she's taught the dogs, and she takes amazing photos). Potty Training, bark control, scratching, humping, biting.... She's fixed them all. And worked with my family to train the dog. Personal, professional and caring - Thank you Aimee. read more

Aimee is a fantastic, loving care taker and walker for our sweet pooch. She loves our little Banjo as much as we do and we know that any time our girl is with her she's absolutely safe, loved, getting a little extra training, and will return well excercised and tired after a grand adventure. read more

After meeting Aimee (and her loveable sidekick Lefty the mini goldendoodle) at Sirius puppy training, we've had the pleasure of utilizing her services as as squid-pro-ro dog walker. She's not doing this because she has to, she walks dogs 'cuz she luvs 'em! ...And beyond the day-to-day dog walking services she provides and our smallest of hounds loves, the added bonus of training reinforcement. Ahh, the good life for our little muttsteen and piece of mind for us. Eggsellent, Smithers! read more

I didn't realize that i needed help with my pup until I saw Aimee in the park. I kept seeing her out with Lefty & Co. out and about and I was amazed by how she handled her dogs. They were all having great fun, but were so well behaved and managed. After speaking with her, she told me about some of the techniques she used to reinforce positive behavior, explained her philosophy and that was all I needed to hear. She has been wonderful helping us through some puppy issues. And now a year or so later, we couldn't be happier. read more

Does your dog walker take you to Giants games? Invite you over for wine and cheese? Bring you your keys when you're locked out? Write you detailed messages about your dog's progress for the week on cream stationery along with your invoice? Teach your dog fun, new tricks? Do you even have a dog? you should get one. anyhow, mine does all those things. After trying out like 3 dog daycare services and feeling very mediocre about them, we met Aimee. she's awesome. and professional. and she really looks like her dog, in a good way (they have the same hair). she and her side kick, lefty the goldendoodle, pick up your dog for 2-5sh hours, depending, and jet off in her fancy car to places like buena vista, crissy field, stern grove, and other spots i've never heard of. (great, my dog has seen more of SF than i have). but aimee doesn't just take your dog to the park and chat on her cell phone. this is walk n train. that's right. if your dog is a delinquent, she'll fix 'em. not our dog though, she's an angel. another perk: i receive picture messages of my dog shitting in various parks all over the city. love that girl. read more

Where do I even start? Aimee showed up in a bikini top to pick up my dog. My boyfriend was at home at the time. It made us both very uncomfortable. I understand it was a hot day. She made a remark saying ( I am paraphrasing): My tits have to be out today, they are sweating so badly. It's just too hot. I don't care. .... Well, we are not prudes, but we both felt it unprofessional. I soon learned this was her reputation in the business. In the words of another walker, "Aimee is tits out, hits on anyone and everyone, and is part of the mean girls club." Oh, and oh my god, did I hear every detail about her relationship struggles. I don't think that was appropriate. She kept asking me or my bf what made our relationship work. Not her business. Maturity lacking. I would ask for how my dog was doing, and instead, heard about how she was doing. I ended up having to fire Aimee. She was violating my personal life, not doing a good job of communicating about my puppy's training, and was not training him well. This is her reputation according to another dog walker ( and another, and another, and another). So, it is not one walker talking out of spite, but many just saying the truth. There are other great dog walkers, go with them. read more

Aimee is the dog walker you've been looking for. If you want someone who is experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to pups and their behavior, check out Aimee at It's a Dog's World. Aimee is serious about her business and is very good when it comes to training. She loves each dog as if they are her own and they clearly love her too. Aimee has great energy and is upbeat and stoked which is refreshing. Not too mention she has Lefty, the cute cutest!!! read more

Aimee is the best dog trainer in SF. She is also a client of mine. Always on time as well as bringing business my way. People in the dog/pet world stick together. read more

Aimee is great. Beckham loves her. But I lost Aimee's number and Michael's when I moved to Marin because I smashed my phone into little tiny pieces so I hope either Michael or Aimee get in touch by text so Beckham can play with Lefty in Marin soon. Or I'll smash this phone too. read more

TENDER LOVE, & CARE! Do you want your dog to learn a new trick or two? Is your pooch a bit naughty? Could you use a little help training? Is your doggie lacking exercise & activity? Do you wish you had a little more time to spend with your pup? Its a Dog's World's Aimee Porter is just the super-gal dog walker for you! My pup Joe has been working with Aimee for a few months now, and its incredible, she makes the beach and park a place to learn, romp around, and socialize. Joe has never been so well behaved. Her socialization training techniques has done wonders for Joe. A nice perk...If you're anything like me, you like to be involved... the text messages & pics updating me on Joe's training/socialization, are just little bonuses to Aimee's services. Talk about a dog walking service that caters to you & your dogs needs...Aimee is your gal! read more

Aimee is a dog lover. Aimee met our dog when she was just a little pup and our pup knew right away that Aimee was going to be one of her best friends. Hazel just lights up when she sees Aimee and runs to her, happily abandoning her sister-dog and human family. Aimee is the dog walker whose dogs are happy and in control, I wouldn't hesitate at all to trust her with mine. read more