Annie took great care of our two kittens when we were away for a week. She fed them, played with…read morethem, cleaned their litter box, refreshed their water, and brushed them. She also is quite a talented photographer! She sent us pictures of the kittens while we were gone and she got the best picture I've ever seen of one of them-- he isn't usually very photogenic but she somehow got a nice portrait of him. They both were indoor/outdoor cats but they had to stay in for the week. I was worried that they'd get cabin fever, but when we got back they seemed very settled and comfortable being inside. This was a huge relief as they'll have to be indoors for the next year. Next time we travel, we'll call Annie.

My family and I were out of the country for 2 weeks and had a tricky cat situation at home - the…read morein-home care we received from Annie and Pacifica Paws Petcare made all the difference in the world!! Our older kitty, Jax, is 17 years old and requires insulin injections twice a day. Two weeks before we left we added a new kitty, 6-months-old Lefty, to our household. We needed someone who could come to our house, as Jax has a hard time adapting to new places and Lefty had just arrived. We needed someone who could give Jax the injections and wanted someone who could keep an eye on the developing relationship between Jax and Lefty. Annie was able to give Jax his injections, but just as importantly Annie and Renee seemed to immediately establish rapport with both cats, over the course of a meeting prior to our departure. We knew that Annie & Co. would be able to create the kind of stable environment that would reassure both cats. While traveling, we received regular updates from Annie and Renee and when we returned both cats were in excellent health and were showing much more trust and affinity for each other. We highly, highly recommend this business for their wonderful ways with animals and for their total commitment to excellence. Thank you, Pacifica Paws Petcare!

Steve has walked our dogs in his group walks and he has walked my puppy on single walks. He is one…read moreof the most caring dog walker I have every met! He is picky about who he walks and he works hard to teach good behavior. You should know your pup and your home are in good hands with Steve! Susan

Hookers Hounds is great. Our pup loves his long walks on the beach and always comes back home nice…read more& tired. Steve is awesome and our dog LOVES him!

Suzan is the BEST dog walker i have ever met. We met Suzan in 2003 when we has just adopted our…read morefirst puppy. She took my dog Otto as a client and walked him fr 2003-2006 until we had to move across the bridge to buy a home. Since then i looked for various dog walkers, and we either didn't click or they just didn't do a good job walking the dogs. Suzan set the bar pretty high. she made sure Otto was well socialized and super tired lol... he was so happy to see her every single time and had formed a pack of friends, life can't get better for a doggie. Otto passed away not too long ago and we are starting to look around for puppies. as we reach this stage of our lives again, I have been thinking of Suzan a ton and really wishing i could find someone who loves, plays, and exercises doggies rain or shine :o). I decided to write a review and hope it helps someone in need for an amazing dog walking...

Suzan has become our fairy dog mother. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Paws By The Sea…read more (Actually, our first dog found Suzan on the beach and it was love at first bark.) Both of our rescue dogs come with their own set of challenges, but Suzan patiently and knowledgeably is able to make it work. You can really tell that loves what she does. Similarly, our dogs love her. Though we devote a lot of energy to having fun and adventure with our dogs, we've get to generate the excitement they both show when they are with their Suzan.

Jonathan was amazing with our micro mini golden doodle! He helped us out last minute and was very…read moreaccommodating. Our pup was well taken care of and loved him! We highly recommend!

My pup Goji has been walking with GetaLegUp ever since she was 17 weeks old (right after her…read morevaccinations). Goji is right now 2! Currently she walks with the group 5x a week (full time) and she even boards with Leo/Celene when we are away! Goji is not only a pandemic puppy but also our first dog EVER. Goji gets picked up around 1130am everyday and comes home around 4pm pretty tired and hungry after playing with 15 of her best friends. All the dogs get along very well and run around a ranch in Pacifica. Leo provides fresh clean water, treats and toys for the pups. GetaLegUp is literally every dog's dream life. Leo and Celene have been doing this for decades and literally give each dog love and attention. They are excellent with their communication and always prioritize a dog's health first. Whenever Goji boards with them, she always comes back healthy and happy. We are so lucky to have them in our lives. We would recommend GetaLegUp to any pup!

Celene and Leo are some of the kindest people you will ever meet. Our dog Goose gets picked up and…read moredropped off by Leo 3 times a week and she loves playing with all the other doggies! It took less than a week for her to warm up! We get sent pictures and videos of our baby throughout the day and she is having the time of her life. They also do boarding as well and you can tell that they really care about the dogs. Highly recommend them!

In addition to his outstanding dog walking skills, Rick's professionalism in communication and…read morescheduling sets DogSF apart from other services. He is always prompt in responding to inquiries and highly organized, which makes coordinating walks effortless and stress-free. We cannot recommend Rick and DogSF highly enough. His unwavering commitment to the well-being and happiness of our pets makes him an invaluable part of our lives. If you are looking for a reliable, compassionate, and professional dog walker, look no further than Rick at DogSF.

I was reluctant to write this review because I am not confrontational and also have to take Rick at…read morehis word, however even in doing so there is just not a good situation that came out of dog walking with Dog SF, as my dog returned one day with a broken foot. Rick walked my 5 month old Great Dane puppy for one week. On the third session Raven came back with a really bad limp. The following day the limp was still happening and after a Vet visit and x-ray there was fracturing all down my pup's smallest toe in her front left paw. When Rick did the drop off he said he noticed the limp and wasn't really sure what happened (probably just a tumble with another dog?). And then afterwards he said he saw her go down with a dog and come back up limping. I can't say whether or not this is really accurate, and from the vague sounds of it, neither can he. I lost my trust in having Rick walk my dog and hope to at least provide a cautionary tale if anyone else uses Rick in the future. Reality is that I entrusted the care of my dog to a stranger and now my dog is out of walking commission at a formidable time her in life, with a large vet bill, lack of ability to socialize with other dogs, and even higher time commitment on my part. Despite good communication through logistical parts of his service and seemingly easy-going approach to dog walking, if I were to do it again I would not have had Rick walk my puppy and had a more discerning approach to who I entrust her care to.

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.

Laura & Stephen, the two people behind Dog Days by the Bay, are amazing! I can truly recommend…read moretheir services. Here's my story: We had just moved to San Francisco after having lived in London for the past five years. And while we didn't have to go through the hassle of finding a good school for kids, we did have to find a good dog walker, as both my partner and I are working in downtown San Francisco and want our dog Momo to be exercised during the day. And while finding any dog walker is really easy, it can be challenging to find a really good dog walker. The way we found Laura and Stephen was actually quite interesting: the super-friendly guy at the local corner shop recommended them to us! What we really liked about Laura and Stephen are the following points: - Their website is very informative website; for example, they list a bunch of information on what you need to be aware as new citizens of San Francisco; - It's typically two people walking the dogs; - They go to the beach, which our dog simply loves! (And they clean her well afterwards, so that our apartment wouldn't be full of sand.) - They are very trustworthy & reliable! - Especially in the beginning they would send us photos of Momo, which we really loved. After all, a dog is like a child and you just want to know that they're in good hands! So, you live in Castro area and need a dog walker? - Laura & Stephen from Dog Days by the Bay should be on your list! As they say on their website: Your dog will be able to run, swim, play fetch and most importantly return home happy and tired!

We really love Laura and Steve, and I can tell Audrey mutt does too. When they arrive she is super…read morethrilled to see them (I know because I'm a crazy person and I worked from home one day to make sure). When we get home from work on weekends we get a spinning, panting, excited puppy who can't wait to go outside and needs a lot of attention (she doesn't know she's 10 years old). On weekdays, we get a tail-wag from the bed and maybe a slow sheepish walk to the door because she is too dang tired to bother with us. We barely even have to let her out before going to bed! Why? Because Audrey spends her days running on the beach with her pack, swimming and frolicking in the sand... Her all-time fav day, 5x a week! Laura and Steve are great at communicating policies like holiday schedules and accommodating vet appointments, etc. They are sensitive to how our pup has been attacked on 4 separate occasions while with dog walkers and do everything they can to keep her safe, even steering clear of dogs not in the pre-approved pack. I also love that they put tags on all the dogs in the pack with their contact info, so someone can identify them as part of a group. Steve has an instagram up and running and will occasionally text me pics of Audrey mutt having fun. Makes a work day much better! They also leave little notes about what Audrey did that day. Highly recommend!