PLEASE BEWARE OF THIS DOG WALKER! I'm a cyclist that came across Pint Size Pack Walks while on a ride. The walker, Danielle, was leashing up 8 dogs and didn't notice one of the dogs had walked off into the street. I was on my bike when I noticed the dog walk into the bike lane then into oncoming traffic. Myself and another cyclist were able to slow down oncoming traffic by flagging cars to stop. Once all the cars stopped I chased the dog back across the street to the Crissy Field lawn where Danielle and the other dogs were. To my disbelief, Danielle was still turned around leashing her dogs and had no idea any of this happened. I called out to her but she was 50 yards away from the sidewalk. I walked over, frustrated and upset, and said. "Hey, one of your dogs walked into the street. Did you even notice?" She said she didn't notice and acted as if nothing happened. I was shocked by her lack of remorse and said, "You have way to many dogs, of course you didn't notice" and that is when she flipped out and started cussing at me. Once she started yelling at me I took a photo of her which upset her cause she then threatened to stab me. I strongly would advise against ever booking a dog walk with this individual. She is rude, threatening, and doesn't show any care towards the dogs she is caring after. Would you want your dog to be running around in the street while on a "pint size pack walk"? read more

I wish I didn't have to write this, but I think it's important to share what happened with our dog. Unfortunately, our 1 yr old rescue doxie mix Finn got lost on his second day with the pack. I got the call that no dog owner wants to hear - during a walk in the Mission, he had been momentarily unattached to anything and bolted, and the last place he had been spotted around 4:30pm was running down South Van Ness traffic. My state of mind was just total panic after hearing that, and we spent the next hours combing every inch of the Mission for Finn, trying to stay positive as it got dark but it was difficult to avoid imagining the worst (he's a small dark dog, impossible to see at night). One of us must have had some good karma, because Finn was eventually found nearly 5 hours later - in the Castro. He somehow crossed a ton of major streets/intersections and was ok! Maybe his childhood days of being a stray had paid off - who knows. My mom had driven in from the East Bay to help look for Finn, and she, my boyfriend and I were all in tears when we finally reunited with our terrified but somehow physically unscathed baby. We got SO lucky. We almost lost Finn forever - so leaving a star rating feels like a superficial reflection - but I know that as a dog owner, I want to see every single review (the good and the bad), so that's why I'm writing this. Since I have to add a rating on Yelp, I am leaving 2 stars instead of 1 because while it's table stakes that a dog isn't able to run away on an on-leash walk, Danielle did everything in her power to help find Finn after he got away. She stayed in the neighborhood with us searching all night, made calls to shelters and posted online, and even printed out fliers and put them up. I know that Danielle was devastated by what happened and that this was an unfortunate mistake - I am not writing this to make her feel bad or bash her business, but I do think it's important to share this experience - it nearly changed our lives and I can't just pretend that it didn't happened. Finn was able to run away because he was momentarily not attached or tethered to anyone or anything. This should never have happened. There are other reviews on this page that mention nervous pups who can't be off leash, so I trusted that Finn would be attached at all times. I'm hopeful that this will never happen to another dog again - I know it was traumatizing to everyone involved - but I just assumed that I could trust that my dog would always attached - especially on his second day of an on-leash walk in a really busy neighborhood. I really wish this had worked out for Finn - we were so excited about him joining the pack and building on all the progress we had made with his anxiety from his past life and building his confidence. Unfortunately now he has PTSD from getting lost and is terrified of being outside (I'm hopeful that with a little time and re-training, we'll get him back to his old self) - but all that matters is that we got him back. I'm torn about leaving a negative review because I can tell that Danielle puts so much heart into her role as a walker, but I would feel like an irresponsible dog owner if I didn't say anything about our experience. read more

Foxy first starting walking with Pintsize Pack at 6 months old. She has gained confidence, socialization skills, and great friends within this pack. As a first time dog owner Danielle has also taught me confidence, patience, and to really pave my own way with how I want to raise her. Danielle has empowered me to figure out what I really want from my relationship with Foxy and once I figured that out she also gave me tools on how to achieve that. Being part of the Pintsize pack is being part of a community and having a support system to help you raise a happy balanced pup. Danielle took the time to learn about Foxy, me, and our lifestyle. She truly wants whats best for your dog and you, and at the end of the day that's all that matters. read more

Pint Size Pack Walks - Dog Walkers Near Me

Deciding to put my little guy in these pack walks was the best decision I've ever made. I have a 10lb toy poodle who is very friendly, but needed to work on his confidence and independence. Danielle is a miracle worker with these pups, I've seen so many transformations from anxious/nervous pups to confident and happy pups! Over the nine months that Henry has been walking with the pack I've seen huge improvements in his behavior and demeanor. He's a proud member of the pack! read more

Pint Size Pack Walks - Henry on the left with Danielle's dog Tiny when Henry was boarding. - Dog Walkers Near Me

Our dog Ed is a much calmer, more relaxed fellow thanks to Danielle's incredible patience and kindness - and to her expertise in dealing with rescues with a broad range of issues. Before the pack walks, he reacted to every dog, every pigeon, every flash of light and some things we couldn't even figure out completely. Thanks to the socialization and training he's getting on his walks, he's made some friends and has improved a lot! After a pack walk, he's a much different dog. We also greatly appreciate all the detailed feedback Danielle provides because it helps us work with her to keep Ed happy, healthy and eager to enjoy his life! read more

Our 13 pound cavapochon Ruby was a member of the pack until we moved out of the area. Not having Danielle walk Ruby is one of the things we miss most. Danielle isn't just a dogwalker, she's a dog trainer, and for our leash reactive 2 year old dog, the PSP was a perfect fit for her. Danielle is first and foremost great with walking and training her dogs. She takes them on 1.5-2 hour plus walks all around SF and surrounding areas. She doesn't just walk them, but works on skills-building and exercises, from sit/stay's to agility. With Ruby, she recognized her need to have a job, and incorporated a weighted backpack into her walks so she could "carry a load." Over her time with Danielle, Ruby became so much improved when walked. Danielle provided lots of advice to us that transformed our walking experience. Not only that she cares about the dogs so much. Not only does she provide daily "progress reports" for each dog and do daily Instagram stories, she sends out a weekly client newsletter. She gives a lot back to each dog, from Ruby's very own pack jacket, to the backpack, and really cares for the dogs as if they were her own. She took time out on the weekend to take training walks with my wife and I so that we could also improve our handling, and it did wonders! We can't speak highly enough of Danielle. She's truly a professional, but also puts her heart and soul into the job. If you're looking for a dog walker, you'll absolutely get that, but as part of the Pint Size Pack your dog (and you) will get much much more! read more

Pint Size Pack Walks - Ruby and Danielle! - Dog Walkers Near Me

See all

My pup Bernie and I love Pint Size Pack Walks with Danielle! When Bernie started walking with Danielle 11 months ago he was VERY reactive to skateboards. Thanks to Danielle's structured pack walks Bernie now remains calm when we hear a skateboard, yay! His leash manners are 100% better and he's much more comfortable greeting other dogs. Danielle gives you a daily peek into where the pack went and what they worked on via handwritten notes and super cute photos and Instagram stories. Danielle is very reliable and easy to communicate with. Bernie and I are so lucky to have her in our lives! read more

I cannot say enough great things about Danielle and her business, Pint Size Pack Walks. My lil guy Henry was a regular in her pack walks for a couple years, and it was the best choice I ever made. I could tell he was really benefiting from the socialization and pack time. Unfortunately, I had to relocate out of the city, and Henry is no longer a regular on the walks, but he still gets to visit with Danielle whenever I have a trip and need a dog sitter. Having someone that I trust 100% with the well being of my dog is worth every penny. I know that he will be happy and loved while I am away, and I do not have to worry about his care. Danielle is always so easy to work with, makes the pick-up and drop-off as convenient as possible, and will also send pics when I'm really missing my lil guy. If you're looking for someone to take as good of care of your lil pup as you do - Danielle is the person to see. Thank you again Danielle, Henry and I love you! read more

My dog Cheech is a nervous little Chihuahua-Terrier mix rescue who used to bark and lunge at absolutely everything: skateboards, bikes, random strangers, children, coffee making machines, you name it. He's simply not able to go off-leash as most dog walking services in SF do-- if he hears any loud noises, or sees something that makes him nervous, he'll run for the nearest exit if his walker isn't giving him their undivided attention. Enter Pint Size Pack Walks. Danielle only does on-leash walks, which is perfect for Cheech. Since he started walking with Danielle, he's able to relax around new people and dogs *much* more quickly, most times even letting total strangers pet and play with him (gasp!!!!). He clearly loves Danielle and her pack of littles, who I get to see and read about every day on insta stories, adorable photos (the Halloween costume pack postcards Danielle printed for us were incredible), and handwritten summaries on personalized cards. I know I can rely on and trust Danielle with Cheech, and that he has a great time while learning to be happy and relaxed while I'm away at work. Thank you Danielle!!!! read more

My dog has walked for Danielle for the past 2 years and we love her!!! You need to commit to walks 3x a week MWF which is about 2-3 hours each time. The pack is small (~5 dogs) and Danielle incorporates training such as basic commands, impulse control, and reactivity during the walks. My favorite is the weekly newsletter which details where the pack has gone each day filled with the cutest pictures! On Fridays they sometimes take field trips to the beach. Danielle also dogsits and housesits if you need- a great option so your pet can stay with a trusted and familiar person. PSPW is super professional and awesome and I'm so happy I found them. read more

Danielle at Pint Size Pack Walks has been a very special angel in the life of our dog! Leon was a rescue, and he was very nervous around new people, city noises, and all dogs. He didn't really play at all. He didn't respond to his name (he had it when we got him) or know any commands. With Danielle's patience and care, he has grown so much! He now plays really well with other dogs, and he walks like a dream on-leash. When Danielle arrives to pick him up, he runs to her and wags his tiny tail. It makes me so happy to see how much he loves her and to see him developing his confidence and playfulness. And, bonus, Danielle leaves detailed notes every day about how the walk went and what they did, and take the most gorgeous pet photos you have ever seen. To top it off, she is super reliable. I can't say enough good things about her! read more

Miss Sanchez (our very leash reactive and anxious rescue dog) loved her walks with the Pint Size Pack Walks and we're still reaping the benefits of the sit/wait training. Before she started walking with them, I didn't understand how a group of dogs with various special needs would be able to walk in unison but Danielle has the most incredible control and calming demeanour and it's such a pleasure to see the group going strong. These walks also really helped Miss Sanch with her 'sassiness' towards smaller dogs. Tiny clearly put her in her place read more

Danielle was consistent and patient with my anxious dog. Going into it, my dog was very reactive to skateboards and pulled on walks. As a result of structure pack walks with Danielle, I noticed behavioral changes that translated into easier walks for me and a more relaxed time walking for my dog. We walked with Danielle until moving out of the area. Notably, Danielle captures better photos of my dog than I've ever been able to take. read more

I give thanks every day (and so do my 3 teacup poodles) for Danielle! My girls are three of the most things in my life, and I trust Danielle completely during their daily walks with her. Her gentle, kind, patient and reassuring demeanor and positive way of teaching has turned our "yippy trifecta" into well-behaved, calm and confident girls. They now are happy to meet other dogs and people AND the girls are so incredibly happy after they have been out with the group! Without a doubt, Danielle is the San Francisco dog whisperer, and I can't say enough wonderful things about her. She is a godsend with a beautiful heart and soul. read more

Danielle was an amazing walker for our senior, leash reactive dog Bono when we lived in the city. She was super helpful in helping him overcome reactivity to other dogs and skateboards. It was great to have an initial meet and greet with Danielle before accepting him into the pack and they took extra care to ensure that all the dogs were comfortable when the joined the pack. I loved getting the most adorable pics of bono on walks while I was at work. It always brightened my (and my coworkers') day. We miss having Danielle as our walker and would recommend Pint Sized Pack Walks to any dog mom/dad! read more