Running with The Pack is one of the best things that ever happened to our dog Buddy, second only to being adopted by us from Muttville. People often think dog walks and park outings are mainly for young, energetic dogs who need exercise. What we learned is that senior dogs benefit just as much. The gentle exercise, fresh air, routine, and especially the socialization with other older dogs who are their speed made a tremendous difference in Buddy's quality of life. Sarah and Tony cared for Buddy for the last several years of his life, not only as a regular dog walking client but also during overnight stays when our travel plans were a bit much for a little old man. We always knew he was loved, having a good time and well cared for. We were lucky to have five wonderful years with Buddy, and this team helped make those years even better. Their care, kindness, and genuine love for dogs showed in everything they did, right up to the very end. We are incredibly grateful they were part of our lives and part of Buddy's. We cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

WOW! Tony and Sarah are the most responsible, attentive, loving, and dependable dog caretakers we could ever ask for. We've been clients for the last 4 years and highly recommend their services to anyone looking for help in taking care of their dog. They regularly go above and beyond what we'd expect and are very professional. Tony especially is such a joy to work with. He's always in an excellent mood when he drops by to pick up our pup for his daily walks. He's patient, understanding, and very gentle with our sometimes grumpy dog. It truly feels like we have family taking care of our pup. My only regret is that we didn't find Sarah and Tony sooner! read more

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We are so grateful for Tony and Sarah!! They run a wonderful business and are crazy about the dogs. They're generous with their time, flexible with schedules and are the ultimate professionals. And it's obvious when my pup loses her mind when she sees Tony on the street, that she is in loving hands when she's with him. We really thank you guys!! And can't believe how much more social our pup is in just a few months. xxoo read more

We've been using RTWP for years now for our mini Aussie. Tony and Sarah are the best. What a treat to know that our fur-kid is in such great hands! read more

Sarah and Tony have taken such sweet care of our Bernal pup, sending adorable photos and providing lots of fun times for him! Highly recommend!!! read more

Sarah and Tony have been walking and taking care of our poodle mix for 10 years! Hugo has been in the best hands. They love dogs. They are professional, reliable and friendly. Love you guys! read more

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I want to again update my review for Sarah and Tony and the Pack. They have walked our dog, Porter, for nearly 10 years now and they are both the kindest, gentlest, most reliable and responsible dog whisperers ever. In 10 years they've never We and Porter love them and are so grateful to have them in our lives. We're moving out of the neighborhood and one of the hardest parts will be having to leave the Pack and Sarah and Tony. Luckily, we know we'll still get to see them because we'll continue to board Porter with them whenever we travel. read more

Tony and Sarah have been walking and boarding our dog Chloe for at least 10 years now and we couldn't be happier. They are so professional, kind, and love the dogs so much. Chloe always comes home happy and energized from her walks with Tony. Highly recommend! read more

I am so lucky to have Sarah as my dog walker. She is dependable, hardworking and compassionate about her job. I have two Daschunds that she walks 5 days a week, and when I say walks I mean field trips! Field trips to Crissy Field where the dogs (usually a group of 5-8) get to run off leash and chase balls into the water, or some days the dogs go hiking though the Presidio! The time that I pay Sarah for is 1 hour per day, but she almost always spends extra time with them! Sarah is a photographer as well, specializing in pet portraits of course. She loves to keep us in the loop by posting pictures and videos to Facebook every week! When I come home everyday there is a dog log of what time she came and dropped off as well as where they went and any notes on behavior. I recommend Sarah to any pet owner in SF looking for a flawless and rewarding experience. Thanks Sarah! read more

Sarah is truly as good as it gets, and this is coming from another dog sitter/walker/general butt scratcher. I have seen Sarah and her group almost everyday for the past two years and they couldn't be happier, it's clear they love her and she loves them back. Your dog would be too lucky to have the chance to romp at the park with Sarah. read more

Sarah is a fabulous dog walker. She really understands my little dog Zoe. Zoe has a better life than I do -- she takes field trips Monday through Friday to places like the beach and the Presidio Trails while I toil away in an office. My dog is so much happier being able to run around with a group of "her people" as opposed to being cooped up in an apartment all day long. Sarah has also taken care of Zoe when I have had to go out of town numerous times. I never worry because Sarah takes such excellent care of her. Five barks for Sarah and Running With the Pack! read more

Sarah is fabulous. Rufus (his photo by Sarah is on the Pack page of her website) was the shyest dog at Pets Unlimited shelter. I think Sarah had to root him out from behind the couch on her first visit. Now Rufus is frequent flyer and co-pilot. Sarah has stayed overnight in our home, taken the spoiled boy to Napa, and is Rufus' most special other adult. I really notice that his social skills with other dogs improve after Sarah's outings. Sarah really loves 'em all. And we love her back... read more

I'm a colleague of Sarah's and I can't say enough great things about her. She's an absolute professional. Loving, kind and compassionate to the canines in her care and to the people that feed them. She gives the proper time and attention to each of her beloved pack members which results in a well behaved happy go lucky group. She is devoted to the well being and enjoyment of each of the pups in her care. I often refer clients to Sarah because of her reliability, work ethic and love for animals. If you are looking for someone to care for your beloved pup I highly recommend Running with the pack!! read more

We have now been with Sarah for close to a year, and couldn't be happier! Our little one loves her time out exploring and has such a great time with the other pack dogs. Sarah takes the time to find multiples places for the dogs to explore, so they never get bored, and she is great about posting pics and videos from the walks on FB, so I feel like I can keep up with what's going on that day. I really like that the dogs are able to run and explore, and I really appreciate how involved she is with all the animals. It really shows how much she loves them, and enjoys her work! If you have a little dog I recommend running with the pack for daily walks, or overnights! read more

Sarah is beyond amazing as a dog walker and boarder. She was our dog walker for over a year when we were in San Francisco, and we still use her for boarding even though we live in the East Bay. She is ridiculously good with dogs (total dog whisperer), and I completely trust her to take good care of our pup. Our dog is pretty wary of strange people, but Sarah has such a calming presence that she won our dog over very quickly. Sarah called us at work once when she noticed our dog was sick (very much appreciated), and a couple times when our dog rolled in something yucky she even took her to a dog bathing place to clean her up before dropping her off at home. Sarah is 100% reliable and communicative, and if she takes any time off she will let you know way in advance and line up a substitute. Also, amazing bonus: Sarah is a photographer and so you will amass a collection of the cutest portraits of your dog & your dog playing with all of her doggie friends! read more

I am very fussy about whom I leave my dogs with. Sarah was recommended to me by a friend I trust. When my two dogs, Henry and Moonie, met her I could tell immediately that she had a sweet, compassionate nature. I could also tell she really connected with the critters. I felt they were in good hands when I went away for 2 1/2 weeks. During the time I was away, Sarah texted me every couple of days with updates as to how Henry and Moonie were doing along with snapshots of the dogs frolicking. I missed my dogs terribly and those texts were very important to me. I knew they were in good hands. When I came home the dogs were very happy to see me but a little sad to leave her. I can't give her a higher recommendation. I will use her anytime I go away. Sarah is also a professional photographer. And she is really good. I engaged her to photograph Henry and Moonie and I gave her some general parameters of what I wanted. When I saw the photos all I could say was "WOW!" She does amazing work! She captured the very essence of my dogs and I am so grateful. It was worth every penny it cost. Again, I can't recommend her any higher. read more

Sarah was recommended to us a few years ago by former pet sitters when they could no longer look after our two pups. Since that time, Sarah has boarded our kiddos countless times, from short weekend stays to extended stays of 1+ week. She is always on time, is super reliable and always keeps 'mom' posted on how the dogs are doing while they are with her. After our baby was born, our dogs joined Sarah's pack for daily walks. This was a lifesaver for us and the dogs always came home super happy and tired - a great thing when as a new parent you are trying to keep your baby sleeping without the dogs causing a ruckus. Sarah is a gem - I highly recommend her! read more

You will not find a more responsible, understanding, and dog-centered dog walker! Our sheltie Larry has been walking and boarding with Sarah for over 4 years now. He is a very high-maintenance herding dog and she has always handled him expertly. We have boarded him with her for over 2 weeks at a time and he always comes home calm and stress-free. Sarah has an excellent sense of each of her dogs and matches the groups up perfectly. Larry does not warm up to people easily, but Sarah is one of his favorite people. I can't recommend Sarah enough. I don't know what I would do without her! read more

Sarah is the dog whisperer of San Francisco. I have a 7 year old Jack Russell Terrier who has separation anxiety. Sarah has taken him over night and now walks him in her day group with 'the pack.' He has such a great time with the other dogs, loves going to Bernal Hill and any other park, especially when there is water so he can swim. She is responsible, reliable and trustworthy. I feel so lucky to have found Sarah and I know Jax feels the same way! Almost 3 years later, Sarah continues to walk Jax along with his new brother, Rufus. She is extremely patient with both dogs and She made sure to give Rufus extra attention as a new pack member so that he would feel comfortable. It is obvious that both dogs love their Sarah-thank you RWTP! read more

Sarah is the best!! At noon every day Hugo leaves my side to wait impatiently by the front window for his "second mommy" to pick him up. Hugo comes back tired every day. Sarah is super dependable and a great communicator. She also boards dogs while the owners are away. We couldn't survive without her. read more

Sarah and Running with the Pack did a great job for the five days that our little lady stayed in their care. Sarah was attentive to our dog's emotions, as well as to ours. I intend to make Sarah our go-to for boarding. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Sara and Running with the Pack. We found Sarah after moving to SF and realizing Luna the Wonder Dog (aka Looney) our highly energetic dog needed more exercise during the day. Sarah really cares about the dogs she walks and takes them on fantastic adventures around SF (climbing Bernal Hill, swimming at McLaren Park, running on the beach at Fort Funston, ...) Be sure to check out her Facebook page - she posts daily pictures and videos of the dogs on their walks. I've definitely gotten jealous while sitting at work and seeing all the fun my dog was having. We've since moved to San Jose and I know Luna misses her walks with Sarah and the Pack. Bottom line - Sarah is AMAZING! read more

About 2 years ago my wife and I adopted a combo weiner/jack Russell named Oscar. While a super sweet dog, he is very hyper and requires quite a bit of walking/running. He really loves to fetch tennis balls and just run around like crazy! As much as we tried, we could not give him the exercise he needed. Then we saw a flyer for Running with the Pack and now things have completely changed! Oscar goes out 3 times a week with other small energetic dogs and Sarah brings him home happy and tired. In addition, it has really helped Oscar socialize with other dogs. Running with the Pack is the perfect way to get your small dog out and about and we highly recommend Sarah! read more

I love Sarah! She takes amazing care of my dog Jack. Jack is my baby and he doesn't really like a lot of other people but when Sarah shows up its like she's his second owner. She is always on time picking my dog up. I have been to other dog walkers in SF but she's my favorite by far. They go to different places every day so its new terrain and new adventures daily. She has a marvelous Facebook page that I love to look at daily because it has pictures of the walk that day. And when we leave town Jack loves the overnight stays and I know I can always trust my dog with Sarah. It makes me feel better knowing that Sarah has all the right training and licenses, including pet CPR. Jack always makes new friends on the walks too! I don't know what I would do without Sarah! I never worry about jack when he's with Sarah. read more

If there was an "off the charts" rating available, I would award it to Running with the Pack. We have been with Sarah since our 3 1/2 years old pup was 9 months old. Sarah is everything you want in a dogwalker: conscientious, organised, a great communicator with both dogs and humans--really important for me as I want to know if there are problems or concerns. Sarah is honest, reliable, and so in love with her wards that they can't wait for her to show up. We have worked hard to teach our dog good manners and Sarah has only improved our efforts. She is playful with individual dogs and conducts the behaviour of the pack like a true pro. She's conscientious and professional with her dogs in public and has a great reputation. I feel really fortunate to have her take care of our dog and am truly happy to know her. She's all round awesome at her job. And our pup returns every day and immediately falls into bed, happy and exhausted. read more