I think it's a good sign when your dog is excited every time he comes by the front door of this place. They do a great job of sending pictures of your dog to show that he's having a great time. They also take their time to integrate the dogs into the pack so things are safe. No incidents but the surrounding area can feel a little sketch, luckily you can park right next to the door for drop off and pick ups! read more

Tefani & So. Dogcare - The Rooster~ - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Francisco, California

My dog loves going to daycare with Tefani & So! The staff clearly get to know every dog, and give them individualized attention. I get great updates throughout the day with pictures and videos showing her progress with cues and with her social skills. I have total peace of mind when she's at daycare. They even offered her a free bath when their groomer had a last-minute cancellation! They really seem to go the extra mile. Thanks for taking great care of Beezus! read more

I've been taking my dog Kiko to Tefani & So for about 2 months now and I'm consistently impressed with the care she receives. The grooming services are fantastic, Kiko always comes home looking and smelling great, and I can tell the groomer really cares about her comfort. Kiko also loves the daily dog park trips. The staff takes her to a local park where she can run, play, and socialize with other dogs. It's the perfect way for her to burn off energy. One of the best things for me is the shuttle service. Kiko gets picked up in the morning then dropped off in the afternoon, which really makes the entire process of sending her to daycare really effortless for me, especially if I need to work late at the office unexpectedly. Heather and Watson truly cares for the dogs like they are their own, and it shows in the way they interact with all the dogs. I highly recommend anyone that I talk to with a dog to go to Tefani & So. They treat your dog like family. read more

See all

I cannot say enough good things about Heather and Watson as the new owners of Tefani & So., and the exceptional care they have provided for my dog Mochi! Heather and Watson have cared for Mochi both in their home and in mine for years. They are some of the few people that I completely trust to care for her--and to be in my home while doing so. Their professionalism and kindness are unmatched. They are communicative, responsive, and flexible, always going above and beyond to meet my dog's needs. From managing her quirks to providing love and care, they have consistently shown thoughtfulness and skill. My dog is always thrilled to see them, which speaks highly about their ability to connect with animals. Their level of dedication and expertise ensures that any dog in their care is in the best hands possible. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a trustworthy, compassionate, and experienced place for their pup. You won't find better people to care for your furry family member! read more

Tefani & So. Dogcare - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Francisco, California

Long overdue review! We've been sending Kona to daycare here since July 2021 and she's been loving every minute of it. We visited a couple other daycare options and didn't feel too great about leaving our anxious pup in a big warehouse environment. Stefani had us visit the space and let Kona sniff around before her first day and it felt like such a cozy place (other places wouldn't even show us where the dogs spend time)! We love our photo updates - it always looks like she is having the time of her life with all her buddies! We're so glad she has a safe and happy place to go with people she loves when we're stuck going to work. Couldn't recommend Stefani and her team more!! read more

See all

If there were more stars to give, I would give them all to Tefani & So. As others have written, Stefani & her team are incredible and if you're looking for the best spot for your pup, Tefani & So is the best place in SF. My dog, Dougie, has been going to Tefani & So since he was 5 months old and there is not a day when I say, "you're going to school today" that he doesn't FLY out of the house. Stefani does an amazing job at keeping in touch while not ever making me feel worried or concerned that anything is out of order for my dog. She sends daily picture dumps of him happy and playing and if I need to drop him off early before I take a flight or late if a meeting runs over, she's there to accommodate without hesitation. The grooming she & her team do for Dougie is unmatched and we will sorely miss her & everyone at Tefani & So when we leave the city. Can't recommend enough!!! read more

Tefani & So. Dogcare - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

I started sending my 7 month old puppy here about 3 months ago when he finished SF Puppy Prep. He loved Puppy Prep and spending time with other dogs so I really wanted to continue to hone his dog socialization skills while also giving myself a break so I could work without an energetic puppy distracting me. I researched a few recommended spots but found them inflexible and not right for my puppy. I then visited Tefani and it all fell into place. I appreciated that there was a temperament test - very important to ensure all the dogs at the site play well together. I also like they keep small dogs and big dogs separate since my young puppy was pretty small at that point. Stefani and her team are great with the dogs and take them to a dog park everyday along with walks throughout the day. She texts me photos everyday which I love. Most importantly my dog loves going there and is always excited to go back - and comes home tired after a full day of play! I also just had my pup groomed for the first time there and he looks great! I appreciate that I can get him groomed by someone he knows and loves and he gets used to the whole grooming process. I'm so happy I found Tefani and grateful for them for helping me and keeping Archie happy and safe! read more

See all

Stefani is incredible! She's been a part of my great dane Willow's life since she was a puppy, and Willow absolutely loves her. Willow is over 2 years old now. I can always trust Stefani to take good care of her when I need to work during the day or spend a night or two away. It's also been really great for Willow to get regular socialization with other dogs, and Willow loves Stefani's golden retriever. Stefani even helped to find a food that Willow could tolerate-- she had stomach issues for months and finally we resolved it together. I'm so thankful for Stefani and her kindness and care for animals. It's a relief to have someone so reliable, responsible, and knowledgeable in Willow's life read more

Tefani & So. Dogcare - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

Tefani & So. is a lifesaver! Stephani is amazing with our pup Roy, who flies into her arms with pure joy every morning. The whole daycare set up is convenient and flexible too, so its super easy to get Roy the care he needs each week. Some weeks he goes all week and some weeks he goes just for a few days, but Stephani makes coordinating super easy and picks him and drops him off! Stephani takes the best pictures of Roy and all the other dogs! Getting them during the workday is always a treat! Also, our dog is big now, but when he started he was pretty little and scared of well, everything. Stephani was great at keeping him with the little dogs when he needed that and then when he got big, he got to run around with the big dogs at the park. I would 100% recommend Tefani & So. to anyone who needs dog daycare for dogs big and small! read more

See all

Stefani & her team are fantastic! My 10-month old pup has been coming here since he was 6 months old and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. Seriously! When I say, "Let's go to Ms. Stefani?" He gets up with excitement and waits by the door and when we get to day care, he whines and wants to jump out the car because he just can't wait to get inside. I LOVE seeing my pup so happy and well taken care of, I can't imagine going anywhere else for doggie day care. If you want QUALITY CARE (socialization, dog park visits, walks, pictures, and human interaction) for your fur baby, then come here! Look, I've narrowed down my apartment search area because I, I mean my dog doesn't want to be too far from Stefani, team and furiends! What does this tell you?! read more

Tefani & So. Dogcare - ZOOMIES! - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

Absolutely love, love Stefani! She offers both boarding and day care. That being said, boarding with her is 1000x easier than finding some random Rover person or squeezing in boarding with my current doggy daycare (topdog) Throughout her stay Stefani also sent me the cutest photos and updates and I could tell she was having a ton of fun. Bonus: Stefani's team also does grooming so I could drop her off, play her out and then get a perfectly clean (blown out!) pooch on my return Doggie Daycare also comes with pickup and drop off which is a total lifesaver for this busy working pawrent. I really appreciated too how Stefani tested Bailey with another pup before letting her stay. Safety is definitely the top priority so I appreciated that. The other puppy was also considerably younger than Bailey and was overly pressing her, Stefani very very gently and positively redirected him and and I felt very safe leaving Bailey there :) Super recommend! read more

Tefani & So. Dogcare - Small dog- big city :) - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

When I moved to San Francisco, I tried several daycares and it was obvious to me that the Tefani team showed the most compassion for their dogs. Their attention to detail (when she uses the restroom, who she plays with, when she naps, etc) made me feel safe putting my dog in their care. A few weeks ago, I fractured my foot while my partner was out of the country and I was unable to walk my pup at all. The Tefani team made arranging for daycare a seamless experience during an extremely stressful time for me. The shuttle service was crucial since I couldn't walk (let alone drive). It made me happy to see my puppy, quite literally, jumping in the air from excitement every morning the van arrived. I always looked forward to the afternoon pictures of my dog having a blast at the park. I can't recommend this team enough for their incredible service to both human and dog customers! read more

See all

Lemon absolutely LOVES going to see Stefani, her staff, and her best doggy friends at Tefani & So! She barks at the front door to be let in and sometimes doesn't even want to leave! The entire experience has been wonderful. Stefani was very accommodating for our temperament test, explained everything about her facility, and answered all of my questions. Lemon's trial day went really well and she's been going a few times a week for months. I love getting photos of her playing with her friends and I absolutely love how much they love my sweet puppy. Highly recommend this safe, enriching and rewarding environment for your pup. read more

Tefani & So. Dogcare is THE best place for dogs when they can't be with their owners. My 2 senior dogs attend dogcare daily and utilize the transport service that Stefani offers (which we are soooo grateful for). We also love that our dogs can stay with Stefani for overnighters since they (and we) know her and trust her. Stefani is incredibly helpful and accommodating when we have schedule changes. We also enjoy interacting with Jhonatan daily at pickups/drop-offs. We can tell he genuinely cares about our dogs and appreciate his updates/reports from the day. We are so lucky to have found such a wonderful team at Tefani & So. Dogcare! read more

I was lucky to find such an amazing daycare for Mya when I had to go back to an in-office schedule this year. Mya absolutely loves her human and furry bffs at Tefani's. She literally paws at the door each morning when Katie comes to the door and greets her with leaping enthusiasm. I love seeing how happy Mya is at daycare with her friends and it gives me peace of mind to know that she is well taken care of by Stefani and team. read more

Tefani & So. Dogcare - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Francisco, California

See all

Krusty, 2.5-year-old Westie, is very smart and lovable, but very shy and picky to making human and furry friends, But she loves Stefani and her team at Tefani & So. She is very happy whenever she goes to daycare or camp at Stefani's when I am traveling. Tefani & So is actually a savior for me. As Krusty is very shy, it was not easy for me to find a place for Krusty, where she feels comfortable, when her previous walking company suddenly informed me early this year that they had decided to stop providing service in my area. I can see and feel that Stefani genuinely loves and cares of dogs. She is very responsive and observative, especially, she is always seeking for better solutions for doggies if they have any specific challenges as a K9 citizen. Stefani taught Krusty to share her favorite humans, toys, and foods with her furiends and to be confident with other doggies. I can see improvements in Krusty's behaviors every day. Also Tefani takes daycare doggies to a fenced dog park and send pictures/videos of Krusty and her furiends every day. Most of pictures were naturally taken while she's playing balls or playing with other doggies, not pose them just for photoshoot. I love all those lovely and hilarious moments Stefani shares with me. Moreover, I appreciate Stefani and her team always make sure Krusty is clean. Krusty hated cleaning her paws after walk, but now she is waiting for me to clean her paws and butt when we are back home from walk. Lastly, grooming service is great. Stefani listens my preference, asks for feedback after grooming, and makes sure to trim Krusty's hairy feet properly to prevent any incidents may happen during walk or hiking. 5 stars are not enough for Tefani to show my appreciation! read more

See all

It's been awhile since I wrote my original review, and I just wanted to leave an update. Since my original review, Cannoli has also boarded with Tefani so we could go out of town. I was very nervous about this, but it's gone well every time. I recommend Tefani to every dog owner I know, she's simply amazing. The whole staff is wonderful. Whether Cannoli is getting groomed, sleeping over at "Cannoli Camp" or just running around, I know he is in safe hands. Thank you Tefani!!! read more

See all

I've been bringing my dog Watson to Tefani & So since 2021. After having a bad experience at a nearby dog daycare, I was hesitant to try another one, but Watson and I love this place! Watson cannot get out of the car fast enough to go play (his howls of excitement can be heard down the street) and he always returns home happy and tired. Scheduling a day care drop off, pick up and grooming is also always super easy. I always enjoy seeing pictures of him throughout the day and I know he's in good hands here! read more

See all

We love Stefani and her team. They are so kind and our dog, Morris, loves going to doggie daycare here. We get super cute photos of Morris during the day and depending on schedule, Stefani and her team is able to pick up and drop off Morris. He always comes home tired and ready to take a nap. Best of all, he doesn't come home smelling like pee like he has from other doggie daycares. read more

Tefani & So. Dogcare - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Francisco, California

(I also posted this on Google) Our dog adores this place! He is almost more excited to go see Stefani than he is to see his owners pick him up. I mean he goes CRAZY when he realizes he's about to enter daycare. Stefani always sends us pics of him having a blast so we don't have to worry how he's doing. Fabulous grooming services, as well! read more

See all

If only Yelp allows me to give more than 5 stars, I would definitely give to Tefani & So. Dogcare!!! I recently moved to SF from Orange County few months ago and was stressed to find a trustworthy daycare place for my little goldendoodle puppy Mochie. I found Tefani & So. through Yelp and connected with Tefani through their Instagram page. We made an appointment with Tefani to have us and Mochie visited the place prior to her first day of school. Tefani was very kind, attentive, and was very gentle to Mochie. As picky as I am, my gut feeling told me to trust Tefani's daycare because I could feel Mochie would have fun while being there. And yes, she did. Mochie got so so excited everytime I drive close to Tefani's daycare lol and she can't wait to get out of the car to greet Tefani and her other puppy friends. Tefani is very responsive with communication too. She sends me updates with pictures of Mochie so I know what my baby is doing and how she is enjoying her time there. Mochie definitely has the best time at Tefani & So. as she always gets tired and sleeps well when arrives home. I am happy that Mochie has found her second home in San Francisco :) and I will continue sending Mochie to Tefani & So. Dogcare!!! P/s: Tefani & So. does offer grooming service too. Mochie just had her grooming there and she looked absolutely adorable. I just need to text Tefani in advance and she will schedule the grooming while the puppy is at daycare. Perfect! read more

See all

Tefani & So is the BEST!! They have been so helpful from soon after we got out puppy until now. Many times, they've gone out of their way to help my husband and me when we had last minute travel or got tied up in meetings--dealing with late drop off times and different locations. They also provide fantastic grooming--baths, great hair cuts. We moved to Burlingame 6 months ago, but I still bring our dog to T&S for grooming because our pup loves it there so much, and my husband and I love the adorable hair cuts! I tried a few other daycare services before I found T&S and they far exceeded my expectations. I could not recommend them more to take care of your pup and keep her looking good! read more

We're on our 3rd 20-day pack with T&S, so needless to say we love T&S dearly. Before T&S we tried out a couple of different daycares, but when we did the screening at T&S and saw how attentive Stefani is to our dog Bandit, we knew she had Bandit's wellbeing and his fit into the daycare pack to be top priority. The feature of pick-up and drop-off van service only cements T&S as our favorite doggy daycare ever! We greatly enjoy seeing Bandit's photos with his friends at school. Now, when Bandit gets his bandana on, he immediately knows that he gets to go to school, and tries to rush to see Stefani so he can give her a big hug, though we're still working on him not jumping on people when he gets too excited. Bandit is unfortunately quite a sickly child, so we had to cancel going to daycare on short notices a couple of times, but Stefani was always extremely kind and gracious about it and didn't charge us for the day. I can't even imagine raising Bandit without T&S. Thank you, Stefani and team, for all that you do! read more

See all

Our little dog has been with Stefani for 1.5 years. He LOVES going to dogcare. He literally starts jumping up and down in the car when we get close to Tefani and So. The staff are loving and he has great friends there. Plus Stefani is a great groomer. It's a one stop shop! I'm so glad we found Tefani and So. read more

Our pup has never been happier at any other daycare; she loves it so much that even walking past on the weekend, she stops at the door and wags her tail to be let inside! What more evidence do we need that she loves T&S?! Small & large dogs are kept separate for good reason, and as a small (14lb), senior dog, she has a great time hanging out with her similarly-size old kid's crew. They go on small "pack" walks and we get smiley, happy photos every day. Highly recommend! read more

Hands down the BEST, most dedicated and convenient dog sitter in the area. Stefani has been our sole dog sitter for Toby, every week for the past 6 months, and I have nothing to complain. Drop-off service is amazing. She and her team takes great care of Toby, showing up every morning to pick him up and dropping him off at the end of the day, at a very flexible schedule. She also sends daily photos of Toby hanging out with other dogs, so we are very comfortable leaving Toby with her whenever we need. This is not an easy thing to pull off, especially given how accommodating she is with every request we have, but Stefani and her team is doing one heck of a good job keeping their bar. Thank you! read more

I have been taking my mini golden doodle puppy to Tefani & So since he was 6 months old (Jan 2022). I was so incredibly nervous to leave Charlie (my puppy) with strangers. He immediately took a liking to stefani and all of her staff. I know he is in good hands and very happy when he is there because as soon as we arrive to dog care, Charlie cannot get out of the car fast enough!! I love that I get 10-15 pictures everyday of him playing, running around, and basically living his best life with other dogs! I have also had charlie groomed there and they did a fantastic job. I am so happy I found Tefani & So. I know they love and take care of Charlie as much as I do. read more

See all

The folks at T&S have been total game changers for our dog Barley. He's a combo of shy and very active so finding a place where he could get plenty of exercise and exposure to other dogs while I'm off at work has been great. I get pictures every day he's there of him and his favorite pals playing. They've also been very flexible when we have last minute schedule changes etc. The very few times there have been any mishaps (leaving his leash on which Barley was delighted to chew to pieces), they've been proactive and gone above and beyond to make sure he had everything we needed when he arrives back home. Barley went through a phase where he was very fearful outside, to the point where he didn't want to walk out our front door. Stefani literally would meet us at the door and pick him up (he's over 30 pounds) and carry him herself to the van. Super helpful and kind. read more

Tefani & So is the best when it comes to taking care of your dog. We've been sending our Great Dane, Willow, to daycare for a little over a year now and we havent had second thoughts at all. From weekly pick ups, to ordering an overnight stay or dog bath with a text, we are so pleased with their services. One of the best things, however, are there genuine care for our dog. Whenever she's ill or not staying with them, they are all genuinely concerned. Not to mention they take amazing daycare photos, daily, and take the dogs on field trips to big parks across the bay area. Our dog's life is so much better because of Tefani and So. Thank you so much for everything you do! read more

We started taking our dog Capri to Tefani & So Dogcare for daycare about 9 months ago and couldn't be happier. Stefani and her team are always very friendly, informative, and helpful. They are great about keeping us informed on how Capri's day went, and anything that we should know. Capri has so much fun every time she goes and is always so excited to see Stefani and her staff! We have also left Capri with Stefani overnight for a long weekend when we went out of town, and it made us feel at ease knowing our dog was in a safe place where we know she has so much fun! They also send picture updates every day, and some of the best pictures we have of Capri are from Stefani while she is at daycare! We feel so lucky to have found this place! read more

Pricing is not clear. Double the agreed charges after grooming is done. And can only pay via Venmo. On top of that my dogs got sick right after their grooming at the place and their diarrhea and vomiting lasted 5 days. read more

I've been sending my dog to daycare with Stefani for over 7 months and when he's there I know he's well taken care of. He comes home tired and happy which is exactly what we need for a year old puppy. Even better than a regular daycare, Stefani also does grooming which is amazing. She does the cutest puppy cuts and takes the time to work through tangled without just shaving him like other groomers might've done. read more

See all

Stephanie has beautifully groomed our mini poodle twice, and we've been delighted with the results. For our puppy's first groom, she asked us for details on the look we wanted and was really patient with a very wooly and slightly matted poodle. For his second groom, Stephanie was incredibly consistent but adjusted his tail based on our request. We love Stephanie's careful scissoring. Our puppy seems entirely comfortable and comes out handsome and so clean smelling. read more

See all

Our puppy, Moose, started going to Stefani a few weeks ago when we aren't able to be with her during the week. She absolutely loves it! Stefani is amazing, and the attention given to all of the dogs is top notch. She goes as far as to send you photos of your dog during the day (which always brightens up my work day.) The flexibility of not having to have your dog on a set schedule is awesome as well. So happy we found Stefani and even more grateful for her looking after our (very cute but sometimes crazy haha) pup! read more

See all

Stefani and her team are amazing with our fur babies. She is quick to respond via text and sends daily updates and pictures. If you are looking for fur baby care, they are your business! Thank you for making my pup so happy while I was at work! read more

Tefani & So. Dogcare - Pups at the park - Pet Sitting Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stefani and crew are fantastic!! I have been hesitant to take Baloo to any sort of dog facility that wasn't a family member or a trusted friend, but Stefani has become Auntie Stef to my sweet boy. Baloo loves going to doggy day care now! He gets 3 walks a day, gets to play with a ton of dogs his own size all day, and comes home ready for a long nap! She sends Pupdates (pictures) throughout the day, most which are great quality and super cute (I have posted a couple of them to social media because they were so adorable). She also will pick him up from my house and drop him off when I'm off work, which is GREAT seeing that I have to walk through the Tenderloin and SOMA to get to her place. I am so glad that I found Tefani & So. Dogcare. She has been a lifesaver when it comes to needing doggy daycare. 10/10, highly recommend! read more

These days, I've been saying "im so glad we found Stefani and her team" to my boyfriend a lot! I found a team I can trust to leave my 1 year old Aussie with, during her formative adolescence! She used to display fear based aggression and guarding behavior, but her confidence with other bigger dogs has since improved, and I'm sure it was with the help of Tefani and So's instincts to pair pups who like each other together, and gradually introducing them to more dogs. It's been nice to know that Piper is getting great socialization practice under careful supervision. I'm also so happy with their service and look forward to seeing pics and the occasional videos of Piper playing well with other dogs. The team really cares about my pup and she comes back sooooo happy (big smile on her face). She doesn't cry at all when they come pick her up anymore probably because Piper knows she'll have a great time. ;) the first night, she came back so tired, we could hear her snoring in the car ride back. they're a wonderful addition to Pipers family and we re so lucky to have them read more

See all

Stef's been sitting my pup Ekko for about a year, and he absolutely loves his time with her. She's very communicative, friendly, and hugely accommodating when I've been in a time pinch (needing next day daycare/boarding), even offering pick-ups or drop-offs to make my life easier! She's great with Ekko, and I know how much fun he has from the pictures that are sent. All other dogs at the facility seem very friendly as well. When he gets home, he usually knocks right out after the amount of exercise he's had that day. I hugely recommend if you're looking for quality dog care and service in the city. read more

Stefani and her team are absolute LIFESAVERS!! My puppy started going there when she was around 5 months and she has had a blast since her first day. I was a bit apprehensive leaving my new pup at a daycare, but I am so glad I found Stefani. This is not a day care that puts all the dogs in a large room - they give more individualized attention to each one. I get more work done during the day and my puppy gets the socialization and energy outlet that she needs. She always comes home so happy and content. I love how flexible the daycare is (I don't need to stick to a set schedule) and am a big fan of the pick up/drop off option and the grooming services. It's basically a one stop shop for my puppy, something that I value as a working professional and grad student juggling multiple priorities. I've also boarded my pup with her for a few weekends, and it's always turned out to be great. Stefani and her staff truly care about the dogs. I don't think my puppy could have been in better hands. read more

We found T&S last year when we were looking for a daycare for our lovely (and energetic!) puppy. I brought her there for a tour, and she immediately loved Stefani. Within a few weeks, she was bouncing with joy in the morning when she got picked up -- oh yeah, they have pick up and drop off services, which is a huge time saver for us. A year later, we're so happy we found this place. My wife and I have been working from home since March, and the two of us plus an energetic puppy in a small apartment would simply be too much every day. Instead, we pick a few days a week and send her to T&S; after work, we get a happy and tired puppy who got to spend all day playing with dogs and staff who love her. I couldn't recommend this daycare more highly. If you're looking for somewhere to send your dog during the day, or boarding for a night if you want to have the night to yourself every once in a while, this is the place to go! read more