Our two goldens have been with the pack for 5+ years and we could not imagine life without Vince,…read moreKatie, Chris or the rest of the incredible crew. They are the backbone of the family, helping make owning dogs easy. They are always available in a pinch, even after hours when my wife was going into labor. The pups have a blast, but most importantly, we just trust them and know they will be safe.

My dog and I love Vince and all the walkers at penny and the jets! They really exercise the dogs…read moreand he's tired when he comes home. They are easy to get in contact with and I feel like they genuinely care about my dog. I'm very thankful!

I genuinely cannot say enough wonderful things about Sniff SF and the incredible humans behind it…read more As an Alamo Square resident (94117), I rely on Sniff for Asher's daily on-leash walks, specialized playgroups, and overnight boarding, and I truly don't know what I would do without them! The entire team is AMAZING. They're consistently on time, incredibly communicative, thoughtful, and absolutely hilarious. The pictures, jokes, and stories they send throughout the day regularly have me falling off my chair laughing. Asher is a bit of an older gentleman, and they're so attentive to his individual needs, whether that means taking it easy on hot days or making sure he's socializing with other well-behaved pups in their carefully curated playgroups. And if you need proof of just how much these people love their dogs, when Asher was sick and spent a few days in the dog hospital, the entire Sniff crew sent him a get-well-soon gift. I can't even express how much that meant to me. I also travel often for work, and knowing Asher has a second home at Camp Sniff with Heather and her family takes an enormous mental load off my plate. The pictures of him adventuring around Fort Funston, hanging with his dog friends, and generally living his best life are priceless. They keep me completely updated on how he's doing, including immediately flagging anything that seems even slightly off. I never have to wonder whether he's safe, happy, or being loved. Asher is beside himself with excitement every time one of his walkers comes through the door and absolutely LOVES going to stay with Heather. It's an extraordinary feeling to know your dog isn't just safe and well cared for, but genuinely, deeply loved. That's what Sniff gives me every single day. I adore these humans and cannot recommend them highly enough. Five stars doesn't even begin to cover it!

When we adopted our pup (Hazel), we wanted to make sure she was well-socialized and cared for when…read morewe had to work or travel. Sniff played such a huge role in bringing out the best in our timid little rescue and making her into a confident, happy girl who loves to see her canine pals coming. We've had some fantastic dog walkers, including Josh who was so sweet and thoughtful with all of Hazel's quirks and charms, and are so grateful for Heather boarding Hazel and treating her like a member of the family. Thank you for all that you do, Team Sniff!

I can't say enough great things about Top Dog SF! This might sound a little unconventional, but I…read morejust hosted a 10th birthday party for my dog here after he went through a really intense health journey last year so this milestone meant everything to my family and I. From the very beginning, the process was incredibly smooth. Reaching out through their website and coordinating the booking for a non-hosted event was so easy, and the communication was clear, responsive, and genuinely helpful. The space itself was absolutely perfect and exactly what I was looking for to celebrate with close friends and family. Everything came together seamlessly, which made the day even more special and stress-free. I catered food and brought my own decor and it was an easy set up and takedown. I'm so grateful to the team at Top Dog SF for helping make this meaningful celebration possible. I would 100% book here again. Thank you so much!

Top Dog changed our lives! We enrolled our puppy Donut in the Puppy Headstart program, and we could…read morenot be more blown away. They truly transformed him. As brand-new dog parents, we had no idea where to start, and Mike not only trained Donut every day, but also coached us on how to reinforce training at-home. The daily training videos they sent were incredibly helpful and made it easy to repeat everything on our own. Donut is now more confident, relaxed, and well-mannered - we're honestly so impressed and so proud of how far he's come. And the best part? He LOVES going to school. He happily trots through the door every day, which tells us everything we need to know about how well he's cared for. The whole staff has been nothing short of amazing: so patient, kind, and truly invested in every dog. Donut was especially loved by Mike, Michelle, and Raina, and we're so grateful for each of them. Natalie, the owner, is also an absolute pleasure to work with and runs a fantastic program. Yes, this program is an investment, but it is worth every penny! We could not recommend Top Dog SF more. If you're on the fence, do it. Your dog (and you!) will be better for it.

I met Brendan years ago when he was walking my roommates dog every day. That dog was a bit of a…read morehandful, he didn't come when called, couldn't be trusted around other dogs, and had an interesting temperament. After daily trips out with Brendan, the pooch began to develop better manners and eventually started following some basic commands from people. If you knew this guy, you'd know that was massive development! A few years later, I adopted an amazingly energetic boy named Dexter. Dex was already well behaved but has boundless energy that really needed an outlet while we are away at work. Since my roommate had such great luck with Brendan, I decided to give him a call. Its been two years since we started working with Brendan and I couldn't be happier! Brendan has a key to our house and takes Dex out several times a week to go on doggie excursions and knock out some of that energy. Every day when we get home, we can tell Dex has enjoyed a solid workout. What's better is that Brendan is happy to board Dex at his home anytime we have to leave town. We often joke that Dex would prefer to live with Brendan, as he is always thrilled to see him. Sometimes he boards him for a night, other times it can be weeks. No matter how long we're gone, we know he's in good hands and he is always happy to accommodate our schedules to ensure Dex is taken care of. If you need a dog walker or boarder that you can trust, look no further than Brendan. He is amazing and I can't say enough great things about him!

Brendan is the best! I was very sad to have to find another option for my sweet dog (she was…read morestruggling with separation anxiety and needed all-day care), and hope to be able to return to Brendan as soon as possible. He truly cares for dogs and their people. He's communicative, kind, and thoughtful about the dogs he welcomes into his pack. My dog loved him and the pack! Thanks, Brendan, for taking such good care of Beezus.

My dog, Yumi, always has a blast on her afternoon walks. The business owner is very responsive and…read moretakes great care of the dogs. They have even helped me find someone last minute to walk my dog on the weekend when I had an unexpected plan arise.

Jared's been taking my dog to Fort Funston for a couple of years now, and it's just one of my dog's…read morefavorite things, and a great break for me. Jared's super-reliable, accommodating and very sweet with the dogs. Highly recommended!

We cannot recommend Janell highly enough! She walked our dog for the past two years, and she has…read morebeen absolutely wonderful from day one. One of the things we appreciated most was how organized and reliable she was. Scheduling was always seamless, and she was incredibly accommodating whenever we needed to make changes or fit our dog into her schedule. We always felt like we could count on her. Janell also did an amazing job keeping us updated. She sent tons of photos after walks and adventures, and they weren't just quick snapshots--they were genuinely great pictures that captured how much fun the dogs were having. At the end of each year, she even put together a photo calendar for us, which was such a thoughtful and special touch. Our dog absolutely loved her pack walks. Janell coordinated all of the pickups and drop-offs, making everything effortless for us. She also took the dogs to a variety of locations throughout San Francisco, which gave our dog plenty of enrichment, exercise, and new experiences. Most importantly, our dog adored Janell. Every time she pulled up to pick him up, he would get unbelievably excited. It was obvious how much he loved spending time with her, and that gave us tremendous peace of mind knowing he was in such caring and capable hands. Janell is professional, dependable, thoughtful, and clearly loves what she does. Any dog would be lucky to spend time with her, and we are incredibly grateful for everything she did for our family.

After just two months of training, the difference in our dog Spoon has been incredible. We can't…read morerecommend her highly enough. When we started, Spoon could be unpredictable and we weren't always sure how to help him succeed. Through her guidance, patience, and consistency, he's become a much more confident and well-behaved dog. He now follows a routine, responds to commands, and has successfully transitioned into her group walks twice a week. What impressed us most is how in tune she is with dogs and their behavior. She has a natural ability to understand what they need while also teaching owners how to communicate with them effectively. As first-time dog owners, that support was invaluable. We're so grateful for everything she's done for Spoon and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring trainer.

We've been with Ruth for years and my dog LOVES her and the pack. We sing "Happy Ruth Day" on the…read moredays when she's coming. Communication is easy (text), payment is easy (Zelle), Ruth is reliable, professional, and really loves the dogs. She's very knowledgeable about dog health concerns and behavior. My dog loves to go to Ruth's for a sleepover when we go away and isn't jealous anymore when we go away without her. I definitely recommend Ruth for your pup!

We have had a wonderful experience with Ruth. She has been a godsend for our high-energy dog and…read morealways brings him back well-exercised and happily socialized. Ruth is responsible, conscientious, and a great communicator, and we have so much peace of mind knowing our dog is in great hands.

After 6 years of working with Miller's Menagerie, and recommending them to so many people, it…read moreabsolutely pain and saddens me to have to write about my most recent (and last) experience with Jonathan. Please see below for the message I had to send: I think it goes without saying that effective immediately, Daisy will not continue to be under your "care" in any way. After speaking with multiple friends with dogs, other dog walkers and her veterinarian, there is not a single person who thinks what transpired today was remotely okay. You not only told me you'd drop her off in the morning and didn't communicate a change of plans, but I had to go looking for her. Using her GPS collar, I found her sitting in the back of your van, in full sun, on a 70+ degree day with the front windows cracked one inch. She was with at least one other dog that I saw. She sat in these conditions for 1.5 HOURS. Not for an emergency or a car repair or an accident, but because of soccer?! Those priorities do not work for me. According to our veterinarian, it takes a 75 degree day to kill a dog in this way. She came home, and for the second time this week after your "care" she drank half her entire water bowl in one go. The first time she did this a few days ago, I thought it was a fluke but now I'm starting to put it together. Even more bewilderingly, this was an ELEVEN minute drive from my house and I was home the entire time wondering where my dog was. After looking at her GPS more thoroughly, I realized that she spent the night near Santa Cruz, at an unknown location for 17 hours. I did not giving my permission to take Daisy out of San Francisco, especially with her injury. It doesn't matter if it was *only* a 70 degree day, it doesn't matter that she was okay, NOTHING you could reply to this trying to justify your actions is valid. I know Daisy, and I know these conditions would make her, or any animal, very stressed. After 6 years, I feel angry, upset, betrayed and sad that our working relationship has to end like this but you've lost my trust to take care of her. Drop my keys off tomorrow- you can leave them under the mat and pick up your leash/ it will be hanging on the door.

My shy mini goldendoodle, Olive, has been part of Miller's Menagerie for about year now and we both…read moreLOVE them. Here are just a couple of pros: - The most flexible dog walker I've found. They are very accommodating to last-minute time changes since my work schedule - reasonably priced - they occasionally send photos to you throughout the work day and send you a lot more early on to reassure you which is nice - the outside time is closely monitored but off leash and in a park which Olive loves - They're careful to towel her off if she gets crazy dirty. (We have white couches..) - employees genuinely seem like they're super compassionate and love dogs. Olive gets overwhelmingly excited whenever she hears me open the gate for them. - they text! Makes updates super easy I sincerely love Miller's Menagerie and will continue to use them for as long as we live in SF! Photos below are ones they've sent to me of Olive on walks!

We have been using Urban Paw's dog walking services for our Boston Terrier for nearly 10 years, and…read morewe have loved it. Our dog started with them when she was just a puppy, and we never had to worry about her being around older or larger dogs; the team does a fantastic job of looking out for the smaller pups. We love that the dogs have so much outdoor space to play in throughout the day--we call it "camp" for our dog! Emy and her team are incredible at keeping us updated with pictures/videos and ensuring we are always informed about anything we need to know. Honestly, it is a great value for everything that is included, and we are so grateful for the consistent, loving care they have provided our pup over the years.

We loved working with Emy and team! It was clear from the pictures and videos that our dog loved…read morebeing able to escape the noisy city and run around with the pack. We have a very anxious rescue, and after a few weeks going to the ranch his confidence increased immensely. He's still afraid of the world, but he gets to run around with his friends for a few hours of fun everyday. The pick up / drop off option is also a game changer!

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.