Citizen Hound has been an absolute gift to our family for over 7 years. From the moment David came…read moreto meet our tiny 9-week-old puppy, we knew they would be in the best hands -- and we were right. The entire team has shown incredible love, care, and professionalism every step of the way. They've not only given our dog years of fun, exercise, and socialization, but they've also helped us learn so much as dog owners. Every walker we've met has been warm, reliable, and clearly passionate about what they do. Our dog absolutely adored their time with Citizen Hound -- the excitement when they arrived said it all. Knowing they were with people who treated them like family gave us complete peace of mind. They're more than just a dog walking service; they're a community of people who genuinely care. We'll always be grateful for the joy they brought to our dog's life, and to ours. If you're lucky enough to live in their service area, don't think twice -- your dog will thank you every single day.

Hands down the best dog walking service in San Francisco!…read more The basics: Monday through Friday they pick your dog up from your house, bring them to a park/beach/open space and let them run, play and socialize for 2 hours before returning them back home happy and exhausted. What sets them apart: Citizen Hound is a safe, reliable and extremely well run organization from the top down. Communication between the office staff, dog walkers and owners is second to none. They'd always let me know when they were picking her up, dropping her off and precautions they'd be taking during seen and unforeseen situations such as atmospheric rivers, tsunami warnings or Fleet Week. My wife and I received pictures and/or videos of their doggy adventures almost every day. It was easy to see how happy my little girl was by the giant smile on little her puppy face in those wonderful photos. Over these past four years, our dog walker, Shannon, became part of our family; always going above and beyond to care for us and our dogs no matter what life threw at us. When I needed to leave on a moments notice as my dad battled cancer and eventually passed, Shannon was there. Through our engagement, our marriage and the birth of our child, Shannon was there. He always cared for our dogs as if they were his own. I like to think in a way, they are. Their excitement and joy anytime he walked through our door was so pure and beautiful. Last week we moved out of the city to a spot with a little more room now that our family has grown. Knowing we wouldn't be seeing Shannon every morning was by far the hardest goodbye. Whoever ends up filling our spot in Shannon's pack, you are an extremely lucky dog and dog parent. Thank you Citizen Hound for taking such wonderful care of our whole family.

This review is long overdue! I moved to the city just over a year ago and feel incredibly lucky to…read morehave found Penny and the Jets to care for my dog, Ollie, while I'm in the office a few days a week. It's such a relief knowing he's in great hands and getting plenty of exercise, socializing with other dogs, and being genuinely loved by his walker and the entire team. You can tell they truly care about the pups. I love the daily photo updates and can always tell Ollie is happily worn out by the time I get home. Vince and his team are responsive, flexible, and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a dependable, caring team that provides real enrichment and adventure for their dog.

Amazing team! Got our super anxious Labradoodle out running and socialising. Andy does a great job…read moreand you can tell they really care for the pups. Extremely happy with the process to integrate Harvey and make his life better. Thanks team. Great company :)

We worked with Janelle to help our three-year-old rescue who was showing some reactivity with other…read moredogs, and to reinforce basic commands like sit, down, and leave it. She brought a few dogs from her pack to one of our training sessions and walked us through a structured desensitization exercise, which was incredibly effective. After just one session, we saw a clear improvement and have had very few issues with our dog outside since. Janelle is straightforward, knowledgeable, and clearly understands dog behavior. We appreciated her practical approach and the results we saw so quickly. We'd absolutely recommend her if you're looking for real progress.

I cannot say enough good things about Janell and the incredible impact they've had on both my dog…read moreand my life. From the very first session, it was clear we were in expert hands. Janell combines deep knowledge of canine behavior with patience, empathy, and a calm, confident energy that dogs (and owners!) respond to instantly. We had 4 one on one sessions to get my dog comfortable with traveling in an airline bag. Janell provided homework and really offered a lot of great and different techniques to get Peanut more comfortable with the bag. Before we went to Janell he would run away from the bag even if I had it on the floor and treats inside. After two sessions he was laying inside with a chew. Janell is kind, calm, personable and loves what she does. I trusted her and really enjoyed our sessions.

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!

Jim, Benny, Tilek, Sabrina, Olive and the rest of the team at Sniff treat my dog, Ziggy, like…read morefamily. In 2020, Jim & Benny taught me how to safely manage Ziggy off leash at a park and we have depended on their expertise and care for dog walking and boarding ever since. Ziggy loves Jim & Benny and the team so much and I have learned an amazing amount about dog behavior and training. The team are reliable, trustworthy, organized, and the loveliest of humans.

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!

Over the course of 10 years we were an active member of the Top Dog family. While walkers did…read moreoccasionally change what did not was the kind, caring and purposeful sprit created by Natalie and her team. We will be eternally grateful for the deep love they showered on our beloved dog and the constant care they displayed when he was in their hands.

Ceslie has been a game changer in my dogs' training journey. I highly recommend her to anyone who…read moreis considering a trainer. I have two high energy pit mixes whose leash reactivity had gotten worse in the past half year, and it had reached a point where it was unmanageable because they would start barking and lunging at other dogs even from a healthy distance. I met with a few trainers to get a sense of their methods and styles, and Ceslie felt like the best match because of how she took the extra time to know my dogs and understand their behavior before recommending a plan, compared to others who jumped into training without asking many questions. There was a noticeable difference in how my dogs responded to Ceslie after their first class. She was thoughtful in customizing a plan that fit their needs, from teaching proper corrections to reinforcing obedience to providing the right equipment. She also taught me how to be a better handler (something often overlooked in training!), and it's truly strengthened my relationship with my pups. We had weekly sessions over the course of a month and there has been significant improvement in my dogs' behavior. Walks are stress-free and enjoyable again because we're able to bypass other dogs without issues, their door etiquette has improved, and we're now slowly working on their separation anxiety (slow and steady process but we're making progress!). Ceslie has been incredibly supportive and responsive through it all and I'm very grateful for her guidance with what I thought was a hopeless situation. I'm now considering sending the pups to her daycare program!

Bringing a ridgeback into our family and pack of little dogs was a major shift in dynamics - Ceslie…read morehas been an incredible resource for training, walking and boarding!! We have loved partnering together, with her easy, professional communication, reliability, fun and safe walks with a lot of exercise and socialization....and her commitment to setting our pup up to thrive! Our dog is always so excited to go out with Ceslie, coming home from walks and/or boarding tired and happy, with her tail wagging!

Rodrigo is fantastic. Our dog loves going to playgroup and it's been helpful to have boarding…read moreavailable when we need to travel. Great with communication and scheduling.

Looking for a dog walker? LOOK NO FURTHER BECAUSE RODRIGO IS THE GUY FOR YOU AND YOUR FUR BABIES!…read moreI can't recommend Rodrigo enough! He's been the most incredible person to work with. My boyfriend and I have very busy schedules that change weekly. And he has been more than accommodating to our changing schedules and we can thank him enough. On top of that, our dog, Zuko, loves him even more and we completely trust him. Rodrigo, thank you for all that you do and for putting our fur babies first! We appreciate you and you're the best out there!

I would absolutely recommend Adventures in Dog Walking! About six months ago, I was found and then…read moreadopted by a GSD. Bella was not even a year old. I was not looking for another dog (already had two) and certainly had no experience with a young German Shepard. I was really in over my head with the amount of energy she brought with her. I called around to several places but Justin got back to me right away. He was super knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. He made me very comfortable and was able to accommodate us right away. Danny was her walker and he was so kind and gentle with Bella. He didn't even get angry when she pooped in his car once! Adventures in Dog Walking saved my house from being ripped to shreds. Thank you Justin and Danny! Also, Justin is a trainer. I really wish I had known before I invested 2k in a "lifetime" service I've only used 4 times.

Tom and I have two huskies at different ends life stages which presents challenges in terms of…read moretraining, energy and needs. Justin took our young Angi on walks, giving her the kind of attention and training that she needs. Has made the world of difference. Justin has started to take Mr. Lee on the walk on occasion, which is also good for them. Justin is also a really cool person. So happy to have him in our lives!

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!

Jared has been walking our dog, Domino, for a couple of years now and he's nothing short of…read moreamazing! Jared picks Domino up from our home for afternoon walks several days per week and is always great with communication. We can tell Domino loves going to Fort Funston and loves Jerad (no barks when he comes into our home and tail wags). I highly recommend reaching out to Jerad if you're looking for a reliable dog walker who makes sure your dog gets a ton of exercise and makes it easy.

I have only used DoggieWalks for dogsitting, so I can't speak to their walking services. My…read moreexperience has been in 2023. All but one of their reviews seem to be from several years ago, before the company changed ownership. It seems like this used to be a great company. Under the new ownership, it seems like a mismanaged company that can't be trusted -- at least for dogsitting. The dogsitter herself seems great and my two dogs really liked her. She watched my dogs at her place twice in 2023. The first time -- a short stay -- all seemed good. The second time -- a week and a half -- my dogs and all of their things (beds, leashes, toys, etc.) came back smelling disgustingly musty. It turned out that their beds were moldy! (They were not moldy before the dog sitting.) I had to bathe my dogs and wash their stuff twice to get the smell out. But I still had to throw out one of the dog beds because the mold would not come out. Luckily, my dogs haven't gotten sick from the mold (at least not yet). When I reported all this to the DoggieWalks administrator, her response was "not a problem." In addition, the billing and customer service leave a ton to be desired. Both times I used DoggieWalks, they tried to overcharge me. The first time, they sent me an invoice with an amount that made no sense. I wrote back to explain what I thought the total should be, based on their rates, and they wrote back to agree. They gave me instructions for paying by Venmo. It didn't seem like a big deal the first time. The second time, a few days went by and I had not received an invoice. I honestly wondered if they were delaying it because they were trying to figure out how much of a discount to give me due to the mold conditions. Nope -- several days after picking up my dogs, I got an email and a text from them asking me when I was going to pay the invoice that they had supposedly sent. Their email mentioned an amount but did not attach an invoice. I wrote back to say that I never got an invoice and I needed to see it before paying because the amount they mentioned seemed high. Later they emailed me not an invoice (which apparently didn't exist, despite their claims to have sent it to me), but screenshots from their system showing how much I owed. It was $120 less than the amount they had put in their email asking when I was going to pay! They didn't provide payment instructions, so I asked for them. The response was "Shoud be in your Venmo." What kind of customer service is that? Then they gave me a name that doesn't exist in Venmo (it's a person's name, not DoggieWalks). I had to write back for clarification before receiving the correct name to Venmo. The billing was finally straightened out, after 12 emails and texts back and forth, with no apologies, no explanations, no discounts offered. Use this company at your own risk...

An amazing experience all around. So convenient, punctual, incredibly professional. Booking was…read moresuper simple and I was so impressed by the care and diligence.