About Top Dog SF
Top Dog SF offers a variety of professional dog training and walking services, focusing on positive reinforcement training methods for both puppies and adult dogs. They specialize in the Puppy Head Start Program, a training day school designed to help puppies learn and socialize, and offer Small Dog PlayCare for dogs under 40 lbs, Monday through Friday. Additionally, they provide Group Dog Walks to their private dog ranch, complete with shuttle service for San Francisco dogs. Their expert walkers work with small sized packs, and are CPR and First Aid Trained, as well as Certified Dog Walkers. Top Dog SF also provides in-person and online Dog and Puppy Training Sessions with SPCA Certified Reward Based Trainers. Clients have praised the facility's clean and safe environment, and the kind, informative staff. Many have noted how their dogs, like Millie and Marcel, eagerly look forward to their visits and experience significant improvements in obedience and behavior. The Puppy Head Start Program has been particularly beneficial, helping nervous dogs come out of their shells and make friends. Customers highly recommend Top Dog SF's services, especially their off-leash walking program for providing exercise and socialization in a safe setting. Clients also appreciate the frequent photo and video updates that capture their pets enjoying their time at the facility, reinforcing training at home.
Best place to let your dog go for day trips to a ranch. They pick up and drop off the dogs from your home.
I had my first young puppy in almost 30 years and knew I needed help in getting her well trained. She started in the Top Dog Head Start program as an anxious pup and has now grown into a more confident little bestie. Mike is such a knowledgeable trainer and his expertise and dedication is worth every penny. He send daily videos with the skills they work on so you can see progress and practice at home. The investment during your dog’s formative weeks/months impacts their whole life. I can’t recommend Top Dog Head Start highly enough!!
If you live in San Francisco and are the owner of a new puppy, I can't recommend the puppy head start program enough. Mike, Michelle, and the rest of the team went above and beyond to make sure our brand new bernedoodle puppy, Louie, turned into the best boy.
Getting a puppy was a wonderful but stressful adjustment to our lives. We signed up for the 5-day a week program, which allowed us to focus on work and ensure Louie got the attention and training he needed at 9 weeks old. We were worried about sending him there at such a young age given he wasn't fully vaccinated, but Top Dog goes above and beyond to ensure safety. We are so happy we trusted them because those...read full review