Who We Are
San Francisco’s Most Trusted Private Dog Walking Service
On-Leash Private Dog Walks San Francisco, CA
Since 2009
About Us
Since opening our doors in April of 2009, our staff has been constantly committed to providing a matchless experience for dog owners in San Francisco. We utilize an in-depth and strenuous hiring process to ensure that each and every member of our staff is of the utmost skill, trustworthiness, and character. We employ our dog walkers, enabling Sniff and Go to provide ongoing training, protected employee benefits, and accountability. Every member of our staff is bonded and insured after successfully passing a criminal background check. Sniff and Go LLC is accountable for the entirety of our business, and we take that responsibility very seriously.
Our clients love Sniff and Go because we have a dedicated team of dog walkers, an online scheduling system, a local support team available, daily journals and photos, and more. We are able to respond to client requests and inquiries quickly. We also understand no two dogs are alike – before we even begin working with your pet, we ensure that we know all there is to know about their health, diet, exercise, and emotional needs.
Here at Sniff and Go, we love your pets (almost!) as much as you do, and we look forward to ensuring that you return to find them safe, healthy, and as happy as can be. Reach out to us today, we’d love to hear from you!
Sniff and Go’s commitment to a diverse workforce:
The dog is the most diverse animal on the planet.
We always want to learn more from them.
The most important lesson we will ever learn from our dogs, is to embrace that same diversity.
Sniff and Go will always strive to have a team as wonderfully unique as the dogs in our care.
Meet the Team
Paul T.
Co-Founder - Dog Walker
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to get to know our crew here at Sniff and Go. My name is Paul and I have been able to call Professional Pet Care my passion since 2010.
Being a San Francisco native, I am able to easily navigate our doggo friends throughout all the well known (and not so well known:)) sniffs of The City.
When it comes to our feline friends, there’s nothing better than the purrs and play time that comes from kitties that know they can trust our care.
I look forward to meeting you!
Flynn M.
Certified Dog Professional
Hi, I’m Flynn.
I’ve been living in San Francisco since 1989, but I was born and raised in Palo Alto, CA.
Growing up in Palo Alto I have had the opportunity to be around lots of different animals – from hamsters and snakes, horses and ducks, to cats and dogs. But my true love is dogs. The love and companionship a dog can provide is life changing and too often under-appreciated.
I enjoy mountain biking, working out, cooking, BBQing and spending time outdoors. On most weekends you can find my wife and I exploring (biking, hiking, swimming) Northern California with our dog Dash.
Jon
Certified Dog Professional
Hi, my name’s Jon - I’ve lived in the Bay Area all my life. I’ve always loved animals, especially dogs throughout my childhood and life. I had dogs throughout my past but right now have two awesome cats.
I like to cook and eat, take walks, workout, read, listen to music, make music using a DAW, go camping and enjoy nature and the outdoors. I like to learn new things, especially about nutrition, health and the way the human body works.
CJ
Certified Dog Professional
Hi my name is CJ!
I am a lover of all animals, but I especially love dogs. I’ve enjoyed walking dogs and pet sitting professionally and recreationally for many many years and am looking forward to doing it for many more.
Showing up for your pup and treating them with the utmost sensitivity, care, and respect is always my top priority.
I am also passionate about the arts: I play music and am an independent filmmaker.
Paul R
Certified Dog Professional
Hi I’m Paul R!
I was born and raised here in San Francisco and know this city like the back of my hand.
I spent the past 30 years working in athletics on all three levels (high school, college. and professional) as a college football coach, NFL personnel scout, and as a high school athletic director.
My love of dogs comes from their unconditional love and their enduring loyalty that I have experienced while raising my own two Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
They taught me so much about living life, and gave me so many wonderful memories that I think about them everyday!
I can’t think of a better way to honor my two guys, Jack and Coach, each and every day than by caring for other family’s pets as if they were my very own!
I am very grateful for the opportunity to learn and work with the great team of professional pet care specialists / dog walkers here at Sniff and Go.
Ozzie
Certified Dog Professional
Hello my name is Ozzie!
I have grown up around all sorts of animals my whole life. I have a deep respect for and interest in all animals. Throughout my life I have been fortunate enough to foster many cats, a couple dogs, and work with snakes, birds, and rabbits.
Currently, I live with three dogs, three cats, and a bird who are all great. I was born and raised in San Francisco and enjoy getting to know my city better every day. I love the outdoors and staying in shape through sports and working out, which is great as I can accomplish these goals with my own pups, like Jett pictured above. I love interacting with dogs and learning about them as individuals, and supplying them with happy experiences and exercise!
Emi Tringali
Owner and Founder of Sniff and Go, LLC
Born and raised in San Diego, Emi (pronounced “Amy”) moved to San Francisco in 2009. Growing up involved in all different types of outside activities, a healthy lifestyle has always been part of a typical day for her.
After attending San Diego State University, her passion for animals plus an education in business, led to the pursuit of owning her own business. April 2009 was the official Grand Opening of Sniff and Go LLC! Year over year, growth was taking place… until the pandemic started in March 2020.
In one day, the business lost all of its employees, 85% of its clients, and had to completely close operations for three months. Thankfully, a handful of clients helped keep Sniff and Go above water during this agonizing period of time. As soon as Sniff and Go was allowed to reopen, it was all systems go!
In 2021, Emi attended the Dog Training Intership Academy to learn about positive reinforcement dog training and animal behavior. This academy kicked off the start of a whole new journey into the science behind dog behavior and ways to better serve the dog parents of San Francisco.
Emi and her husband, Paul, currently live in San Francisco, CA, with their SFUSD elementary school son, and their two adopted shelter dogs, Dillinger and Lafawnduh.
