Private Dog Walking
Your dog deserves our full attention
Group walks aren’t right for every dog, especially in a bustling city environment like San Francisco. At Sniff and Go, we’ve been taking dogs on safe, enjoyable neighborhood walks since 2009.
Our furry friends are:
– puppies
– adolescents
– adults
– seniors
– shy dogs
– reactive dogs*
– outgoing/high energy
– and more!
*Reactivity is limited to other dogs or city triggers like skateboards, bicycles, garbage trucks, mail trucks, etc… We are unable to accommodate human reactive cases and would highly recommend reaching out to a veterinarian behaviorist.
Who We Are
- Positive Reinforcement Dog Professionals
- Pet First Aid and CPR certified
- Commercially insured and bonded
- 40+ hours of training per employee, plus ongoing education + quality checks
- Consistent and reliable schedules
Who You Are
- A working professional who needs help exercising your beloved family member(s) while you work, whether you commute or use a home office
- You have a reactive, fearful, high-energy, or young dog (or dogs) requiring focused attention
- You understand the value of consistent, individualized attention from full-time certified dog walkers
- You’re willing to commit to a regular 5 day/week walking schedule for at least two months
How it Works
Step 1: Complete the New Client Application
We can’t wait to learn more about you and your dog! This is the part where we get to know each other and determine whether we’re a good fit.
Step 2: Choose your Membership Plan
If we’re a match, select your membership plan based on your desired walk length and frequency. We are currently accepting new clients for 5 days a week with a two-month minimum commitment.
Your Membership reserves a dedicated two-hour start time window at the frequency you choose. Once you reserve a time slot, it’s all yours—even if your schedule changes. After the two-month minimum, you can change your time slot or cancel.
Our dedicated dog walking service is like child care. Because we have limited time slots available, your Membership holds your space whether you use it or not. This ensures that you always have access to a reliable, high-quality dog walker who can earn a predictable wage.
Step 3: Meet Your Walker
We do our best to ensure a consistent experience, so your dog will be assigned a dedicated walker. Of course, life is unpredictable and there are no guarantees—but we’ll go above and beyond to make you and your dog comfortable.
Choose your Membership Plan
Every Membership Plan includes:
- A dedicated Dog Professional
- 5 day per week routine
- Reserved two-hour start time window
- Online scheduling & billing
- Access to our mobile app
- Travel to your location
- Arrival and departure notifications
- Private on-leash walks for 25, 45, or 60 minutes
- Private off-leash adventures for 60 minutes (only, including drive time to nearest park)
- Post-walk reports and photos
Flat Rate Monthly Membership Plan – 5 Days per Week
Our reviews speak for themselves
The Sniff and Go Difference
Private On-Leash Dog Walks
Group walks and off-leash time aren’t a good fit for every dog. The attention of a professionally trained private dog walker enables safe neighborhood walks, even in a busy city.
Peace of Mind
No two dogs are alike, and we get to know yours before we ever put paws to pavement. We’re experts at giving reactive and fearful dogs an enjoyable outlet.
Best of the Best
Our dog walkers are truly the best in San Francisco. Each employee is a DWA Certified dog professional with 40+ hours of training and Pet First Aid/CPR certifications.
Positive and Force-Free
We never use aversive methods like pain or fear. Instead of punishing dogs for undesirable behaviors, we teach them to enjoy the desirable ones.
Bonded and Insured
You trust us with your furry family members, and we take that responsibility seriously. Every staff member is bonded and insured after successfully passing a criminal background check.
Reliable and Transparent
Never wonder how your dog is doing—we’ll bring the updates to you. Get notifications on arrival and departure, plus photos and a report card after each walk.
Our Clients…
Deserve the Best of the Best
Dog Walking is a professional skill that requires rigorous training, ongoing education, and the highest standards of quality and care.
Are Working Professionals
Whether you are working from home or commuting, Sniff and Go Dog Walkers offer a consistent and reliable schedule.
Experience the Difference
Sniff and Go Clients are looking for Dog Professionals that take the safety and care of their pets seriously.
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Years of experience
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Certified Dog Walkers
*Sniff and Go is no longer offering pet sitting, boarding, overnights, weekend care, evening care, or holiday care. After 12 years of being open 365, we decided to hang up our pet sitting hat, and direct focus to on-leash private dog walks.
– Current full time clients can be directly connected with one of Sniff and Go’s trained employees, for independant dog care, outside of Sniff and Go’s regular business hours of M-F 8am to 3pm (excluding holidays).
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Sniff & Go’s Leash and Collar Project
Donating to Local Shelters & Rescues
Have you found yourself with extra pet supplies you are no longer using? Extra collars, leashes, medications, beds, or other supplies? Sniff and Go is working to partner with local shelters and rescues to make sure they have what they need to give the dogs in their care the supplies they need!
If you have extra supplies and would like to make a donation, reach out to us via our contact us page Pickups can be scheduled and completed within our SF service area.
Let’s stretch those legs! Apply now so you can relax later.
