Group Excursions
We carefully cultivate our weekday playgroups. We operate on foot, which means we don’t use vehicles to pick up dogs. Instead, we pick up dogs one after another and walk them to a park. Dogs get more exercise and are primed to play once we arrive at the park.
At the park, we engage and supervise all the dogs in off-leash games, such as play romping, chase, keep-away, and tug. We routinely work with dogs to reinforce and expand their repertoire of commands to keep them safe. For new dogs, we provide additional obedience training as a matter of course, until such time that they are fully reliable.
Puppy Head Start
While the tactical need is to get the puppy outside to relieve him- or herself, the strategic, long-term goal is to socialize the puppy with their soon-to-be friends, boost the puppy’s confidence in its environment and with urban stressors so the puppy becomes happy-go-lucky outside, and build and expand the puppy’s vocabulary and repertoire of commands so that by the time the puppy has full immunity, the puppy can play off-leash and in unfenced areas with their soon-to-be, fun-loving pals.
Daycare & Boarding
¡Mi casa es su casa! We treat dogs in our care as a part of our family. We offer a range of toys and freeze-dried, all-protein treats and trusted play companions.
Boarding includes participation in up to two playgroups each weekday, as well as hikes on weekends & holidays. We send updates and share photos & videos, as a matter of course.
Training
Our certified trainer, Sabrina, leads Sniff’s training program. Sabrina received her education at the Academy for Dog Trainers. At the Academy, Sabrina underwent an extensive program focused on evidence-based dog behavior, training, and private behavior counseling. Sabrina uses rewards (such as food, toys & praise) to motivate dogs so that they perform the desired behaviors. Sabrina cares deeply for every person and dog she has the privilege of working with.
We offer training solutions for parents who wish to address a variety of dog’s behaviors. Please complete the contact form below, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Our Neighborhoods
We serve the following neighborhoods and dog parks. Can’t find your neighborhood? Sniff is on a relentless quest to show every dog in SF a great time!! Complete the contact form below. We might be able to accommodate your location.
Alamo Square / Castro / Cole Valley / Duboce Triangle / Haight-Ashbury / Hayes Valley / Parts of the Mission / Noe Valley / NOPA
Why Sniff?
Thoughtful Approach
We invest time and consideration into how we engage dogs and their owners. Dogs are individuals who have unique likes, dislikes, and needs. Whether you would like your dog to shed a few pounds, become socialized to an urban stressor, or come out of their shell, we listen and respond. We create solutions for you and are constantly reviewing and editing how we operate for continual improvement.
Walking, No Driving
We offer a true dog-walking service. We leverage the unproductive time in vehicles by walking dogs to the park. Walking burns off pent-up energy so that dogs are more attentive to commands and make for more considerate players. Dogs stay healthy and mobile even as they age and can be socialized to environmental stressors, such as skateboards. Plus they can relieve themselves when nature calls.
Upfront Investment
We invest time to learn about the temperament of every dog in our care. We ask clients the sorts of questions that help us to understand their dogs as they do. This allows us to establish and forge bonds more quickly, which helps us keep dogs safe.
Our Story
Sniff San Francisco is a locally owned, full-service dog care company that offers walking, training, and boarding. Our approach is refreshingly different and predicated on a simple precept of active engagement. We achieve this by right-sizing the dog-to-human ratio of 4-5 dogs per person and collaborating as a team. At the park, we have the human bandwidth and expertise to reinforce commands and promote play and socialization.
We framed Sniff around a core value of providing superior, responsible dog care. Every day, we strive to provide a clean, safe, and fun environment for beloved canines to develop into well-socialized members of your family. We empower dogs and their owners to grow and thrive. Our approach and thoughtfulness reflect a paradigm shift that transforms the very soul of dog care.
Credentials
We recently celebrated our 12th anniversary and have been ranked number one on Yelp for the past six years. We were also voted two years in a row as the Best Dog Walking Service in San Francisco by Thumbtack. We are licensed, insured, and bonded. Beyond city-mandated training in first-aid and CPR, our certified dog trainer ensures our team receives continual in-house training. Check out our Yelp page to learn more about what our clients have to say.
