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Rover

San Francisco, CA
  • Puppy Care
  • Dog Boarding

Business Description

Rover offers doggy daycare services for pet owners throughout the local area. Its network includes thousands of pet sitters that are available to care for dogs while their owners work or travel. The service connects sitters with clients online or through its app. Customers can meet with sitters prior to booking, and services are available for a range of dogs, including high-energy puppies and dogs with special needs.

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4.3 / 5 (464)

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San Francisco, CA

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Balboa Pet Hospital

3329 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121

Business Description

The Balboa Pet Hospital has been serving San Francisco and the surrounding communities since 1948. Its dog boarding facility features a fenced-in outdoor lawn for dogs to play and exercise in. It also offers small, medium, and large cages for various pets, including rabbits, hamsters, cats, and dogs. The hospital also provides other services, including bathing, nail trimming, dental exams, and pet acupuncture. Balboa Pet Hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

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4.1
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4.0 / 5 (150)
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5.0 / 5 (18)

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Bay Area Canine Club

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230 Trumbull Street, San Francisco, CA 94112
  • Daycare
  • House Sitting
  • Training
  • Dog Walking

Business Description

Bay Area Canine Club is a dog boarding company based in San Francisco. The service provider has a cage-free boarding facility where dogs can roam freely and comfortably with the supervision of dog professionals. The boarded dogs are also allowed to walk off-leash every day. Aside from dog boarding, the business also offers other services such as daycare, training, house sitting, and beach walking. Backed with five years of industry experience, owner Naomi is a certified dog walker and trainer.

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5.0 / 5 (27)
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5.0 / 5 (12)
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5.0 / 5 (7)

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Black Nose Trading Company

342 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
  • Daycare
  • Bathing / Grooming
  • Dog Walking

Business Description

Black Nose Trading Company is a dog boarding facility and daycare that serves the pet owners of San Francisco and the surrounding areas. It offers cage-free and kennel-free overnight dog boarding services. It also provides half-day and full-day doggy daycare solutions, which include two leashed outdoor walks and socialization with other pets. In addition, the facility carries dog food and other dog products, such as collars and beds. Black Nose Trading Company has been in operation for more than 13 years.

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4.5 / 5 (122)
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4.6 / 5 (42)

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Dairydell Canine

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2575 Adobe Road, Petaluma, CA 94954
  • Daycare
  • Training

Business Description

Dairydell Canine is a dog boarding facility that serves the pet owners of San Francisco and the surrounding areas. It offers overnight dog boarding services, with amenities such as individual kennels, Karunda beds, futons, and pillows. It also provides doggy daycare services for canines of all sizes. The facility has 1,000 square feet of indoor play space and 10 outdoor play yards. Dairydell Canine has been in operation for more than 13 years. It supports the Dallas Meals on Wheels program.

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4.6 / 5 (22)

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Dogpile Dogs

1338 Illinois Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
  • Daycare

Business Description

Dogpile Dogs is a family-owned and family-operated business that serves pet owners in San Francisco. Equipped with a 32,000-square-foot facility, it specializes in boarding and daycare services that prioritize kennel-free and off-leash activities where dogs are given access to an outdoor play yard all day long. Its team separates canines by size and personality and provides round-the-clock care. Dogpile Dogs, which has been operating since 2018, also offers dog baths that include a blueberry facial and blowdry.

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4.6
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4.5 / 5 (134)
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4.7 / 5 (66)

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Dogwalks

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376 7th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Daycare

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Dogwalks has been serving San Francisco and nearby communities in California since 1999. The company provides dog boarding, daycare, and walking services. Clean boarding room and huge play yard compose the 2,500 square feet facility. Its professionals attach GPS to the dogs for monitored and secured walks. Furthermore, its crews provide puppy daycare with potty and behavioral training. Julia Frink, the owner with over 22 years of industry experience, has received multiple certifications in dog walking, training, first aid, and wellness.

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4.5 / 5 (68)
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5.0 / 5 (7)
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5.0 / 5 (3)

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Embarkadero Social Club

1766 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
  • Daycare

Business Description

EmBARKadero Social Club offers dog boarding services in the San Francisco area. Owner Luis Lozada has over 15 years of experience with dog behavior, as well as a Veterinary Medicine degree and a Master's degree in Small Animal Clinic Medicine. Boarding services can accommodate multiple dogs per owner and aim to provide a stress-free environment for its boarders. Dogs undergo a temperament and barking assessment during the Mutt & Greet to ensure that the facility can accommodate them.

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4.5 / 5 (81)
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4.7 / 5 (52)

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Here, Doggy!

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113 South Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080
  • Daycare
  • Grooming
  • Training

Business Description

Here, Doggy! is a dog boarding business that serves clients in San Francisco. Its services include daycare, grooming, and cage-free boarding. The facility also houses a training company that offers both training and weekend puppy socials. With its 33,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, Here, Doggy! allows dogs to play and stroll around before bedtime. For its overnight boarding service, the company lets dogs sleep with their playmates under the supervision of a staff member. Here, Doggy! offers a full-day temperament evaluation before accommodating dogs in its facility.

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4.3
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4.0 / 5 (117)
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4.5 / 5 (66)
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5.0 / 5 (27)

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Little Buddhas Dog Walking & Pet Sitting

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2003 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Cat Care

Business Description

Little Buddhas Dog Walking & Pet Sitting offers dog boarding services to pet owners in San Francisco. Amad Demetrious, the owner, has over 10 years of experience and is a member of Pet Sitters International. Amad is also certified to perform pet CPR and first aid. His dog boarding services include going out on walks, pick-ups and drop-offs, and trips to the vet or groomers. Additionally, Amad offers dog walking services including group or private walks.

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4.7
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5.0 / 5 (23)
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4.0 / 5 (10)
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5.0 / 5 (2)

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Mr. Muggles' Dogs

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2175 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Daycare

Business Description

Mr. Muggles' Dogs is an all-day play dog facility that serves pets and their owners in San Francisco. It has a spacious 2000-square-foot play area and it strives to offer safe and clean dog boarding solutions. During the night, each dog can have a private room with blankets, water bowls, and beds. In addition, they can also join the sleepover party in the large playroom together with the other dogs. Mr. Muggles' Dogs accommodates small- and medium-sized dogs.

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4.6
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4.5 / 5 (90)
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4.9 / 5 (43)

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Paws Pet N' Play

6256 Mission Street, Daly City, CA 94014
  • Daycare

Business Description

Located in Daly City, Paws Pet N' Play provides personalized pet care services to clients in San Francisco and its surrounding areas. The business offers cage-free daycare and overnight boarding services, including an 8,500 sq ft indoor facility with high ceilings lined with windows and a grass field made with K9 Grass, as well as dog washing stations. The staff at Paws Pet N' Play consists of dog owners who are also certified in pet CPR and first aid.

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4.6
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5.0 / 5 (30)
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4.0 / 5 (18)
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5.0 / 5 (2)

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Pet Camp

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525 Phelps St., San Francisco, CA 94124
  • Dog Daycare
  • Dog Training
  • Dog Bathing
  • Pet Transportation
  • Cat boarding
  • Cat Grooming

Business Description

Pet Camp works with dog owners in and around San Francisco. It strives to provide a safe, fun, and caring environment through its personalized overnight dog boarding services. The company accommodates puppies and senior dogs and allows them to play in its 23,000+ square-foot indoor and outdoor spaces. Its team offers a K9 Enrichment Program to help fur babies improve their socialization skills. It also conducts dog bathing tasks, including nail trimming and ear cleaning.

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4.1
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4.0 / 5 (215)
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4.7 / 5 (30)

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SF Puppy Love

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840 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Business Description

SF Puppy Love caters to pet owners in the San Francisco area. It is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment for clients' dogs to interact with other dogs off-leash under the supervision of trained staff. Pet owners can book their dogs for an overnight or long-term stay. In addition, the facility offers grooming and bathing services to help keep pets' skin, hair, nails, and teeth in good condition. SF Puppy Love has a retail store stocked with supplies for both dogs and cats.

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4.0 / 5 (191)
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4.0 / 5 (82)
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4.7 / 5 (56)

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The Pawington

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116 Beacon Street, South San Francisco, CA 94080
  • Daycare

Business Description

Serving San Francisco and its nearby areas, The Pawington is a 23,000-square-foot pet resort built for pet owners who want to give their fur babies a vacation. It offers room accommodations where dogs and cats can stay and relax in their own space. Pet guests can also enjoy other amenities, like grooming, spa treatment, and its signature lake play area. It has a daycare center as well where dogs can learn to socialize with other pets.

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4.0 / 5 (306)
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4.8 / 5 (44)

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Two Rock Dog Ranch

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4395 Middle 2 Rock Road, Petaluma, CA 94952
  • Doggy Day Care
  • Boarding

Business Description

Established in 2009, Two Rock Dog Ranch is a dog boarding and daycare facility that serves residential clients in San Francisco and the surrounding areas. It offers a wide range of pet care services, including dog boarding and daycare, and dog grooming services. Sue and Richard Harris, the facility's owners, have spent over 30 years handling and training dogs for shows and competitions. Two Rock Dog Ranch has partnered with the Kern Project, a non-profit organization providing shelter for stray and unclaimed dogs. 

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4.8
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4.5 / 5 (36)
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5.0 / 5 (26)
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5.0 / 5 (22)

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Wags

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1840 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Daycare
  • Bathing / Grooming

Business Description

Wags is an open space dog boarding facility situated in a two-acre ranch that has a landscape surrounded by oak trees. It takes care of pets in the San Francisco community. Its crew provides play routines and meals that are based on the needs of each pet. It also handles dog and cat grooming services such as teeth brushing, nail trimming, and bathing. In addition, it offers dog walking. Wags has been in the business since 2002.

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4.5 / 5 (171)
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5.0 / 5 (15)

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