San Francisco, since 2004
Training, care and adventure for San Francisco dogs
Reward-based training, small-dog daycare and off-leash ranch days, from one Taraval Street storefront for 22 years.
- Stars across 200+ Google reviews
- 4.9
- Years on Taraval Street
- 22
- Certified, reward-based trainers
- CPDT-KSA
- Insured, CPR and Pet First Aid certified
- CPR
Start with what your dog needs
Puppy Head Start
Full-day training for my puppy
Our most intensive program. We do the work for you.
Adventure Outings
Outdoor adventures for my dog
Off-leash ranch outings with pack socialization.
Small Dog PlayCare
Exercise and enrichment
Full-day care for small dogs with play, training and rest.
Puppy Socials
Safe socialization for my puppy
Supervised play sessions with other puppies.
Private training
Help with a behavior problem
One-on-one training for specific concerns.
Canine Good Citizen
My dog officially certified
Prepare for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test.
Off-leash days no dog park can match
Private, fully fenced trails in Montara. Small supervised groups, handlers trained in CPR and first aid, and door-to-door pickup across San Francisco. Your dog comes home tired, happy and better socialized.
- Private ranch access with scenic trails
- Small supervised groups
- Professional handlers with CPR/First Aid
- SF pick-up and drop-off included
Services and pricing
Published prices for every program. No quotes, no surprises.
Care and the ranch
Training programs
- Puppy Head Start2 to 6 months old · all-day preschoolFrom $1,525
- Private trainingPuppies & adult dogs · virtual & in-personFrom $125/session
- Puppy Preschool 1015-week group series · 1 Puppy Social included$300 · 5 weeks
- Puppy Kindergarten 2015-week group series · 1 small-dog social included$300 · 5 weeks
- Canine Good Citizen classes8-week course · official AKC evaluation included$550 · 8 weeks
- CGC evaluationOfficial AKC CGC testing$200
The trusted standard for San Francisco dogs
22 years from one Taraval Street storefront. The certified team that trains professional dog walkers is the same team that teaches your puppy to sit.
Upcoming classes
Group programs with certified instructors at 2121 Taraval St. The next puppy cohort starts Oct 17, 2026.
| Cohort | Preschool 101 | Kindergarten 201 |
|---|---|---|
| OctoberStarts Oct 17, 2026 | Sat 9 am, Oct 17 to Nov 14Wed 6 pm, Oct 21 to Nov 18 | Sat 11 am, Oct 17 to Nov 14Wed 7 pm, Oct 21 to Nov 18 |
Octoberstarts Oct 17, 2026
- Preschool 101
- Sat 9 am, Oct 17 to Nov 14. Wed 6 pm, Oct 21 to Nov 18
- Kindergarten 201
- Sat 11 am, Oct 17 to Nov 14. Wed 7 pm, Oct 21 to Nov 18
Week 1 of every cohort is a humans-only orientation. Weeks 2 to 5 are with puppies. Register for a cohort
What our clients say
“Top Dog SF has been absolutely amazing for Max! The ranch outings have transformed him - he comes home happy and tired. The staff is professional, caring, and always keeps me updated with photos. Highly recommend!”
“The adventure outings to the private ranch are perfect for Luna's high energy. She loves running off-leash with her friends in such a safe, beautiful environment. Pick-up and drop-off service makes it so convenient too!”
James Chen, Luna, Border Collie “I can't say enough good things about Top Dog SF! Bella has made so many friends and the socialization has improved her behavior tremendously. The certified staff and secure facility give me complete peace of mind.”
Emily Rodriguez, Bella, Labrador “Best decision we made for Charlie! The PlayCare program is incredible - he gets exercise, training, and socialization all in one. The staff truly loves what they do and it shows in how happy our dog is.”
Michael Thompson, Charlie, Aussie Mix
Where your dog spends the day
The Taraval Street storefront, the outdoor play yard and the ranch in Montara.
Pickup across the city
Door-to-door pickup and in-home sessions in 38 San Francisco neighborhoods.
Partners and certifications
Top Dog SF Academy
Want a career with dogs?
Everything we teach dog-care professionals now lives online at our Academy. Learn from the team that has run Top Dog SF for 22 years.
Become a dog walker
The Certified Professional Dog Walker certificate: 6 assessed courses on safe handling, body language, local laws and solo walks.
$199, certified for life
See the certificateStart or grow a dog business
Marketing, pricing, policies and operations, built from how Top Dog SF runs. Start with the free business workshop.
Free workshop, programs from $345
See the business programs
Tell us about your dog
We'll recommend the right next step. No obligation, and a real person follows up.
- (628) 285-3700
- 2121 Taraval St, San Francisco
- PlayCare Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm
Want to work with dogs every day? See open roles