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I have over 20 years experience working with animals, including 5 working in an animal shelter. I have experience with reactive, shy/fearful, and jumpy/mouthy dogs. I am committed to Fear-Free handling and love watching animals getting to be themselves.

I started a professional dog walking business in San Francisco, CA in the summer of 1992. I walked dogs and boarded dogs in San Francisco for 27 wonderful years. At the end of 2019, I made the decision to move out of San Francisco and move back to the East Bay, where I was born and raised. In 2020, I moved to beautiful Castro Valley and now I am boarding dogs ( small dogs only ) out of my home. I have a lovely park-like backyard, complete with its own "dog park" (synthetic lawn). I rescued a shelter dog in the middle of the pandemic. He is a 15 pound mixed breed dog named Fonzie. Fonzie gets along great with all dogs. I am licensed, bonded and insured.

A graduate of the Dog Training Internship Academy - a comprehensive program that provided me with a thorough understanding of animal behavior & learning and focused on the use of science-based training techniques to change both a dog's behavior and a dog's underlying emotional state that may be driving undesirable behavior. I'm also certified by The Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers. This requires that I have a minimum of 300 hours of experience; references from a veterinarian, client, and colleague(s); and have passed a comprehensive examination testing my knowledge of learning theory, canine ethology, animal husbandry, classroom management, and teaching techniques.

I started working in the pet care industry after I took in my grandfather's dog, Roxie. I worked in a small local pet shop, Sunset Pet Supply from 2014 - 2016. I learned all about animal nutrition and wellness. Then I moved into a dog walking position 2017 - 2018. I loved the dog walking so much, I decided to move on and start my own business. I wanted to be able to do more work to help the dogs and their pawrents!

Hello! My name is Paul and my dog walking business, The Perfect Pooch, is an owner operated dog walking business established in 2002. I offer force-free group outings to the Walter Hass Dog Park which is an enclosed dog park located in Diamond Heights. I currently have two groups, one in the late morning and one in the afternoon. The main focus of my dog walking business is to make sure that all my clients dogs experience fun & safe playtime each day. I provide equal attention to all of my clients dogs and make sure that they are well taken care of as if they were my own personal dogs. My business is also listed on Yelp where I have many 5 star reviews!

I love dogs and help their humans understand them better.

RUFF 'N READY-THE K-9 INN is a professional home-based pet care service. Your pet is always a houseguest. Pet care is ALL we do. Since 2005 in Westlake, Daly City. Private boarding, private daycare. That's ALL we do. RUFF 'N READY-THE K-9 INN is your pets vacation home away from home. Home. Just like your home but it's our home. Please visit our website https://www.ruffnready.biz for full details. Canines, 40lbs. and under, spayed/neutered, social. Spacious backyard with artificial turf.

Dan created dogHEART, to help you attain your vision of a happy, quality life with your dog, whether you have a new puppy, need behavior modification, or would like a Service Dog. Dan has over 15 years of specialized dog training experience: Breeding and training AKC Great Dane Show Dogs with National Certification by the Council for Professional Dog Trainers. Bachelor of Science in Canine Behavior & Service Dog Training-Bergin University of Canine Studies. General Manager & Instructor for Bergin University of Canine Studies Master's certification - Aggression in Dogs, Play Way for Reactivity, & Constructional Aggression Treatment. Director, children's non-profit Facility-Dog Program.