Adventure
Turn regular walks into exciting explorations, boosting your dog’s health and curiosity.
Health
Improve your dog’s health and well-being with activities customized to their needs and abilities.
Positivity
Create comfortable and kind environments to foster positive relationships with your dog.
Why Owners & Pets Love
Happy Dog Walking SF
Your pet will feel loved and cared for every moment with Happy Dog. Whether it’s dog walking, dog training, or pet sitting, we personalize each service to your pet’s needs and abilities. You can relax knowing your pet is in caring hands, enjoying all the exercise and attention during our dog walking sessions.
Personal Dog Walker & Trainer
In the San Francisco Bay Area
FAQs
Stefania is certified and experienced in training dogs of all ages including puppies.
Stefania can help with basic manners:
- Sit and stay
- Recall (coming when called)
- Leave it
- Loose leash walk
- Waiting at the door
- Dropping objects in their mouth
Stefania can also help with the following behavior problems:
- Rude, jumpy, or mouthy
- Barking and lunging at other dogs while on a leash
- Resource guarding (food bowl, objects, locations, owner)
- Aggressive behavior toward other dogs and people
- Shy demeanor
- Unwanted puppy habits
- House training
Stefania will work with your dog or puppy, then show you the new skills your dog has learned—and how to keep them.
No, we only walk with small groups to ensure your dog can socialize and still receive the direct care and attention needed for personalized care.
Yes, Stefania has experience caring for handicapped dogs, carrying them as needed, keeping them comfortable, and following any other specific instructions you have for her while caring for your dog.
Yes! Stefania recognizes all dogs have unique needs, so although she typically uses all natural treats for your dogs, Stefania can accommodate specific dietary requirements for your pet upon request.
Green dog walking means Stefania does not use a car to reach a walking area. Dogs are very territorial and sharing a small space like a car can be dangerous, or sometimes intimidating for physically-impaired dogs. Stefania walks your dog in your neighborhood in San Francisco without forcing your dog into a little car space.
Your dogs will love walking around Duboce Triangle, Lower Haight, Alamo Square, and Hayes Valley. We will travel to other neighborhoods upon special request.
Yes! Stefania provides private walks to dogs who require special attention or perhaps don’t socialize well with other dogs even in small group settings.
Your dog always receives basic training when they are on a walk with Stefania.* Here are a few examples of the training your dog will receive to remain calm and happy:
- Remain calm when another dog is near
- Remain calm when skateboarders or bicyclists ride by
- Wait for commands such as hello and approach
- Sit before crossing the street
- Sit before wearing the collar and harness
- Sit before receiving a treat
*Please schedule a private dog training session with Stefania to address specific dog behavior issues in reactive dogs.
We welcome all dog breeds at Happy Dog Walking SF! We recognize every breed is different and carefully plan each session according to the dog’s ability. Some dogs need more exercise than others and some do well socializing with other dogs while others prefer private sessions. Whether your dog prefers a slower pace, a faster pace, or even a running pace (for an additional fee), we can meet your dog’s exercise needs.
Yes! Stefania will personally send you images and videos of your pets via text or email so you can have peace of mind. Whether we are going for a walk, learning some basic training, or spending time together while you are away from home, Stefania will always keep you updated.
“Stefania is what all dog owners could want in a dog walker: trustworthy, on time, flexible, truly cares about dogs. I give Stefania my highest recommendation.”
“Stefania is the absolute best… I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a dog walker or a dog sitter!”
“I love Stefania!! She is always prompt and takes good care of my dog every time… Anyone who works with Stefania is lucky as she really is a great person and truly loves her work.”
“We would absolutely recommend Stefania and Happy Dog… Stefania is kind, efficient, flexible and THE BEST dog trainer/walker we have had for our reactive pup, Taco…”
“Not only does Stefania send us daily text messages of Seeley out with his buddies, she goes to great lengths to ensure his safety and health… We would recommend her to anyone looking for animal care in the city!”
“…When you meet Stefania, you can tell she is definitely a pet lover… We recommend Stefania without a hint of doubt or worry.”
“…When you meet Stefania, you can tell she is definitely a pet lover… We recommend Stefania without a hint of doubt or worry.”
“Stefania is amazing! 5 stars! She is very professional, caring, punctual and reliable. I trust her to watch the pup while traveling because I know that my pup is well taken of.”
“Since I’ve had Grover, it has been amazing to watch him grow from the street and shelter into his home with me, and I have Stefania to thank for it… Thank you so much, Stefania!”
“We are so lucky to have found Stefania!… We could not recommend her enough, and our dog also loves her very much!!!!! He is so excited to see her when they go on walks!!!”
“Happy Dog and Stefania are the best walkers we’ve ever had! Efficient, consistent, always shows up, and has never canceled… our pup Dexter LOVES her!… Simply the best!”
“Stefania is so attentive and loving for our pup, he always gets so excited when she comes to the door for his walks…”
