About Sniff and Go
A small, dedicated team of certified dog professionals serving San Francisco since 2009. Every walker is trained in behavior, body language, first aid, and positive reinforcement.
The Founder
After attending San Diego State University, Emi's passion for animals and business education led her to launch Sniff and Go in April 2009.
When the pandemic hit in 2020, she attended the Dog Training Internship Academy to deepen her understanding of dog behavior. That experience kicked off a new journey into the science behind behavior and better ways to serve San Francisco's dog parents.
Today, Emi focuses on training and supporting the Sniff and Go team. She passed the CPDT-KA exam in 2024. She lives in San Francisco with her husband Paul, their son, and two adopted senior Westie shelter dogs.
Our Mission
We provide a dog walking service that gives you peace of mind, a happy and tired dog, and a reliable routine that puts more time back into your busy days.
Our Vision
We want to end punishment-based dog care and prove that experience and education create skilled professionals who better serve dogs and their humans alike.
100K+
Walks completed
2009
Founded
40+
Training hours per walker
R+
Positive reinforcement only
100+
Five-star reviews
1:1
Private walks only
The Walking Team
Operations Manager & Lead Certified Dog Trainer
CPDT-KA, APDT
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Tatiana has been a dog trainer since 2017. She's a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. She's always seeking more education on how to better the lives of the dogs she works with.
Team Lead
Nicholas traveled through much of North America before falling in love with San Francisco in 2024. While his prior work with animals was mostly personal, he's always felt a deep connection to them. He's grateful for the opportunity to walk, teach, and keep furry companions safe in this vibrant city.
Dog Professional
Born and raised in San Francisco, Sasha has been a positive reinforcement dog trainer since 2022 and is a member of APDT and IAABC. Dogs have always held a special place in her heart. She loves spending time training with her two rescue dogs, Luna and Ren.
Dog Professional
A 6th generation San Francisco native, DeAnne has been a dog-walking professional for 8 years. She enjoys working outdoors with canines and finds her career rewarding and fulfilling. Outside of work, she loves weightlifting, reading in the park, and spending time with her children.
Dog Professional
A proud Bay Area resident, Betsy has been working with animals since 2015. After a stint as an Animal Control Officer, she transitioned back to dog walking where she finds immense joy. In her spare time she reads Danmei novels with her cat and nurtures her plant collection.
Dog Professional
A San Francisco native, Ryu grew up with pets and dogs have always had a special place in his heart. His family once took in a severely abused dog, giving him a deep understanding of the patience and care it takes. An avid walker, he knows every twist and turn the city has to offer.
Dog Professional
A Bay Area native who's lived in San Francisco for 30 years, Jonathan grew up surrounded by dogs and cats. His family includes an energetic Irish Setter and two not-so-energetic cats. He takes pride in treating every dog client with care and enjoys following the SF Giants.
Dog Professional
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Teran has experience with everything from a sensitive Bernese Mountain Dog to a rambunctious Alaskan Malamute. He has a strong passion for empathy with animals. At home he has a cat named Bongo, and loves hiking, skimboarding, and producing music.
Dog Professional
Originally from San Diego, Charlotte moved to the Bay in 2022 and considers San Francisco home. Growing up surrounded by animals sparked a lifelong passion that led her to dog walking. She has a Siberian cat named Teddy who loves going on walks. She's also passionate about fashion, film, and cooking.
Dog Professional
Born and raised in San Francisco, Zach grew up with two toy poodle brothers who stayed by his side throughout childhood. He loves hiking, volleyball, and watching movies. Friends describe him as caring, adventurous, and funny, and he brings that same energy into his work with animals.
Dog Professional
A new San Francisco resident from Seattle, Kirsten is pursuing a degree in Mental Health Counseling. They've never lived in a home without animals and are thrilled to incorporate that love into their work. They grew up with dachshunds and currently have two cats, Grandpa and Rosenthal.
Dog Professional
Originally from the Sacramento area, Ki became a dog walker because of a love for the connection between humans and animals. A proud new dog dad to Freya, Ki also teaches yoga across the Bay Area, enjoys climbing, running with the non-binary running club, and hanging out in the park.
Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce
The dog is the most diverse animal on the planet. We always want to learn more from them.
The most important lesson we will ever learn from our dogs is to embrace that same diversity.
Sniff and Go will always strive to have a team as wonderfully unique as the dogs in our care.
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