Tefani & So Dogcare — Local services in San Francisco

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Having Tefani & So take care of my dog has turned out to be the best decision I made when I moved to San Francisco this summer. They are truly an excellent, caring, trustworthy, and thoughtful team, and I cannot sing their praises enough. They have been taking amazing care of my husky-labrador mix, Evie, all summer, and I am so glad that when I'm swamped with work, there is Tefani & So to hop in and care for her.

Thank you to Watson, Ricardo, Stina, Tyler, Daniel, and all of the folks making Tefani such a safe place for dogs. As an anxious pet parent, I am so glad I found such a trustworthy team. The team at Tefani is extremely friendly, communicative, and always happy to help with special dietary or medical needs that Evie might have. They are very knowledgeable, with a low staff-to-dog ratio; I knew Evie would be getting plenty of individualized attention every time she was with them.

The facilities at Tefani are clean and well-maintained, with multiple doors that ensure safety. Scheduling and convenience-wise, the Tefani team has been SO accommodating anytime I was running a few minutes late, and even accepting Evie for boarding when I had a few emergency scheduling conflicts that meant she had to stay late. They are the most understanding partners to work with, and have made my life as a working pet parent so easy.

Every day, Evie gets dropped off at Tefani between the hours of 8-9am, and goes to the dog park with the team for more than an hour. Then, they give her lunch that I provide and take her out for a potty break. I usually add the afternoon drop-off shuttle, and Evie gets dropped back at my apartment every day so I don't have to worry about missing the 5-6pm pick-up window. Shoutout to Tyler, who runs the shuttle!! He is super communicative about when he'll be dropping Evie back off and always provides an ETA and a picture of her safely at home.

Boarding Evie with Tefani has also been a dream. Shoutout to Ricardo for taking the most amazing care of Evie when I have to be out of town! I boarded her for a few weeks during the summer, and I always felt so safe because I knew Ricardo was taking excellent care of her. Once, Evie got an eye infection during boarding while I was traveling abroad, and Ricardo was so considerate and thoughtful. He took her to the vet, FaceTimed me from the clinic, answered all of my questions about her healing, and provided tons of updates that really quelled my anxiety. Otherwise, he always sends adorable daily pictures of their adventures and gives her lots of cuddles when she asks for them. Evie loves Ricardo so much that she now paws at the door whenever she sees him coming to greet her at daycare. She'll jump on him, give him kisses, and make happy cries -- something she only does with the people she loves the most.

I once saw the Tefani team in action when Evie and I were at the park at the same time as them. They truly love the dogs they work with, and know each dog's name by heart. They give each dog nonstop attention and genuinely care about every single one.

Most importantly, the Tefani team has given such care to Evie that she is now a transformed dog in terms of her confidence. As a former stray, Evie was very shy and reserved around groups of other dogs. However, since going to Tefani, she has grown immensely in confidence and socialization skills. She is now unafraid of new dogs at the park and will even initiate play with others. This transformation of my previously shy girl becoming a confident, happier doggo has made working with Tefani more than worth it.

Thank you, Tefani & So, for being the best doggy daycare I could've asked for in SF. Evie...

Tefani & So Dogcare is that hidden gem in SF that once you discover it, you want to protect it. I’m leaving this review on behalf of my dog, Kami, and also because I want Tefani to stick around forever!

I adopted Kami about 4 months ago from rural TN. In the early days, Kami lacked socialization with other dogs due to upbringings of her previous owner. I wanted to find a place where Kami could socialize with other dogs, but not get lost in the shuffle. I did a lot of research into the different types of dogcare places in SF and Tefani fit everything I was looking for for Kami. It was important to me to find somewhere where good and loving dog owners took their dogs. I love that she’s taken to the dog park each time she’s at daycare and there’s a lot of small dogs she is able to play with. I love the fact there are a lot of regulars who have been with Tefani for a while, so Kami can be friends with dogs who will return. All of the dogs I’ve seen at Tefani are well taken care of and you can tell they are much loved by their owners.

There’s a good amount of dogs Tefani cares for, but it’s not too crowded where Kami gets lost in the pack. Tefani also has quite a few staff members which was important to me to ensure enough eyes are on Kami and the pack. All of the staff that I’ve met have been wonderful and they always say kind words about Kami. Tefani is close to home as well, so the commute to pick her up is fairly quick. When I pickup Kami, she always smells better than when she gets onto her school bus lmao. Kami also gets groomed there too! They make her look even cuter 🥰

Kami has recently been taking the Tefani school bus and it is a game changer for busy working folks who live in the city!!! It’s an easy process for Kami to get picked up via school bus and then I head to the office right after. I also hated starting my day with road rage at the terrible drivers in SF, so having Kami take the school bus ensures a smooth and pain free morning for me lol.

Tefani & So Dogcare has become Kami’s second home and sometimes I wonder if Kami likes it better than being at her REALLY EXPENSIVE CITY apartment lol. They really care for Kami as if she’s their own personal dog. Tefani also takes the best photos of Kami! Kami looks happiest in her Tefani pics 😭.

I cannot say enough good things about Tefani & So Dogcare and Kami has flourished to a confident and social city dog. Thanks to all of the staff at Tefani for caring so...

We've been taking our dog, Miju, to Tefani's Dog Care for over six months now, and we couldn't be happier. From our first visit, it was clear that the staff genuinely cares for each and every dog as if they were their own. The environment is impeccably clean, safe, and truly dog-friendly, and they offer an array of services that suit every need we could imagine.

Miju is always excited to arrive at daycare, tail wagging as we pull into their convenient location. As soon as we walk in, we're greeted with the most welcoming smiles from the team. They make check-in and check-out an absolute breeze, and I'm impressed by their professionalism and how well they know each dog's personality and needs.

One of the best parts is the daily updates. They routinely send us pictures and videos of Miju's day, and we can see how much fun she's having with her friends. It truly warms our hearts to see her so happy and well-cared for while we're away.

Tefani's Dog Care is more than just a daycare; it's a community for dog lovers. Their attention to detail, commitment to safety, and genuine love for animals make it a place we trust wholeheartedly. Miju is not just a client here; she's a valued member of the Tefani's Dog Care family.

We highly recommend Tefani's Dog Care to any dog parent looking for an exceptional daycare experience. Your fur baby...