Throw Me A Bone

This review is long overdue. My husband and I have have been using Amy to walk our puppy since the beginning of January. We interviewed three different dog walkers and there was something about Amy from the minute she walked in and sat on the floor and allowed our puppy to devour her with kisses that we knew she was a good fit. I reached out to all three of her references and they wrote me back almost immediately with glowing reviews.
Hiring a dog walker is a bit scary. You are trusting them with your fur baby and giving them a key to your home. I have watched countless dog walkers on the beach with their pack and they have no control of their dogs and it makes me super nervous. Amy clearly communicates with us, our dog LOVES her and she even leaves little notes to tell us how the day has gone. She will text us the best pics of our puppy at the park having an amazing time. I actually think our puppy acts depressed on the weekends because she enjoys going to the park with Amy and the pack during the week.
If you are looking for a trust worthy dog walker who communicates well with humans and animals (surprisingly rare I have learned) then Amy is your gal. Seriously my husband and I feel so lucky to have found her (thanks Unilocal!). You will not be disappointed and your pup will be so happy and exhausted everyday.

Amy has been absolutely fantastic with our special pup Rosie. Rosie is very shy, and it takes her a while to warm up to new people and new dogs. But she has loved Amy from the beginning. Amy has great training skills. She keeps us updated on Rosie’s progress and sends photos of her walks every week. We’re so lucky that we found Amy and so satisfied with her work!

Look no further for the best dog walking service in the city! Amy and David are awesome. I started using Throw Me a Bone four months ago and my German Shepherd mix could not be happier! She gets more socialization, exercise and attention now than she ever did with a solo walker. Amy and David are extremely reliable and communicative. They are punctual and my pup always returns clean and ready for a nap. Plus they share amazing pictures of the dogs having a ball! I highly recommend Throw Me a Bone to anyone looking for a professional, trustworthy dog walking service.

I have worked with Amy from the get-​go. I interviewed a number of dog walkers and dog excursion leaders, but Amy stood out as gentle, fun, and knowledgeable. I got Hoopla, a mini-​poodle, on a whim, and had no idea what I was doing. Amy came over for our initial consultation, and it was clear who our choice was. At Throw Me A Bone, I know Hoopla gets off-​leash training, dog & human socialization, and behavior checks from a knowledgeable source. I can trust that I will have an exhausted, happier dog because of Amy. She writes notes, sends pictures, and gives me great tips on how to handle any of my puppy’s pain-​in-​the-​butt ways. I’m going out of town for a conference, and despite my roommate’s ability to watch my puppy, I’ve chosen to board her with Amy because I know how happy my dog will be for this time. I’ve recommended her to all my friends.

Amy and David are incredible! We have a french bulldog who’s on the older side and they have done so much for her. They’ve socialized her, gotten her in better shape, given us frenchie tips, and our girl is always happy to see them! The most amazing part about Amy and David though is how they treated our girl after two major surgeries. They came to visit her while she was healing and eased her back in to walking as she was ready. They treated her like their own and we are so grateful.

If I could give Amy and David 10 stars I would! They are the absolute best!
Amy has walked and loved our dog Dexter from the time he was just a little pup. I am very skeptical of other people watching my boy, but with Amy I have full confidence. He lights up when he hears her coming and always looks so happy in the photos Amy takes of him when he is out playing with her, and all of his dog buddies. I regularly upload her photos to The Pack website and claim them as my own. :) When I come home from work Dexter is calm and happy to see me from a fun day of playing. I don’t have that guilt of a bored dog at home thanks to Amy.
I have also happily boarded Dexter with Amy and David on several occasions, he loves going home with them. Everyday I get some sort of update about his adventures from Amy that makes me smile. Not sure who has more fun, me on my vacations or Dexter on his at Amy and David’s house…
Simply put; they are the best. I fear the day that I won’t live in the same area and I’ll have to try and find someone to take care of and love Dexter the way Amy and David do. I don’t think it will be possible.

Trusting my beloved Westie Hamish to someone else is a big deal! After 6 years with the same doggie day care person, I had to find someone new when I moved to San Francisco a few months ago.
Amy was amazing with Hamish from the very first time she met him. He can be a little protective when someone new comes into the house. Amy sat down on the floor and gave treats to encourage him and won his trust really quickly. It was clear how much she cares for, and has a natural affinity with, dogs.
Going out for his daily play dates with Amy and the rest of the pack is the highlight of Hamish’s day! And it gives me great peace of mind that he’s in such good hands when I’m at work for the day.

What can we say Amy & Dave are the best! They give us cute pics and updates on our little Kono when she goes out on walks. We’ve also had them board Kono while we went away (Amy even gave her a bath)! You can totally tell that Amy & Dave love our canine critters. My wife and I feel so lucky to have found them.

There’s a theme developing in these reviews: Amy and David are amazing! When I became a first-​time dog owner almost two years ago one of my greatest concerns was my pup Cerbe getting enough attention on days when I’m at work or traveling on business. After another member of our puppy training class recommended Amy she came out to meet my pack.
Cerbe and I were both immediately won over – Amy asked the right questions to put my mind at ease, demonstrated she clearly has a good understanding of dog psychology and training fundamentals, and got down on the floor to engage with Cerbe immediately (much to his enjoyment).
The last few years have been fantastic. I can honestly say that Amy’s arrival is the highlight of Cerbe’s day. When he hears the door open downstairs at the right time of the morning, whether I’m home or not, he sprints to see her (whereas otherwise he’s a total Daddy’s boy).
My favorite «feature» of the service is that Cerbe goes out with roughly the same group of other dogs each day and gets to spend most of his time out off leash and engaged in very active play. I think this consistency in the group and focus on exciting play rather than «just a walk» is why he loves his time with Amy so much.
Personally, I love the candid photos (Amy is a great pet photographer in her free time) that arrive by SMS regularly, particularly when I’m on a business trip or tied up at the office. Seeing my Cerbe sprint down a trail, chased by his best puppy friends, ears streaming in the wind is a cure to almost all ailments.
In short, Amy and David have transformed what was my biggest area of concern about balancing professional responsibilities and dog parenthood into one of the best aspects of our pack’s life together. I couldn’t recommend Throw Me a Bone more highly!

Amy is amazing! She has been caring for our dog each week for two years when we relocated to San Francisco. I cannot say enough about the love and compassion Amy has for animals. We feel at ease knowing our dog is so well cared for while we are at work or on vacation.
Our dog is older and has some health issues. That doesn’t stop her from having a great time on group walk days or while boarding at Amy’s house. Amy goes above and beyond for us and really understands each dog’s needs. She has picked up medication when we were out of town, offered to take our dog to the vet, and has helped us with pet sitting at the last minute. We feel very fortunate to have Amy and our dog adores her!
Lastly, I really appreciate the great photos Amy takes of the dogs and the regular updates we receive if we are out of town.

Amy & David are amazing! I started using their services when I relocated to SF from NYC about 3 months ago and my dog has never been happier. She has always been a little nervous and skittish but she’s been doing so much better with Amy & David. Coming from New York, I never imagined my dog would be able to go off leash, but now she can run around off leash and seems so happy!
David & Amy’s communication is also incredible. I love receiving picture text messages of my dog looking like she’s having a blast with her doggy friends. They also leave a daily note at my apartment and have a FB page for all the dogs.
It has been so great to know my dog is so happy and in good hands when I’m busy working late hours. I’d highly, highly recommend using their services!

Amy at throw me a bone was referred to us by a trusted neighbor. I had been unemployed and was starting back to work so we needed to find a dog walker for our new rescue adopted, Bixby.
Bixby was just over a year old when he started walking with Amy and the Throw me a bone pack. Bixby took to Amy in no time and always gets so excited when she comes to pick him up. The saying a tired dog is a happy dog is something we experience on a nightly basis. I look forward to reading the notebook Amy provided with Bixby’s daily events and the surprise txt photos Amy will send.
Amy and the throw me a bone team are so dedicated to the dogs, and flexible with us humans and our schedules. We are so thankful to have Bixby in our life and thankful Amy is his walker.

It was the first time I would be away from my dogs for almost 3 weeks. I was going on vacation, visiting old friends and family, splash in the ocean, have amazing food… still I was SAD and trying to find a way to avoid 3 weeks of vacation in paradise. Then we found Amy and it was clear that taking care of dogs it is not just her job, it is her passion.
Now I didn’t have any more excuses. I shed a tear or two saying goodbye, Amy gave me a hug and assured that our kiddos would be in good hands and for the next weeks I got the most amazing photos of them with happiness stamped on their faces, running, fetching… I started getting a little worried: Do they miss me? Will they want to come back to me?
Amy and David dropped them off on time. They were clean, well fed, healthy and happy. She even got them a toy that still gets them nuts! I know that they miss Amy, David and their two frenchies but they will see them all again soon!

Amy and David are kind and gentle pack leaders that use positive reinforcement. It is obvious that they have a very special bond with each one of the dogs that they walk. Normally my dog takes a while to warm up to people, but she loved Amy from day one. Throw Me A Bone is a very responsible and caring professional dog walking business.

We have been blessed with two phenomenal dog walkers — Lilly Pritchard, followed by Throw Me A Bone. Lilly promised that she would keep her business until she found someone she could endorse 100% and she kept her word. Amy and David have been amazing and we thank them (and Lilly) every day when we leave the house and know that, no matter what, they will make sure that our little boy gets his walk and tummy rub and treat.
I keep a notebook on the table and Amy writes every day, letting me know how everything went and if there’s cause for concern. My dog is fairly high maintenance, but Amy gets it. She understands my dog and how I treat him and she understands.
My dog LOVES her. I whole-​heartedly recommend athrow Me A Bone.
These are the people you can trust with your pet.

I’m writing this review for my Aunt as she doesn’t use online reviews but she has been so impressed by Amy and David at Throw Me A Bone she asked if I would write them a review. She visits often and every time I speak to her she gives me updates about her dog. She has been boarding her dog with Amy and David for over a year and always talks about how happy and invigorated her dog is when she goes to pick her up. She wouldn’t leave her dog with just anyone but now that she found Throw Me A Bone she has no problem boarding her dog. She loves how they take the dogs for long walks on the beach and gives them a lot of attention. She very highly recommends Throw Me A Bone!

We ALL love Amy… what more can I say! We rescued/​adopted 2 female Portuguese Podengo Pequenos who absolutely love, love, love going on adventures with Amy and their pack of dog friends. I can always tell when Amy arrives if I’m home when she picks them up because our pups rush to the door and start whining in happy anticipation of her arrival. They always come home tired and relaxed and a note from Amy telling us of the days activities.
We’ve also boarded the girls with Amy and David so while we’re off on some great adventure we relax knowing that they are enjoying open runs, walks on the beach and hanging with Amy’s dogs. What could be better?
We’ve since moved to New York and really miss having Amy in our lives. Needless to say, a very high recommendation for Throw Me A Bone. When we come back to SF, we’ll be looking for Amy to take us back into the fold.

I cannot say enough about Amy and Throw Me A Bone! Our Am Staff rescue, Miss Coco, loves going out with the pack — she gets so excited when Amy walks through the door. Miss Coco has made so many great dog friends and her socialization has improved ten fold since starting with Throw Me A Bone in January.
Amy is great at keeping in touch — she sends us pictures from the walks and leaves us notes to let us know how Miss Coco’s day was. She is super flexible, too, and has helped us out with several last minute requests.
I never worry when Miss Coco is with Amy — she is well taken care of, loved to pieces and gets a ton of exercise. We hit the jackpot with Throw Me A Bone!

I was referred to Amy by a friend and I cannot say enough good things about her and the team!
I have a very playfull boxer dog that will go running for days and days! Well i picked her up after 4 days of being with Amy and she is snoring up a storm!
Amy took some great photos daily and sent me an update everyday with how my baby girl was getting on. She has taken a puppy dog with a nervous disposition and allowed her to flourish with love, care and lots of fun and games.
Overall Throw Me A Bone gets a 10 out of 10 and i’ll be using them again in time to come!
Finally my puppy has a home away from home! Thanks team!

We are so lucky to have Amy walking our 2 dogs 5 days a week. One of our dogs is blind and needs extra attention. The other dog can be defensive around people but Amy is amazing with both of them and I never worry when they are with her. They are always excited to see her.
Amy is a great communicator (quick responses, notes, pictures etc.). She also boards dogs at a great house with a backyard.
If you want to know your dog is being loved and exercised and well taken care of, hire Amy & David.