Walking Buddies
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 53 reviews · top 3% in San Francisco
Sources
Behind the 9.8
- Reviews read
- 53 on Google
- Average stars
- 5.00 ★
- Rank
- #3 of 156 in San Francisco
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$100 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-19
$45middle $85$120
Above the San Francisco middle price
Sources
Behind the $100
- Source
- Walking Buddies’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-10-19
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Daycare: $50/full day $35/half day Boarding: $100/day The following dates will include a holiday rate of +$9/day for services”Open their price page ↗
Walking Buddies is a dog daycare in San Francisco, CA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 53 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #3 of 156 in San Francisco. Its website lists boarding from $100 per night and daycare from $50 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.
Top 3% in San Francisco#3 of 156 by Dogs Away score, from 53 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareDog walkingBoardingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $100/night
- Daycare rate
- $50/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in San Francisco
- #3 of 156
- Google rating
- ★5.0 (53)
- From downtown
- 0.7 mi
- Neighborhood
- Mission Dolores
- Holiday / peak
- +$9/day on listed holiday dates
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
3/27
3 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“we kindly ask that your pup meets the following criteria: Up to date on Rabies, Bordetella, and DAPP vaccines Spayed or neutered Under 50 lbs”sfwalkingbuddies.com/dog-daycare-boarding
Spay / neuterRequired
Their words
“we kindly ask that your pup meets the following criteria: Up to date on Rabies, Bordetella, and DAPP vaccines Spayed or neutered Under 50 lbs”sfwalkingbuddies.com/dog-daycare-boarding
Operations2 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Access to a secure backyard for sunbathing, playtime, and extra potty breaks”sfwalkingbuddies.com/dog-daycare-boarding
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described in 5 reviews, not stated by the facility
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.8ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
professional team 8dog sitting (in-home) 6mellow vibe 6photo updates 5reliable staff 3happy and tired pup 2day boarding 2treat section 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
381 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94103
0.7 miles from downtown San Francisco · Mission Dolores · Get directions
Questions about Walking Buddies
What services does Walking Buddies offer?
Walking Buddies is listed as a dog day care center in San Francisco, CA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Walking Buddies charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $100 per night and daycare at $50 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-19). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The San Francisco median published boarding rate is $85/night.
What vaccines does Walking Buddies require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Walking Buddies?
Walking Buddies's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Walking Buddies compare with other San Francisco facilities?
It ranks #3 of 156 in the San Francisco index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 53 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Walking Buddies, San Francisco, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/san-francisco-ca/walking-buddies/Similar places near San Francisco
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