Nor Cal Dog Academy

Specialties

We are SAFE, FUN and HONEST. We will always take your dog to a place where they can run around in a safe place for the amount of time you like. All our dogs are excited to go out and come home relaxed ready for water and sleep.

History

Established in 2009.

Do you think Nor Cal Dog Academy sounds really official for dog walking? You’re not the only one lol. I started off training companion dogs for obedience and creating an excellent off leash puppy class. Students in my classes gradually would ask me to walk their dog during the weekday and/​or look after their pets while they were out of town. One thing lead to another and now I exclusively walk dogs during the weekdays and no longer officially train. I learned training and animal behavior from reading various books recommended by the SFSPCA and from Animal Behavior College. I’ve volunteered at SF Animal Care and Control and Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation. I’ve been fortunate to be able to hold adult obedience and off leash puppy classes for Pet Food Express. I’ve worked for Fetch! Pet Care and SF Hound Lounge as well. Trust me, I got this lol.

Meet the Business Owner

Taj P.

Business Owner

Hi! My name is Taj, I grew up in Sacramento and moved to the Bay Area in 2002. I’ve lived in Sausalito, Oakland and after marrying my wife Michelle in 2006 we settled in San Francisco in 2008. We have a 14 year old tuxedo cat and had a Pit Bull we rescued from Rocket Dog Rescue who passed away at the age of 10 the summer of 2015. All who knew Mister loved him, he was my demo dog for obedience classes and case closer for new business for years. When i’m not walking dogs I enjoy teaching, reading and recreation with my friends and family… and traveling when these dogs let me lol.