K9 Rockstars
Central Sunset, California
(18)
Central Sunset, California
(18)
18 customer reviews
Reiley R.
After our very loved dog walker left on maternity, we really struggled to find a solid mon-fri mid-day walking situation for my 2 y/o pit. Wixon joined Andrea's group about 3 weeks ago and we have been so so pleased not only with her solid communication about his recall and adjustment to the group, but also with his clear progress in learning doggy socialization etiquette that he demonstrates on walks outside of the group. We had been told numerous times that he couldn't ever learn to be in an off leash group, but Andrea has been so patient and willing to work with him - he's clearly doing wonderfully off leash and developing tons of necessary dog skills. He's also EXHAUSTED every day and is visibly happier because of all this playtime he gets now. We love Andrea - she's a true professional! More...
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Carrie H.
Andrea has been with us through a variety of dog situations and has handled them beautifully. We first had Andrea care for our senior dog at the end of her life. She gave our dog gentle walks to match her energy level. She helped maintain our dog's dignity by keeping her clean from incontinence accidents and treated her to hot dogs and peanut butter each visit. When the end came for our dog, Andrea grieved with us as she loves her furry clients like family.Andrea helped us transition to the adoption of our second energetic dog with exercise and socialization via generous playtime in the beautiful outdoors. She communicates any issues and we work together to resolve them. With Andrea, you are provided the highest quality of care a dog can hope for. Andrea is very loving with our dogs and they love her just as much. More...
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Vern S.
ANDREA...IS...AWESOME!  And I don't mean the everyday use of the word like, "this steak/quinoa salad/coffee/beer/ice cream is awesome", I mean, "holy crap, how did I get so damn lucky? !" kind of awesome.  She is so strong, hardworking, compassionate, honest and sweeter than a Georgia peach. K9 Rockstars is such an appropriate business name because she herself is truly a Rockstar!  I couldn't have been more fortunate and thankful to have met her when I did. For two weeks I had been driving home from work in the middle of the day to take Agnus (a Doxi/Chi/Terrier?) and Fuggles (a ChiWeenie), my little rescue hop dogs, for an hour-long walk, because Agnus had become destructive on a daily basis and showing behavior problems due to her energy level and separation anxiety, then heading back to work (and staying late to make up those 2+ hours).  This was stressful and unsustainable.  Fuggles was about 2.5 years old, had basic obedience, was very sweet and timid of larger dogs (among other things).  Agnus also had basic obedience, was a year old, sweet, high energy and scared of most puppies and dogs (at 3 months she was already "broken", and puppy training and socials hadn't helped much).  My pups didn't go off-leash.  I hadn't even learned how to teach them how yet, and being small and easily spooked, I was worried they would run off or get hurt.  I opted for safety and kept them on a six foot leash, but also felt bad they couldn't stretch their legs and run. The three dog walkers I had already contacted that took small, timid dogs didn't have space in any of their packs.  Then, on November 11, 2016, I crossed paths with Andrea at the dog park in Stern Grove while she was walking one of her packs that came over to greet me and my pups.  This pack consisted of one newer dog still dragging a leash and a few seasoned, calm, larger dogs.  At the same time Andrea was quickly walking towards us, calling her pack, assuring me that her dogs were friendly and that they loved small dogs and apologizing because she could see my pups were uncomfortable.  My pups were fine as soon as Andrea's pack turned it's back on us to get treats for doing as asked.  I briefly explained my pups' timidness and my situation, and confirmed that she was indeed a dog walker.  She said she could make room for my pups in one of her packs after a quick reorg (she already knew who they would do well with), assured me that all dogs stay on leash until she knows they are ready, gave me her business card, I filled out and sent the necessary information documents and within four days my pups were out on their first pack walk!  When I got home that night, the pups were excited to see me and were hyper for a short time, then sleeted down on the couch.  Wow!  That's exactly what they needed!  I was never going to be able to give that to them while working a more than full-time  job.  I seriously struck a jackpot! It really is true Andrea goes above and beyond whenever she can.  Once, Fuggles swallowed a rock from our backyard. Thankfully he threw it up, but was severely dehydrated and had to stay in the hospital for a couple days until he could hold down food.  Agnus' separation anxiety is off the charts if she is left alone without Fuggles and I wasn't able to stay home with her, so I asked Andrea if she could give Agnus two walks...she took her all day for both days!  This was last minute and life saving!  Another time, Fuggles had to have minor surgery and, again, Andrea worked Agnus into her schedule so she could get extra walks each day so her time alone was shorter.  I could always tell how much she loved both of them.  They both became more confident, learned to follow their pack and listen to Andrea's direction, greet other dogs *properly* (nose to butt, not nose to nose) and not shy away from them (was blow away when I saw the progress for myself on a walk one weekend in Stern Grove).  If Fuggles was having an "off" day, needing extra love and attention, Andrea would carry him around and snuggle him, which he has trained me to do! Agnus finally had someone who would let her give as many kisses as she wanted to give.  Eventually, Agnus promoted herself to pack leader and would strut confidently at the front, and Fuggles decided instead of being timid around large dogs, he would strut around the park and bark at all of them, telling them he's the boss (at least in his own mind he was).  At home, I quickly started referring to Andrea as my pups' "other mommy" because I knew she loved my pups as much as I did.  The day before we moved out of state in August 2017, Andrea took the pups for most of the day so they could say goodbye to all their friends and so she could have as much time with them as possible, knowing how much she was going to miss them.  It still makes me sad my pups don't get to spend time with her anymore and my boyfriend and I really miss her, too. More...
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Karen H.
We've been a client since last Nov/Dec 2016 since we adopted our first dog from SFSPCA. Andrea, the owner and operator of K9Rockstars, is such a great dog walker and auntie to our (now two) dogs. It's easy to see how much she loves all dogs and how our dogs respond to her. They come home all dirty ( an obvious sign they had so much fun out with her) and Andrea does such a great job cleaning them before they're back in the house. She's very reliable, trustworthy, and no bs person to do business with and we're so lucky we found her through yelp for our dogs! She's very professional and an excellent communicator, whether it's billing, dogs conditions, and consistent updates via Instagram of the daily playgroup. We have her M-F and our dogs miss her on the weekends, that's how awesome she is. I highly recommend her to any dog owners! More...
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Sonja N.
Andrea is so wonderful!! Â I adopted a dog that had issues with dogs and people. Â He needed to learn how to be a dog from other dogs. Â I was taking him to a dog daycare, which was great, but a bit hard to get to. Â So, I sought out something closer to home and found Andrea and K9 Rockstars. Â What a find! Â I let Andrea know my dog's issues and she still agreed to work with my dog (even though he went for her ankle when they first met). Â My dog loves Andrea now and happily gives her kisses and has made a few dog friends. Â Andrea is way more than a dog walker. Â She is kind, professional, and really willing to go above and beyond for her dogs (and their humans). Â I trust her completely and would absolutely recommend her to others! More...
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Karen S.
Andrea dog and cat sat for me and my crew or as I refer to them my circus (1 dog, three cats).  She took great care of my crazy raccoon hunting dog, he likes to hunt them in the middle of the night when he hears them and loved my overly affectionate cat.  Most people think he is a pain and very needy.  I really appreciated that Andrea did a previsit the night before I left to make sure my dog  was familiar with her.  She also sent regular text updates to me while I was traveling. She was very concerned when my outdoor cat did not come home in the evening and slept on the coach by the door to make sure she heard him when he did come home.  I really appreciate Andrea's professionalism and sense of humor.  I highly recommend her and I will use her again More...
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Laura G.
Andrea is absolutely wonderful. We adopted a pretty anxious dog who had been mistreated before landing in the shelter. He has some trust issues with strangers, so finding a dog walker who was patient and understanding was very important to us. Andrea was so kind and understanding of our dog. We trust her inherently - as a dog walker and dog sitter. She is an excellent communicator and totally reliable. A total lifesaver on numerous occasions. More...
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Joseph S.
Andrea has walked and pet/house sat for 2 of our dogs now and she is amazing. Rosie is so excited to see Andrea every time and comes home happy and tired after the walks.
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Kathleen M.
I've been working with Andrea now for about a year and half, and am SO impressed with her professionalism, her commitment to her dogs, and her communication. Â She goes SO FAR above and beyond . . . Â And there are a lot of multi-person dog-walking services in SF, but I love the very personal, individualized service Andrea provides. Â My dog LOVES her and all her K9 Rockstar buddies. Â Can't say enough good things. Â WOOF!!! More...
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Maggie P.
Andrea is absolutely fantastic! Â She adores my dogs and always leaves my house impeccable! Â I never have a worry leaving my most prized possessions in her care. Â Â Her communication is great and the cute pictures during her stay always make me smile. Â Rest assured your dogs are in great hands! More...
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Kelsey S.
This review is long overdue because I've struggled to put into words just how much I've appreciated Andrea over the past one and a half years that she's walked my dog--Ollie. When I first looked to hire a dog walker to expend some energy from German Short-haired Pointer puppy, I did not expect to find someone who would love and take care of my dog, while also being honest, reliable and trustworthy with me but that's exactly what I found!My dog was just an insane puppy when we hired Andrea and her firm yet gentle nature is what first impressed me. She essentially trained my dog to be in her walking group. Over the first few months, she worked with my dog to improve her recall (which was terrible at the time) and her on-leash walking. Once she felt confident in my dog's recall, she took her on off-leash hikes/walks a few times a week. Andrea has always been very communicative with me so even though we rarely see each other in person and I always know what is going on with her and Ollie. For example, she once texted me to let me know that Ollie's walk had been cut 15 minutes short one day due to unsafe circumstances at the park (which she described to me in detail) and that her walk would be longer the next day to make up for it. So honest and reliable! Her rate is more than fair since she delivers the best dog walking service in the area.In an area saturated with dog walking businesses, Andrea is truly a gem. If you are in the area and want to give your dog additional exercise, outdoor time and therefore happiness then Andrea will deliver just that and so much more. More...
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Shannon M.
Andrea has been walking my dog Maddie since I rescued her 8 months ago. Â She has been wonderful with Maddie and is an excellent communicator! Â Maddie had some behavior issues with the pack and Andrea has been so helpful and patient with her! Â She has recommended dog trainers and taken the time to work with Maddie...going above and beyond what was expected! Â I trust Andrea and know how much she truly cares about dogs! More...
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Theresa D.
My pup, Sadie, has been with Andrea & K9 Rockstar since almost its inception! Â Andrea (owner of K9 Rockstar) takes Sadie out twice a week and EVERY SINGLE TIME she comes home, SHE IS WIPED OUT. Â A tired dog is a happy dog! Â Additionally, Andrea keeps me up to date with any abnormal behaviors that I may want to look into (ie: eating more grass than usual etc). Â She also works with Sadie's manners with recall and obedience while out so I never have to worry about poor behaviors when she comes back home. Â She also changes up the scenery for your dogs so they never get bored and also assesses the dog's personality so to group them with the right pack with similar energy levels to set your dog up with success!I feel very confident when Sadie is out with Andrea as she cares about every detail - down to QUALITY treats! There have been so many times I've needed help with Sadie with extra walks during the week & overnight stays and Andrea is more than willing to help if she has the bandwidth. Â I NEVER worry about Sadie when she's out on her walks/play group; knows she's in AMAZING hands with Andrea. Â If you're looking for a dependable dog person that will tire the heck out of your pup all the while paying attention to detail, call Andrea! More...
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Jennifer L.
Andrea has been taking care of our dog since the day we got him, about 1.5 years ago. Â He was a rescue dog and was not trained - he did not have any recall at all. She was very willing to take him on to help train him on recall and used a series of longer and longer leashes in order to give him more freedom but keep him safe while at the beach with a ton of other distractions! Â With Andrea's help - within a few months, he was fully trained! Â In addition, Andrea is very reliable - a must for our household of two working parents; if our dog walker doesn't show, we are SOL - and Andrea has NEVER failed us. Â We love her! Â (And so does our dog!!!) More...
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Emil W.
Andrea (owner of K9 Rockstars) has been amazing and something of a godsend. We have a high-energy dog who needs to be exercised everyday otherwise he gets very bored (and then somewhat destructive). Each day he comes back from K9 Rockstars and happily settles in for a nap, which is magical. And here's the thing I like best about working with Andrea: I know she truly takes care of our dog for the time he's with her. She's SO sweet with him: patient, firm, instructive, warm. Plus she's flexible and is always there when she says she's going to be. We've left our dog with K9 for a weekend and never worried for a moment. After going through several instances where we were looking for someone to walk/exercise our dog, we feel we hit it out of the park with Andrea. More...
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Thomas A.
Andrea's super reliable, flexible, and truly cares about the dogs she walks as individuals. I'm completely happy with her, and so is my dog - she's at the door like a shot when Andrea shows up, and she conks out the minute she gets home, happy and exhausted from an active day on the beach with her pack.
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Brooke K.
Andrea loves the dogs she walks. My dog loves her and enjoys their time together. She has dogsat at our home and has always been a super houseguest. She is also very reliable, reasonable, and just a great person. More...
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J And M D.
Andrea is so passionate about animals and wonderful to work with! Â She is so receptive to the needs and personalities of our dogs! They always look forward to seeing her! Top notch service! More...
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