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SF dog walking, training & boarding — one dog (or a small pack) at a time. Reactive dogs welcome.

10/24/2026

One word, three jobs. 🐾

“Yes” is the most useful word in my training toolbox. It always means a reward is coming, it marks good decisions, and it can even interrupt unwanted behavior without reinforcing it.

Swipe to see it in action!

Want help building this with your pup? Free meet & greet, link in bio.

One word, three jobs. 🐾

“Yes” is the most useful word in my training toolbox. It always means a reward is coming, it marks good decisions, and it can even interrupt unwanted behavior without reinforcing it.

Swipe to see it in action!

Want help building this with your pup? Free meet & greet, link in bio.

Reward your pup for making good decisions!

A dog was barking through a window, and Hop was starting to freeze and fixate. I said “let’s go” and the second he starts turning and shaking it off, I say “yes!!” and reward with treats

There was a dog in the distance that Mocha was curious about. When she chooses to look at me, I immediately say “yes!” and give her treats.

Once your pattern is clear, you can start to use “yes!” in a different scenario — interrupting a behavior.

Here, Frankie is munchin’ on a napkin. I don’t make it a big deal, no chasing her or anything (if I did, she’d think it was a fun game and that she has something valuable). I just say “yes!” and you can see how quickly she drops the napkin. Once she drops it, I reward her.

Such a handy thing to have in your training toolbox! And this is also why timing is so important of when you “pay” your pup 🐶

Hop To It! 🐾 I can’t wait to start working with you!

10/24/2026

Fresh water. Pee/poo reports. Daily photos and videos. An advocate for your dog. A walker who texts when she’s arrived and when your pup is safe at home. Someone who considers arriving at 12:02 is “late” for a walk scheduled at noon.

Here’s everything that comes with being a Hop To It client 🐶 Swipe through, then book your free meet & greet. Link in bio!

10/13/2026

Learn from my mistake: how you hold your dog’s leash matters.

I found out the hard way. A dog I was walking bolted at a trigger, I refused to let go of a rope leash, and I ended up with third degree rope burns.

Swipe for a video on how to hold your leash properly: use both hands, with one anchoring the handle and the other resting the leash over your pointer finger so you can close it into a fist the second you need to.

Keep a loose “J” or “U” shape in the leash instead of a tight line to avoid unnecessary tension.

Save this and share it with someone whose hands you care about! 🐾

10/09/2026

Can I solve a problem behavior with an Instagram post? No (I wish!), but I can tell you where to start.

Whatever your dog gets to repeat, they get better at. Every time they bark out the window or bolt through the door, that habit gets stronger. So before any training can work, you have to stop the rehearsing.

That’s where management comes in: gates, crates, tethers, leashes. Block the window they bark out of with a physical barrier, so they can’t get to it.

But management is a starting point, not the fix. The real work is figuring out why your dog is doing it. Is the barking from overarousal? Fear? Frustration? Once we know the motivation, we can work on changing how your dog feels, not just what they do. That’s what makes the change last.

Save this for later, and if you want hands-on help, link in bio to set up a meet & greet 🐾

10/03/2026

Does any of this sound like you? 👀

Swipe through — and if you said yes to even one, you’re exactly who I built Hop To It for 🐾

1:1 walks, small pack walks, boarding, and training — all tailored to your dog specifically, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Link in bio to learn more and set up a meet & greet!

10/02/2026

Things I care about way more than whether your dog can sit, spin, or high five. 🐾

Cute tricks are fun, but the stuff that makes daily life easier (and safer) looks like this:

🌿 Settling on their own in public, without needing to be entertained
🌿 Recall that works when their safety is on the line
🌿 Handling uncomfortable things like nail trims, vet exams, and baths in a healthy way
🌿 Resting in their crate whether you’re home or not

If any of these sound like your dog’s biggest challenges, I’d love to help. Tap the link in my bio to book a free meet and greet.

10/01/2026

What I’ve actually been working on with clients lately.

Not tricks, not obedience. Because a resilient dog is more valuable than an obedient one that is buzzing while it’s sitting. Instead, we’re working on the stuff that makes daily life with your dog easier - getting out the door calm, walking past a trigger, giving into leash pressure instead of fighting it.

If any of this sounds like your dog, that’s what I’m here for.

10/01/2026

Booked a meet & greet? First — thank you so much for trusting our small business with your pup 🐾 it means the world to me!

Here’s exactly what to expect when we meet:

🐕 Say hi — getting to know your dog(s) at their own pace
🚶 Walk together — checking out leash manners & how they handle the world
💬 Talk it through — quirks, triggers, routines, all of it
❓ Ask away — anything about how I work, scheduling, pricing
✅ Next steps — contract signed, you’re on the schedule!

See you soon 🤍

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San Francisco, CA

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http://www.hoptoitsf.com/

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