Our Team
Meet The Top Dog SF Team!
Our Purpose – “Our Why”
To keep dogs in their homes with their families for a life filled with joy, enrichment and positivity.
Core Values: D.O.G.S. – ACRONYM:
Dedication to PositiveTraining: Committed to force-free, reward-based methods and solutions that strengthen the bond and lasting relationships between dogs and their owners through consistent, compassionate care and communication.
0ptimal Safety and Care: Ensuring the health, safety, well-being, and nurturing confidence and happiness of every dog through professional certifications and expertise, small group sizes, and personalized attention.
Growth and Learning: Empowering dogs and their owners with tools, training, and support for lifelong success and enrichment.
Socialization and Community: Fostering connections through structured play, enrichment, training, and community engagement for well-rounded, confident dogs.
Natalie Tondelli Walsh
Owner of Top Dog SF, Certified Trainer and Consultant
Natalie started Top Dog SF while in college, walking dogs part-time while attending SFSU. She walked family and friend’s dogs after graduation, and she quickly learned this was her passion. Natalie became a certified trainer in 2009 when she attended the SPCA’s Dog Training Academy.
Natalie and her husband Tim have had two Labradors since living in San Francisco named Mojo and Luisa, which were the motivation to grow Top Dog SF.
Natalie and Tim now have two children and a border collie mix named Butters. After having her first child, Natalie pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a police officer. For a little over five years, Natalie worked in the County of San Mateo as a police officer, although officially retiring in 2024 to return to the top dogs!
Natalie and Tim now have two children and a border collie mix named Butters. After having her first child, Natalie pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a police officer. For a little over five years, Natalie worked in the County of San Mateo as a police officer, although officially retiring in 2024 to return to the top dogs!
Service Coordinators
Dillon
Dillom
Miguel
Miguel
Our service coordinators, Dillon & Miguel.
Puppy Head Start
Mike
Mike
Mike Rollins is a San Francisco native and he has been with Top Dog SF since February of 2024, working closely with Natalie and the Top Dog Team. Mike is an Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer, Top Dog University Certified Dog Walker, and he is Pet CPR and Pet First Aid Certified.
After working in the music industry as a touring musician and band manager for over a decade, and owning multiple dogs for nearly 20 years, Mike decided to become a professional dog trainer during Covid, in 2020. He brings fun, enthusiasm, patience, compassion, empathy and science with him on his dog training journey. Mike offers group classes and private training lessons at Top Dog SF, using science-based, positive reinforcement training methods.
Puppy Head Start trainers are Certified Trainers and CPR/First Aid Certified.
Puppy Head Start classes are Monday – Friday and run four consecutive weeks.
Small Dog PlayCare
David
David
Born and raised in the suburbs of Orange County but considers San Francisco his true home, David Doucette is a 26 year old artist, activist, and pet care specialist that graduated from SFSU in 2022. Growing up with dogs, cats, rats, and rabbits — and a veterinary technologist for a sister! — he’s always had a deep connection with and love for animals. And despite being a relatively new addition to the Top Dog SF team, David is no stranger to working with dogs, having previously worked in a Doggie Day Camp for over two years.
Small Dog PlayCare attendants are all Dog Walker Certified as well as Pet CPR & First Aid Certified, and offer supervised playtime, socialization, and plenty of TLC so all of the littles have a fun and full day at PlayCare, which is open 7 days a week!
Doggie Ranch Assistants
Lynnette
Lynnette
Dallas
Dallas
Dallas was born and raised in San Francisco and now lives on the Peninsula. Before joining the team, he worked extensively with horses, an experience that deepened his love for animals. Passionate about the outdoors, Dallas enjoys spending his days working hands-on with dogs and ensuring they thrive in a fun and safe environment.
Our Ranch Assistants are committed to providing a safe and fun environment for your beloved pets. The Ranch Assistants offer supervised playtime, socialization, and plenty of TLC in our spacious ranch setting to keep your dog’s tail wagging all day long.
Our Ranch Assistants are Pet First Aid and CPR Trained and Certified Dog Walkers
Our Ranch Assistants are Pet First Aid and CPR Trained and Certified Dog Walkers
Our Dog Walkers
Sophie
Sophie
Kaycee
Kaycee
True
True
Drina
Drina
Drina is a San Francisco native and an absolute animal lover! She graduated with a BFA in Dance and minors in Spanish and Anthropology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has cared for a wide variety of animals in the Bay Area community for years. During college, Drina volunteered as a handler for 4Paws for Abilities service dogs in training and also gained experience in horse handling and training.
A few fun facts about Drina: she loves the color periwinkle, her favorite food is pupusas, and her current favorite artist is Kehlani.
Elise
Elise
Our Adventure Walkers are dedicated to providing reliable and loving care for your furry companions. Our Adventure Walkers pick up our Top Dog SF pups in the city and shuttle them down to the Top Dog Ranch Monday through Friday. We offer tailored walks, socialization and exercise to ensure your dogs safety, happiness and health.
All of our walkers have earned certification through our Dog Walker University as well as Pet First Aid and CPR certified through Pet Pro Hero.
All of our walkers have earned certification through our Dog Walker University as well as Pet First Aid and CPR certified through Pet Pro Hero.
- Background checked
- CPR and Pet First Aid Trained and Certified
- Dog Walker University Graduates
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