Welcome

Hi, my name is Janell Umemoto, and I’m a San Francisco–based dog trainer offering professional dog training and on-leash group dog walks. After leaving my career as an art director, I chose to follow my lifelong passion for working with dogs.

I am educated, licensed, insured, and registered, and certified in dog training and Pet CPR/First Aid. I’ve been working hands-on with dogs since 2008.

Are you looking for:

• Quality, structured group dog walks in San Francisco?

• An experienced, certified dog trainer?

• Help with leash pulling, reactivity, barking, nipping, or jumping?

• Support for fearful dogs or separation anxiety?

• Guidance teaching your dog polite social skills?

• Training help for a new puppy or newly adopted dog?

If so, I can help.

I focus on practical, real-life training solutions tailored to each dog and household. Please take a moment to read the testimonials on this site and my 5-star Yelp reviews to hear directly from my clients.

Janell’s Happy Dogs proudly trains inside Pet Food Express store, helping dogs build focus and confidence in a real-life setting.

Pet Food Express
1975 Market St. in San Francisco
Saturdays   10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Dog Training House Calls
Wednesdays and Fridays   5:45 PM – 6:45 PM

Exclusive group dog walks designed for quality, safety, and enrichment
Walks
Monday thru Friday

To sign up, register here!

📧 Email: janell@janellshappydogs.com

📞 Call or Text: (415) 295-5908

Response times may vary as I’m often working with dogs, but I do my best to reply within 1–2 days. Thank you for your patience.

Hours: 
Monday – Saturday    9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday   Closed