My name is Jacob King and welcome to my about me page. I’ve been working in the animal care industry for over 15 years now. It all started when I was in high school and my mom had signed me up to volunteer at my local dog rescue. What began as a summer of volunteering quickly turned into a career path. My first real job was working as a kennel technician for police and military K9. I spent a few years learning how to properly handle super high energy German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, and Belgian Malinois, and I gained appreciation for just how smart and cunning dogs can be. From there I worked at a large scale doggie hotel where I oversaw large play groups of dogs (my record was 38 dogs in 1 group!) Wanting to continue my learning, I started working in the kennels at the San Diego Humane Society, where I spent 5 years working with 1000s of pups of every breed, size, temperament, and background you could imagine. It really rounded out my knowledge of popular breeds like Huskies, Pitbulls, Doodles, Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Frenchies, Terriers, and my personal favorites, Pugs and Rottweilers, as well as the more rare breeds like Dalmations, Great Danes, and Mastiffs.

In 2022, like many, I used the opportunity to travel after being couped up during the pandemic. I roadtripped around the country, did some soul searching, trying to figure out what I want to do with my life. Needing some money and finding myself in Boston, I decided to give dog walking a shot. Almost immediately I knew that it was something I wanted to pursue longterm. Now this was a dog walking business and I was only a part time employee, but it was still the most fun I’ve ever had at a job. I spent the better part of 2023 exploring New England with all my new furry friends!

When I returned to San Diego I went back to the San Diego Humane Society, only this time it was at a different campus. My priority this time was learning about cats and small animals. I still worked with dogs, but my focus was on cats, kittens, guinea pigs, rabbits, bunnies, mice, rats, chinchillas, various birds, and the occasional farm animal. After learning as much as I could, and having no aspirations for climbing the corporate ladder, I left to pursue something else.

Dogwalking was still very much on my mind and at this point I was doing Rover as a side gig. Last year, in 2025, I began working at Canine Companions for Independence, a fantastic organization that raises and trains service dogs. I learned even more about dog behavior and gentle training, which was a stark contrast to police/military k9 training and shelter training. Labradors and Golden Retrievers were the main breeds, and I worked with them very closely.

While I’m not a certified trainer, I have worked extensively and directly with several independent dog trainers, training teams, and dog behaviorists. My knowledge and experience is vast and I’m always trying to improve. I’m Fear Free Certified, Pet First Aid and CPR Certified

Which brings us to 2026. I started this business because I wanted to continue working directly with dogs and almost every alternative career path I stumbled across over the years would have landed me right behind a desk. This allows me to use my knowledge and experience to not only serve my community, but to serve their pets as well. No desks, no computers, no bosses, no employees, no middleman, just me and the pups!

Downtown San Diego can be a scary place for dogs, especially those with higher anxiety or stress, and not everyone is up for group walks. That’s why I’m offering private solo walks where your pets can have my undivided attention as we explore the city together. I believe its important for a dog to trust and bond with their dog walker, and I have no ambitions to grow my business to the point where I need to hire help, which means when you book with me, thats exactly who you’ll get. I also believe that safety is the ultimate priority, because no dog can ever truly be happy unless they feel safe first. While out walking, I’m always scanning my surroundings, altering routes if need be, and avoiding any potential obstacles that may cause stress or fear.