WOOF! Dog Sitting | Noe Valley, San Francisco

From single-room reorganizations to rental-friendly redesigns, I create homes that work better and feel more like the people living in them.

Your home does not need to look staged. It needs to feel like yours.

A well-designed home is not necessarily new, expensive, or perfectly minimal. It reflects the people, memories, objects, books, art, passions, and history that make it personal.

I bring a love of design, a drive for organization, and a practical eye to spaces that feel cluttered, unfinished, dated, or simply out of sync with how you live today. I help you edit what is no longer working, make better use of what you already own, and create a home that feels refreshed without losing its soul.

I do not believe in cookie-cutter interiors. Some clients want to simplify. Others want to celebrate collections, color, books, art, and memory. I am comfortable with maximalism, minimalism, and everything in between.

I also understand that sorting through possessions and changing a home can be surprisingly emotional. My approach is collaborative, patient, and judgment-free.

Ways I Can Help

From a single room that feels stuck to a larger home refresh, the work can be tailored to the size of the project and the kind of support you need.

Organization & Room Refresh

For bedrooms, living rooms, offices, storage areas, or other spaces that need less clutter, better flow, clearer function, and a fresh point of view.

This may include furniture rearrangement, decluttering, shelf styling, storage solutions, and making better use of what you already own.

Rental-Friendly Refresh

For apartments that need more personality and polish without a major renovation.

This may include paint and color direction, lighting, window treatments, furniture placement, art, rugs, textiles, hardware, and other updates that can transform a space without making it feel generic.

Home Refresh & Redesign

For larger projects involving several rooms or a broader rethink of how your home looks and works.

I can help establish an overall direction, create a room-by-room plan, source furnishings and accessories, and bring greater cohesion to the home.

Project Coordination

For projects that require practical support beyond styling and organization.

I can coordinate contractors, manage schedules and next steps, keep the work moving, and connect you with resources for painting, repairs, installation, and other needs.

Meet Joe

I’m Joe, the person behind WOOF! Dogsitting. I’ve lived in Noe Valley for more than 20 years and created WOOF! to offer dogs the kind of care I would want for my own: calm, attentive, personal, and genuinely affectionate.

I’m self-employed and work from my Noe Valley home, which gives me the flexibility to be present with each guest throughout the day. Because I host only one dog at a time, I’m able to learn each dog’s routines, quirks, comforts, and favorite ways to spend the day. Some guests want long neighborhood walks and playtime. Others are happiest curled up beside me on the couch. I meet them where they are.

I’m fully insured, trained in Doggy First Aid, and 5-star rated on Rover. More importantly, I take the responsibility seriously. My goal is for you to travel without worrying—and for your dog to feel safe, settled, and loved while you’re away.

Expect thoughtful updates, plenty of affection, and probably more photos of your dog than you requested.

Ready to Book?

Foxy playing with her favorite toy during a stay at Joe Hayes’ Noe Valley home with WOOF! Dog Sitting & Training.

Please complete the form with a few details about your pup’s stay. I’ll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours with options for your free meet & greet.

FAQ

A dog wearing a red harness tugging on a colorful, fluffy toy held in a person's hand inside a room with a multicolored rug and wooden flooring.

Personalized daycare and overnight boarding in a quiet home with a fully enclosed backyard. Only one dog is hosted at a time for one-on-one care.
Calm and peaceful, in a separate back house with an enclosed backyard. Dogs are welcome on the couch and bed. I provide dishes, bags, toys, and a medium dog bed. Feel free to bring anything your pup loves!
Depending on availability, your pup may stay one night, multiple nights, weeks and months.
Yes if you like! You'll get regular photo updates of your pup during their stay.
Absolutely. Multiple daily walks are included.
Yes, I have experience with dogs who need a gentler pace or extra nurturing.
Nope! All housetrained and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Only if the dogs are from the same household.
We’ll plan that together—I keep it flexible.
Food, treats, any meds, their bed or blanket (optional, couch and bed access included), and a favorite toy or two.
I’m a writer and always at home unless I run out to the gym. In that case, I have a doggie cam to monitor your pup. This is only necessary for multi-day stays.
Venmo, Cash App, or simply cash.
For boarding and daycare, cancellations made 7 or more days before the start of your booking receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 7 days are charged 50% of the booking total. Same-day cancellations and early returns are non-refundable. For training sessions, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid being charged for the session.

Happy Clients

"Joseph took excellent care of our anxious dog. I really appreciated his responsiveness and genuine care for our dog. Also appreciate his policy to only care for one dog at a time! Definitely would recommend ♥️"

— Kristina S.

"Joe watched our dog Pixel (a whippet) multiple times, including for weeks at a time. Sometimes I feel like he treats Pixel better than we do, giving him undivided attention. The biggest drawback: Pixel never wants to come home!"

— Kent W.

"Joseph watched our dog Winston and was thoughtful, patient and became one of his best friends. He bought special treats just for him! If you are looking for someone professional and trustworthy, I cannot recommend him more!"

—Norman P.