Hi there, my name is John Pike. I am the founder of Oakland Walkies and this is how it came to be. It was 2013 when I realized one of my own dogs, a rescue, needed special attention and extra long walks away from the city's hustle and bustle to help her relax and get all that puppy energy she had. And so began our exploration of the wonderful East Bay Regional parks, my main focus was finding the best locations for off-leash hikes so Luli could run free while still being safe. Soon thereafter I was taking along with me some other high energy dogs from the neighborhood. It wasn't very long before I decided this is what I wanted to do everyday and soon thereafter Oakland Walkies was born. 

Since then I have helped socialize rescues, befriended many furry friends and have had a lot of walks rain or shine. 

I strive to provide the absolute best care to your pet and rest assured I treat them all as if they were my own. We're a big happy furry family. And in case you were wondering, yes, I love cats too.