Heather and Watson were raised in Sonoma County, one hour north of San Francisco. They have been together since 2010. Their goal with Tefani & So is to service a small number of clients but offer the highest level of service possible. Personalized care, limited number of dogs and extreme convenience for parents. Taking great care of your dog is a big time commitment from exercising, socializing, grooming and training. Watson’s interest include biking (mountain and road), photography and cars. Heather’s interests include staying active (anything from a workout class to hiking outdoors), coffee and exploring new restaurants.

Ricardo was born in Brazil and has lived and traveled in many places. He has been working with dogs going on 8 years now. His dog handling background was in boarding and walking. Ricardo joined Tefani to expand his experience, work with a great team and further his credentials. He now holds a San Francisco Commercial Dog Walking Permit and is Dog CPR Certified. His interests include traveling, anything athletic or competitive, psychology and kinesiology, and nature.

Tyler is originally from Lanzhou, China, and joined Tefani in 2024. Since joining the team, he has gained extensive experience caring for dogs, providing transportation, communicating with clients, and supporting daily operations. He enjoys getting to know each dog’s unique personality and making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and happy. Outside of work, Tyler loves playing guitar,  and exploring the hiking trails of the Bay Area.

Jane has been working in pet grooming since 2021 and previously completed formal pet grooming training in Asia. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and trying different foods.

Evee got introduced to dog training in 2020 when her family rescued an aggressive dog, Eddie. After experiencing how much professional training intervention helped Eddie, Evee began her professional training experience with Adam Gibson in Texas. She has experience with grooming, raising livestock, obedience training, behavior modification, diabetic alert dog training, sports training, and is VERY passionate about dog socialization and play work. When she’s not at Tefani & So, she is working towards becomming a Certified Dog Trainer through IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals).

Originally from Houston, TX, and born in the year of the dog, Daniel has always felt a strong connection to fur babies. He previously worked at a dog daycare in Texas and owned dogs his whole life. When he’s not working, he loves to travel, go to sports games, and eat good food. Some of his favorite spots are Ad Hoc (Yountville) with a family style menu that changes daily, Dim Sum Club (San Francisco), and for some of the best chicken wings, Kevin’ & Chris’s Noodle House (San Francisco).

Originally from Madison Wisconsin, Leo worked as a veterinary assistant for two years and has years of volunteer experience with animal husbandry. Currently in school for a degree in Biology with hopes of applying to medical or vet school. When he’s not working or studying he loves going to the gym or exploring the city, in addition to reading, painting and enjoying nature.

Originally from Denver Colorado, lving in San Francisco for over 4 years. When he’s not helping with dogs he loves to create art, skateboard and watch movies.

Originally from Visalia California and moved to SF 4 years ago, to get a bachelor’s degree in cinema at SF State. He comes from a BIG dog family. When he’s not helping with pups you may see him, driving the dog shuttle! Outside of work he lives to skate, make art and play video games.