OUR MISSION
At Santa Barbara Dog Jog, our mission is simple: to help dogs live fuller, happier lives through movement, consistency, and care.
We believe that an active dog is a balanced dog — and that every walk, jog, hike, or training session is an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen trust, and deepen the bond between dogs and their people.
Our work goes beyond exercise. It’s about helping dogs think, learn, and experience the world in a way that makes life better for everyone at home. With patience, professionalism, and heart, we’re here to make every outing an adventure and every day a step toward a calmer, healthier, more connected life.
OUR TEAM
Greg Golf - The pack Leader
Meet Greg Golf, the Pack Leader of Santa Barbara Dog Jog. Originally from Austin, Texas, Greg fell in love with the Santa Barbara area while attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and he couldn't resist making it his home. Growing up with 3 pups, Greg became a dog enthusiast from an early age. Beyond his lifelong connection with dogs, he is a passionate advocate for your pet's well-being and as an avid jogger, he ensures each outing with your doggo is an adventure in joy and health. With a background in organizing summer camps, schools, and music festivals, Greg brings a unique blend of experiences to create engaging and positive moments for pets and their owners. It's his personal mission to assist in creating a happier, healthier life for your furry family members and transform every stroll, jog, and hike into a celebration of vitality and companionship.
KATY CHAMOUN - The DOG WHISPERER
Meet Katy Chamoun, a lifelong dog lover and professional walker and trainer. She’s been working in dog care since 2017 and joined Santa Barbara Dog Jog in 2021. For Katy, dogs are more than pets — they’re teachers, companions, and pure joy on four legs. Her mission is to help dogs feel understood and confident, while helping their people build stronger, more trusting relationships with them. To help dogs is to help people, and that’s what she loves most about what she does.
APPROACH TO TRAINING
At Santa Barbara Dog Jog, we believe there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for training. Each dog has their own personality, motivation, and pace of learning — and the best results come when we honor that.
Our approach is rooted in observation, patience, and communication. We take the time to understand how each dog learns and tailor our methods to bring out their confidence, focus, and joy. Using positive reinforcement and real-world scenarios, we help dogs make better choices on their own — not just follow commands.
The goal isn’t just obedience; it’s understanding.
When dogs start to think differently — calmer, more curious, more connected to their people — real change lasts.
Whether we’re working on leash manners, recall, or social behavior, our training always centers on building skills that make life easier and more enjoyable for both dog and owner.
FURRY FRIENDS
