Dog Walkers in Ottawa

“Amelia is wonderful with my dog. She sent photos and updates from their walks and is very friendly. We are excited to continue to have Amelia walking our dog regularly.”

“Michaela was so friendly and very accommodating with my last minute request to walk my puppy after I injured my foot, despite it raining a lot today! Kolsch came back so happy :)”

“Rachel has come three times now to walk our dog and we are hoping she stays for a long time to come. Our Cane corse Myah is a rescue that came from an abusive home and is now very reactive. We are working with her on that and she is in special training. Rachel has been amazing meeting with our trainer and taking the time to get to know Myah and her needs. We love her and are happy for her to join our family of sorts as we will see her weekly!”

“Thank you so much! Highly recommended”

“Shannon was amazing with our dogs for the week we were away on vacation! She was timely, considerate and often went above and beyond to get our pups the exercise they needed. Highly recommend Shannon for your dog walking/care needs.”

“Shelley looks after our cats whenever we go out of town. She always goes the extra mile, sending lots of photos and updates and spending lots of time with them. Would highly recommend her as a sitter!”

“Andrea was really great! Communication was very clear and timely and lots of updates from the walk. Fen had such a great time!!”

“Maureen is SO SWEET and good to Angus. She is prompt, attentive, and he is tuckered when he gets home. I would trust her anytime to watch my pup and you should too!”

“We are so lucky to have Rita come to our house once a day to take our puppy for a walk. Rita is easy to communicate with, punctual and takes great care of our puppy! Our puppy loves her, and we love to see how happy she is in all of the photo updates!”

“Sydney is great! We are definitely going to book her again for a walk.”

“I have always been really happy with the service Yiwen provides. Hugo is very happy too!”

“Corie is fantastic with pets. She was my neighbour while she was growing up and we were very close. She was very attentive with her own dogs and often took my shih tzu mix for walks. She would bring her dogs over for play dates multiple times a week so all of the pets could get in some socialization. Corie is a kindhearted person who cares deeply about those around her, human and pets. You can trust that your pets will be in the most capable hands with her.”

“I had Paola look after my dog for two weeks while I was overseas - walking him in mornings and evenings as well as house sitting. My dog is not the easiest to be accustomed to due to his size and his breed - it's also why we try to maintain a strict routine. Be it her thoroughness in intaking instructions and application, Paola was communicative, responsive, and went out of her way to ensure my dog was well looked after (including topping up his supply of wet food when we ran out until I returned).  Seeing my dog become comfortable, calm and trusting around her is a testament of her ability and has solidified her place as one of his favourite sitters.This was my first experience with Paola and I couldn't recommend her enough!”

“I have known Mara for more than 8 years and throughout that time she has been an animal lover. When we were younger she dreamed of being a veterinarian and then of being a marine biologist. Mara has more experience as a pet owner than anyone I know. She has had 3 cats, a dog, multiple hamsters, a fish and even more. She always makes sure she can provide the best care possible to all of the animals she is responsible for. I have been her coworker as well as friend and I have seen her impressive work ethic. Mara is always punctual and she encounters a problem she is quick to find a creative solution. Mara is an excellent friend and worker and she thrives when caring for pets. She deserves a chance to prove it.”

About: Bonjour, Pet Pawrentals! Thank you for trotting along my (career) path… aka “The Road Less Travelled” ( *Rover is my full-time gig* ). I can firmly shake a paw, that you will not regret scratching and sniffing my post… and I double dog dare you to take a chance on me, for your ongoing home and pet TLC needs :) I am a 44 1/2 years young non smoker or partier, and am fluently bilingual in baby-talking/singing (I can’t help it). I am bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at the crack of dawn, and am looking to focus all of my adoring and undivided attention, caring for and providing companionship (aka smothering) to your precious (adult/senior) fur kiddo(s). I’m a real sucker for laidback lap dogs/cats (of all sizes and breeds), and for the time being, am solely caring for trained low/moderate energy doggos and exceptionally gentle cattos :) I’ve recently embarked on a « soul-bbatical » journey. (Kinda like Eat, Pray, Love… except I rent and live in my own apartment, downtown). With “Dogs” and “Freedom” being my top two Love Languages (and with much earnestness), I’ve created space in my life where I gratefully get to incorporate both. First and foremost, You and your Pet are my Sole Employers, and the wellbeing of your home and precious animals are paramount. To help pay the bills (and while allowing your wee and not-so-wee ones the luxury and convenience of remaining in their comfortable and safe environment), I will at times (during the day only) check in on other Fellow Rovers. With your fur-kiddo’s help (bragging about me to all their fluff mates), my ultimate one-woof/meow-at-a-time dream is to have you and yours as my lifelong pals. Ensure I’m in your babes’ speed dial, and I will be at their barking or purring call ‘round the Rover clock :) Above all else, I am a woman of integrity, and I form connections through trust, respect and loyalty. I am familiar with dogs’ and cats’ signals for personal space and consent for playing and petting. I am also familiar with recognizing and responding to an animal’s anxiety, pain and distress. I make a fantabulous bunk-mate (woofrences say so), and being the loyal (same apartment) tenant for decades that I am, I will take the utmost care of your property, while keeping boogeymen away. Need your mail taken in? I’m on it. Plants watered? I’m your gal. Garbage and recycling taken out? Sure thang. Pool cleaned? Yes please! Lawn mowed or driveway shoveled? Never say never. Dry cleaning picked up? There’s a first for everything. Although fur and slobber are more than welcomed as accessories, I’m immaculately tidy… to a fault. Aside from fluffy begging for « that goofy lady » to come back for another slumber party, you won’t even notice I was there… except for maybe my flipping of the toilet paper roll :)

“Patricia is very thoughtful and caring. My dog Dex was having some diarrhea on the day I needed Patricia. She didn't mind a thing and really took care of him. It was a huge help! Thank you!”

“Lea is amazing with my dog Gimli! She has been so helpful at training him on a leash, getting him some exercise, and giving him some TLC when I am at work. She is also super reliable, and great to communicate with.”

“Thelana was a great walker for my high-energy dog while I was away for the holidays. I love that she taught good walking manners like not crossing over and staying close to my side. Would definitely book again.”

“Rachel has walked my dog, Charlie several times in the past. She is reliable, trustworthy, and timely. Charlie is always so happy to see Rachel! I would (and have) recommend Rachel to my family and friends who were looking for dog walkers and dog sitters. Thank you Rachel!!”

“Paisley is very nice and great with my parent’s dog! She is so kind and lets my Dad go with her since he has returned home from his stroke rehabilitation. He can’t go alone yet to walk his dog, so we really appreciate her letting him tag along sometimes ❤️”