Personalized care for your dog or cat - Sylvan Lake

“Carina was amazing, she took such good care of my dog Chewy for a weekend, I was very impressed. Chewy needed special care as he was dealing with some back pain during this time. Carina followed instructions for giving medication, meals, and other small things to give Chewy a great stay and help him feel safe. She spoiled him with some quality homecooked beef and salmon, and lots of love. She also sent me many pics/videos/updates every and was very responsive. Chewy is doing well now and recovering. I highly recommend Carina as a dog sitter, she is very nice lady, she will give lots of love and care to your fur baby.”

Jordan G.

“"Five stars for Ginette! Our dog, Cookie, stayed with her for 4 days and had a blast. Ginette was wonderful about sending daily updates so we knew Cookie was happy and settled. It's clear she loves animals and takes her job seriously. Cookie really enjoyed her stay!"”

Vikram K.

“My dog was at Sarah's once for daycare and when we left him for boarding he was super excited to go there. Sarah sent regular updates and left me at ease, knowing he was being well cared for.”

Laurel D.

“Excellent dog sitter! She was kind, reliable, and took great care of our dog. We really appreciated the updates and photos. We would happily book with her again. Highly recommend! Thank you Denise ✨️”

Namie Y.

“Brooke was fantastic with Parker over the long weekend.She asked thoughtful questions before to ensure she understood all his routines and spoiled him with wonderful long walks. Parker came back home happy and well-cared for. Highly recommended!”

Tara H.

“Janelle took the time to get to know our dog and helped her feel comfortable and safe from the start. She was very attentive and kept us updated throughout the stay, sending photos and letting us know how our dog was doing. It gave us great peace of mind knowing that she was being so well cared for. Janelle kept us informed of every detail, and we truly appreciated her kindness and dedication. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of her!”

Emi H.

“Teaghan was wonderful to chat with leading up to time of drop off - this was just as important for me, as she was genuinely interested in how to keep our dog safe, comfortable and well taken care of. She was even willing to meet before hand to get to meet and greet with our pup as it was our first time using a sitter for our dog. Frequent texts, picture updates and great exercise Completed the care for our dog. I could tell on pick up that our dog wasn’t stressed, nor eager to leave. Would definitely recommend Teaghan for her services and will use her again, myself, for any doggy sitting needs. Great work, keep it up!”

Craig D.

About: I have over 20 years of experience loving and caring for pets. My journey started with cats, and eventually led to my beloved Basset Hound, Carlos. Sadly, Carlos passed away in 2024 after a short battle with cancer. I deeply miss having animals around, and I am so ready to open my heart and home to your furry family members! If Carlos were here, she would tell you that she was completely spoiled with endless cuddles, treats, and multiple walks a day…and that is exactly the kind of five-star treatment your pet will receive. If you are looking for a true home away from home where your pet will be safe, loved, and thoroughly pampered, I am your sitter! Since I’m home all day and all week long, your pet will enjoy constant company and endless attention. Our days are anchored by two structured outings: a refreshing morning walk to kick off the day, and an evening "finisher" walk after dinner to wind down.In between, your furry family member will get frequent potty breaks, backyard playtime, and plenty of couch cuddles while I keep them company full-time. Because I am home full-time, I offer constant supervision and actively avoid stressful encounters or triggers—both inside the home and out on walks. My household includes my two mature teenagers who have grown up around animals and love having them around. To ensure a safe, calm, and happy environment for everyone, I am best suited for dogs that are friendly, non-aggressive, and comfortable around older kids.

About: I have experience with every kind of dog you can name. Experienced in giving needles and oral medication, following detailed instructions and enjoying every quirk your pet has. Whatever they need, I can handle it. Take a break, you deserve it! Pet care is my full time job, send me the dates and times you’d like and we can make it work. Talk to you soon! I will care for your dogs like they are my own, they will not be running wild or off the walls. They will be happy.

About: Like many others, I have been blessed with having the ability to care for animals throughout my life. In 2015, I had the wonderful opportunity to follow my passion professionally. I began working in a veterinarian clinic as a receptionist, technician assistant and external boarding for cats. After the adoption of our beloved Trixie in 2018, my focus shifted to behavior training while continuing care within the small animal medical atmosphere. Recently, I became certified as a professional pet dog trainer and specialized in aggression/reactivity/seperation anxiety. I continue my education through conferences/mentor sessions and am working towards becoming CCPDT certified. I am also an enrichment scent work instructor. I also have my Canine First Aid certification. If you are looking for someone to care for your companion, and would like to add any of the services that are mentioned above during their time with me (or at another time), I would love to get to know you and your companion. I am currently a stay at home mom and provide individualized training consultations as well as general pet care during early mornings and evenings during the week (including weekends). I offer limited care (1 or 2 dogs at a time) in my own home during the day if need be. My only requirements are that your companion not have prey drive (I do have cats and young children) and are good with another female adult dog. I have a large fenced in yard, and can accommodate your specific instructions/requirements as much as possible. Your companion will always be supervised and never left unattended.

“Jennifer was absolutely great with my little guy. Constantly kept me updated and sent pictures. Was very nice to talk to and gave Crosby tons of attention. I highly recommend her if your looking for a sitter for your best friend.”

Tyler N.

About: We are a dog-loving, active couple who are all about fun walks, belly rubs, and tail-wagging adventures. With us, your pup will get plenty of playtime, exercise, and care—guaranteeing happy, tired tails by the end of the day! We have a garden that is fenced on three sides and we are located off the street on a quiet private lot. We are close to walking trails and are near to the beach. We have access to a car for pickup and drop off, going on longer adventures, or emergencies. Our schedule isn't fixed and therefore there will be some weekdays available, usually Mondays free. The evenings are often free with pickup available in the city center after 6:00pm. The weekends are much more flexible but we are willing to work with you! We also love snacks and walks so sharing these activities with your dog will be a blast! We will cater to your specific walking and feeding requirements just as you would. We only take dogs from the same home so there's no risk of new friends not getting along. We can usually accommodate pickup and drop off and have a car in case of emergency.

About: I've had cats my whole life, my own for 13 years now. A senior cat that requires medication and a younger crazy orange cat that has an endless amount of energy. I also rescue/take care of abandoned/injured cats on the side in rural areas so if I was to count them, I actually have over 7 cats that I love with all my heart.

“Chanda did a great job checking in on our cats and being reliable/communicative. I feel really comfortable letting her continue to coax our shy kitty out to get some love while we are away next time!”

Mara N.

“My dog obviously had a lot of fun with Sarah's dog because he didn't want to wake up this morning and went back to sleep right after his walk. The updates I received during his stay were much appreciated too!”

Laurel D.

“Wonderful!!! I’m so grateful to have found Ginette and Radar is too 🤗 highly recommend her to look after anyone’s fur friend as I trust her completely!”

Patricia H.

“Left my dogs while I had an appointment in red deer and they had so much fun in the pool !! Last minute changes were accommodated and everything worked perfect ! :)”

Leslee L.

“This was one of the best experiences I could have imagined. We have decided that Kristy should be a part of everyone's life! From drop-off to pickup she was extremely accommodating, her home was friendly and clean, and Leo, our biewer yorkie, absolutely LOVED her. He was so happy to arrive at her place and slept like a baby after. She played ball until her arm almost fell off and sent us lovely updates throughout the day. We will definitely use her again and I would HIGHLY recommend (and already have) Kristy to any of my friends and family.”

Kim M.

“Tigre spent the day for the first time with Brooke today. He had plenty of walks. Brooke was very nice, she kept us informed and sent us pictures. I would definitely recommend her and will come back again.”

Alex M.

“Thank you so much for taking great care of our fur baby, Rosie! We really appreciate being able to find somewhere safe and close to our home where she could spend the day! I think it looks & sounds like she enjoyed her adventures today with you! Sincerely, Vivian W. Highly recommended!!”

Vivian W.

“Tammy communicated promptly and made sure that Cayo had a comfortable and safe stay for the day. She was very pleasant and clearly loves meeting new dogs!”

Margot B.

“Beautiful, serene set up for the fur babies with a big back yard! Loki seemed to have a good day considering it was all very new to him. Will take him back again!”

Hazel R.

About: I have never been without dogs in my life, from growing up at home to being independent in my own home and raising my family. I currently have 2 large breed and 1 small breed dog. I believe socializing dogs is key to having a well rounded dog. My dogs have been socialized around adults, seniors, children, babies, cats, horses, goats, sheep and chickens. I currently manage a retirement community in Red Deer, my husband is semi-retired. We have 2 dwelling on our acreage. My mother and uncle reside in the second dwelling and are around 24/7, because of this 0-2 hour potty breaks are able to be offered. I will be the sole sitter responsible for caring for the dogs in my care. Our dogs are a huge part of our family, and are included in outings. They are provided with at least one walk a day, and are often found outside with us while chores are being done, or a fire and the pit is being enjoyed. Our small breed dog joins me at work in the retirement community engages with 80+ residents there.

About: Hello, I'm Bailey, I have spent my life around dogs and cats, from 120lb Boxers to 5 lb Chihuahua. Cats I have had Fancy Blue Point Siamese to Tabby Cats. I understand your pet isnt just a pet, they are family. My goal is to provide the level of love, safety, and routine you have while you're away. I am currently working part-time, so I will have plenty of time for your furry family member. I am available weekends, weekdays, weeknights....and on-call at anytime. Family member sick? Do you have a work or sudden emergency, I am here...available anytime . I live in such a small town I am able to come to your home asap. Day or night I am available for you and your pets needs.

“This was my first time using Rover and I was super nervous because obviously my dog is my baby. I'm so grateful and impressed with Tracy and her going above and beyond to make sure my little guy is comfortable. Even down to sitting and having breakfast with him so he will eat his food ♥️ I would absolutely use Tracy again in a heartbeat! Thank you so much for giving me peace of mind so I could fully be present in my course and knowing that my dog was properly taken care of and was ok♥️”

Alyssa E.

“Was able to help me last minute when I was sick and my husky was getting stir crazy. Showed up early for walk and was very polite. When Bruce came back he looked like he had an awesome time.”

Kristina A.

About: I’ve been fortunate enough to have had dogs throughout my entire life. Most of my friends and family have dogs, which has given me the experience to handle both big and small breeds and many different personalities. I currently have a puppy named Freya. I also shared many years with my previous dog, Daga, a husky/Mal mix who passed away at the age of 12, and Duke our black lab that passed away at almost 15. Dogs are a big part of my family, and my life, so I understand that they are more than just a pet, and they all deserve to be treated with excellent care. I am currently a stay at home mome with a very flexible schedule, making it easy for me to work around you and your pets needs. Safety and comfort are my top priorities. I will provide a calm and secure environment. Pets will always be supervised and cared for according to their routine. I will take the time to understand each pet’s needs and follow all your instructions closely. I treat every animal like my own and keep pet parents updated so they can feel confident and at ease while they’re away.

“Kristin and her family have watched Ocean twice after our initial meet and greet. Ocean is a very shy pup and has a lot of anxiety with people she doesn't know. The first overnight she was very shy and timid at drop off and hid upstairs for a lot of the evening. By night time she was up on the bed to cuddle with Kristin and her husband. When I picked her up the next day she was so comfortable and running about the house. The second time we went she ran right into the house, no fear or anxiety at all. She had a wonderful stay and loves the family and their dogs Jasper and Willow. I am more than happy with our experience with Kristin and the care she provides. I especially appreciate her understanding of Ocean's anxiety and need for space when she's anxious. I would highly recommend her and will definitely book with her again. Ocean and I are truly grateful to have found this service and Kristin. 😊”

Katherine B.

“My dog was at Sarah's once for daycare and when we left him for boarding he was super excited to go there. Sarah sent regular updates and left me at ease, knowing he was being well cared for.”

Laurel D.

“Excellent dog sitter! She was kind, reliable, and took great care of our dog. We really appreciated the updates and photos. We would happily book with her again. Highly recommend! Thank you Denise ✨️”

Namie Y.

“Tanner was awesome ! Great communication and sent many pictures during my dogs stay. I will recommend him and use him again. Couldn’t be happier.”

Brenda H.

“Teaghan was wonderful to chat with leading up to time of drop off - this was just as important for me, as she was genuinely interested in how to keep our dog safe, comfortable and well taken care of. She was even willing to meet before hand to get to meet and greet with our pup as it was our first time using a sitter for our dog. Frequent texts, picture updates and great exercise Completed the care for our dog. I could tell on pick up that our dog wasn’t stressed, nor eager to leave. Would definitely recommend Teaghan for her services and will use her again, myself, for any doggy sitting needs. Great work, keep it up!”

Craig D.

About: I have experience with every kind of dog you can name. Experienced in giving needles and oral medication, following detailed instructions and enjoying every quirk your pet has. Whatever they need, I can handle it. Take a break, you deserve it! Pet care is my full time job, send me the dates and times you’d like and we can make it work. Talk to you soon! I will care for your dogs like they are my own, they will not be running wild or off the walls. They will be happy.

About: Like many others, I have been blessed with having the ability to care for animals throughout my life. In 2015, I had the wonderful opportunity to follow my passion professionally. I began working in a veterinarian clinic as a receptionist, technician assistant and external boarding for cats. After the adoption of our beloved Trixie in 2018, my focus shifted to behavior training while continuing care within the small animal medical atmosphere. Recently, I became certified as a professional pet dog trainer and specialized in aggression/reactivity/seperation anxiety. I continue my education through conferences/mentor sessions and am working towards becoming CCPDT certified. I am also an enrichment scent work instructor. I also have my Canine First Aid certification. If you are looking for someone to care for your companion, and would like to add any of the services that are mentioned above during their time with me (or at another time), I would love to get to know you and your companion. I am currently a stay at home mom and provide individualized training consultations as well as general pet care during early mornings and evenings during the week (including weekends). I offer limited care (1 or 2 dogs at a time) in my own home during the day if need be. My only requirements are that your companion not have prey drive (I do have cats and young children) and are good with another female adult dog. I have a large fenced in yard, and can accommodate your specific instructions/requirements as much as possible. Your companion will always be supervised and never left unattended.

“Aaron sent so many updates and as an anxious dog mom with an anxious pup this was so appreciated. She said my girl got along well with her pups and I love that she had extra pup friends to keep her company while I was away. This was my first time leaving my dog with someone and it was a very positive one. Will absolutely be using Aaron in the future again!”

Hannah O.