Dog Walkers in Armstrong

“Debbie is amazing and has a real love for all animals! Our Kassidy came home extremely happy and exhausted, and seemed like she was missing her new friends. Debbie provided us with photos and updates on how Kassidy was doing. It was such a relief to leave our dog with someone who gave her so much love and attention. We would definitely recommend Debbie to others for pet sitting!”

About: Hello, my name is Ashlyn and I love all animals! My experience with dogs is I have owned 2 of my own and small dog Izzy she is a Westie/Schnauzer and a medium dog named Barley and he was a German short haired pointer I have house sat for a Jack Russell named Jake I have house sat for a German Shepard puppy named Butch and have house sat a Doberman name Bounty and was a dog walker all through high school and I have nothing but great experience! My friends always come to me when I’m need of a sitter or walker it’s not only good for the dogs but brings joy into my life thank you for taking the time to read this and hope to be meeting your best friend/ family member!!! 🐶

“Kiana was excellent with our dogs. They returned home very tired after their walk. They were very excited for her to return and walk them the next day. Kiana is very friendly and outgoing and is truly an exceptional person.”

“My cats love Monchis! She takes such good care of them and spends extra time giving them cuddles and playing etc. She made sure everything was thoroughly cleaned and sent regular updates to let me know how they were. Definitely recommend her as a pet sitter!!!”

“Kody has taken care of my animals several times now and has exceeded my expectations! You can really see how much she cares for the animals. I know they’re in good hands when they’re with her and that means the world to me. The animals really adore her and she always takes the time and consideration needed each and every time to ensure they’re properly taken care of! I highly recommend, you and your animals will be very happy with her!”

“Megan is a extreme dog lover. Whenever there is an animal that passes on the street, she has to pet it no matter what! There is a glow inside her when she talks about animals. She cared for her elderly cat In such ways that no human could ever do. She will treat your pet with dignity and respect and will absolutely not let your pet ruin the house.”

About: What sets me apart from other sitters? Oh boy! - I wanna take your dog(s) hiking with me, and not just on the Okanagan Rail Trail and Grey Canal Trail - but possibly on longer hikes too further affield. Mount Rose, Enderby Cliffs, Ellison Provincial Park, Spion Kop - you name it. I'm completely willing to take your dog to even cooler places farther away too. - Not only am I willing to take your dog(s) on actual hiked but as an experienced thruhiker I have the knowledge and equipment to do so safely. I always make sure that my phone is charged before going out and I use a backcountry GPS app BRMB with downloaded maps to ensure that we never get lost. I always carry sufficient water for both of us and on longer hikes I carry a Garmin inReach Explorer personal locator beacon so that if an accident does occure Search and Rescue knows EXACTLY where to find me! Additionally, I carry bearspray from April to October and will always keep your dog leashed to prevent negative encounters with wildlife. Safety is my number one priority so I will only ever walk your dog with a another dog if that dog is an established packmate or buddy. If your dog doesn't like other pups I will take care to walk them on quieter trails and in summer heat I will stick to shadier paths as well as run air conditioning during transport. I will respect your pet's allergies if they have any and will refrain from feeding treats if requested (I prefer to use freeze dried beef liver which is usually okay.) Be prepared to be spammed with photos of your dog looking majestic in beautiful places! For safety during transport I have a Kurgo Car Safety strap which I can clip to your dog's harness. As someone who deeply cares for wildlife, dogs and other people I dedicated to always picking up after your dog while on walks as dog poop can spread pathogens throughout the environment, harming wildlife and threatening the watersheds which we all depend upon. I always carry poop bags properly dispose of excrement in appropriate garbage recepticles. - Having completed Sprott Shaw College's Veterinary Assistant course I am well versed with diseases and injuries which can afflict our pets. I know how to get pills down the throats of dogs and cats who need medication, including by disguising the medication in treats like churu or pill pockets for a less stressful experience. I can give injections too and I'm not afraid of feeding your pet raw if that is what they eat. I will stick to your care instructions for your pet, regardless of their species. - At home I keep two cats and a marine reef aquarium so I am happy to look after all species if fish and will gladly check water parameters with provided tests then text you the results to keep you updated on how your water is doing. Having kept a leopard gecko for twenty-three years I am extremely comfortable with looking after reptiles and amphibians, including bearded dragons, Bunny, guinea pig, ferret, rat, chinchilla, conure, gerbil, hamster, budgie, etc? No problem! I spent half of my retail career looking after a miriad of species in pet stores. I'll follow your care instructions to a T and happily keep your animals company, keeping you updated with photos. - Cat? Cats are where I really shine! I have kept cats since I was seven years old and I don't balk at cleaning litterboxes (and I've used pretty much every litter media out there.) I know which medical signs to watch for which would indicate an emergancy having had several cats with urinary health issues which have required hospitalization and I am deeply respectful of cats' skittish, nervous nature. I'm happy to play with them, get scratched/nipped, feed them as you would feed them, give them plentiful butt scritches, watch TV with them, let them out into their catio and chill for hours with them in my lap. In closing, I would be absolutely honored to look after your pet no matter what its species is and be their friend while you are away. I am a trustworthy, respectful, quiet and kind individual who has loved animals (and the great outdoors) all of her life. While I have never had a dog of my own (yet) I have walked a friend's dogs for over a year and my veterinary assistance training as well as years in pet supply has made me confident and knowledgeable in walking all manner of breeds. I love playing 'guess the breed' with every dog I meet and I have knowledge of rarer breeds which most people have never even heard of! Being a disabled neurodivergent person conventional work has been extremely hard for me but animal care is one thing that I particularly shine at. PLEASE NOTE: - Except for emergancies I will not reply to messages before 8 AM or after 5 PM. I need boundaries for my sanity. - I am absolutely never available on Saturdays. Again, boundaries. - I need at least a full day's notice before I can accept any work, preferably longer. Why? Again, boundaries. - Also note that I am invisibly disabled which is why these boundaries are so key to my mental health and my ability to function! Please, please respect them! My functionality gets worse the more stressed out that I am and I need my routines and ability to plan ahead in order to safeguard myself. - I cannot do any overnight housesitting work as I need to be home at night to take care of my own beloved pets and family. I solemnly promise that I will look after your beloved pets as if they are my own; I am very knowledgeable about pet husbandry and health. I will only ever let your dog offleash to romp in a fully secure area after we have built a relationship of trust with established recall and elsewhere I will always keep your dog properly leashed (I ask that you ideally provide a sturdy harness for your pet.) I always carry a fully charged phone with a GPS backcountry navigation app to ensure that we never get lost while hiking and on longer trails I carry a personal locator beacon should an accident occur. I also carry bearspray from April to October should we encounter an unfriendly bear or other wild predator such as a coyote. I am dedicated to keeping your pets safe to the best of my ability; all I ask is that if we are going hiking they be kept fully up to date on shots, their collar have a valid license, and I strongly recommend that they be on an anti-parasitic regime with will protect them from being bitten by pests like ticks. Should they be injured while they are with me I will take care of them to the very best of my ability, including physically carrying them out and taking them immediately to your chosen veterinary clinic. Again note that in the case of a snake bite I will take them directly to Fairfield Animal Hospital in Kelowna as they are the closest pet medical facility with rattlesnake antivenom; safe driving and haste allowing in the case of this specific emergancy, I will keep you updated through texts. I always clean up after any animal that I am responsible for properly. No matter your pets' species I promise that I will look after them with love and care.

“We had Garrick and Madi stay in our home and look after our dog Harlow while we went away, and I would absolutely welcome them back again! They were both such lovely people who even came to meet Harlow before we left so I was comfortable she’d like them, and took care to listen to the multiple instructions I gave before leaving. They checked in with us while we were away which was fantastic, and then we came home to a tidy house and a very happy dog, which was the best! I’d highly recommend them to look after your house and pets and can confidently say they did a wonderful job.”

“Amanda is amazing! Ace is always more than happy to run out the door with her and always comes back with a big smile after running and playing! Highly recommend!!”

About: I have worked in animal medicine for 27 years and owned/operated my own pet sitting business. I love all animals and have cared for birds, pocket pets, dog and cats. I am comfortable giving oral/topical and injections (ex. Insulin). Two years ago I spent a year getting certified in animal hospice and palliative care. I know leaving a little old timer at home is stressful and requires someone with advanced caregiving skills. I welcome dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents and small reptiles. I am working from home. Animals who are cared for in our home are rarely alone. I can be available for visits during daytime or evenings. I have a quarter acre fenced yard. We have a pug named Bruce and a border collie named Biscuit. We live in a bi-level home in a quiet neighbourhood close to hiking trails that we frequent often. Pocket pets enjoy their own room and birds are upstairs with outdoor lookout.

“Samantha is great! Kind, personable and loves dogs. She knows the area well and took my dog for a good walk! Highly recommend!”

“Hannah is honest and hardworking. She is kind to all animals and truly enjoys spending time with them. She is dedicated and keeps her word.”