Doggy Day Care Merville

“Amber did a fabulous job taking care of Ranger. She was calm and thoughtful with our exuberant young husky. Communication with Amber was easy and she sent lots of photos to keep us up to date. I am pretty sure Ranger looked back over his shoulder as we walked back to the car at the end of the day. I would recommend Amber and will call on her again.”

Michael P.

“Kaleena took great care of our pup. She was flexible with our drop off time and was easy to communicate with. Would definitely book with her again when we're next in town!”

Dharini B.

“I was a bit nervous leaving my pup with a stranger for the first time but Adam was awesome, he provided updates and pictures throughout and allowed her to be where she felt most comfortable, even when that meant outside waiting for my return. He even had her equipped with a gps collar incase she escaped. She also got along well with their little dogs!”

Laura N.

“Janine took good care of Darla while I went to go check out the Tulip Festival. Took her on a walk to the beach and ensured she was quite entertained. Janine also frequently sent photo updates and quite responsive when I asked how Darla was doing. ☺️ Highly recommend getting her as a dog sitter.”

Jordan S.

“Marie and her dog were simply amazing at looking after my 3 month old puppy for two consecutive days! He was so happy that he almost didn’t want to leave! He had plenty of outside play time and was happy puppy when he went to sleep. Marie is a dog lover and expert herself, her dog is extremely well trained and polite, a good example for my puppy:)”

Jose C.

“We were so lucky to find Christine for our Aussie . Maya came home happy and tired from nature walks and playing. Christine's professional and caring approach made it easy for us . Would definitely come again”

Gary S.

About: I have been a dog owner for over 15 years! Many of my friends and family members have me watch their pets when they are away, especially since my dog Bucky and I are always out and about. I have had a ton of experience with a wide range of dogs, all with different levels of discipline. My pets have ranged from small breeds like a chihuahua to a larger breed like a boarder collie. I usually walk my dogs in many different areas around the city. Regardless of your pups needs, I will be able to take them on a nice adventure through the neighbourhood, going at the pace that is best suited for their physical abilities! Please note that Bucky will always join us on our adventures, but he loves everyone! I am in school doing a flexible part time program so I have lots of availability to hangout with your dog. I do work part time but this varies each week. We will play enrichment games, play with toys, the dogs can tussle in the park, or go on a sniff-ahari. Whatever works best for your dog, we will incorporate into our time together

“Kayleen was really helpful in accommodating a last-minute daycare for Tuzo. Super responsive and her pup was also a great host!”

Sophie P.

“Aparna was amazing! We were visiting from Vancouver for a wedding and were so glad we found her. Great communication before and during with lots of pictures updates, so welcoming, and Ginny had the best time ever! Would 100% recommend, thank you so much 🙏”

Stephanie J.

“Lindsay and Jordan were great. They were very accommodating and so easy to communicate with. Will definitely leave Casper with them if we get the chance to visit Courtenay again.”

Cj C.

About: I have been walking dogs and pet sitting since I was 10 years old. I will be your dog's best friend whether it's for a daily or weekly walk or a weekend sleepover. I have raised two dogs from 8 weeks old that are impeccably obedient. I have cared for senior dogs, dogs with medical or dietary restrictions, small and big. I am here to cater to their favorite activities whether it be walking swimming or trail walks we are up for it all. I am a free lance bookkeeper and accountant that works from home. My day is scheduled around my animals and yours. Depending on the day I incorporate multiple dog walks and outdoor time throughout the day. I care for pets as if they are my own by maintaining all obedience rules of the family first. If obedience or crate training isn't a priority of yours then I can help to provide good habits that your pet can take home with them.

“Carrie was amazing with Bear and he loved the home and yard and the play time with their lovely dog! Bear is happy and tuckered and I won’t hesitate to ask for their help again in the future :) Thanks so much :)”

Jay H.

“Our boy Alpine absolutely loved Lizzie and her boy Copper! Alpine spent 2 full days with Lizzie in her home and he went on multiple adventures and came home happy & tired both days. Lizzie truly loves dogs and we highly recommend her dog care services!”

Lori B.

About: Kelly grew up in a household who’s mom’s part time job was a dog sitter/ boarder so 10 years of living at home in my adulthood taught me a lot! I’ve taken care of most breeds of dogs and have lots of experience taking care of them, meeting their needs and training if needed. My uncle and grandfather are also both veterinarians so volunteering at their clinic growing up taught me a lot and is nice to have them as an emergency contact for any questions. Ian grew up in a household of dogs his whole life, having breeds including Tibetan terrier, labs and retrievers. In adolescence he started a dog walking part time job with his friends and loves being around animals. Kelly is a casual employee as a nurse so is able to schedule her shifts herself. Ian is an ecologist and is often able to coordinate working from home - so there will always be someone home when we are taking care of your doggo. We view animals as part of the family and that’s how we treat them. We now live in Cumberland and love taking care of your dogs whenever we can. We live on a 0.3acre greatly fenced property and love having extra friends around to take on adventures or play fetch and be cozy at home. Kelly is a registered nurse in a casual position and is able to create her own schedule around sitting dogs/ has lots of free time. Ian works from home so is always around to be with your dog/ take breaks to go on walks! We would treat your home just as we would ours. We are both mature professionals currently living in a pet-friendly apartment in a safe neighbourhood.

“Super happy with how everything went with Brittany and our large breed dog. She was very accommodating to our schedule and sent pictures of our pup throughout the day to set our minds at ease. Our dog came back from Brittany’s house and promptly had a long nap - she was very content and seemed well taken care of. 10 out of 10”

Matt D.

“I’m would definitely use Yasmine again. She was great with Jasper, clear communication before, while and after. We were just visiting and needed someone to care for Jasper while out whale watching and she was perfect and convenient for the marina.”

Josh G.

“Susan was wonderful and my pup throughly enjoyed his stay!”

Martijn Z.

About: Heya, my name is Core Ocean but I generally go by just Ocean, and dogs make up a large percentage of my life. Dogs are what make sense to me. For the last 18 years I've been working in the industry with dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments. I've fostered, worked full time in the NZ SPCA, worked in three different types of dog daycares, walked, boarded and even taken dogs on holidays. I'm confident walking individuals and packs on or off lead. I've had puppies, nursing mothers, senior dogs and everything in-between. I'm comfortable with reactive dogs, have spent plenty of time with unneutered dogs and females in season. I've had plenty of experience handling big dogs, challenging dogs, and the combination of both. I offer clear communication, regular updates and pictures. I'm fully insured, first aid trained, professional and have very high standards regarding my care of dogs. A walk isn't just a walk; I provide stimulation and enrichment, in the form of games and training. I value building a trusting relationship with the dog as much as their human. I pour my love in. Please note pricing: Walk: $25 per 30 minute walk OR $45 per 1 hour walk Day care: $50 per day 8am to 5pm Boarding night only: $40 6pm to 8am Boarding 24 hours: $60 per 24 hours, 6pm to 6pm When I have a dog in my care I am 100% present and with the dog. Whether walking, playing or napping, we are doing it as a pack. The dogs comfort comes first, always! When I'm boarding I give your dog my undivided attention. They are never left on their own unless agreed previously (typically in longer term situations). There is always access to a fully fenced outdoor area. Whatever your dogs needs are, they will be met. In a house sitting situation I keep a clean and tidy space, making sure all house rules are followed.

About: I always dogsit our friends' dogs and I LOVE it. I have experience with animals that need special cares and I can manage a couch potatoes or an high energy pooch. I already walk or/and run daily with my dog. I have a big fence yard and work from home. My lifestyle fits well with having animals. I can have your furry baby for a few hours, days or weeks, depending on the fit and needs. I have two friendly animals (cat and dog).

“Andrea was fantastic and was really accommodating with our last minute booking. Our shy dog Alba enjoyed having a friend for the afternoon while we explored Powell River. We would definitely use Andrea again!”

Sarah G.