Dog Boarding in North Cowichan

“Five stars for Karin (and her family). They are a treasure and Watson enjoyed his stay with them. I felt comfortable leaving our 6 month old puppy with her as not only is she a kind, generous and caring person - BONUS here - Karin was a vet in her home country. It is a pleasure to recommend her and I am confident you’ll find the same great qualities in Karin as I did.”

“Deidre was super attentive and caring! Bear had lots of exercise and attention and enjoyed playing with Hoppy and Raven, who accepted her as one of the pack and both looked sad when she left. Bear cut her paw playing, which is not uncommon for her as she spins with a stick when she plays outside. Deidre spotted it immediately, contacted us, and offered to take her to the vet but she was also open to our usual treatment, of rest, keeping the paw clean, and flushing with saline solution. Deidre even had experience with this and did a great job. Her paw is looking good and we couldn’t be happier with the care our pooch received!”

“Casey was great! Quickly communicated back when asking how Bruno was doing and provided pictures for my kiddos that were missing him :) Thank you again Casey!”

“My dog Xena had a great time. She was so well taken care of. I appreciate that the booking happened, sight unseen, on both sides. I had to stay longer in Ontario with my ailing mother , and my friend/ dog sitter became unwell and unable to continue caring for Xena. Will definitely request same dog sitter!! Thank you GG!!”

“Poppy had such a wonderful time there. There was a great fenced in yard and a wonderful playmate for her. I'm confident that she looks forward to going back again!”

“Mickey came home from his overnight stay with Janice and Bear completely exhausted. The dogs played nonstop so Mickey was in his glory. A tired dog is a happy dog! Thanks Janice and Bear!!”

“You can tell right away when you meet Linda that she loves dogs. Her set up is amazing with separate roomy cages for each dog that has enough space for a crate and eating area. Seconds after getting home and saying hello to everyone Ipa went straight to her fav sleeping spot and has not moved. So glad we connected with this fantastic service.”

“Heather was great with our pup! Sheade him feel at home and kept him well exercised. We were able to do a meet and greet which we really appreciated. Heather also sent photos of their time together. We would definitely book with Heather again!”

“Arbour just stayed with Bronwynn and came back tired and happy. Bronwynn was great with communication and was happy to look after Arbour. Highly recommend and will be booking again!”

“Rejan took great care of our pup. She sent pictures and updates and was really responsive to our questions. This really helped us enjoy our weekend away even more.”

About: I am a BC certified Service Dog trainer with over 12 years experience. I am available to share my calm and loving time with your beloved animal companion either in my home or in yours as a house sitter. I am retired with very few demands on my time. I train only one (full-time, live-in) service dog at a time so my hours are completely flexible. NOTE: MY CURRENT SERVICE DOG-IN-TRAINING IS ABOUT TO GO ON TO ADVANCED TRAINING/PLACEMENT. I WILL BE RECEIVING A NEW PUPPY AND SO WILL BE UNAVAILABLE AT LEAST UNTIL ITS 17 WEEK VACCINATION, AND PERHAPS LONGER. SEE YOU IN JULY. Safety first! Ensuring that the environment is safe and secure for the animal is priority one. After that, it is meeting the physical, nutritional, and emotional needs of the specific pet.

“Karla has take care of our frenchie several times and is a wonderful pet sitter. Karla will care for your dog as her own which takes the stress of leaving your fur baby with someone while you are away. I highly recommend Karla.”

“I highly recommend Bee as a dog walker or sitter. Her compassion for dogs, especially her own bull terrier, is truly remarkable. She brings a caring and responsible approach to pet care, making her an excellent choice for anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving caregiver for their furry friends.”

“Amy was exceptional in taking care of Leroy during his stay with her. His leg was bothering him and she took his lead and adjusted their activity together to accommodate him. She sent pictures of them spending time at the beach, and updated me on his condition. I knew he was in good hands. I am so appreciative for her gentle, knowledgeable care. I highly recommend Amy!”

“Ting and family were great with our energetic Lab! Very responsive and caring. Got lots of updates, pictures and videos!! I would trust them to care for him again anytime!”

“Bill and Gerie are so lovely. They watched my boy Madden over the weekend and spoiled him with walks and time lounging in the garden. I appreciated the photos and updates. When I picked him up he was happy and well taken care of. I will certainly book with them again. Happy to have found a good match for dog sitting!”

“Our dog had an amazing stay with Justin. He seemed to fit right in with the rest off the pack. He came home happy, very clean and most importantly, exhausted ! The photo updates were greatly appreciated. I wouldn’t hesitate to have Justin watch him again.”

“Amazing! This was my first time leaving Lucca with a pet sitter and so I was fairly nervous. Haley and Mark were amazing. Lucca needs at least 3 or so good walks/runs each week to be at his best and Haley and Mark delivered! I received regular updates with pictures and Lucca looked so happy. I also worried that Lucca could come home with some undesirable new behaviour but Haley and Mark were respectful of the rules we have for him and Lucca came back to us just as we left him. Haley and Mark are great. I highly recommend them and I will certainly consider them.firat if I need a dog sitter again.”

“Joanne is the nicest person with a heart of gold. She will treat all dogs with respect and keep their safety at the forefront of any outing. Very outdoorsy and loves dogs, you would be lucky to have her take your pooch for a walk.”

“Marcy was absolutely wonderful caring for our little dog Sadie. It was the first time we left our pet with a sitter and I was nervous, but Marcy helped me feel at ease about leaving her. Marcy is very knowledgeable about dogs! The photos and updates she sent during the week were fantastic. I knew Sadie was happily being cared for by Marcy! ? Thank you so much!”