David & Karen P.
VICTORIA, BC
Big farm; No other dogs; Great care
Pet care experience
We are a couple living on the Saanich peninsula. Both of us lead active lives and enjoy hiking, backcountry camping, and cycling. We are both settled in our careers and have been responsible dog owners for 15+ years but are currently dogless and ready to welcome your best friend into our growing extended family. Just think of us as your best friend's best friends. Like most dog owners we feed and walk twice a day, and we're comfortable with oral and topical medications. They'll have access to a spacious, fully fenced backyard throughout the day. In the evening your dog will go for a long hike or jog. On weekends we regularly go for longer hikes to nearby mountains and parks. We only accept dogs from one family at a time, but will take up to 3. Anxious and reactive dogs are welcome, and so are intact males and females. Your dog's safety is our #1 priority. We provide individualized conscientious care, and near constant supervision.
Reviews
David and Karen accommodated our last minute pet sitting request, for which we were extremely grateful. They stayed in touch and shared photos of Magnus during his stay, and he came home a happy dog.
David and Karen took great care of our dog. She can be pretty nervous in new situations but they managed to keep her calm and not go on a hunger strike (normal when she's stressed). Thankful for the photo updates, we were able to enjoy our trip without worrying about the dog!
David and Karen were great with Flash. They kept us up to date and flash had a great time with them.
Best experience we have ever had. that’s over past 20 years and several different sitters (and dogs!) David and Karen set the bar high. would definitely recommend without hesitation.
About David & Karen P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog is kept in our house, with us. If we leave, we generally will take your dog with us or leave them with the run of the house. We don't have kennels or pens. We have fenced yard, but will not generally leave the dogs there unsupervised.
Home
Information David & Karen P. would like to know about your pet
Any and all information regarding behavior is helpful, but we generally don't discriminate and love a wide variety of quirky behaviors'. We welcome reactive dogs, and can unequivocally guaranty to never double book.
A typical day
On any given day, your dog will be treated to enough exercise to ensure good behavior. Depending on your dog's energy level, they will follow us around as we work on the farm throughout the day, go for a 5km rural walk or jog each evening (thank you to all my little running partners, can't do it without you) and play fetch in the nearby field. We also have puzzles and toys for indoor fun :)
Services
David & Karen can host
Availability
Karen and I both work full-time, but we split our schedule between office and home. I for one spend most of my full-time work schedule working right here on the farm.
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About David & Karen P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Your dog is kept in our house, with us. If we leave, we generally will take your dog with us or leave them with the run of the house. We don't have kennels or pens. We have fenced yard, but will not generally leave the dogs there unsupervised.
Home
Information David & Karen P. would like to know about your pet
Any and all information regarding behavior is helpful, but we generally don't discriminate and love a wide variety of quirky behaviors'. We welcome reactive dogs, and can unequivocally guaranty to never double book.
A typical day
On any given day, your dog will be treated to enough exercise to ensure good behavior. Depending on your dog's energy level, they will follow us around as we work on the farm throughout the day, go for a 5km rural walk or jog each evening (thank you to all my little running partners, can't do it without you) and play fetch in the nearby field. We also have puzzles and toys for indoor fun :)
Location
VICTORIA, BC
David & Karen P.
VICTORIA, BC