Jenn D.
Nanaimo, BC
Services
Jenn can host
Jenn can care for
Availability
My husband and I both work from home, which means your dog is never alone, not even for an hour. We're present, engaged, and genuinely happy to have the company! We're active, outdoorsy people who build daily walks and training into our own routine every single day. Our personal dog gets a minimum 1-hour training session and a 1-hour walk daily and your pup benefits from that same structured, enriching environment. Weekends are when we really get out hikes, beaches, and fields where we can stretch our legs properly. We'd love to bring your dog along for the adventure. A few things to note: 🔸️Frequent potty breaks available throughout the day as needed 🔸️Minimum 1 hour of exercise daily — weekends can reach up to 6 hours outdoors 🔸️🔸️ Bookings over 1 week require a trial daycare or boarding visit first to ensure a great fit for everyone 🚫 Please note we are not accepting reactive dogs at this time as we have our own gentle pup who we want to keep feeling safe and confident. We are also are not accepting Doodle breeds at this time. 🔸️ A harness is required for all walks please pack one! We do have a loaner that fits medium breeds
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About Jenn D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We provide a calm, structured, and loving space where your dog can truly settle in. We live in a house with a fully fenced yard plenty of room to run, sniff, and play. There's also a large open field nearby where we regularly play frisbee and enjoy off-leash style fun in a safe setting. Your dog's comfort and safety is always the priority: 🔸️Obedience training experience from puppy to senior, we understand dog behaviour deeply and practice it daily 🔸️Crate training experience available if your dog uses one at home 🔸️Dogs are welcome on the couch and bed if that's their thing we want them to feel at home 🔸️Toys, water bowls, food bowls, and an extra leash are all here waiting 🔸️Medication administration and special needs are no problem 📷 we provide updates and photos so you have piece of mind. 🚫 We never walk dogs off leash. This is a firm safety policy, no exceptions.
Home
Information Jenn D. would like to know about your pet
We want every stay to go smoothly, here's everything to keep in mind before booking: Please pack: ✅ Your dog's food & treats ✅ Chews ✅ Their bed and/or crate ✅ A harness (mandatory for all walks, collar walking is not permitted for safety) exceptions can be made please ask in your booking. We've got you covered on Toys and bowls 🔸️Dietary needs. we're comfortable with all food types, raw, kibble, homemade, just pack it and label it and we'll follow your routine exactly. 🔸️Special requests just ask! We can accommodate most things as long as we know ahead of time. We are not currently accepting: 🚫 Reactive dogs - we have our own dog and her confidence and safety comes first 🚫 Doodle breeds - unless exceptionally well trained and fully non-reactive (please message us to discuss)
A typical day
No two days look exactly the same, and that's the fun part. Here's what your dog can expect: Morning: A potty break and some calm settling-in time, followed by a training session. We spend a full hour daily working on obedience and enrichment with our own dog, and visiting pups get to join in on the fun. Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise and we take both seriously. Midday: The main walk of the day. Minimum 1 hour, always on leash for safety. We walk confidently with dogs of all sizes and energy levels. If you'd like to provide a long lead for extra sniff time, we're happy to use it. Afternoon/Evening: Depending on the day this might mean a hike, a trip to the field for some frisbee, a beach outing, or a cozy hang at home. We love the balance of big adventure days and relaxed Netflix-on-the-couch days, your dog will get both.
Location
Nanaimo, BC
Pets
Your Dog Deserves a Vacation Too!
Pet care experience
Between 8 years of foster dog parenting (parvo puppies, anxious rescues, and everything in between),training and competing in dog sports with our current puppy (Rally, Scent Work, Frisbee, and Barn Hunt), and having shared our home with every breed from Chihuahuas to German Shepherds, we bring a level of care and expertise most sitters simply can't. Things we can offer 🏠 Someone home 24/7: your dog has a full time human with them. 🔸️Guaranteed minimum 1 hour walks daily: we're hikers and outdoorsy people, your pup will leave tired and happy. 🎓 Expert obedience & dog sport training: have a skill that needs work? Want your dog to learn a new trick, want you pup to attend a dog sport class, we can do that! mental stimulation guaranteed. Just ask! 💊 Medical & special needs welcome: medication, anxiety, rehab, we have cared for many dogs with special needs and welcome them with open arms.
Reviews
Jenn was incredible! She was so communicative, kind, and attentive to our sweet, anxious dog. She followed our instructions for him to T, and when we came home, he was just so happy. Plus, our house was cleaner when we came home then when we left! What a treat! Our dog has been nervous in the past with other sitters, but we could tell he was happy and comfortable with Jenn right away. She and Adam really have a way with dogs, and we're so grateful that we found them. Will definitely be booking them again soon!
Jenn and Adam came to dog sit at our home for our 9 month old Pyrenees/Golden puppy, Daisy. This was our first test leaving her with someone other than family. They were very responsible and diligent in both caring for our dog and our home. They took Daisy on hikes, provided regular updates with pictures and made us feel so comfortable with leaving her for the weekend while we were out of town. Jenn and Adam looked after Daisy so well, we cannot thank them enough. We would highly recommend them!! Alison and Jeff
Our pup had a really good time with Jenn. They took such good care of her with multiple outdoor adventures and long walks. She came back all tired and happy. Highly recommended! Very thankful to them.
Jenn was amazing, my pups had such a good time and were so exhausted when they got home from all the walks and attention. Thank you so much Jenn!
About Jenn D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We provide a calm, structured, and loving space where your dog can truly settle in. We live in a house with a fully fenced yard plenty of room to run, sniff, and play. There's also a large open field nearby where we regularly play frisbee and enjoy off-leash style fun in a safe setting. Your dog's comfort and safety is always the priority: 🔸️Obedience training experience from puppy to senior, we understand dog behaviour deeply and practice it daily 🔸️Crate training experience available if your dog uses one at home 🔸️Dogs are welcome on the couch and bed if that's their thing we want them to feel at home 🔸️Toys, water bowls, food bowls, and an extra leash are all here waiting 🔸️Medication administration and special needs are no problem 📷 we provide updates and photos so you have piece of mind. 🚫 We never walk dogs off leash. This is a firm safety policy, no exceptions.
Home
Information Jenn D. would like to know about your pet
We want every stay to go smoothly, here's everything to keep in mind before booking: Please pack: ✅ Your dog's food & treats ✅ Chews ✅ Their bed and/or crate ✅ A harness (mandatory for all walks, collar walking is not permitted for safety) exceptions can be made please ask in your booking. We've got you covered on Toys and bowls 🔸️Dietary needs. we're comfortable with all food types, raw, kibble, homemade, just pack it and label it and we'll follow your routine exactly. 🔸️Special requests just ask! We can accommodate most things as long as we know ahead of time. We are not currently accepting: 🚫 Reactive dogs - we have our own dog and her confidence and safety comes first 🚫 Doodle breeds - unless exceptionally well trained and fully non-reactive (please message us to discuss)
A typical day
No two days look exactly the same, and that's the fun part. Here's what your dog can expect: Morning: A potty break and some calm settling-in time, followed by a training session. We spend a full hour daily working on obedience and enrichment with our own dog, and visiting pups get to join in on the fun. Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise and we take both seriously. Midday: The main walk of the day. Minimum 1 hour, always on leash for safety. We walk confidently with dogs of all sizes and energy levels. If you'd like to provide a long lead for extra sniff time, we're happy to use it. Afternoon/Evening: Depending on the day this might mean a hike, a trip to the field for some frisbee, a beach outing, or a cozy hang at home. We love the balance of big adventure days and relaxed Netflix-on-the-couch days, your dog will get both.
Jenn D.
Nanaimo, BC