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Kelly D.

Markham, ON

5 out of 5.0 stars
67 reviews
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Family environment /big fenced yard

Pet care experience

- 🏡 Home-based Dog Care Excellence: Nestled in a detached house with a secure fenced backyard, we offer a loving environment where your furry friends feel right at home. - 🐾 Meet Our Canine Family: Our dog-loving household includes a friendly Golden Retriever, serving as a fantastic companion and positive role model for our four-legged guests. - 📅 Years of Expertise:13+ years' experience raising dogs, 8+ years in the dog care business since 2017. Listing on Google and Rover.com, a 5-star customer review. - 🐶 Comprehensive Services: Doggie daycare | Overnight boarding | Convenient pick-up & drop-off (extra fee may apply) | Energizing dog walks | House visits for your dog's comfort (mileage fee applies). - 🗓️ Flexible Schedule: Also operating on weekends and holidays by appointment, our regular drop-off and pick-up times are 8 am to 7 pm. We understand the importance of flexibility and can accommodate your schedule with prior arrangements. - Accommodation of non-neutered and non-spayed dogs will subject to availabilities and a surcharge of $7/day for daycare or $9/night for overnight boarding. - 🐕 Tailored Care for Every Pup: Experienced in caring for a variety of dogs, from large breeds like German Shepherds, Dobermans, and Rottweilers to small dogs, puppies, and senior dogs including those who may be shy or anxious. Our expertise extends to administering medication and insulin injections when needed. - 📍 Convenient Location: Located in Markham at Major Mackenzie & McCowan, our facility is easily accessible for your convenience. - 💼 Weekday Hybrid | Weekend full-time Care: On weekdays, we operate on a hybrid schedule. While I am away from home, my son, a matured working adult, is fully present, ensuring your pups have continuous care and company, access to water and the backyard. - The dog daycare rate is for up to 9 hours and the overnight boarding rate is for up to 24 hours between scheduled drop-off and pick-up time. Extended hourly fee applies if any. - 📋 Booking Agreement and Waiver: Prior to confirming your booking, we kindly ask for your understanding and compliance with our waiver and release agreement. This ensures the safety, health, and well-being of your beloved pets during their stay with us. Waiver and Release Agreement - deemed as agreed upon Booking Confirmation: "I, hereby declare that I am the legal owner of the dog(s) named in the booking confirmation and affirm the following: 1. My dog has not been exposed to rabies, distemper, parvovirus, parainfluenza, or any other contagious disease within the past thirty (30) days. I further confirm that my dog's vacinations are up-to-date. Proof of current vaccinations is uploaded for records. 2. Acknowledgement of Risks: I understand that boarding involves inherent risks, and despite best efforts, it is a home care practice that does not necessary included 24-hour human supervision. I authorize Kelly (and/or her helpers) to take any necessary actions for the safety, health, and well-being of my dog, including seeking professional treatment. 3. Medical Attention: Every effort will be made to provide a safe environment. In the event of a medical issue, I will be contacted immediately for guidance on where to take my dog. If unreachable, Kelly (and/or her helpers) is authorized to transport my dog to the Emergency Animal Clinic. 4. Responsibility for Damages and Injuries: I accept sole responsibility for any damage or injury caused by my dog while boarded. This includes costs related to injuries to caregivers, other clients, animals, or damage to facilities. I hereby waive any claims, actions, or demands of any nature, foreseen or unforeseen, against Kelly's (and/or her helpers) Dog Services arising during pick-up, transportation, drop-off, and stay at the facilities. 5. Discretionary Acceptance: I acknowledge that my dog’s acceptance into boarding is at the discretion of Kelly's (and/or her helpers') Dig Services, with the right to refuse service at any time for any reason. If my dog exhibits aggression or biting behavior, Kelly's (and/or her helpers') Dog Services reserves the right to refuse service. 6. Release of Liability: Upon booking confirmation, I accept full responsibility for my dog's actions while boarded. I release Kelly’s (and/or her helpers') Dog Services from any and all claims of liability. 7. Assumption of Risk: I have carefully read and understood the contents of this Waiver and Release Agreement. I acknowledge that it includes an assumption of the risks associated with negligence and liability on the part of Kelly's (and/or her helpers') Dog Services. 8. Reliance on Waiver: I recognize that Kelly's (and/or her helpers') Dog Services is materially relying on this waiver. I understand that my dog(s) may engage in play with other dogs during their stay in the daycare, boarding, and at Kelly’s (and/or her helpers') Dog Services. I confirm that I have thoroughly read and agree to comply with all the terms outlined above. "

Reviews

Brenda B.
Dog Boarding • Mar 25, 2025
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Kelly took great care of Finn while we were on vacation. She sent pictures and discussed his issues right away. He seemed happy in her care and Im confident he had a pleasant vacation too.

Minnie W.
Dog Boarding • Sep 03, 2024
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Kelly has taken care of Nori on multiple occasions now and she always does an excellent job! Nori is always very happy to go there and excited to Kelly 😊

Bruce O.
Dog Boarding • Aug 23, 2024
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No problems. Dropped Meadow off on time and picked her up on time. Friendly.

Minnie W.
Dog Boarding • May 25, 2024
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Nori spent over 2 weeks with Kelly and had a wonderful time. She always takes wonderful care of Nori and Nori has a lot of fun playing with her dogs as well!

About Kelly D.

Communication

34 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

- Our big fenced backyard enables your fur babies to play outdoors safely. - I am full time at home currently and my son, a matured working adult, works from home too, and your dogs are always accompanied by one of us at least.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Kelly D. would like to know about your pet

We would like to know about dog’s breed, age, gender, if neutered or spayed, feeding and toilet habit, vaccination up to dates, any allergies, special attention if any. We would be happy to have a “Meet and Greet” with you and your dog before we know it is a good fit.

A typical day

We walk dogs for half an hour and above when the weather allows. They have frequent access to the backyard for playing time. We play ball with dogs in the backyard or in the basement depending on the weather. Typically, we feed them twice a day - breakfast, dinner, and/or lunch if instructed by the owner. Dogs are free in the house. They are allowed to sleep on the ground floor or second floor that they like.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
CA$59per night
House Sitting
in your home
CA$100per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
CA$25per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
CA$45per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
CA$25per walk

Kelly can host

No females in heat

Kelly can watch in your home

Cats

Availability

- Feed dogs twice a day for breakfast and dinner and lunch if the customer requires it. - Access clean water throughout the day. - Access to outdoor backyard throughout the day.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Kelly D.

Communication

34 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

- Our big fenced backyard enables your fur babies to play outdoors safely. - I am full time at home currently and my son, a matured working adult, works from home too, and your dogs are always accompanied by one of us at least.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Kelly D. would like to know about your pet

We would like to know about dog’s breed, age, gender, if neutered or spayed, feeding and toilet habit, vaccination up to dates, any allergies, special attention if any. We would be happy to have a “Meet and Greet” with you and your dog before we know it is a good fit.

A typical day

We walk dogs for half an hour and above when the weather allows. They have frequent access to the backyard for playing time. We play ball with dogs in the backyard or in the basement depending on the weather. Typically, we feed them twice a day - breakfast, dinner, and/or lunch if instructed by the owner. Dogs are free in the house. They are allowed to sleep on the ground floor or second floor that they like.

Location

Markham, ON

Kelly D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Kelly D.

Markham, ON

5 out of 5.0 stars
67 reviews