Laura R.
Laura R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
CA$34 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your goofball is in good hands
Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you I love dogs. But on Rover, loving dogs should be a given, not the whole qualification. To truly love a dog is to understand them. That’s why I’ve spent the last five years deeply researching canine health and behaviour, from force-free positive reinforcement and reading body language to recognizing the early signs of bloat (GDV) and understanding the dangers of heat stroke and paw burns. I specialize in providing tailored, focused, and intelligent care. I only walk up to two dogs at a time, and only if they are from the same household. I don't do multi-family group walks because your dog deserves my 100% undivided attention. Whether I'm managing a reactive pup by reading a sidewalk before it goes sideways, or letting a senior dog enjoy a slow, mentally enriching "sniffy walk," your goofball is in good hands.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Safety isn't a formality, it's the priority. Every single new client gets a free, mandatory Meet & Greet before we book a single service. No exceptions. This isn’t a formality; it’s a vital safety step where I learn your dog’s specific quirks, triggers, and medical history so I can do right by them. When caring for your dog in your home or neighbourhood, I treat their safety as a science. I understand how to proactively reduce the risks of bloat, I am hyper-aware of weather-related distress like heat stroke, and I use only positive, force-free handling methods. I am exactly the kind of dog walker I used to search for but could never find: someone who lets a dog be their silly self, while taking their safety with absolute seriousness. Please note that for safety and wellness reasons, I do not walk dogs on prong, choke, or shock collars. If this is your dog’s current equipment, please still reach out! I understand large, strong, and reactive breeds intimately, I have two of my own. It took time and patience, but we successfully transitioned to harnesses. If you are open to it, I am more than happy to discuss safe, effective, force-free alternatives that will keep your dog happy and secure on our walks.
Ratings and reviews
After losing our older dog earlier this year, our younger dog had been fairly depressed, so we'd avoided going away to ensure he was ok. A death in the family meant we would have to travel for a day, and Laura made all of us (including Rufus) feel at ease. Our meet & greet was full of playful excitement (from Rufus) and professional "get to know you and the animals" engagement from Laura. On the day, we left some extra instructions for Laura, and felt very comfortable about Rufus being taken care of by a compassionate and capable animal lover like us. The photos we got were hilarious and reassuring that Rufus had been in excellent hands. Would absolutely recommend Laura, and will be booking with her again in the future.
Laura has been a fantastic person to hire for our two dogs. She is super friendly so they took to her immediately. She is knowledgeable so we trust her a lot and feel comfortable leaving our dogs in her care. She is attentive, she asks questions and does a great job getting to know our lifestyle; she has suggested walk times, things to tire the dogs out, play ideas etc. Ziggy and Taz can’t wait for their next visit. Thank you! The Thede Family
So happy to have Laura care for my fur babies when I cant be there!
Laura is amazing with dogs, she takes the time to get to know your pet and their behavior during walks and how she handles them is fantastic. She has definitely help my dog improve with her reactiveness on walks towards other dogs, being gentle and kind, but yet firm in her commands. Laura is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to dogs, she loves them very much and I trust her with my dog.
Laura has a genuine love for animals and a natural ability to understand their needs. She is always finding creative ways to engage and care for pets, while making sure they feel safe, loved, and well attended to. She has cared for my two dogs and provided exceptional care, treating them as if they were her own. I highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for compassionate, reliable, and attentive care for their pets.
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Schedule
My current availability is kept strictly up-to-date in my Rover calendar, offering flexible options for mid-day dog walking and drop-in visits. Because I structure my daily routine to ensure I am never rushing between clients, I am able to offer reliable, punctual care that fits seamlessly into your dog's normal schedule. If you have a specific time slot you don't see listed, feel free to reach out and ask!