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Shirley M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients
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Shirley M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$73 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Home full time
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Stay-home Dog Mom | DogLover

I work 100% from home running my coaching business, which means your pup will always have plenty of attention and care. I started dog sitting on Rover in 2023 while living in Oakville, where I proudly cared for over 50 happy clients—all leaving 5-star reviews. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I do provide tons of photos and videos - please let me know if you wish to receive less frequent updates. Now, I live on a beautiful 12-acre property in South River, ON, which offers plenty of space for dogs to safely explore and enjoy nature. **** All outside time is supervised by me, including my own pup. **** If you do not want your dog to be off-leash on my property, I will leash walk your pup. I have flexibilities and am available most the days and weeks as long as they are scheduled in my calendar. Usually I am able to accommodate change of plan within 4-hour window. I love the dogs for who they are. I want to give them the best of what I have and what they deserve. 🐶My dog🐶 PIKE: Yellow Labrador Retriever (June 2022), INTACT, well-trained, energetic. What You Can Expect: 🐾 Constant supervision and love while you're away 🌲 Safe outdoor adventures on my spacious property 🐕 Plenty of playtime with my dog (if compatible) 🏡 Clean, cozy indoor spaces for rest and relaxation ********TO ALL******** - I don’t take dogs to any dog park - I don’t let dogs go off leash in public - Please pick up before 7pm; otherwise a $25 late pick-up fee will be applied - one 42" crate, one 48" crate, two play pens, and one large cot available - Do not accept boarding request over one month (this refers to new client ONLY) - Will be multiple dogs at home, but only ONE new dog at a time - Dogs are allowed on furniture & bed, only if owners allow their dogs the same at home; otherwise I will follow owner's practice. - If your dog has specific command or routine that you'd like me to follow, such as release word, please let me know ************************ 🔴Boarding service: - Meet & Greet ("M&G") is a MUST. Please note my dog is intact, male. - I am happy to learn your pup's routine/habit/command as if he/she is at home, as long as instructions are provided. - Happy to provide Pike's treats (usually one-ingredient freeze dried treats) - Please inform any allergies and/or things/behaviour that your pup dislikes 🔴Daycare service: - "M&G" is a MUST - Pick-up time must be before 7pm, otherwise additional $25 late pick-up fee will be charged - Please inform allergies and/or things/behaviour your pup dislikes 🔴Dogwalk service: - no dog interaction on the walk - Prefer M&G at owner's house before starting the walk - Additional charge may apply depending on my travel distance 🔴Drop-in service: - Includes but not limited to: walk, play, feed - Prefer M&G at owner's house before visit - Additional charge may apply depending on my travel distance

Qualifications

28 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
2 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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67 ratings
Iris and Scott H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 17, 2026

Shirley was very attentive to Willow and sent many pictures and videos of her. Willow was happy and we will return!

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Siyi C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 17, 2024

Xiaolao enjoyed a lot staying with Shirley❤️❤️❤️

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Milos B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 29, 2024

Shirley took great care of my dog while I was working on the office. Highly recommend her for all your pet care needs!

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Donald H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 16, 2024

Bab’s our 1-year old French Bulldog loves going to Shirley’s. Bab’s stayed with Shirley for a week (Feb8-15) and had a great time. Shirley’s great at sending frequent updates and photos.

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Saad B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 15, 2024

Shirley did an amazing job taking care of hunter she took care of all his needs when I was away for a 3 week trip she went above and beyond for him. Thank you so much Shirley

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Reinaldo M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 15, 2024

Excellent Service! she always keep me posted during all the time with my dog! super friendly and very communicative person.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’d love to connect with your dog first before I bring Pike for him to steal my thunder 😆 Depending your preference, for M&G, we can walk our dogs together for quick 5 mins. I’d like to spend some time with your dog first - please bring some treats so I can “bribe” lol then I will have Pike meet your dog to see if it would be a good fit. On the first day, I will spend 10 to 15mins with your dog first before I introduce him/her to the fur friend 😆

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

With 12-acre land, we do not have fenced area. However I do supervise my dog whenever he's out there, and he has perfect recalls. I have a 40-feet long leash available if your pup does not respond to "come" command perfectly, so he/she will be leashed outside with lots of space to explore.

Pets

A typical day

Pike would probably outplay any dogs on this planet, however I will ensure cool down periods and “no play” times are given. I have two crates (42" & 48") and two play pens ready to separate the dogs for taking a break/feeding etc. For dogs that don’t want to engage with Pike, I will keep them separated and I will play with the dog (tug, fetch or just belly rub lmao). For dogs to be walked on leash, I won’t let my client dog engage with any other dogs on the walk.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Shirley can host up to 2 pets per night
I would love to know if the dog is house trained or not; crate trained or not; any allergies; any reactions towards anything/anyone; if there are commands they learned I would love to know as well
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.