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Winnie H.

Star Sitter

Whitehorse, YT

5 out of 4.9 stars
•38 reviews
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Winnie H. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Dog-Proof, Fun, Safe & Clean Home

Pet care experience

My husband & I are trained and certified in canine emergency first aid. We currently have 2 beautiful and amazing dogs that we are lucky to have chosen us to adopt them. Sunshine is our Mini Australian Shepherd and Tofu is our Yukon Special. We continuously strive to better ourselves as pawrents and thus, also the best dog sitters for your precious furry friends! We started with Rover as dog owners looking for reliable sitters to hire, so we understand what is it like having a stranger taking care of your furry babies & how stressful it can be. It is important for us to have a peace of mind knowing that our dearest furry friends are receiving the utmost care. We would love to extend this peace of mind to you too. We can promise you that we will take the best care for your pet(s), pay attention to them & complete all the tasks that are asked of us. Your pet(s) will be in good hands. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like to schedule a Meet & Greet session. Boarding & Day Care: Your dog gets real one-on-one care & full attention. We give plenty of cuddles and scratches. This is a perfect place for dogs that need socialization. Dogs are allowed to play with one another in our family home, learn boundaries & have fun in a supervised safe capacity.

Reviews

Jennifer M.
Dog Boarding • Mar 19, 2025
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It was a home away from home, our furbaby loved her stay. Lots of great pictures and updates sent, which made us feel better. It was clear our pup got lots of love and attention! They even brushed her and was able to get rid of a couple Matt’s behind her ears for us.

Alissa B.
Doggy Day Care • Mar 17, 2025
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Winnie took excellent care of my senior chihuahua Tilly. She was very communicative and send updates and pictures. Will definitely be rebooking!

Taylor E.
Dog Boarding • Mar 13, 2025
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Great service - thank you Winnie!

Kathleen M.
Dog Boarding • Mar 10, 2025
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This was Lemmy’s third time staying with Winnie, and as always, it was an amazing experience! Winnie is incredibly responsive and always keeps me updated with adorable photo updates, which makes me feel at ease knowing Lemmy is in good hands. She’s also very flexible with pick-up and drop-off times, which is always a huge help. It’s clear that she truly cares for the dogs she watches, and Lemmy always has a great time with her. I’m so grateful to have found Winnie and will continue to book with her in the future. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving dog boarder!

About Winnie H.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We take the safety of pets in our care very seriously & do not take chances. Our property is thoughtfully designed & furnished for living with dogs. We also have indoor & outdoor security & pet cameras set up. Outside of the house, We have a fenced yard so the dogs can run freely & play safely together. In the snowy months, we build a maze in our yard so the dogs still have a lot of room to play together at & have a good workout. It is part of our routine to get all the dogs to go out every couple of hours to do their business & then get them back to drink some water! Our house backs into the green belt so there are plenty of great places to explore together! Within the house, we have pet gates set up at our staircase, helping to provide an extra layer of protection to keep the dogs safe & secured. We like to keep our home clean, healthy & safe, so we make sure that the cleaning & laundry products that we use are of high quality, clean, toxic-free, safe & effective. We also vacuum & steam-clean our floors. This is important to us as dogs tend to lay around a lot, including on places like the floor & carpets that we as humans may not consider too much about the safety of products being used in cleaning. We give our dogs clean, fresh & purified water from our water treatment machine, so this will also be what your dogs will get - the best. We also run the best performing air purifier in the market when we are at home so this is great for your dog too, whether or not it has seasonal allergies! I would encourage & recommend that you bring along your dog's crate/kennel to provide a comfortable, familiar & private space for your dog to rest & help it feel more at home during their stay.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Winnie H. would like to know about your pet

We will keep close communication with you, providing regular updates to assure you that your dog is happy & safe. I am highly-responsive so feel free to get in touch with us too! We will follow all the instructions you give us to take good care of your pet(s). Let us know a bit if your dog has any special needs or behaviours to account for & we will make every effort to accommodate. Does it have any special dietary restrictions, allergies, sensitivities or health issues? Does it have separation anxiety if left alone? Does it chew furniture? What is its potty schedule? What commands does it know? How is your dog with other dogs or animals? We generally prefer to take in small to medium dogs, which are similar in size to our own dogs, especially if you are a new client. All puppies are welcome. Nevertheless, send us a message & let's have a chat to see if your dog would be a right fit for our space. :)

A typical day

Off our property, we have lovely trails nearby so we will take some adventures walking or jogging on the trails & around the neighbourhood. Dogs are always leashed to keep them & others safe, unless we are in a dog-friendly fenced area like the dog park, where we will assess the environment & overall safety with other dogs in the environment. On our property, we have a fenced yard. The dogs can play together under supervision after a positive introduction.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
CA$69per night
House Sitting
in your home
CA$59per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
CA$39per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
CA$49per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
CA$29per walk

Winnie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Winnie can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

We wake up & attend to the dogs first thing in the morning. We are also with them when they go to sleep, for they will be in their crates in our room, so they are never anxious or lonely! We mostly work from home so we are around with your fur babies full-time. We enjoy having them & they always have a great time as well. They are usually on our laps or by our sides, if they'd like a cuddle, massage or scratch! We are open to last-minute bookings if needed. Please note that the flat rate for Doggy Day Care is for 8 hours. Any additional time is $5 per 1 hour block, up to a maximum of the day's Boarding rate.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 13 days ago
Winnie can host up to 5 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Winnie H.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We take the safety of pets in our care very seriously & do not take chances. Our property is thoughtfully designed & furnished for living with dogs. We also have indoor & outdoor security & pet cameras set up. Outside of the house, We have a fenced yard so the dogs can run freely & play safely together. In the snowy months, we build a maze in our yard so the dogs still have a lot of room to play together at & have a good workout. It is part of our routine to get all the dogs to go out every couple of hours to do their business & then get them back to drink some water! Our house backs into the green belt so there are plenty of great places to explore together! Within the house, we have pet gates set up at our staircase, helping to provide an extra layer of protection to keep the dogs safe & secured. We like to keep our home clean, healthy & safe, so we make sure that the cleaning & laundry products that we use are of high quality, clean, toxic-free, safe & effective. We also vacuum & steam-clean our floors. This is important to us as dogs tend to lay around a lot, including on places like the floor & carpets that we as humans may not consider too much about the safety of products being used in cleaning. We give our dogs clean, fresh & purified water from our water treatment machine, so this will also be what your dogs will get - the best. We also run the best performing air purifier in the market when we are at home so this is great for your dog too, whether or not it has seasonal allergies! I would encourage & recommend that you bring along your dog's crate/kennel to provide a comfortable, familiar & private space for your dog to rest & help it feel more at home during their stay.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Winnie H. would like to know about your pet

We will keep close communication with you, providing regular updates to assure you that your dog is happy & safe. I am highly-responsive so feel free to get in touch with us too! We will follow all the instructions you give us to take good care of your pet(s). Let us know a bit if your dog has any special needs or behaviours to account for & we will make every effort to accommodate. Does it have any special dietary restrictions, allergies, sensitivities or health issues? Does it have separation anxiety if left alone? Does it chew furniture? What is its potty schedule? What commands does it know? How is your dog with other dogs or animals? We generally prefer to take in small to medium dogs, which are similar in size to our own dogs, especially if you are a new client. All puppies are welcome. Nevertheless, send us a message & let's have a chat to see if your dog would be a right fit for our space. :)

A typical day

Off our property, we have lovely trails nearby so we will take some adventures walking or jogging on the trails & around the neighbourhood. Dogs are always leashed to keep them & others safe, unless we are in a dog-friendly fenced area like the dog park, where we will assess the environment & overall safety with other dogs in the environment. On our property, we have a fenced yard. The dogs can play together under supervision after a positive introduction.

Location

Whitehorse, YT

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Winnie H.

Star Sitter

Whitehorse, YT

5 out of 4.9 stars
•38 reviews