Local dog care • Marpole & South Vancouver
Premium Dog Walking & In-Home Dog Care in Marpole & South Vancouver
Private, boutique care for a small roster of trusted clients, focused on consistency, safety, and personalized routines.
With Ken and Yvonne, your dog gets familiar, owner-operated care, not a rotating team of handlers.
Limited openings. We’ll confirm fit and current schedule.
- Licensed & Insured
- Owner-Operated
- Max 5 Dogs Per Walk
- Kennel-Free Boarding
Three Ways to Keep Your Dog’s Routine Steady
Choose the care that fits your dog and your schedule. We confirm compatibility and availability before accepting a booking.
Boutique Dog Walking
Attentive walks with pacing and companionship matched to your dog. Small, compatible groups, never high-volume pack running.
Areas: Marpole, South Vancouver, Oakridge, Kerrisdale, and Cambie. Route availability depends on location and timing.
Learn About Dog WalkingIn-Home Dog Boarding
A kennel-free home environment for dogs who settle well with familiar people, compatible companions, and predictable routines.
For owners in: South Vancouver, Marpole, Metro Vancouver, and the YVR corridor. Care takes place in our home; transport is arranged separately.
Learn About BoardingBoutique Daycare
Personal, small-scale daytime care with room for activity and rest. A quieter alternative to a busy commercial daycare floor.
Areas: Marpole, the Hudson Street corridor, and nearby South Vancouver blocks. Share your timing so we can confirm fit.
Learn About DaycareIs Marpole Dog Walking the Right Fit?
We are intentionally small-scale, personal, and routine-focused rather than a high-volume facility. A clear fit check helps protect every dog’s comfort and safety.
Best Fit For
- Small, senior, calm, or routine-oriented dogs who thrive with predictable care.
- Owners who value direct communication with Ken and Yvonne.
- Marpole and South Vancouver households seeking a dependable recurring routine.
- Dogs comfortable with a peaceful, kennel-free home and no more than three dogs total for boarding or daycare.
When Another Setup Is Better
- Dogs needing high-intensity off-leash pack running or large-group play.
- Owners seeking a high-volume kennel or a large, rotating staff team.
- Last-minute, on-demand emergency drop-ins across outer suburbs.
- Dogs whose dog-directed aggression or severe separation distress requires specialist support beyond this setting.
Unsure? Tell us about triggers, handling sensitivities, or previous care experiences. We will discuss what is realistic rather than promise a fit before meeting your needs.
How It Works
One clear conversation first. Confirmed arrangements before care begins.
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Tell Us About Your Dog
Share your neighbourhood, preferred schedule, dog’s routine, and care needs. Include anything that affects comfortable handling.
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Confirm Fit & Availability
We review timing, temperament, and routine alignment with you. Rates, service scope, and practical arrangements are clarified before booking.
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Begin Consistent Care
Once arrangements are agreed, care begins with familiar people, predictable routines, and direct communication.
What Local Dog Owners Say
“They are caring, responsible and always go above and beyond to make sure my dog is happy, safe and healthy.”
Before You Inquire
A few details help us respond clearly about suitability and openings:
- Neighbourhood and service: walking, boarding, or daycare, plus preferred dates and timing windows.
- Your dog’s routine: age, size, temperament, leash etiquette, and comfort around other dogs.
- Care considerations: relevant health or mobility notes, triggers, and handling sensitivities.
- Building logistics: stairs, elevators, concierge hours, or other access constraints. No entry codes are needed in your first message.
Keep access information private. Key handoffs and secure entry arrangements are handled directly after fit is confirmed and care arrangements are agreed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which neighbourhoods do you serve?
Our local focus is Marpole and South Vancouver, with walking availability in Oakridge, Kerrisdale, Cambie, and nearby corridors. Boarding enquiries may come from elsewhere in Metro Vancouver or the YVR corridor. Share your location and requested service so we can confirm logistics; coverage is not a promise of pickup or transport.
How many dogs are in a walk or in-home care?
Walks have a maximum of five dogs, with compatibility and handling needs considered first. Boarding and daycare are limited to three dogs total in a kennel-free home environment. We are not a high-volume pack-walking service.
How do I get started?
Send an availability enquiry with your neighbourhood, schedule, and dog’s routine and temperament. Ken and Yvonne will review fit and current openings with you. Sending an enquiry does not reserve a place; care starts after arrangements are confirmed.