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Kennel-Free Dog Walking
Boutique, in-home care by Yvonne & Ken Gardner
small groups, daily photo updates, and just 7 minutes from YVR.
📞 604-809-1761
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⭐ Perfect 5.0 Google Rating | 🏠 In-Home, Kennel-Free Care | 📍 Serving Marpole, Oakridge & Kerrisdale | ✈️ 7 Min from YVR
📞 604-809-1761
Everything Your Dog Needs, Right in Our Home
Personalized care for your dog — in our home, not a kennel.
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Dog Boarding
Kennel-free overnight boarding in our home. Small groups, fenced yard, and daily updates so you can relax on your trip.
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Dog Daycare
Drop off your dog for the day. Supervised play, rest, and exercise in a calm home environment — not a noisy facility.
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Dog Walking
On-leash and off-leash walks through Marpole, Oakridge, and Kerrisdale. Private or small group. We come to you.
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Pet Transportation
Reliable rides to the vet, groomer, or YVR airport. Owner-operated, just minutes from the airport.
Why Marpole Dog Walking?
We treat every dog like a member of our family — because that is what they are.
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True Home Environment
No kennels, no cages. Your dog sleeps in our home, on soft beds, with us.
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Small Groups Only
We limit group size so every dog gets personal attention and calm care.
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Daily Photo Updates
You will get photos and updates every day so you always know your dog is happy.
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Perfect 5.0 Rating
26 five-star Google reviews from Vancouver dog owners who trust us completely.
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7 Min from YVR
Convenient drop-off before your flight — we are right in South Vancouver.
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Owner-Operated Since 2015
Yvonne & Ken personally care for every dog. No staff, no strangers.
What Vancouver Dog Owners Say
Real reviews from real clients in Marpole, Oakridge, and Kerrisdale.
★★★★★
“Yvonne and Ken are absolutely wonderful with our dog. He comes home happy and tired every time. The daily photos are such a nice touch!”
— Sarah M., Marpole
★★★★★
“We have tried other dog walkers but Marpole Dog Walking is on another level. Small groups, real home care, and they clearly love dogs.”
— James T., Oakridge
★★★★★
“Perfect for our senior dog. She needs gentle care and Yvonne treats her like royalty. Could not recommend more highly.”
— Linda K., Kerrisdale
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Find Us in Marpole, Vancouver
Serving Marpole, Oakridge, Kerrisdale, and South Vancouver — just 7 minutes from YVR Airport.
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Contact us today for a daycare experience — we would love to meet your dog.
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