Owner-operated by Ken & Yvonne

Compare Dog Walking & In-Home Care

  • Owner-operated
  • Fit before booking
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Find the right care for your dog’s day, from a familiar neighbourhood walk to a kennel-free stay with Ken and Yvonne. Compare our rates and routines below.

Tell us about your dog, neighbourhood, and dates to check availability.

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Which Service Fits Your Dog?

Compare capacity, routine, coverage, fit, and rates
Dog WalkingIn-Home BoardingBoutique Daycare
Max capacity
5 dogs per walk
Focus
Attentive private or compatible walks
Area coverage
Marpole, South Vancouver, Oakridge, Kerrisdale, Cambie and nearby routes, subject to fit.
Ideal dog type
Dogs suited to the agreed pacing and handling.
Rate
$40 + GST: one-hour group walk. $50 + GST: one-hour private walk.
Max capacity
5 dogs total across boarding and daycare combined
Focus
Kennel-free overnight care
Area coverage
Care in our home; enquiries welcome from Metro Vancouver and the YVR corridor.
Ideal dog type
Dogs who settle in a calm shared home.
Rate
$70 + GST per night.
Max capacity
5 dogs total across boarding and daycare combined
Focus
Daytime activity and quiet rest
Area coverage
Marpole, South Vancouver and nearby neighbourhoods; logistics agreed individually.
Ideal dog type
Dogs who enjoy calm company and can rest between activities.
Rate
$50 + GST up to and including 8 hours; $60 + GST over 8 hours.

Rates & Practical Terms

Tax & Boarding Extras

All rates are subject to 5% GST. Final-day boarding pickup after 2:00 pm adds $35 + GST.

December 20 to January 4 adds $10 per night above regular boarding rates. Confirm the total for your exact dates and needs.

Optional Daycare Day

An optional day of daycare at the regular rate can help your dog experience the home routine before regular care or a longer stay.

No familiarization meetings or free trial are offered.

Pet Transportation

Planned airport, vet, or groomer journeys are quoted individually. Boarding coverage does not automatically include transport.

Transport details

Boarding near YVR

Getting Started

  1. Share Your Routine

    Provide neighbourhood, preferred dates, temperament, health and medication needs, and handling notes.

  2. Discuss Practical Fit

    We discuss timing, compatibility, access, and price with you. Tell us about medication needs or short-notice dates so we can confirm what is possible.

  3. Confirm Care

    Agree the care plan, both handoffs, emergency arrangements, and communication before care starts.

Walking Scope & Special Requests

Local Walks

Private or compatible walks, on leash or off leash where appropriate, are discussed around your dog’s needs. Home pickup and any day of the week may be possible when arrangements and availability allow.

Outside the Usual Route

Occasional park outings in Richmond, Burnaby, or New Westminster may be discussed by special request. We will confirm the route and any transport arrangements with you.

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Your First-Walk Checklist

Keep this preparation list on your device. Do not enter access codes, keys, contact records or medical instructions here; agree a private handoff with Ken or Yvonne.

Before the first walk

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Prepare with the leash walking guide

Cat Boarding & Service Scope

Cat Boarding on Request

Cat boarding is available on request, subject to suitability and availability. Tell Ken and Yvonne your dates and your cat’s routine so we can discuss care arrangements and a quote.

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Dog Training & Grooming

We do not offer dog training or grooming. Our dog-care guides are educational resources. Planned transport to a groomer may be arranged separately, subject to availability.

Let’s Discuss the Right Care

Familiar people. Clear arrangements.

Share your neighbourhood, preferred dates, and your dog’s routine and handling needs.

Check Availability

Your place is reserved once we have confirmed the arrangements with you.