Dog Daycare in Marpole & South Vancouver

Small dogs enjoying calm dog daycare in Vancouver.

Marpole Dog Walking & Boarding Service offers calm, small-group dog daycare for dogs in Marpole, South Vancouver, Oakridge, Kerrisdale, and nearby neighbourhoods. Care is owner-operated by Ken and Yvonne, with a steady home routine, supervised walks, rest time, and a quieter setting than a busy daycare facility.

Your dog is cared for by familiar people in a kennel-free, in-home setting, not passed between a large staff or placed in a crowded daycare room. We keep daycare intentionally small so each dog can be supervised properly and the group stays comfortable.

If you are looking for regular daycare in Marpole or South Vancouver, contact us with your dog’s routine, temperament, preferred schedule, and any health or behaviour notes so we can confirm fit and availability.

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Daycare Overview

Our daycare is designed for dogs who benefit from companionship, routine, walks, and quiet rest during the day. It is not a chaotic play-all-day model. Many dogs are happier when their day includes both activity and downtime.

  • Small-group, owner-operated care from Ken and Yvonne.
  • Walks, meals if needed, rest, and supervision.
  • A calm kennel-free, in-home setting for compatible dogs.
  • Serving Marpole, South Vancouver, Oakridge, Kerrisdale, and nearby areas.

Who Daycare Is Best For

Our daycare is usually a good fit for dogs who enjoy other calm dogs, settle well indoors, and do best with a predictable day. It may suit dogs who need companionship while their person is at work, but who do not thrive in a loud, crowded daycare environment.

It may not be the right fit for dogs with strong reactivity, guarding, separation panic, or dogs who need constant high-energy play.

Why Small-Group Daycare

Large, high-energy daycare is not right for every dog. A smaller group can make it easier to notice stress, prevent overstimulation, and support dogs who prefer familiar routines over constant novelty.

Small-group daycare may suit dogs who are social but not wild, enjoy regular walks, and can settle indoors. Dogs with strong reactivity, guarding, or severe distress may need a different care plan.

A Typical Daycare Day

Each day depends on the dogs in care, the weather, and your dog’s needs, but the rhythm is usually simple: calm arrival, time to settle, outdoor walks or supervised activity, quiet rest, and practical feedback at pickup.

  • Calm drop-off and settling into the home.
  • Neighbourhood walks or outdoor time, depending on the day.
  • Rest breaks so dogs do not get overstimulated or overtired.
  • Meals or medication if arranged ahead of time.
  • Pickup feedback about how your dog ate, rested, walked, and settled.

Familiarization Day

A familiarization day is not mandatory, but many families find it helpful. It gives your dog a low-pressure chance to meet Ken and Yvonne, experience the routine, and show us how they settle in the home.

It also helps us decide whether the environment is a safe and comfortable fit for your dog and for the dogs already in care.

Availability and Pricing

Please contact us with your dog’s age, temperament, usual routine, preferred days, and any health or behaviour notes. We will confirm whether there is space, whether the group looks like a good fit, and what the current rate would be.

We keep daycare intentionally small, so availability can be limited, especially for regular weekday care.

Good daycare is about fit: Price matters, but so do supervision, group size, rest, communication, and whether your dog is genuinely comfortable.

Dog Daycare FAQs

What age and size of dogs do you accept?

We consider each dog individually. Size, age, health, temperament, and compatibility all matter.

Do you offer drop-in daycare?

Availability is limited and depends on schedule, compatibility, and the dogs already in care. Contact us before assuming a date is available.

Is daycare right for every dog?

No. Some dogs prefer quieter one-on-one care, shorter walks, or staying at home. A good daycare decision should be based on the individual dog.

Looking for a quieter daycare option in Marpole or South Vancouver? Contact us with your dog’s routine, temperament, preferred schedule, and any health or behaviour details. Ken or Yvonne will let you know whether our small-group, in-home daycare is likely to be a good fit.