Dog Walking Service Areas in Vancouver
Dog Walking, Boarding & Daycare Across South Vancouver
Marpole Dog Walking serves dog owners throughout South Vancouver, offering kennel-free, in-home dog walking, boarding, and daycare. We are owner-operated by Yvonne & Ken Gardner, based in Marpole — just 7 minutes from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
We keep groups small, provide daily photo updates, and treat every dog like a member of our family. Whether you live in Marpole, Oakridge, Kerrisdale, or any of the surrounding South Vancouver neighbourhoods, we are close by and ready to help.
Neighbourhoods We Serve
- Marpole
- Oakridge
- Kerrisdale
- Arbutus
- Mackenzie Heights
- Quilchena
- Shaughnessy
- Dunbar
- Southlands
- South Granville
- South Cambie
- Cambie
We pick up and drop off dogs throughout South Vancouver at no extra charge. Our home base is at 7210 Hudson Street in Marpole — a calm, fenced property where dogs stay in a kennel-free, home environment. Whether you’re in Kerrisdale or Cambie, we come to you for pickup and return your dog safely when the walk or stay is done.
Why Marpole Dog Walking?
- Kennel-free, in-home environment — no cages, no stress
- Small groups of 3–4 dogs maximum
- Daily photo and video updates sent to you
- Owner-operated since 2015 — Yvonne & Ken Gardner
- Perfect 5.0-star Google rating
- Located 7 minutes from YVR — ideal for travellers
Ready to book? Send Us a Message or call 604-809-1761.
🇨🇦 Vancouver Municipal Bylaws & Local Pet Care Standards
Marpole Dog Walking operates in strict structural alignment with the City of Vancouver Animal Control Bylaw No. 9150 and the animal care protocols outlined by the BC SPCA. To ensure community safety, public compliance, and prompt pet recovery support, we actively assist our clients in validating their mandatory annual City of Vancouver dog licensing and verifying immunization baselines before initializing recurring neighborhood walks or booking extended kennel-free boarding slots. Our custom, local care networks are built to maintain absolute transparency, local civic respect, and five-star pet safety across South Vancouver’s parks and neighborhood corridors.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide dedicated, kennel-free dog walking and pet boarding services throughout the Marpole community and surrounding South Vancouver neighborhoods. All routes are tailored to safe, local paths within the community.
Yes, according to Vancouver municipal bylaws, all dogs over the age of three months must be licensed annually. Licensing helps ensure pet safety and supports local animal control services.