Dog Boarding Near YVR Airport — Just 7 Minutes Away
Travelling through Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and need a safe, loving place for your dog? Marpole Dog Walking & Boarding is located in the Marpole neighbourhood — just a 7-minute drive from YVR — making us the most convenient choice for dog boarding near the Vancouver airport.
Whether you are flying out for a weekend getaway, a business trip, or an extended vacation, your dog will be cared for in our home — not a commercial kennel. We provide kennel-free, in-home boarding where your pup sleeps in our bedroom and is treated like family from the moment you drop them off.
Why Travellers Choose Us for YVR Dog Boarding
📍 7 Minutes from YVR
Our home in Marpole is the closest in-home boarding option to Vancouver International Airport. Drop off your dog on the way to the airport and pick them up when you land — no detours, no stress.
🏡 Kennel-Free, In-Home Care
Your dog stays in our home — not a cage or kennel. They sleep in our bedroom and enjoy daily walks, backyard play, and socialization with a small group of other dogs.
⭐ Perfect 5.0 Google Rating
With a perfect 5.0-star rating across 26 Google reviews, our clients trust us with their dogs every time they fly. Read what they have to say about our care.
Convenient Airport Drop-Off & Pick-Up for Your Dog
We understand that travel days are hectic. That is why we make the process as easy as possible:
- Drop off on the way to YVR — Our Marpole location is right on the route to the airport from most Vancouver neighbourhoods.
- Pick up when you land — Swing by on your way home from the airport. We are flexible with pick-up times.
- Airport transportation available — Need us to pick up or drop off your dog? We offer pet transportation services to and from YVR and other locations.
- Daily photo updates — While you are away, we post regular photos and videos to our Facebook page so you can see your pup having fun.
Our YVR Dog Boarding Rates
We offer competitive, transparent pricing for quality in-home dog care near the airport.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Overnight Boarding Kennel-free, in-home | $70 per night + GST |
| Full-Day Daycare Over 8 hours | $60 per day + GST |
| Half-Day Daycare Under 8 hours | $50 per day + GST |
| Pet Transportation To/from YVR | Contact us for quote |
Late pick-up surcharge: If pick-up on the last day is after 2:00 pm, there is an additional half-night charge of $35 + GST.
Holiday surcharge (Dec 20 – Jan 1): Additional $10 per night above regular rates.
What Makes Us Different from Commercial Kennels Near YVR?
Most pet care facilities near the airport are large commercial operations. At Marpole Dog Walking, we do things differently:
🐕 Small Group Sizes
We typically board only two to three dogs at a time. Your dog gets individualized attention — not lost in a crowd of 20 or 30 animals.
👨👩👦 Owner-Operated, 24/7
Ken and Yvonne Gardner personally care for every dog. We are with the pets around the clock — no shift workers, no strangers, no turnover.
📅 10+ Years of Trust
We have been caring for dogs in Marpole since 2015. Our perfect Google rating and loyal repeat clients speak for themselves.
Serving Travellers from Across Vancouver
Our Marpole location is perfectly positioned for pet owners travelling through YVR from all over Metro Vancouver. We regularly serve clients from:
- Marpole
- Oakridge
- Kerrisdale
- South Cambie
- Kitsilano
- Dunbar
- Point Grey
- Downtown Vancouver
- Richmond
- Burnaby
- New Westminster
- North Vancouver
Ready to Book Dog Boarding Near YVR?
Contact us today to reserve your dog’s spot. We fill up quickly during peak travel seasons, so we recommend booking early — especially around holidays.
Call us: 604-809-1761