Owner-operated by Ken & Yvonne
Dog Walking in Marpole
Calm, familiar walks matched to your dog’s age, energy, confidence, and comfort. Ken and Yvonne offer private or carefully matched walks, with a limited schedule and attentive handling.
- Group walk
- $40 + GST
- Private walk
- $50 + GST
Tell us your neighbourhood, preferred days and time window, and your dog’s walking or handling needs so we can discuss a suitable routine.
What Your Dog’s Walk Includes
A Familiar Handover
Pickup and return arrangements agreed with you, using your dog’s familiar equipment and handling cues.
A Walk at Their Pace
A suitable local route with time to sniff, attentive handling, and pacing matched to your dog and the weather.
A Thoughtful Return
The agreed return routine and practical feedback. Rainy-day care allows for towel-off time and paw checks.
One-hour group walks are $40 + GST; one-hour private walks are $50 + GST. We confirm your location, walk type, and timing before booking.
Choose a Walking Style
Private Walks
Individual attention for dogs who need space, a specific routine, or gentler pacing. Health and recovery needs must be discussed before booking.
Small Compatible Walks
No more than five dogs per walk. Dogs are matched by temperament, size, pace, leash style, and comfort rather than forced into a busy pack.
A Comfortable Fit Comes First
Ideal For
- Dogs
- Small to medium dogs, seniors, and dogs who benefit from familiar handling.
- Routine
- Regular weekly or midday walks, bathroom breaks, and light enrichment, subject to availability.
- Location
- Marpole, South Vancouver, Oakridge, Kerrisdale, and nearby neighbourhoods.
Not Suitable For
- Different needs
- High-energy pack running, intensive behaviour modification, or specialist reactivity support.
- Discuss first
- Strong pulling, fear triggers, bite history, medical needs, puppies, and handling sensitivities.
- Access
- Apartments and condos require safe, agreed access and a compatible schedule.
Vancouver Weather & Local Routes
Rain & Cold
Choose routes with suitable footing, avoid the worst puddles and traffic spray, and allow for towel-off and paw checks. Small, senior, or short-coated dogs may need gentler pacing.
Heat & Air Quality
Adjust exposure and walk length, use shade and water breaks, check pavement, and favour calmer enrichment when outdoor time should be limited.
Neighbourhood Comfort
Residential streets, greenways, and suitable nearby parks are chosen around your dog, weather, and time of day. A quiet outing can be more useful than a busy destination. Three routes we return to most: the Fraser River Park loop (flat riverside paths, calm and even underfoot, our go-to for seniors and low-key sniffers), Winona Park and the quiet streets around it (good visibility, predictable footing, easy exits for dogs building leash confidence), and the Marpole Village loop (sidewalks, storefronts and crossings at a relaxed pace, useful for dogs practising city manners).
What Our Clients Say
Experiences shared by our dog-care clients. Read all client reviews.
Joe McDermid
5-star review as previously published“Our pups always come back so happy! They are well looked after, walked and we love the fact that they post pics almost daily of the dogs out for their walks.”
Jessica C.
5-star review as previously published“Ken and Yvonne were kind and lovely people who truly cared for our dog. They provided consistent updates and we could see that our dog was enjoying the outdoors and spending time with other dogs.”
Rates & Before Your First Walk
One-Hour Walks
- Group walk
- $40 + GST
- Private walk
- $50 + GST
- Before booking
- Confirm availability, walk type, timing, and the total price.
Admission & Handover
Current standard vaccination records, including Bordetella, are required before care. Veterinary exemptions are not accepted under the existing admission requirements.
Agree equipment, vet and emergency contacts, access, and the return routine directly. Do not send entry codes or detailed private records in the first enquiry.