Owner-operated · Marpole & South Vancouver
Calm, Small-Scale Dog Care by Ken & Yvonne
Kennel-free boarding, structured walks, and daycare for dogs who do best with quiet routines, familiar people, and a real home — never a facility.
Check availability: Send your dates and your dog’s care needs.
Texting is fastest — include your dog’s age, size, and the dates you need.
Where We Walk: Marpole’s Best Dog Routes
Fraser River Park Loop
Flat riverside paths with water views, sniff-rich grass edges, and space to keep distance from other dogs. Our go-to for seniors and dogs who prefer calm, even ground.
Best for: senior dogs, low-key sniffers, warm days
Winona Park & Quiet Streets
Open green space ringed by quiet residential blocks — good visibility, predictable footing, and easy exits if a dog needs a calmer route mid-walk.
Best for: dogs building leash confidence, structured solo walks
Marpole Village Loop
Gentle everyday-life exposure: sidewalks, storefronts, and crossings at a relaxed pace. Useful practice for dogs whose owners want polite city manners.
Best for: confident dogs, manners practice, variety seekers
Which Service Fits Your Dog?
| Feature | Private Walk | Group Walk | In-Home Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | One-on-one walk matched to your dog’s pace, route, and confidence | Walk with a small number of carefully matched, compatible dogs | In-home overnight boarding; discuss sleeping arrangements before booking. |
| Duration | 1 hour | 1 hour | Per night; pickup after 2pm adds a half-night |
| Rate (CAD) | $50 + GST | $40 + GST | $70 + GST per night |
| Best fit | Seniors, recovery walks, reactive or shy dogs, routine-lovers | Social dogs who enjoy calm company, not chaotic play | Dogs who settle in a home, share space politely, follow routines |
| Watch out for | Not a high-energy workout substitute | Requires a compatibility check first | Not suited to unmanaged separation distress or bite history |
Also available: dog daycare ($50 + GST for up to and including 8 hours, $60 + GST for over 8 hours) and pet transportation (quote by request — Marpole is close to YVR, which helps with early flights and late arrivals). Late boarding pickup after 2:00 pm adds $35 + GST; Dec 20 – Jan 4 stays carry a $10/night holiday surcharge. Rates current as of August 30, 2026 — see our full services page.
Not sure which fits? Text us at 604-809-1761 with your dog’s age, size, and temperament, and we’ll tell you honestly — including if we’re not the right fit. Our small-scale model means we say no when a dog would be happier elsewhere.