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title: "Marpole & South Vancouver Dog Care Hub"
description: "Compare private walks, small-group walks and kennel-free boarding with Ken and Yvonne. See rates, local routes and care-fit guidance, then check your dates."
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date_published: "2026-08-30T13:14:28-07:00"
date_modified: "2026-10-17T16:41:43-07:00"
updated_at: "2026-10-17T16:41:43-07:00"
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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.

[Text Us Your Dates](sms:+16048091761?&body=Hi%20Ken%20and%20Yvonne%2C%20I%27m%20looking%20for%20dog%20care.%20My%20dog%20is%20a%20(age%2C%20breed%2C%20size)%20and%20I%27m%20interested%20in%20(walking%2Fboarding%2Fdaycare)%20around%20(dates).) [Use the Contact Form](https://marpoledogwalking.com/contact-us/)

Use text or the contact form and include your dog’s age, size, care needs and dates. An enquiry is not a confirmed booking; Ken or Yvonne must confirm suitability and availability.

Boarding and daycare share a maximum of **three dogs combined**. Group walks have a separate maximum of **five compatible dogs per walk**.

## 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; final-day pickup after 2:00 pm adds $35 + GST. |
| **Rate (CAD)** | $50 + GST | $40 + GST | $70 + GST per night |
| **Best fit** | Dogs needing a gentler pace or more space, subject to agreed handling and care needs | 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 planned pet transportation (separate quote; confirm airport arrangements and early or late timing before booking). 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](https://marpoledogwalking.com/services/).*

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.

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