I think I've visited almost every daycare and kennel in the Vancouver area. My dog is 13 now and I…read moretravel a lot so I need a place and people I trust. I've been bringing Polly to Ruff Stuff for over three years now. The facilities in Squamish are fantastic. The staff are real dog people. My dog has stayed for both short and long visits. It took me a long time to write a review for my own selfish reasons, I didn't want the place to be so popular that I couldn't get a reservation for my dog. Thanks Tracy for taking such great care of my best friend, Polly!

My anxious 9mo rescue pup stayed here for a week. The staff were great communicators and…read moregraciously provided me with updates, honesty and feedback on how she was doing. They didn't give up on her when she struggled the first couple days and won her over in the end! I really appreciated their patience and efforts with my pup. Loved that they shuttled her to Squamish and the large area they have to play outside! So happy to have stumbled upon Ruff Stuff!

We found out about Sweet Pea and Me though Ethical Deal and used their services for our beloved…read morelabrador retriever, Lucky. We were absolutely delighted with Sweet Pea and Me, and so was Lucky! Dog-walker extraordinaire Sara Bartlett is one of the most dedicated, professional business owners we've ever met. She picked up Lucky during our long work days, took her to the beach for a swim, and returned her tired, happy and smelling like mangoes (she cleans the dogs after their swims with special grooming spray). Since Lucky is an older dog, Sara was very sensitive to her needs, and made sure that she rested when she got tired. Lucky seemed to really like Sara, and we felt comfortable leaving her in Sara's capable hands since she has a pet first aid certificate and is bonded and insured. For us humans, Sweet Pea and Me is a pleasure to deal with. All of our phone calls, emails, appointment requests and text messages were answered promptly. Sara sent us frequent texts and photos during her walks, notifying us of when Lucky was picked up, when she was returned, and how she was doing. Not only that, but every day after her walk, Sara left a cute little paper bag filled with a different flavour of truly home-made, organic dog cookies which Lucky thought were delicious. I would recommend Sweet Pea and Me without hesitation to anyone who has a special dog in their lives!

Where Jordana goes my dog goes. She has been walking the pooch for a few years now and he always…read morecomes back nice and tired. He goes out for the adventure walks which usually means a hike up one of the North Shore mountains. Thanks for looking after my bud!

Absolutely wonderful people who organize dog-boarding and specialize in dogs who have diverse and…read moreunique needs. My dog is reactive and can't be around many other dogs or too many new people at a time and the boarder Briana was a perfect match for Chewie. The organizer April is incredible with dogs, very smart and skilled in terms of behaviour and positive reinforcement for dogs, and has helped me learn so much about my dog over the past few months. Highly recommend for dog boarding and general dog wisdom and companionship!

If I have to go away for a few days, I can't leave my dog with just anyone. While Sally is a…read moresweetheart inside the house, she's always looking for trouble outside, and can be especially reactive with other dogs. I need to know that the person who cares for my dog can handle my lil firecracker and prevent trouble from happening. My good friend who lives across the street is such a person, but more than a couple of days of dogsitting is kind of an imposition for a friend. I definitely did not want to send my large, energetic dog to a kennel (aka doggy jail). Bronte Pet Services to the rescue! I found them through a link on the website of the also-awesome Dizine Canine training centre. These wonderful people, April and Lauren and their team of petsitters, specialize in and even enjoy working with challenging dogs. They are also involved with HugABull rescue and are well-trained and experienced in reactive dog handling. We exchanged a few emails, and a couple of days before the trip, April, who would be sitting for us (the sitter she initially matched us with had to cancel) and another Lauren, who would providing some relief, came over for a home visit and to get the keys and contracts, etc. Sally loved them right away (cookies!), and when we left for the trip, we felt assured she - and the house - was in good hands. Knowing my dog, I had some lingering worries, but the first progress report email dispelled them completely. Throughout the trip, April sent us emails and pictures regularly to update us on how things were going. They would generally stay overnight and give her morning and evening walks and feeding. I'm also super happy with all extras April brought to the arrangement. She brought over her own doggy puzzle toys for Sally to solve to get her dinner - and who doesn't like to be told their dog is smart enough to solve the hardest ones with ease? She also introduced us to using a body halter, rather than the head halter I had been using, and even lent me one to try out after we got back. And she definitely wore my dog out with lots of interesting walks and "urban agility" exercises in the park nearby. They take care of all kinds of pets, but I love that they love taking care of even the more challenging (difficult, smart, energetic) animals. And I love that, since finding Bronte Pet Services, I feel like maybe I can now take a vacation once in a while!

My pup came back happy and tired. She's super excited when Jane comes to get her. Posts great…read morepictures. Really affordable prices. Very knowledgeable in dog behaviour and training. Plus Jane is a super kind person , very easy to work and talk with.

Love Unleashed Hikes, Jane is amazing, have used them for many years. Reliable, honest and very…read moreexperienced with high level of understanding of dogs. Can't recommend enough!

I have not travelled much because I worry no one will take loving care of and understand my…read moresensitive dog. I admit I'm part of the problem as an overprotective dog mom. The care Susan gave Molly my dog was exceptional. She was so patient with both Molly and me constantly worry texting! She went above and beyond to make sure I felt Molly was safe, happy and being well cared for. Molly is a sensitive dog and it took her some time to settle in Susan gave her the extra care and love needed until she relaxed. The name of this company says everything."Love on leash" highly recommended

I cannot say enough positive things about Love On A Leash! The people are what make LOAL so…read morespecial--knowledgeable, professional, lovely, and relationship oriented. Whenever I drop my fur baby off, she is so happy to see her sitter that she never looks back! And the photos and text updates I receive always brighten my day. The attention to detail and sincere care have been unparalleled. Having to leave your fur baby for travel can be difficult, but LOAL makes it easy. We are very fortunate to have LOAL in Vancouver!

Lluis and Linda have been caring for my dogs for 2 years. They treat me and my pups like family…read moreand have been so good to us. They have the magic touch and with time, patience and persistence won over my very anxious, unsocialized adopted pup. Both dogs are SO excited to see them. When one was having a hard time, Lluis and Linda went above and beyond to try to help hIm. We have been so lucky to have them in our lives.

Lluis and Linda have taken fantastic care of our 2 goldendoodles for daily forest walks. The…read morepictures sent every day are an additional bonus. Lluis is a fantastic photographer. We have also entrusted Louis and Linda with our pets and home for pet sitting when we have gone away for the weekend. We highly recommend them without reservation.

My experience with Rachelle (the owner) was nothing short of exemplary and above and beyond good…read moreservice. I called her on a Sunday morning super early because no other place was open to board my dog for the day. I was bussing from Maple Ridge to Metrotown, and she not only met me at a sky train location (so it was easier for me to drop my dog off), but also met me at another sky train location to give me back my dog. She sent me photos of Tucker, my pup throughout the day, and when I got him back at the end of my day, he was exhausted (HOW I LIKE HIM!). To top everything off, she was super friendly, and gave me a goody bag of homemade dog biscuits to take home. Literally amazing service.

I was looking for a new walker for Ricky-Bobby in 2012 and stumbled across Dogs Crossing, after an…read moreextensive interview I agreed to let them walk the critter. They were the best people I could've chosen, kind, compassionate, and genuinely loved critters. She would go out of her way to go above and beyond, from working with my work schedule to obedience training, just because she saw something my dog was missing. She has many certificates and was continuing education, unfortunately I moved out of their area. My dog is super chill. I have no issue recommending Dogs Crossing to anybody and do to anybody that is looking for their services

We've been using Joanne's services for a couple years now and she's fantastic! Our dogs love her…read more(most importantly) and we feel very comfortable with her visiting them at our home when we're not here. I highly recommend her for any of your pet care needs!