Dog Sitters in Egmont

My 1 year old corgi Auggie has gone to Castle Rock a couple times very recently and even though I was so nervous, there was absolutely no reason to be. The staff took the time to answer my questions via phone before I dropped him off the first time, and were very transparent that if things didn't go well they would let me know to ensure Auggie wasn't being forced into a social situation that didn't serve him. A happy pup, is a tired pup and Auggie Dog is beyond pooched once we get home! I think it's safe to say this will be a regular weekly outing for him.

After thoroughly researching every kennel on the Coast, I chose Castle Rock for my dog's two-week boarding in August. My regular sitter was unavailable, and I was so nervous about leaving him for an extended period in a place he was unfamiliar with. However, the exceptional care, regular updates, and patience from the Castle Rock team quickly alleviated my concerns. Indy thrived, making numerous friends and having a fantastic time. I'm deeply grateful for the peace of mind they provided! Castle Rock has earned my trust, and I won't hesitate to return in the future. Thank you for taking wonderful care of Indy!

I have been taking my rescue dog Birdie here for a few weeks on and off. I had a concern today so called the daycare, the owner took the time to talk me through what was happening with my dog, told me how she's been doing and what they were doing to work on her allowing them to catch her (she's nervous of people). I appreciate that she took her time talking to me and made sure I understood what was going on and why. So many people get defensive when you ask questions, but they just wanted me to be clear and feel comfortable with everything. My dog definitely enjoys going there as she's always ready to jump out of the car when we arrive and ways very tired when we get home. Photo of our tired dog after a day at castle rock

We were in urgent need of a doggy day care but I wasn't going to try Castle Rock because of a very bad experience a few years ago with my two other dogs; my husband convinced me to give the new owners a try. Let me tell you: the new owners are wonderful! They are concern and caring. They assess each new dog so that they are able to place the dog in a group that suits all their personalities. The dogs have lots of play time and come back home pretty tired. When we drop off our dog, he can't wait to go greet his new friends. He's a happy puppy and we are happy parents!

I can' t say enough great things about this place! They are so wonderful with my pets and they make us feel at ease when I eave them with them for the day and most recently 12 days. There kindness to dogs is appreciated and admired. A special thank you to Tiffany, Hannah and Jill.

Dropped my 8m old puppy off today. It was his first time at a daycare and I can't say enough good things about them. He's absolutely exhausted and was so happy, they were super great at communication and made me feel happy to leave him with them. I will absolutely be bringing him back.

Castle Rock Kennels is amazing. Our Ziggy loves it there . He's always happy to go see his doggie friend . The owners and staff are so friendly and know their stuff. Thank you, guys, from Ziggy and his dad.

Best kennel ever! My dog gets excited just driving past the place, let alone pulling into the driveway! They have always been so kind and supportive, and very understanding with my rescue dogs needs. She's always happy, and very tired from playing when I pick her up. I couldn't imagine leaving her with anyone else!

Great service, very accommodating, good facilities for the doggos. My dog is always smiles when I pick her up.

Castle Rock has been a wonderful place for us to bring our pup while we work during the day. Our pup loves all of her friends and always comes home happy and totally pooped. The staff there are wonderfully attentive to all the dogs and their needs. They are friendly and responsible. Their boarding services are also great as well. So lucky to have a spot that your dog already knows and loves to care for your dog if you have to go away. Highly recommend!

We recently used Leigh’s Pawsitive adventures so that we could do a half day of fishing. I could tell she was extremely passionate about dogs and making sure they were having a safe and comfortable time. They have a well organized set up where they can partition off dogs into different categories, and I loved how we were able to introduce our dog to the setting by coming in with him. It sounds like he loved the daily walk into their fenced acreage. Thank you again Leigh!!

Leigh has been so instrumental in helping develop my dogs social skills and alleviating his separation anxiety. She manages the impossible task of keeping track of what every dog is up to all day and gives me a comprehensive rundown of what my man got up to when I come to pick him up. He has made so many friends, has become so good with other dogs, and he is absolutely exhausted everytime I come to pick him up. My dog loves going to doggie daycare and I owe that entirely to Leigh and her wonderful staff, thank you so much for everything you do for Wally!!!

Our Winston had the most amazing day today at Pawsitive Adventures. Thank you Sam and Leah for such amazing customer service and great doggy facilities. Winston had an amazing day. We will see you again next year when we visit the Sunshine Coast. Thank you again. ❤️

Very friendly, knowlegable and the facilities are great. Dogs are taken for a hike daily on the huge fenced property.

Great people very accommodating and they take wonderful care of my dog Molly

Had an absolutely wonderful time. The staff is outstanding! Highly recommended.

The care that the dogs are shown

I am impressed with the staff at Del Norte Kennels, consistently provide a sense of security when we board Micah and Nova. The kennel's exceptional staff, facilities, and reasonable prices make it an outstanding choice. Thank you, Del Norte, for your exemplary care of our pets.

Only place I leave my baby girl when I'm away. Been kenneling her here for almost 4 years. Thanks for taking such good care of Freyja! She loves to jump up to the window when she gets there :)

Pup was taken well care of. The girls are so friendly! Gave me an email update with pictures while I was away for the week. He ran back in the building to say bye.

Our dog was returned with no signs of stress (great!) although he was a little dehydrated (not great) and smelled like a kennel (not great) to the point he needed to be bathed. The staff are friendly, competent and always give an informed but informal report of how things went during his stay (great!).

I just had my GSD stay at Del Norte for nine days and I must say he was well taken care of and my mind was at ease the whole time. I will definitely use this kennel service in the future. Thank you to all the caring staff

We have a fear reactive dog and they were able to accommodate his stay. He gets super excited apon arrival and is clearly well taken care of while on his visits. We will not go anywhere else for both our dogs :)

Our dog went for a last minute stay for a couple nights and they took good care of her. Everyone was friendly and the whole process was fast, efficient and made very easy to book, check in and pick up my dog. Will definitely be using again in future when needed!

Del Norte is looking after our Husky for 6 weeks and we can’t say enough for how attentive and great they have been! Allowing friends and family to stop by to visit him and to take him out/play etc. Kokomo loves going there and the staff are always so excited to see him.

Sarah and her staff at Del Norte are dog-centred people who understood how to let my dog, Jude, feel safe, welcomed, and accepted with patience and smiles. Literally, life savers over the past two years. So grateful!

I have used Del Norte Kennels over 10 times in the last 2 years and they treat my Lab amazing! The staff are all so friendly and loving with the dogs. I would high recommended them for your next trip away:)

We feel so lucky to have No Pawblems here on the Coast! Our pup absolutely loves going there and always comes back happy and well cared for. Joyce and Allan are fantastic—super understanding and flexible, which makes things so much easier for us as a family. It’s clear they truly care about every dog that comes through their doors. Couldn’t recommend them more!

Been taking our dog to No Pawblems ever since he was a puppy including puppy training. Great people great service! Highly recommend.

We left our dog with Allan and Joyce for 12 days. They came highly recommended however this would be the first time we had boarded our dog, and for such a long time; it made us nervous. I dropped him off and could tell from the cleanliness, organization and interaction with staff that he would be well cared for. We just picked him up and I can say with confidence that they will be our first choice moving forward and that we highly recommend them to anyone making the decision to board their dog. Joyce, upon pickup, spent time with us giving valuable knowledge on training and some tips for scent games we can play with our dog. It was a great experience start to finish. Thank you very much for taking care of our boy like family.

I've never taken my dog to a boarding place so I was nervous but No Pawblems gave my pup Ethel the best first overnight experience! She came home calm, happy and so tired! Highly recommend!

My dog loves it at No Pawblems. Nice to know she is safe, loved and happy there. Joyce,Al and the staff are the BEST!

Best place on Sunshine Coast of four tried. Close to the ferry, 3 minutes by car. Great folk. Well experienced and owners exceptionally insightful. Proof it works is my dog comes home happy not wound up, not too exhausted and not upset. I think the right match is different for each person but I would not go elsewhere unless they were full. Book early, they do fill up on long weekends, year round. If you book No Pawblems, they are sensitive to socializing dogs by size and temperament in small play groups supervised. 5/5!

Got our first family dog several months ago - she's now 6 months old - and needed advice on potty training, socialization, commands etc. Joyce and her staff offered instant support and gave us confidence. Now our puppy just cannot wait to go and play with her canine friends each week at No Pawblems, although we will start some training classes just to affirm her good behaviour so far and avoid bad habits - mainly on our part as dog parents! Highly recommend this facility.

Very knowledgeable and friendly. We have taken our cat here for many years when we go on holiday. They have always been very attentive to our pet's needs. Highly recommended.

The service is really professional. Joyce know totally what she is doing. If you want a good place and have a peaceful mind, go to pawproblem. They know how to take care of your puppy!

My dog loves going to visit with Joyce and Al and they take such good care of her! I highly recommed NoPawblems to anyone who needs to board their pet for a day, a week, or longer.

I’m pretty sure Sara loves my dog as much as I do. I trust her completely, her and her family are the sweetest kindest people. I feel so happy that my dog can have a home away from home. When she sees Sara it’s almost like I stop existing! Very reassuring to see such a happy dog run into a happy home! There aren’t enough stars on google for this doggy daycare! 🤍🤍🤍

Let me start out by saying Sara is an amazing and loving dog caregiver. We were so lucky to connect with her as we were finding it nearly impossible to find a dog sitter we were comfortable to leave our dog Daisy with - with Sara it isn't even a thought. We have been blown away by her care of Daisy and how she truly made it a home away from home for her. Sara doesn't just look after your dog while you are away, she truly integrates your dog into her family pack. Over the last year and a half we have brought Daisy for several longer trips at Sara's and she has always sent multiple photos and videos to us updating how things are going, which is really reassuring. Mostly the videos show how our dog is loving her time there as much or more than home! lol. Daisy has clearly bonded with Sara's family and dogs and is excited when we even say their names. Sara is always taking the dogs to many different trails and beaches around Nanaimo, they definitely get their exercise, rain or shine. She is kind and compassionate and truly knows and loves dogs. If there are any special instructions, you can be sure they will be followed and your wishes respected. If you need a dog sitter, you have found her. We can't say enough - THANK YOU SARA! See you soon :)

I can't recommend Sara and Steven enough! They took excellent care of my nervous boy and Sara provided lots of updates which was amazing. After our first meet I could tell Sara is very intuitive with dogs-- and as someone who has dog sit for strangers in the past, it definitely takes a certain level of skill which I could tell instantly Sara had. I don't often need a sitter but I wouldn't trust anyone else when I do!

Cruze Sarah’s care and compassion for animals really shows, my frenchie Cruze loves going for sleepovers and playing with his pals when we are away. The home environment is an amazing place for pets to be, they feel safe and cared for and treat Cruze as one of their own. Cruze loves playing with all the dogs at daycare and goes on hikes with the pack. Sarah is always keeping me updated on what they’re doing or sends me videos of all the fun they’re having sometimes catching a photo of their pack naps. I would usually have trouble asking anyone to watch my dog because he was always able to come with me but having Sarah I feel like I can leave him somewhere safe where he’s going to have all the fun and receives his meds on time, they have a toddler that Cruze loves and is very gentle with, I am lucky to have someone like Sarah who will care for my animal as if he were her own and her background in pet care is very reassuring.

An amazing option for dog care! Adore Sara and her love for animals!

We had a great experience with Nansey providing walking services for our elderly dog, Cadence. She was even able to accommodate a meet and greet on fairly short notice; we appreciated that she took the time to understand the needs of our dog. We loved receiving the cute photos/videos as well. It was great having peace of mind and knowing our dog got the exercise she needed. I’m sure we will utilize her services again :)

I was delighted to find out there was an in-home alternative to a boarding kennel for our beloved pup for the duration of our recent family vacation. Nancey took great care of him. She kept me updated via text and sent photos and videos regularly. It was a huge bonus that our dog's stay with Nancey overlapped with another dog's, and the two of them played happily all week long. I wouldn't hesitate in having Nancey care for our dog again. Thank you for your good loving care Nancey and for keeping me so regularly updated!

Nansey was very kind to accommodate us for a last-minute request to keep our dogs before we had to travel. She took very good care of our two dogs, though she had a little trouble with them on leash because I've been lax lately with my training (sorry Nansey!). They usually run freely in our yard and aren't used to being on leash very much. She sent us good updates and photos for the few days we were away, which we appreciated very much. Overall, a positive experience.

Nansey is a very caring and detail oriented dog sitter. She follows all the rules I have for my dog which is very important for a young puppy. I'm very happy for her help!

Nansey took amazing care of our 10 year old lab! She treats your pet like her own :) if you’re looking for someone to really care for your pet while you are away, Nansey is the one!

Nansey did a wonderful job caring for our dog Louie when I had to travel for work. Louie is an elderly chihuahua who needs daily medication and I was nervous about leaving him with a pet sitter. Nansey is kind and patient, she answered all of my questions beforehand and provided photos of Louie and updates while I was away. It was great to see him snuggled right up to her and sleeping on her lap! I would definitely recommend Happiest Pup Pet Services.

Our little boy Bernie had a great time staying with Nansey. He can be slow to warm up to new people, but he was comfortable with Nansey right away. We really appreciated the updates, photos and videos that Nansey sent while we were away.

Nansey took the time to meet with our highly anxious pup Ellie a couple times before she stayed the night to help her with the transition. We're grateful to have a good sitter nearby that's willing to work with Ellie's stranger danger. Ellie was nervous at first but had lots of fun during her stay.

Nansey is a highly professional, trustworthy person who has always given my pup the very best service. She sends videos of her visits and to see my usually anxious dog greet her with enthusiasm tells me the Nansey has formed a bond and is welcomed by my little one! I am often gone for an entire day and hiring Nansey to care for my girl alleviates a tremendous amount of worry for me, knowing that she is in good hands with an obvious animal-lover! I highly recommend Happiest Pup Pet Services, you will not regret it!

I cannot express the gratitude I have for Nansey. I have an extremely anxious rescue and I've had such difficulty finding care for him because he is so sensitive to his environment and doesn't handle being away from his humans well. Thirty minutes after I dropped Winston, Nansey sent me this photo. Definitely not a photo of an anxious dog. I also really appreciate the photos and strong communication after I dropped him off. I was able to relax, knowing my best friend was happy. Nansey really gets it. :,)

Just the PERFECT place to leave your dogs or cats during your absence. This place is owned by a fantastic couple passionate about the animals & I couldn’t find a place like this anywhere else. The kennel & cat cottage are clean, animals have all they need. I just highly recommend this place! A paradise for any pets in earth.

Best Friends dog kennel was great! The place was clean, well kept and their small facility means the dogs receive more care. The pens are a normal kennel size and the owner was very friendly and careful with our instructions. The pictures of their site are an accurate representation and everything was well described online. Most importantly, they were honest with us and provided important feedback that our dog did not enjoy being kennelled. It was his first time and we just wanted to try and see how he did. I was impressed with how straightforward the owner was with us and I felt happy knowing that they’re prioritizing the welfare of the pets.

They looked after our dog for 5 days while we were moving and we couldn't have been happier. The owner is very good with dogs and the facilities are large and well maintained. Each dog has their own indoor and outdoor space and in front of the dog cabins is a large play area surrounded by trees. The owner also does a very good job dealing with dogs of different temperament and worked with ours who is a bit more shy when meeting new dogs to integrate him into the group. We will definitely use them again.

The owners are extremely friendly and caring. The facilities are also very clean and we loved the set-up for the dogs. We left our dog feeling very confident he would be well looked after. We came back to the news that he was very anxious from our absence and was unfortunately very vocal. The owner tried to keep him calm by spending extra time with him and even took him along while doing chores. I would highly recommend this kennel for looking after your pet when you are unable.

We have entrusted our pack (3 huskies) to David and Janice for a few years now. The individualized care, close attention to their needs and respect for their unique personalities enables us to travel with great ease of mind. At one time, we had a much-loved elderly female husky with significant requirements and yet we know she was very well cared for while at Best Friend Dog Care (aka "camp"). One thing that is very important to us is that the kennel has someone available overnight -- which surprisingly is not the case with many other kennels. (What would happen in an emergency?!) Also, some kennels encourage "open" play between unfamiliar canine guests (sometimes without supervision). Yet we found that our young male was injured twice in that type of environment. We are very happy with the approach and set up at Best Friend. We have also tried other kennels that have been highly recommended, only to find that well-labelled meals were missed and the special diets for our two boys were mixed up!!! That's not the case at Best Friends - ever!!! To us, our huskies are family members but together we know they can be a challenge. However, we have never had any reservations leaving them at "camp" in David and Janice's exceptional care. Another endorsement comes straight from the dogs themselves who literally can not wait to get out of the car at "camp" and barely glance back at us. When we pick them up, they are happy, well fed and full of happy howls over their adventures at "camp". Highly recommend.

Wonderful place to bring your Pet. I used their service for a week for my dog and i can't confirm what Mia Zimmermann is stating at all. The Kennels indeed have windows and every dog gets it's own bed to sleep in. So no dog has to sleep on concrete. The staff is really careful with the animals and respects the personal needs of every animal. The dogs get way more excercise and one on one time than what you would expect compared to any of their competitors around. My experience was without a doubt excellent.

We take our dog Cedar here when we go on vacation, and she is always excited when we arrive! We rest easy on our trips away knowing that Cedar is getting the BEST care and attention. David gives her lots of one on one attention playing ball in the field. We feel so lucky to have such a great place to take our Cedar girl.

My 2 dogs have been frequent borders at these kennels they are clean and the dogs have every luxury even piped in music. If you like they are teamed up with other dogs at playtime but if they are loners and not very social the people who work there will play ball with them so they get enough exercise. even he beds are very comfy with microfiber blankets. As soon as we pull into the driveway they get so excited they are on holiday too

We went to check this place today with our pup. From the outside, it looks like you're entering a 5-star resort. But very soon you find out, that your dog will be placed in a small concrete, 1 x 2 square meter unit with no lights or window. The room has a back door and I thought that leads the dog to the big fenced park. No. Just another tiny outdoor claustrophobic place. According to the girl who met us, the dogs are let out 4 times a day; 8.00 am for only 10 minutes. 12.00, 4.00, 8.00 for about half an hour. So, out of 24 hours my dog will see the daylight little over one and half hour, unless he is OK to lay down on a concreted narrow area attached to his little place. I looked around' there was more than one fenced yard and these dogs are locked a huge majority of the day in the "jail" Listening to each other bark. We also met the owner; the staff seems to be very friendly. But the set up is the worst I have seen. The way they operate, it is animal abuse.

Awesome place to take your pets for a few days, they take such good care of them !

We are full-time RV'rs and Sprocket is in her 'yoda' years. We found Not Home Alone from the near-by vet. They walked our Sprocket, took Sprocket selfies sending me updates on the phone. She has two medications both they gave no problem and no extra charge for complex feeding instructions. We have used them one two occasions! The first time I left a tip for them-they GAVE me back change, LOL! (i gave them a tip originally because I found their pricing to be a bit low for what they are doing. Im self-employed and know how I value my own time. just honest folks.) Its so nice to go on a day trip to Vancouver and know i can take the late ferry back and not worry about Sprocket or my STUFF! This message is Sprocket approved!

Darryl and Janie are two of the kindest and most careful people you'll meet. They went out of their way to accommodate us on short notice, and our dog came back tired and happy after a good walk and a social day with four-legged friends. They'll take good care of your dog!

Janie took care of our cat Maggie for almost two weeks and we cannot be happier with her services. She is really professional and your pet is on good hands. She gave us regular updates by texts or email which made a big difference for our peace of mind. We will definitely use Not Home Alone Pet Services for our next vacation 😊 Mattie & Ryan

My wife and I recently had Daryl and Janie come to our house to take our dog Bart for walks. We were visiting family in Parksville, and they would come to our house twice a day, take Bart for walks and feed him his supper. They are very professional and know what they are doing. We highly recommend Not Home Alone Pet Services, and look forward to them looking after Bart again.

Daryl and Janie have taken care of our dog, cat and chickens a few times while we've been away on vacation. They have been fantastic about checking in to let us know how everyone is doing and we couldn't be more please with the level of service and care. Would definitely recommend them!

Accommodating, reliable and very friendly. Daryl and Janie are two people you can really count on.

Thanks guys for your awesome care of Barney!

Our 12-year-old Charlie and 3-year-old Deacon love going to Wendy's! She gives them lots of love, and treats them like her own. And her dog Bekka is so good at welcoming other dogs into her "pack"! Daily car rides and fun off-leash walks in local parks keep our boys happy. Highly recommended!

Wendy Joy provides the absolute best in dog boarding and sitting. When our work required regular monthly travel, it was Wendy Joy who took excellent care of our golden retriever, Chief. Chief was always very happy to see Wendy Joy, and we are always happy to come home to our sweet boy who was wonderfully taken care of and loved in our absence. You won't find any better, more trustworthy or kinder soul than Wendy Joy to leave your sweet animals with. We recommend her enthusiastically and without reservation. She's the real thing.

My Molly loves going to her ' day care' with Wendy. ( for more that 6 years now. ) She is happy and content and I never worry about her. That is a lot for me to say as I am very selective where I leave my dog. Wendy loves my dog as much as I do. I highly recommend this doggy care if you want the best for your doggy.

Our dog Biscuit loves visiting with Wendy! She does a great job keeping the dogs active and well cared for. She has been flexible and accommodating when we go away, and has taken care of Biscuit for several days at a time, and many times. I would definitely recommend!

This is an awesome doggy daycare! Wendy loves dogs, handles them well and treats them like royalty. It's comfortable, spacious and they go for lots of long walks. The dogs always seem happy and contented there.

Wendy is really remarkable. She went out of her way to accommodate my elderly mother and her small dog. I would highly recommend her, she is quick to respond to requests and makes every effort to help out.

Wendy has great dog digs and also will pick up or drop off your dog if needed. Bella loves her walks with Wendy and likes to sit in Wendy's lap when she can, and she's a Big dog ;-)

This is how much my 10-yr.-old Aussie-cross, Kava, loves to stay with Wendy and Bekka. Two years ago, Wendy drove over to pick up Kava in Sidney, as I live in Victoria now. Our cars passed one another in the designated meeting-place parking lot. Kava was sitting in the passenger seat, when I rolled the window down to speak to Wendy. As soon as Kava noticed it was her, she jumped out of the window and into the open window in Wendy's car. No separation anxiety! I feel like I'm doing her a favour by going on vacation. She gets a vacation too. So reassuring. Wendy has a deep respect and love for her canine companions. I wholeheartedly recommend her digs!

Pearl loves staying here. It's a real home for dogs, not a kennel. Wendy treats every dog as if her own. Our first choice for dog boarding.

Wendy took great care of our Lab-x Storm. Lots of attention, love and walks, plus a nice large fenced yard.

Family vacation on the Island and could not find a pet-friendly place - we boarded our border collie puppy (high maintenance!!) with Tom & Lucy for almost 2 weeks with some visitation and outings. Tom was fantastic in managing the puppy dynamics in a very thoughtful, patient, and loving way and Lucy was so gentle and tolerant. Lucy is a little savant and Tom truly understands dogs. He was responsive, reliable, and easy to talk to. We strongly recommend their service.

Tom took my Lucy kinda last minute & she was ‘family’ immediately. He kept me aprised with updates the whole time. Replaced a harness that she got out of. Sent pictures. Was sensitive to my hospitalization situation & as flexible as one could ask for. Excellent reports, prompt to answer calls & messages. Great prices. Beautiful fenced backyard…. I recommend him, will use him again with zero hesitation

Tom is a lovely person and loves dogs! His little beagle Lucy is very cute and friendly. They both take excellent care of our dog! When we walk our dog past Tom's house, he drags us to the door!

First time our dog was boarded, they told us not to come back. Tom and the luscious Lucy, the beagle, welcomed him into their house and onto Lucy's couch. Walks, treats and fun. We'll be back. Thank you Tom and Lucy.

Freddy our Bassett Hound loves going to Tom & Lucy’s.

Grace has been our Rico’s second Mom. He was always happy and willing to jump into Graces car when she picked him up for his stay. We have been very fortunate to have met and to have become friends with Grace. All pets are treated like family with lots of love and respect. By far, Grace is the dog whisperer of Vancouver Island . ❤️❤️

Great care in a beautiful home like environment. Is like a beautiful summer camp for your dog

Excellent condition and treatment for your beloved pet

Very nice