Dog Sitters in Madeira Park

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!

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 :)

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!).

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.

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 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!

We took our dog out to WAGSVILLE today just to check it out and see if it was a good fit. All I can is: wow. Beautiful property, very securely fenced. Had a good chat with the owner Barash; he has a long history in the hospitality business so that assured me he’d look after our dog well. We also were very impressed at the limit on the dog numbers found at WAGSVILLE. He outlined the dogs’ daily routine for us - they get an excellent amount of outdoors time whatever the weather, just modified when it’s snowy or rainy or hot. We will take our dog over for a stay about once a month and then leave him there for our next big trip in November. He’s going to love it there. Nice big kennels in a clean, secure, well heated building - and of course , enough space for dogs to run. Senior citizens and small dogs have their own exercise area, safe from larger more boisterous dogs. Easy to get to on Bowen Island, and the island’s veterinarian is close by.

This is the ONLY place I send my doggies when we go on vacation. The grounds are beautiful and I know that they will be taken care of. My dog has a few restrictions and with close care on site, I know that he will thrive!

Our dog, Kona, has been going to Wagsville for the last 7.5 years and we never think of making any other arrangements when we go away. We know he is in good hands here. Kona is never more excited or happy than when he hears the shuttle pull up or gets dropped off at the ferry terminal. This place is like a vacation for him as well, not just somewhere he has to go when we go on vacation!

Our dog Ruby has been going to doggie daycare since she was 2 months old. We've tried other daycares and Ruby absolutely loves Wagsville. Hands Down Flat... If we could give this place 6 stars we WOULD !!! The owner has a natural ability with all dogs and and BIG heart too. You can see it when various dogs see him too. They simply love him to bits. The best part is the one on one attention he brings to all his dogs and the grounds are simply outstanding. Thanks so much Barash for all you do for Ruby!

best dog care you could find.Whenever I turn to the road leading to the place my Bernese starts to jump in the car feeling to excited and happy to be with Barash ,Tara and Ella their young daughter who love her so sooooooooo much. Perfect size of premises meadow,pond,woods around beautiful and very healthy surroundings.Certainly the best place where your pup will be very happy,well taken care of and loved .

Reasonably priced and excellent service. The dogs are very well taken care of.

Great overnight dog care. My dog was a little hesitant to come home...

What a great place to take your dogs!

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. :,)

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.

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!