Dog Sitters in North Saanich

We feel so blessed that we found Aleks to help with training our new puppy Fergus. Fergus has been going on pack walks since he was 5-6 months old and it has been amazing to see how well socialized he has become. We have also had individual training sessions with Aleks to focus on creating positive habits and good manners. Fergus has come a long way in 6 months. Aleks not only trains the dogs but us humans as well because let's face it - we are really the ones who need the training! Aleks has also done 'dog sitting' in our home while we have been away. Her dog Sunny is a great role model to help other dogs learn how to behave in a loving manner. Our home was immaculate upon our return. We would not hesitate to recommend the services of Awesome Dogs - if we could give them more than 5 stars we would!

Our dog Bella was a rescue who came to us with a lot of behavioral issues on leash so much so we were unsure if she could be off leash. Aleks at Awesome Dog Adventures did an amazing job helping us learn how to work with Bella through 1:1 training. It's amazing how much Bella has improved, so much so that she now goes on two pack walks a week with Aleks and a bunch of dogs. We couldn't have asked for a better trainer and pack walker!

We have a very reactive 3 year old male Lab and Aleks at Awesome Dog Adventures has been incredible. She has been taking our dog for pack hikes, and helping us with training since our dog was 6 months old. I can’t say enough good things about Awesome Dog Adventures! Highly recommend for a fun and safe place for your dog to be.

Alex is awesome. She calls my baby Bella “Muffin”. She tells me that my 9 year old great pry acts like a puppy around all of the other days. I am so glad to have found her.

My 17 month old Cavapoo has been going on Awesome Dogs pack walks for a few months and loves it! With Aleks and Lauren, she has gained confidence around other dogs and has improved on her manners. She looks forward to getting out and running with her new friends. I highly recommend Awesome Dogs.

We love Aleks and - most importantly - our pup loves her, too! He always returns from walks tuckered out and happy. Awesome dogs is really reliable and goes above and beyond. We're very lucky to have this level of care for our doggo.

Aleks is great! She took her time to get to know our rescue dog, Bella, who is leash reactive and was not socialized properly. Aleks made sure that we knew what were doing as dog owners so we could continue the training successfully all the time. Now that our training sessions are over, Aleks takes Bella on pack walks and helps correct Bella and remind us of training to keep up on. We have seen HUGE improvements in Bella since working with Aleks, we can now comfortable and confidently take Bella on leash walks and to offleash dog parks!

Theo loves going out with Awesome Dogs! Theo is a young dog and we're a busy family, and it is sometimes difficult to get him out for longer walks. When he goes out with Aleks and Lauren, I know he's getting lots of exercise plus socialization, fun and playtime with other dogs. They've also shared advice for helping him through a behaviour issue using positive reinforcement. Theo always comes home happy (and ready to nap)! More love and time to play is always a good thing, and that's exactly what my dog gets with Awesome Dogs.

Awesome Dogs is truly awesome! Aleks and Lauren are reliable, trustworthy, and experienced, and we're so lucky to have found them.

Aleks is amazing! Trust her 100% with our fur baby! He loves her and can’t get to the door fast enough when she arrives to take him for his outings ☺️

Where to start?! Our 2 year old pup has been going on walks with Amy for about 6 months now. Amy has been so professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. If we need a referral for anything dog-related she knows her stuff. Also, our pup had some anxiety issues and they were quickly resolved with these magical trips with Amy. He greets her with a smile all the time. Amy's walks have helped improve his quality of life which is priceless. He is just a happy pup. We are so thankful we found her!

Amy has helped us immensely over the last couple of years, whenever we have not been able to provide daily adventures our border collie ourselves. He absolutely loves her and gets so excited when he hears her name. She has gone above and beyond to make sure he has a great time and make our lives easy. She has amazing and stable rates, communicates well, and most importantly always ensures our pup is safe and cared for, and he comes home tired and surprisingly clean for a dog frolicking around the forest/beach/fields 😂 I recommend Amy and her team to anyone in the westshore who is looking for a trustworthy, friendly, caring person to take your dog on off leash adventures or for overnight dog boarding.

Pacific Dogwood Dog walking is amazing! My pup Winnie has been a part of the pack for four months and I honestly can’t say enough good things about Amy and her staff. Winnie loves going on adventure walks with her new dog friends, and I especially love how tired she is afterwards. The amazing photos that Amy and her awesome staff take on the walks are a testament of just how much fun the dogs are having and also demonstrates how much control she has of the pack, it’s truly incredible. She treats every dog with love and kindness as if they were her own. I am completely worry free about leaving my dog in Amy’s care and highly recommend this service.

Amy and her crew are fantastic. Our puppy is high energy and his pack hikes are really helping us with his energy levels! He loves Amy so much he leaps into her arms when she arrives to get him. We've left him while we are away as well with both Amy & Chantelle and have been so pleased. Our minds are at ease knowing he is happy and safe and having so much fun with all the other dogs.

We’ve been using Pacific Dogwood Dogs since our pup was old enough to go on group walks and we’re so happy to have found them! Amy & her team offer exceptional service, our dog is SO happy to go out on his adventures with them! I especially love the photos that Amy posts of their adventures! Can’t recommend them enough!

Amy is beyond amazing! She is so kind, gentle, and is compassionate with every dog she has under her care! We love having her as our leader for Panda Bear. We love what she does with the dogs, taking them on daily adventures. Panda always comes home happy and tuckered! We love hearing updates and photo updates of her hikes! We always look forward to the hikes! Amy is so communicative, compassion and all around amazing! We highly recommend Amy at Pacific Dogwood Dogs!!! ☺️

Any is brilliant. We are so happy to have found her after a very scary incident happened with another dog walker. She approached our situation with great patience and understanding - knowing that our dog Leroy might be scared of the whole pack walk experience. Amy has made Leroy fearless again after having many positive experiences with her. She’s not only great with the dogs but her communication, work ethic and positivity make her such a great fit for us. Leroy LOVES her. We are so grateful we have someone we trust with our dog. We couldn’t recommend her company enough.

We have been using pacficdogwood for a year now. Amy and her team are wonderful, caring, loving, professional and attentive. Our dog Penny started going out for hikes with Amy at 1 years old it’s been a blessing in her overall training. Our dog is now a well socialized dog with excellent dog manners. Which I think Amy and her team helped make her a well rounded dog. I always receive a text msg when penny is going to be picked up and when she’s coming back home. Also at the end of the day we get photos of her out with her dog friend's having the best time ever. I always recommend Amy and her team to anyone who as a dog because we just love her services so much! Thank you Amy for being the BEST 😊

Happy. Happy. Happy. Dogs love it here and we love leaving Koko with Amy and her crew for a day, a week or a month. Koko has such a fun, healthy, learning experience with "the pack" I feel guilty when her time is up and she has to come home. Amy is the best, she is a great communicator and pays attention to details. Daily photos and videos keep us in the loop when we're away. Do yourself and your dog a favour.

Amy is absolutely amazing! She has taken my pup Frankie on many adventures and sends me photos and updates when I'm missing her. She's one of the only people I trust to look after her when I'm gone. As soon as Frankie sees Amy she lights up with overwhelming happiness. I always know she's in good hands. Very, very highly recommended!

Woofability is the best dog daycare/boarding facility we have ever come across and our dog has been to many! Our dog Leo has stayed for longer boards, short ones, and regular daycare visits. He always comes back happy and well cared for. Woofability has a unique approach to daycare that really has what’s most beneficial for the dogs in mind. We love hearing about all the agility, training, and fun games that our dog has been up to. We continue to send our dog to Woofability and can relax knowing he is receiving the best care. When he goes for boarding I joke that he is going on an all inclusive vacation.

My dogs Roo and Meara absolutely love Woofability! In fact, I think it’s their favorite place in the world. Every time they send me pictures, my dogs are smiling and loving life! Roo is a very sensitive and shy dog but seems to love everyone there. I appreciate how patient they are with the dogs’ little quirks. The enrichment academy truly keeps their minds active and that’s the best way to tire them out. The nature hikes look so fun, a muddy dog is a happy dog! I appreciate April & Tim and their team so much, I am confident my girls are being well loved and taken care of at Woofability!

Gigi has been going to Woofability for several years now and she is always happy to go. I feel completely relaxed knowing she is in good hands and will be safe and happy. She loves the dog and human friends she has made there.

Fantastic daycare, hike and boarding services. The enrichment activities are wonderful and our boys love them. They are more excited to get picked up for a hike than they are to come home and they love a boarding stay with cuddles in the house with April and Tim. Highly recommend.

I am so happy we found Woofability! Both our boys absolutely love going there. The enrichment approach is amazing and my dogs thrive on it! They love the hikes too and I feel so much safer with them on the private property for this. My younger pup needed some extra attention for over-excitability and jumping. We did the board and train and it was the absolute best thing we could have done. The reinforcement at weekly daycare of that training is going a very long way. We have also boarded there and honestly its the best, we can leave them in total comfort knowing they are being extremely well taken care of, stimulated and loved the whole time. April and Tim clearly have a passion for what they do and they have hired and retained the most incredible staff. Its so awesome when they are as excited to see my dogs as I am when I pick them up <3

I seriously couldn't be happier with the care, attention, and expertise that Woofability has brought to training my dear doggo to be my service dog. Carolyn, our trainer, is beyond friendly and knowledgeable. She adjusts on the fly and always has my doggo's best interests in mind. I highly, highly recommend Woofability for any dog training/behavioral needs, whether service dog related or not!

Extremely caring & knowledgeable staff. Our dog comes home tired from learning & playing all day. It is nice to drop your dog off for the day or boarding and not worry at all while you’re away. It is like a second home & he loves it! The daily update with photos is also HUGE, I love seeing how much fun he is having:)

We've been taking our poodle there once a week since she was a puppy. Their combination of enrichment training and fun play is exactly what our high energy dog needs. April and Tim are wonderful owners and their staff are always great. We've also done multiple training classes with April and learned useful training trips over the years. Our poodle has boarded there as well and we always know she's in good hands.

Shanti has been playing & Boarding with Woofability for 7 years. Serious work began for Shanti & I . ..We started Service Dog Training. Shanti choose to stay over for 2 weeks for board and train. He came home to me with more obedience and clarity for Me what I needed to continue our fantastic journey together. This was overwhelming with a lot of questions I had. I choose Woofability for Service dog training, they offered a whole range of training options and a variety of methods for Shanti and I to learn. I knew that Shanti was being Trained. I Trusted April and Team to be training Shanti on a consistent basis while he was on his 2 week train & board process. April & Tim had been personally thru the BC Service Dog Training for themselves they have 2 service dogs. They knew the process and were able to answer the many questions I had. The educated and practised training we received was outstanding!!!!**** the staff rock and love my little Shanti. The extra class for training ( going into busy public places, grocery stores , elevator etc training ) to integrate Shanti & I into the community with extra learning practices is worth the cost and practice. This gave US more peace of mind and an emotionally peacefully place. Woofability offers to go to the test with you and your dog. They will go the extra special mile to support the client and dog. They follow thru with their words and commitment. **** Yes, we passed our BC Service Dog Assessment. !!!!***. Hugs & Shanti Kisses of course to April, Tim

I’ve been taking my Black Lab to Woofability for over 2 years for Enrichment daycare and boarding. This is the kind of business when they haven’t seen her in a while will notice she got a new collar when they see her. If she has any issues, they keep an eye on her and update me when I come to pick her up. I was initially worried to leave my dog anywhere! But the outdoor secure facility sold me. They are also prompt at returning emails and I’ve had nothing but professional service and communication from them. The dog loves her “me” days and perks right up as soon as we turn onto Prospect Lake Road. Their classes are great too.

my dog has been going with van Island for awhile now and I cannot say enough good things ! Ali and Chad have been so accommodating and flexible. They are super easy to get in touch with and are extremely reliable. I never worry about Ever and he is SO excited to go with them and comes back tired and mentally fulfilled. He is an extremely high energy dog, so knowing he will go out with them and be able to get rid of all that extra energy in a safe environment is such a relief for me. They do a great job catering to every dogs different needs. I cannot say enough good things about them and would recommend them to anyone who needs an extra hand getting their dogs out!

Words cannot explain how much my pup Alfie loves the Van Island Pups team. From the very beginning, Ali & Chad welcomed Alfie and cared for and loved him immensely. The love that they have for every pup is so clear that it radiates - so much that we cannot leave our place without Alfie looking around to check if it's a Van Island Pups hike day. I feel so lucky that we've found these incredible people. Truly the best!

Van Island Pup has saved my life. Working a full time job while having a puppy, is not an easy task. Chad and Ali have been very accommodating to my schedule. My Reesie LOVES his pack walks. He gets soo excited when its pack walk days. The entire process is always very seamless. It is not easy to find good people to take care of your pup these days, but I am very glad to come across Van Island Pups.

I am so grateful for Van Island Pups! I have a large 2 year old German shepherd who requires so much exercise and stimulation every day. Van Island Pups welcomed him into their pack like he’s one of their own! He gets the perfect balance of play and structure on his hike, while also getting to practice healthy socialization with other dogs! He is absolutely pooped when he gets home. I cannot recommend Ali & Chad enough! Thank you for taking such good care of my handful of a dog :)

Ali, Chad, and the Van Island Pups team have been incredible. From prompt, thoughtful and professional communication to the patience with our 1.5 yr collie x, Avalanche, I couldn't recommend them more! Ava isn't the most comfortable with new people, and VIP pack leaders have given her the space to grow her confidence within a couple short months. We're so grateful and Ava can't wait for her next adventure hike!

I couldn't say enough good things about Ali and Chad. I was referred to them by my pup's previous dog walker, and I'm so grateful to have their services. I have trialed a lot of different options from doggy daycare to individual dog walkers, and Van Island Pups has been the safest and most reliable option. I was a bit worried because my rescue pup is very timid/shy, but Ali and Chad were so patient and kind with him. They take him to a safe location for a good hike on days that I'm working, and he's relaxed when I get home. It's so nice to not have to worry about a single thing.

My dog Rufus started regular walks with Van Isle Pups earlier this year, and it’s been fantastic! I've really appreciated their reliability and professionalism. My pup spends his mornings at the window, tail wagging madly, waiting for his new best friends to arrive to whisk him away on the day’s adventure. He obviously has a great time with Ali, Chad, and the rest of the pack, because he always arrives home happy and exhausted.

My puppy Goose has been going hiking with the awesome dog pack with Van Island Pups since January 2021 and he absolutely loves it. When I first dropped him to Chad and Allison, he was only a small puppy and I was so worried to be away from him. But Allison sent me updates through the day and put my mind at ease for which I am so grateful. He comes back exhausted and happy and I know they take good care of him every time he hikes with them. They are professional, reliable, trustworthy, and overall just great people and I absolutely recommend them!

Van Island Pups is amazing! Ali and her team are so professional, great at what they do, and love our dog as if she were their own- our pup is so excited to see the team and the pack that she literally jumps into the van before we’ve got her leash off. Our pup comes home super tired after her day at Van Island Pups and with more skills! We’ve had many dog sitters and walkers and honestly Van Island Pups is the best we’ve ever had. The communication is excellent and they are so accommodating. If you want a dog walker team that’s patient, skilled at training dogs, takes their pack on exciting and stimulating hikes, and has safety as their number one priority then check them out- I highly recommend them.

I love Chad and Ali at Van Island Pups! I have one of the most challenging breeds around and they have figured out what works best for her and truly seem to love her as one of their own, despite her quirky ways😊. She is difficult to tire out but they seem to be able to do it! I work varying shifts and they can always accommodate my little girl even with short notice. They have beautiful posts on Instagram daily about the days hikes and it’s a great way to see how my pup spent her time. I have nothing but good things to say about Van Island Pups! Val & Kora

We are so lucky to have found Ruffin' It! Recommended by both our vet and a close friend, my partner and I knew our puppy would be in good hands when we are at work or travelling. They are a one-stop shop with daycare, grooming and boarding. Our puppy is so excited when we drop him off and we love seeing pictures and videos of him on their social media. All of the staff are super friendly and are quick to answer any questions or concerns. 10/10 would recommend.

If you need daycare or grooming go here. Don’t even think about anywhere else. They take such good care of your dogs like they are one of their own ( it’s not just an advertising gimmick) I get sent messages and pictures of my girl when she’s being ridiculous, Instagram stories of them throughout the day and really personable staff. Lobo land is the best thing ever! Off leash safe play with all the daycare friends. What more could you ask for when leaving your pup in the hands of someone else? We won a free groom for my bernadoodle and needless to say I will not be going anywhere else from now on. She’s normally scared of the dryer but was apparently an absolute star for the groomers at Ruffin’ it. I put it down to the loving environment and the care they truly have for these animals 1on1. We give them 5/5 woofs

We were out of town visitors. After a short temperament evaluation they accepted our two dogs into the day care. We also got grooming for one of them. Overall it was a very positive experience.

Our pup loves it here and the staff are always so kind and understanding. We always hear a new story about our dog every time we come to pick him up, and we always trust that our dog is comfortable in their care

We showed up with Jesse. A female white lab a beautifully tempered dog. We were barely ackniwlefed . Then the groomer came out a woman who said hello open the door crack and slid out and then open the door crack and slid back in. We couldn’t see anything.. She She said barely 2 words to us, took Jesse and was ready, and she was ready in an hour. Wish a comment about how Jesse likes to sit down. The old girl likes to sit down. Jesse is only six keep in mind.. And made a comment about her having bread which she was before she came to live with us. And cost $100 it was also uncomfortable and we got out to the car. Jesse shook. In Hair flew everywhere and she was still damp.. Not impressed save your money and go elsewhere

We've got a bit of an anxious pup, one who prefers the outdoors to a chaotic indoor daycare. His first day at loboland is today, but we have complete confidence in the staff keeping him safe given how attentive they've been to his needs. Their communication with us has been superb. The facility is great too, in that it provides multiple areas available to the dogs for when higher or lower energy pups can have their own space. Compared to another doggy daycare we used to go to downtown, the experience has been a very welcome contrast.

Minus 5 stars for me. I called to confirm my dog's appointment and I spoke with the person in charge. I don't like my dog to be crated when we go to the groomers. In the past, I've only taken my dog to groomers that groom my dog right away. I explained this to the owner and he said the groomer would take my dog right away, that it was an in-and-out situation with no crating. I told him that was what I wanted, no crating. When I arrived for my appointment, I met the groomer. I also explained to the groomer I didn't want my dog to be crated. She said she didn't have any other dogs and would groom my dog right away. When I asked when to come back, the groomer said in an hour. I went back in an hour, only to be told by a staff person, it would take another 2 to 3 hours and I found out my dog was crated against my specific instructions. The groomer came out to speak with me and explained, they work on dogs in stages and rotate the dogs depending on what stage they were at and this process takes 2 to 3 hours, and crating the dog between stages. This was not what we discussed when I dropped off my dog. The groomer said there was never an agreement to have my dog ready in an hour. I was shocked. If the person in charge, or the groomer, had told me from on onset, the process was going to take longer than an hour, and my dog would be crated, I never would have agreed to leave my dog. The person in charge, came to speak with me. I reminded this person of our morning telephone call and the person in charge admitted there was a mistake. The person in charge asked me if I would leave my dog so they could complete the grooming but was unwilling to ask the staff to complete the grooming right away, while I waited. I was still expected to wait another 2 to 3 hours and my dog was going to be crated again. When I made the decision to leave I was told I was a bad customer. I left with a half groomed dog.

Great daycare with a wonderful team! Ruffin it was such a support to our family when we first got our puppy Finnegan. We could tell the staff there really cared about him and that he was happy and well supported during his time at the day care. Finn was timid and unsure around other dogs when we first got him and the day care really helped Finn to build up his confidence with other dogs. The team at Ruffin it was always very friendly, responsive and flexible and would always greet us at the end of the day with an update on how Finn's day went. We are very happy with our experience with this organization and highly recommend them to others :)

They always give us an update of our dog on instagram! He really enjoys making friends and Lobo Land.

My wife and I were in Victoria over the weekend and needed to drop off our dog for a few hours. The assessment was quick, and our dog was already playing with the other dog.

I had been looking for a day care for my 4 legged so I have been watching this place for quite some time I noticed when they walk the dogs how rough they are with the dogs . I know there's some dogs that are smaller and cannot keep up and they walk a little bit slower and I saw many times the walkers yank these dogs off their feet pretty much just to get them to move faster so they could get to the end of their day it's very disturbing . Really glad I took the extra effort to watch them for a couple of months. Also if I wanted them to just be inside with a bunch of dogs I would just get a bunch of dogs and have them all in my living room.Dogs need spaces outside to play and enjoy the sun ,watch the birds ,see life . This is not that place .There is no quality there.

Whiskers has been my go-to for pet boarding since 2021. They have been nothing short of incredible. I've seen them grow in their resources for small animals: a separate room (away from the noisy dogs), a space for them to run around & lounge safely in... They have gone above and beyond, learning with me on how to care for these pets and make Whiskers boarding a home away from home. All the staff are friendly, kind, and do their best to care for my bunnies. I especially was touched by their holiday gift to my rabbits: a chew toy! They really went above and beyond to care for my animals, and for that, I'm grateful. I pray all the best for the Whiskers team. Again, my pets have stayed there 3-4 times a year for up to 2 weeks at a time. The Whiskers team has given me discounts for extended stays and accommodated me in too many ways for me to take for granted. Thank you so much for your incredible service.

Would not recommend. Whiskers seems like such a convenient doggy day care to take your dog, however we had several issues with Whiskers. Our dog started going when she was a puppy. She initially loved going and was so excited to attend, but eventually after a few months started cowering and went to hide when we told her it was “time to go to doggy day care”. We started noticing aggression towards other dogs which she never was before. She ALWAYS smelled strongly of urine after attending. Whiskers always seems to be absolutely crowded with dogs with a small area to roam around. We dropped her off a few times where the staff explained that they were short staffed which made me and my partner question whether or not there was enough staff to care for the dozens and dozens of dogs. On one occasion, one staff member to us that she was the “only one on today”. One day we were told that our dog had bit a dog one day and the owner or manager asked my partner inappropriately “is there anything going on at home?”. We definitely felt that she had overstepped professional boundaries when asking such a personal question. Our dog is very well behaved and very well taken care of. Another claim that whiskers made was that they’d take the dogs out to the bathroom multiple times a day, but our dog always seemed to need to pee badly after we picked her up. Overall, having our dog attend doggy day care there was a very negative experience and regret that our dog had attended there.

Do NOT bring your dog here......we showed up for the assessment appointment with our 12 year old yellow lab and there were workers jackhammering the concrete across the street (which i know is not anyones fault it was just very loud and stressful) we walked into the building and it smelled very strongly of urine....it was a little hectic as someone was coming in with 4 dogs from a walk and another staff member was rushing out to make sure the guy around the corner who was obviously on something didnt "get attacked by the dogs" (her words). Then she immediately asked us for our dogs vaccination records (which we had forgotten but as this was just the assessment we figured we had time) and then she informed us we would not be able to get any services without them. I said ok we can get them over the next few days to which she again replied we "would not get any services without them" at this point i wasnt sure if that meant we couldnt do the assessment or not so i asked if we should rebook or something and she said we could do the assessment but we couldnt even book anything for him until they received them. i said "ok thats fine, will it get completely booked up for August within the next couple days?" she replied "yes that is very possible" So i was feeling a little irritated at this point and my daughter and I decided to continue with the assessment. The staff member came over with a clip board and looked at us and and said "who is the owner?" which we both are but i said "well I guess I am" Right after she handed me the sheet to fill out she asked if there was anything they needed to know about our dog. I had talked to someone on the phone about our dog having an extreme fear of German Shepards after having been attacked on 2 separate occasions by two different German Shepards and she had assured us it would be no problem as they didnt get many German Shepards but that they could also keep them apart if they did. When i mentioned it to this staff member she replied "oh thats going to be a problem....we get tons of German Shepards....." so i mentioned talking to the other staff member and asked if they did get a German Shepard would they be able to keep them apart from eachother? and she said "well....i mean probably...." I looked at her and handed her the clipboard back and turned to my daughter and said "lets go....this is ridiculous....he is not staying here" In addition to the fact that I have no idea where these dogs would all be sleeping in the small back part of this building. I also had sat down on the bench in the front and sat in something wet that smelled of urine.....there is absolutely no way i would let any dog stay in this place.....EVER!!

This place smells so strongly of a hamster cage, and your pet will come home stinking of it too. I read other reviews where their pets had ended up at the vet with an issue, and although I had a bad feeling about it, it was the only daycare open late enough for my work schedule. I called them one time to ask to book in my dog, and her response was “mmm it should be okay I guess?” I said what do you mean it *should* be okay you “guess?” She said they already had too many dogs booked in but that they will try and make it work. I said no thank you. Because that is exactly when issues start to happen: too many dogs to too little staff members. Fast forward the next week, I pick my dog up and he has a huge red swollen ball in the corner of his eye. None of the workers noticed. The worker said nothing happened that day, and he probably has cherry eye. I said cherry eye does not sprout up in a span of 6 hours but she argued with me that it couldn’t be anything else. I took him to the vet, who said it was trauma (unsurprisingly) NOT cherry eye. After being slapped with a 300 dollar bill and a worker there who argued with me about my dogs eye on top of him smelling absolutely disgusting, my dog will never be going back. Clearly allowing way too many dogs to keep an eye on, and not all all concerned for the pets safety or comfort.

Do not take your beloved pets here. The staff are mostly teenagers who do love dogs but treat them poorly, shoving dogs in a small room and spraying them with water in their faces to stop them from barking. These teens clearly don't care about other people dogs. I took my dog here for a year, but after experiencing that, its abuse and smells like dog pee when you walk in. Also my dog picked up ear infections and kennel cough. There are better places to take your dog.

Would not recommend. I brought my cats here to be looked after while there was some work being done on our house. This placed smells so terrible. I called them on the phone to book and they were incredibly disorganized and it took forever just to get answers. It was so unprofessional. When I walked in to drop the cats off I was immediately overwhelmed by the smell of piss, dirt, and wet animal. It's so musty and not well taken care of. Not to mention when I picked my cats up I was told that one of them had refused to eat for most of his stay, and he is noticeably skinnier. Both cats also smell strongly of urine and whatever other gross smells are lingering in there. I will not be bringing any of my pets here again. Edit: My cat who refused to eat during his stay, came back home and his throat was nearly closed up due to swelling. He was dry heaving and his meows were raspy and he refused to eat and drink water at home. It has cost me $3000 to hospitalize him due to his condition.

It was eerie watching the many dogs crowd in a tiny room, all of them just looking lost. The smell of urine hits you as soon as you walk in. We also noticed a worker shove a dog inside a room with their foot. We went for an orientation and never went back.

Our dog LOVES it here. We left him for the first time since moving to the city, and we ended up having to extend his stay so he was there for well over a week. They were so incredibly sweet to him, gave him lots of cuddles, and when we picked him up he was so calm and happy. I feel so confident that they treated him with so much love and he had a blast. Every time you see a dog being dropped off they are SO excited to go inside. We asked a ton of people what their recommendations were in the city, and this place is highly recommended. We will absolutely be sending him back.

The staff here are always so thoughtful about the best way to service my animal. Focus is more on animal comfort and well-being than a one-size-fits-all process. Thank you, WUR!!! :)

Rick and Heather are incredible care givers for my pups! They are salt of the earth, great people who genuinely love caring for dogs! Rick even offered to meet me at the hospital to pick up my dogs when I had to urgently get to a major family emergency. He offered to keep them for as long as I needed too. (Which ended up being 4 days! ). I never had to worry about my dogs. They were so loved while getting to play in their great yard. Every time we start heading up Rick’s driveway, my pups go crazy and can’t wait to get out of the car to greet them!! I’m so grateful to Rick and Heather! Thank you!

Rick and Heather provide the most amazing care for our dog, Louie. Needless to say, we were nervous about leaving him overnight as he was a young puppy when we first starting leaving him at Small Dog Boarding. Louie's experience and ours has been nothing but wonderful! The intake process is thorough and the dogs receive a "trial" run staying for the day. Rick was most helpful in providing tips for Louie's further training, particularly recall. The dogs enjoy acres of fenced property where they can romp leash free; and they sleep in Rick and Heather's home, becoming part of the family. If a dog needs medication or any other special attention, they are happy to provide it. Louie loves his time at Small Dog Boarding. He receives lots of socialization with their dogs; and is safe, happy and healthy. When he goes back, he is nothing but excited to get out of the car and join the crew. We'd recommend Rick and Heather's place to anyone with a small dog who needs TLC and overnight care. Shirley and Bob Vigerut, Victoria, BC

Rick and Heather took excellent care of our 2 small dogs for a few nights. Would definitely trust them again! Made everything super easy and it was comforting knowing our dogs would be staying with the best and would be having fun. One of our dogs even tried to go back upon pick up! Thank you Rick and Heather, would definitely recommend to anyone and would 1000% book our dogs stay with them in the future!!

Our 3 year old mixed Terrier, Snoopy, has stayed with Rick and Heather multiple times and he LOVES it. They provide him with a comfortable home away from home plus the benefit of a huge property to get to be a dog outdoors. When he is there we know he is in safe hands and he comes home tired and happy.

It is such a relief to leave my little dog at Rick and Heather's. He thrives in the home-like environment and around their beautiful property and came back happy. Highly recommend if you have a small dog and don't feel comfortable leaving them at bigger places that mix all size of dogs and treat it more like a commercial operation.

We are so happy that we got referred to Small dog boarding. This was the first time our dog Vexie stayed with anyone outside our home. She doesn't have regular contact with other dogs, so we were understandably nervous about how it would go. There was absolutely nothing to worry about, Rick and Heather have tons of experience and our little dog was well cared for, safe and happy. We were very impressed with how professional Rick and Heather are. From the first visit showing Vexie around, to the detailed form we filled out letting them know exactly what our dog likes and dislikes, we were assured that she would be looked after by people who love dogs and know perfectly well how to make her feel at home away from home. Having peace of mind about how Vexie was doing while we were away made our trip so much more enjoyable; I was particularly grateful for the pictures and updates. We look forward to taking Vexie back with Rick and Heather for our (and Vexie's) next big holiday. Highly recommended!

Rick and Heather have taken such good care of my dog, Ella. She loves to explore the forested area out back and has fun with the other dogs she gets to play with. She comes home happy, clean and tired from playing. I highly recommend Small Dog Boarding. Lori

We were in a bit of a bind, trying to find pet sitting for our dog Riggins while we were away on a family vacation. I came across an ad for Small Dog Boarding and thought I would enquire about their boarding services. Rick was incredibly responsive right away, and walked me through their assessment/intake process (having our dog visit their property with us and then leaving him for a half day to see how he adjusts). We were very impressed with their style of dog boarding (the dogs are allowed in their home and treated like 'one of the family') and also impressed with the property they have for the dogs to spend time in. We left Riggins for 12 days with Rick and Heather and it went better than we could have expected. Rick was fine with us checking in via text fairly often and responding to let us know how things were going. He even sent a few pictures, which was above and beyond. I have never heard of a boarding place that incorporates the dogs into home and family like Small Dog Boarding. Their service is incredible and I would not hesitate to recommend them at all. We hope to start travelling a bit more now and will definitely be calling on Rick and Heather again if we have the need to leave Riggins behind. Thank you for taking such good care of our special little guy!

Rick and Heather took great care of our energetic Jack Russell for 23 days while we traveled overseas. She looked happy and healthy when we fetched her, and I am so happy we found a home away from home for our pup!

I have boarded my small dog here multiple times. He is quite introverted so I was initially worried about him staying with other dogs for multiple days. I shouldn’t have worried! He always has a great time here and Rick is always very patient answering all my questions and concerns before and during the stay. This is my go-to boarding spot and I have nothing but great things to say about it. Thank you, Rick!!

Absolutely love Sniffing Daisies! Their service has been incredible for our Labrador-Poodle mix, who is very social and loves playing with other dogs. It’s the perfect outlet for him to burn off energy and enjoy time with his furry friends. Sniffing Daisies has also been a game-changer for our family’s rescue dog. Before finding them, she was terrified of other dogs, making walks and socialization a real challenge. We thought she was reactive and worried she might never be comfortable around other dogs. But within just one week at Sniffing Daisies, she was joining group walks with up to 10 other dogs! It’s been truly heartwarming to watch her transformation. We deeply appreciate the care, time, and effort the team puts into ensuring every dog is well looked after. They provide off-leash time in a private, fenced park, equipped with trackers for peace of mind. We love the photo updates of the dogs playing in the forest (usually covered in mud!)—and one of our favorite perks is that they always come home clean, dry, and completely tuckered out. For our big dogs, who typically need multiple walks a day, Sniffing Daisies has been exactly what we were looking for. We cannot recommend them enough!

The owner, Natalie, is so passionate, and cares about all the pups like they are her own. She has put so much effort into our insanely high energy dog, and we can see the results, even at home! His recall is almost 90% (which is way better than 0%). She is also flexible to work with my schedule. 👍🏼Also you get a few pictures at the end of each walk! And it is always good to see how happy our pup is! 💙

We have used a few different dog walkers over the past couple of years as we have moved a few times. Natalie at Sniffing Daisies has been the BEST! Our dog absolutely loves her and waits by the door when told she is on her way. We also receive pictures and look forward to the weekly Instagram posts. Our dog always has the biggest smile and comes home ready to relax after his weekly adventure! Highly recommend Sniffing Daisies!

Can't say enough good things! So friendly, seriously in love with our dog and patient with us with even some last minute schedule changes. I couldn't have a dog and have my busy healthcare work schedule without her. My fluff comes back tired, happy and always looks forward to the next hike. Booking is so easy, and the fact they pick up and drop off the dogs is key. Highly recommend!

Natalie is incredible to work with and is so accommodating! She works tirelessly to meet her client’s needs and goes above and beyond to help! I’m a nurse and my husband is a paramedic, we often have to pick up last minute shifts, Natalie has always done her best to squeeze our puppy in! Our puppy looks forward to her walks and gets excited as soon as she sees Natalie! I couldn’t recommend her enough! We absolutely love Natalie 💜

Our dog has been loving his group hikes with Natalie since he was a puppy! He always comes home happy and tired. Natalie goes above and beyond to let us know that our dog is safe and having a good time by sending photos and updates about how the hike went. She has been doing a great job at training recall with our dog. Would 100% recommend her services to every dog owner!

Even though my dog (Navi) has only been on a few hikes im so happy with this service! Owner has been very accommodating and has shown my dog so much love, I get picture updates and the app is so nice to have for quick communication/questions. Been suggesting all her doggie friend’s owners to try this company. The dogs have GPS trackers on during the hikes which makes me feel at ease. Would definitely recommend :)

I cannot put into words how grateful we are to have Natalie in our life. I could throw around words like professional, reliable and trustworthy, but that doesn't really get to the point. She is so good and patient with dogs, even tiny idiots like our puppy who she walks 5 days a week. I trust her absolutely, both with the care of my aforementioned tiny idiot, and with entering my house when I'm not there. I honestly don't know what we would do without her.

Natalie’s adventure hikes for dogs are down right fantastic! Our Ozzy has been enjoying them for more than a year now and he is always pooped out when he comes home. She cares about your dog like it’s her own, what more could you ask for. Sniffing Daisies is the best !

Natalie is an absolute gem! Our shy Mexican rescue feels right at home with the Sniffing Daisies crew. It's a relief to know that our little bean is having lots of fun with an accredited force-free trainer when we aren't around to walk her ourselves!

Julia is an amazing person! I couldn't have asked for a better human to take care of my boy, Milo. Every time Milo visits her and her dogs, he is filled with joy. Julia will be taking care of Milo when my partner and I go to Japan this spring, and I am extremely relieved to leave him in her care. 🩵 …

We have used Julia’s pet services numerous times to look after our fur baby while we are away for work. Julia’s attention to detail goes above and beyond expectations. We receive consistent updates with pictures and short videos as per our request. I highly recommend her services! Your babies will be well taken care of 😁

Julia's looked after my pooch yumby on many occasions and yumby lov es being there.she loves animals and is very responsible. I would definitely recommend her home

I would HIGHLY recommend Julia and her pet sitting services to ALL my friends with furry people. Don’t even worry about stressing or planning for a trip to the kennel, just let Julia take care of your furry friend and she will update you as often as you’d like regarding your pets and their care.

If I could give 1000 stars I would! ⭐️ 💗 Julia watches my precious puppy dolly and it takes a huge weight off of my shoulders, knowing she is happy and taken care of. She sends updates all day and provides amazing service all around 😊 …

Julia is easy to work with and great with communication.

Since I have to travel quite often, my Victoria stays with Julie and her team. Seriously, I thank my lucky stars that this wonderful place exists. Hidden Acres is a place where dogs can run free... and I know what I'm talking about, as my dog is an Australian Shepherd! I board her there at least twice a year, and when I go shopping in Victoria, she sometimes spends the day there. Keep in mind, I come from north of the Malahat; I’m sure there are good places around here, but with Julie, I have peace of mind. It’s like my dog is at summer camp. The new boarding facility is clean, like a small hotel. I highly recommend Hidden Acres in Sidney! Isabelle

My pup loves to go to Hidden Acres. He starts squealing in excitement when we get close to the gates. He’s exhausted when we go home which makes me squeal with delight! It’s truly a great experience for my dog to be able to socialize nicely with other dogs.

I had my Aussie groomed today by Hannah and he looks terrific! The location is well kept and very clean! A great vibe and professional staff! Thank you!