Pet Sitters in Port Mellon

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

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.

Sandra from Alpha Dog Pet Care has been walking my dog Welli every week for the last 2 years and I can't imagine someone better to care for my dog. She's incredibly kind, thoughtful and has a beautiful way of working with dogs and bringing out the best in them. Wednesdays are Welli's favourite day when she gets to go for a hike with Sandra and all her dog pals and Sandra is one of her favourite humans by far. Sandra also dog sits for me while I'm away and again, I couldn't think of a better person to leave my dog with. She gets spoiled with walks, beach visits, hikes in the snow and tonnes of loving attention. Thank you Sandra, you and your service give me peace of mind knowing my dog is in wonderful hands.

Alpha Dog Pet Care walked my dogs and pet sat for us for ten years. Sandra loved our animals as if they were her own. She had a true passion and special bond with all our pets. They were always so excited to go for hikes with her and they came home tired. They would be sad for days when we returned from trips as they missed her. We loved the photos she took of our dogs and cat. Alpha Dog Pet Care took such great care of our pets and our home. I highly recommend Sandra and her team at Alpha Dog Pet Care.

The owner, Sandra is so compassionate and caring for all dogs. Not even her own dogs they walk. I lost my dog in the trails and she went above and beyond to help me find him. She has so much compassion towards animals, she even gave me a ride back to my house from the trails and she walked with me through the trails find try and find my dog. I have also seen her with the dogs she walks and she takes such good care of them. It was a pleasure to meet her!

We can't thank the owner, (Sandra,) enough for her help with our new puppy, we have had several trainers but our dog Jack, fell in love with Sandy, he waits for her by the door and is always thrilled to see her car. She was a great help with socializing him and giving him confidence to go out and play with other dogs, He has total faith in her and so do I!

Friendly, personable and a true lover of animals! Our black lab Ty loves Sandra and always greets her with a wild tail and big kisses :) She truly is a wonderful person to have looking after your fur baby. She has also become a great friend of our family. So if you are looking for someone who is trustworthy, responsible and 100% devoted to your pet look no further!

Alpha Dog Pet Care has been my go-to pet caregiver for three generations of dogs and many cats. Her knowledge of animal behavior and her ability to get the best from each of my cherished companions has been remarkable over the years. She cares deeply about each individual pet she takes on and will willingly do whatever extra activity is needed such as special walk situations, vet visits, medications. She always has time for extra cuddling. Her focus is always the four legged “person” she is in charge of, and my pets are so enthusiastic when she comes that her rapport is obvious. When house-sitting is required, I can travel with confidence, knowing all is in good hands. Even the bird feeders and plants are attended to!

Thank you Sandra for taking such amazing care of our dogs! They absolutely love the hikes with you and when they come back home they literally collapse on their dog beds and are so tired and content for the rest of the day.

Great with dogs, very professional, trustworthy, kind and a true Dog lover!

Gord and Leila are remarkable with our dogs. These are good people who are professional and skilled at what they do. We have three large breed dogs - each with unique personalities and needs. Gord and Leila are attuned to each of them and thoughtful about the dogs they match together. Their support with hikes, training, home care is all such an important part of our life and our ability to care for our dogs. Above all they are reliable and care deeply for our dogs and animals generally. We feel so fortunate to know them and have full confidence in them.

Leila and Gord run a great pet care service. Leila’s skills were instrumental in helping us raise our furbaby to be a well mannered dog and was available for questions and help when we got into trouble during her training period. Now our pup loves her weekly walks with the whole island dog crew and the pictures! You should choose Leila and Gord just to get the lovely dog walk pictures if nothing else! 100% satisfaction- choose these folks.

Leila has been absolutely amazing for our family. She has been very flexible for us and adjusted the walking schedule when issues arose, she takes great pictures and sends awesome updates which brighten the day, and most importantly she really cares for our dog. When our dog had to miss a day because she was injured, Leila came over on her own time to check on her, let her out in the backyard, and give her some attention. Couldn't have found a better person to take care of our girl.

This service raises the bar! Leila and Gord consistently go the extra mile. They treat our dog, Ziggy, like one of their own. From the beginning they have made every effort to understand his personality and his "issues." They are reliable, punctual and willing to step up at the last minute. When I missed the ferry and would be late getting home, Leila actually cooked Ziggy's dinner as she knows he has food sensitivities. BARK Pet Services is the best!

Leila is absolutely wonderful! She cares so much for our dog, and really goes above and beyond to make sure she's happy while we're at work. She's so flexible in finding alternate plans for us if our dog gets injured or if we have a longer day and need to schedule multiple walks. We're so happy to have found someone who is so dedicated to the dogs she cares for!

Absolutely the best! Lola waits eagerly by the door for her walk with Leila and the team. She gets to run free in the fields and live her best dog life! Not to mention the magical pictures that get sent along after every walk, I'm always left wondering what magic she has to get all dogs poised and posed for glamour shots.

My dog Bentley, a standard poodle, was used to being part of a pack in Toronto. When I retired and moved to Victoria, I expected to be the walker. He was very sad. He missed his dog friends. Finally I contacted Leila and Gord at Bark Pet Care Service. Bentley now has a new pack. He is so happy. He runs out the door at pickup. Sleeps soundly upon return. Bark Pet Care Service has been incredibly reliable. They love my dog as if he were their own. I have my happy dog back. I highly recommend Bark Pet Care Service. Thank you Leila and Gord!

We used Ceder Creek Kennels for the first time and our fur baby Izzy spend 3 nights. It was pleasure to set up Izzy’s stay with Chantelle the owner! Chantelle is kind, has a real love for dogs and was a pleasure meet. Cedar Creek is now our go to home away from home when we need a safe place for our pet to stay.

We moved our two dogs to this kennel two years ago and it has been the absolute best thing for them. Chantelle, Don and Rhiannon are attentive, loving and patient with our two girls. We know that when we are away, our two pups are in the best hands. Hazel, our eldest, literally waits with her nose to the door ready to run to the car when she knows they are going for a stay, which is often. I can't say enough about these folks. I really feel lucky to have my dogs in this loving environment. Thanks guys!

Thanks Chantelle and team for taking such good care of my dogs when I travel. They're always happy to arrive and so well taken care of. Much appreciated, Debbie

Awesome place. The groomer here is awesome. We bring our standard poodles here for grooming and they always look amazing afterwards. Check the website for special events and kids camps. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and they're awesome with kids and animals. Thank you Rhiannon and team!!🙏💖🐩

We have been leaving our 140lb Bull Mastiff and 5lb Yorkie there for 2 years. Chantal and Don have been amazing with us and our dogs. When we arrive, our dogs can’t wait to see Uncle Don or Auntie Chantal. They are also very accommodating about drop off and pick up times. They get 5 stars from us 🤗 …

I couldn't ask for a better place to look after my dog! Not only do they care for your pet like it's theirs, they are very kind and easy to communicate with. My dog is a beagle and she can be a challenge at times and they are able to keep her nose out of trouble 😊 thank you for always taking such good care of my girl! …

For over 15 years, we have been relying on Cedar Creek to care for our dogs during multi-day (and multi-week) stays. Our pets have been happy to see us when we returned, but they were always content to be left with Chantelle and her family and they have clearly been well cared for.

I'd give this place zero stars of I could. Chantelle is hands down the rudest person I've ever met on the coast, and I've been here for 10 years. It's impossible to get a hold of her to begin with, which should have been my first red flag. She would ask me questions about my dog, but never answer my questions about her facility in return. I thought everything went fine the first day (she never said anything bad or disruptive had happened), but when I drove in the second day my dog cowered and whined (which she had NEVER done anywhere I had ever taken her then or since). My dog was an untrained rescue, which I had informed her of. I reluctantly left her a second day, but partway though my work day I get a voicemail of what apparently was my dog barking incessantly, which she only does if she's left in a crate too long (from her previous trauma). Definitely not the treatment that's advertised on the website that's for sure. When Chantelle texted "I don't think your dog is a good fit for this place" I agreed and said "yeah I don't think you're a good fit for us either" (apparently agreeing with people is "rude and slanderous now), and she absolutely lost it on me and berated me all day over text message, even after I had picked up my dog. I had to leave work to pick up my dog. She kept calling me while I was driving (I had texted her before I left that I was coming to pick up ASAP), and when I arrived she threw leash at me and said "good luck with THAT dog, I can't believe you'd bring an untrained dog here". I definately told her during the entrance interview, at which she rolled her eyes and still didn't answer my questions about what they do there or even let me see where the dogs are kept (more red flags). Then she called around to the other kennels to try to make sure my dog couldn't go anywhere else either! Good thing I already had my dog going elsewhere regularly, and Cedar Creek was ment to be a backup. Never again! Worst experience of my life, and I never look at that place the same. I was crying after I left there. Only go here if you're in the mood for getting needlessly abused. Good luck lady if you treat any honest review about your mistreatment of people and your horrendous communication skills as slander.

This place has some of the most unfriendly and unprofessional people I have ever talked to. Chantelle was very disrespectful and rude when asking information about their services she provides. I had all my dogs records but went off to say I didn't have them because I found the flea control record one after a couple of hours from her last text. I even felt harassed after talking to her and had to ask her to stop messaging me or I would report her. I couldn't imagine how she would treat dogs.. I would never take my dogs to this place. Beware of this business and the abussive treatment she offers. As you can see on some of the reviews/ commments, she is an unpleasant and unfriendly individual. TERRIBLE!

Amazing! We recently had our wedding and needed a place to send our gals for a weekend paw-liday to keep them busy. Not only did we have an amazing first meeting with the owners, we also had all our questions answered and our worries out at bay (this was the first time we were boarding either dog). We were given photo updates (adorable!) and when we picked them up they were happy, very tired, dogs! Another added bonus; it’s crazy affordable! We will be regulars for sure!

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. :,)

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!