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Dog Walking

DOG WALKING

Private Short-Term
Dog Walks

Exclusive to House Sitting clientele​​​.

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Fill-In Dog Walking support for when you're needing temporary professional care.

 

This service is not intended to replace your dog’s existing walker.

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Short walks and outdoor time are provided daily with all

House Sitting packages.

 

Extended personalized exercise and enrichment walks are recommended for dogs with higher energy levels.

 

Group walks for multi-dog 

households available.

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20 minute $25

30 minute $30

40 minute $40

60 minute $60

House Sitting

HOUSE SITTING

Drop-In Visits

Standard

Single-Day Visit
Starting at

$40

1 visit per day

Minimum Requirement

 

No rushing

 

Visits are personalized to meet

the needs of your animal(s) and home.

 

Time is taken to ensure your pet(s) 

feel safe, relaxed, and well cared for.

 

Professional pet care from a certified and insured sitter.

​​​​Multi-Day Visits

Starting at

30 minute $30

40 minute $40

60 minute $60

Mix, match, and personalize.

Tailored timeframes to suit your pet’s unique routine and comfort.

​​​​Is Drop-In Care the Right Match for Your Pets' Routine?

Drop-In Visits are suitable for when the

animals’ physical, emotional, and medical needs can be fully met during the visit.

 

Appropriate for:

Cats

Rabbits

Small Rodents

Fish 

Turtles

Reptiles

Birds (certain species)

 

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Rarely Suitable for:

Dogs

Ferrets

Parrots (larger birds)

Young, elderly, or special needs animals

 

Drop-In Visits are not intended as a substitute for when Live-In Care is needed.

 

Live-In Care or extended Drop-In options are recommened when guardian is 

absent for 2 or more consecutive days.

 

Farm Animals

Hobby farms, and homesteads often require continuous on-site care, with some exceptions. Extended Drop-In’s or Live-in care are typically recommended, and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Overnight House Sitting

Pricing reflects the time and attention dedicated to your home and animals—not the number of pets.

 

Additional fees may apply if care needs go beyond standard expectations.

 

Elevated, detail-oriented care for both your pets and your home.

 

Ongoing monitoring of your pets’ health, behaviour, appetite, and overall wellbeing.

 

Medications are administered with calm, compassionate handling.

 

Companionship and enrichment provided with care as consistent as your own.

 

Routines honoured and spaces maintained through thoughtful, attentive home care.

 

Daily updates with photos, videos, and reliable communication—giving you peace of mind to be fully present while you’re away.

 

Professionally trained, insured, and pet first aid certified.

 

Loving care you can trust, backed by credentials, so you can truly relax.

Standard (Live-In) Care

Starting at

$125/Overnight

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One midday potty break visit included

(Mandatory for animals who don't have constant bathroom access)

 

Animals and property must be safe to

 leave unattended for up to 4–6 hours

 

Additional Drop-in Visit 

20 min potty break, enrichment  +$25/visit

​Enhanced (Live-In) Care

Starting at 

$175.00/Overnight

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For pets that require more frequent

attention throughout the day

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Animals and property must be safe 

to leave unattended for up to 2-4 hours

​Immersive (Live-In) Care

Starting at 

$200/Overnight

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Designed for animals and homes needing 24/7 supervision, complex routines,

and specialized Care

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Continuous on-site presence 

Long-Term (live In) Care

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Custom quotes for extended

bookings of 3+ weeks

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Longer care, lower rates--

personalized to your situation

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Together we create a plan that prioritizes your animals, fits your budget, and supports your extended time away

Home Security Checks
(No Pets)
 

Starting at

$30/visit

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Bundled and long-term discount pricing available.

 

​Tailored to meet your home insurance requirements.

 

When your home is unoccupied, most insurance policies require regular, documented check-ins to maintain coverage.

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This service is designed to align with your insurance policy and is customized to the specific needs of your property.

 

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DOG
TRAINING

Dog Training

What To Expect

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Recorded training sessions

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Marker-based Positive Reinforcement methodology​

 

​Utilizing toys and food as reinforcers.

Paying attention to what your dog individually finds rewarding​​

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Ethical & compassionate care

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Karen Pryor Academy

Dog Trainer Professional Certification

and commitment to continuing education

KPA CTP

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Training packages

Customizable

training packages tailored to you & your dogs needs

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In-person consultation

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Training plan

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Personalized homework​

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Ongoing support

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Day Training 

Training in your home and in your neighbourhood, while you are working or on vacation

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