We all know that it’s important for dogs to get plenty of exercise in order to stay healthy, but a lot of people living in Vancouver are really busy and don’t have as much time as they would like to go out with their dogs. If this sounds like you, then you should definitely look into hiring a reputable Vancouver dog walking service to take your dog out at least a few days a week. Having someone come to walk to your dog a few days a week means you don’t have to worry about your pooch getting enough exercise on a daily basis.

If you’re looking for a Vancouver dog walking service, or are interested in how they work, you’ve come to the right place. There are plenty of dog walking companies in the Vancouver area, as many people own dogs and lead very busy lives.

How to Choose a Vancouver Dog Walking Company

Finding a good Vancouver dog walking company can be difficult because there are so many options available! It can be overwhelming to decide which of the many dog walking services you should choose. When deciding, make sure you take the following into account:

• They are bonded, licensed and insured for dog Walking.
• They have sufficient medical training to deal with any problems that may come up while they’re taking care of your pooch.
• They do something to give back and make a difference in the community.
• They have sufficient testimonials and recommendations on their website and business directory listings.
• And finally, that they look like they love dogs!

As long as they can satisfy these requirements, you should talk to them and have them come over to meet your dog and make sure they are going to get along! You should always meet them first, before you decided to utilize their services. Establish a relationship and make sure you can trust them with your beloved pup.

Vancouver Dog Walkers- Hiring a Vancouver Dog Walking Company

Once you establish a relationship with the dog walkers, you may also need to trust them with a key to your house or apartment. If you want them to pick up your dog while you are at work, they need to be able to get in to your residence. A good Vancouver dog walking company will pick up your dog from anywhere in the Vancouver area and take them for a nice long walk or maybe even a run at the beach. After that, they will drop your dog back off at your home. When you get home from work, you don’t have to worry about taking your dog for a long walk – they’ll be tired already!

Dog Services in Vancouver: More Than Just Walking

Dog sitting, dog training, dog grooming, dog washing: these are some of the other types of services that you might use less frequently for your dog.  Many dog walking companies also offer these types of additional services in addition to just walking. They can look after your dog for an extended period of time, some are qualified dog trainers, and some offer grooming and bathing for your dog as well. It only makes sense that once you trust a dog walking company to walk your dog that you would also utilize their other services as well.

Dog Walking in Vancouver: How much does it cost?

Most Vancouver dog walking companies provide a variety of different walking and pricing options. Generally, you can choose from between 30 minute to 2 hour walks, and whether it will be a “group” walk or a “private” walk. A group walk means that they will be walked along with a number of other dogs and it will be less expensive than a private walk. This is good if you have a dog that loves to play with others, or even one that you think needs some socializing. A private walk means that your dog will be walked with no other dogs, and it will be more expensive.

Prices for dog walking in Vancouver range anywhere from about $20-$50 depending on what type of walk you want for your dog. You can often pre-book a large number of scheduled walks in advance to get some type of discount. You have to check will the individual dog walking company for specific prices however, as they can vary significantly.

Choosing a Vancouver Dog Walking Company

Using a Vancouver dog walking service can be one the best decisions you ever make. Your dog will love you for it, and you wont have to worry about whether or not your dog is getting enough exercise on a daily basis.

Hopefully this article has helped to inform you a little bit about dog walking services in Vancouver, now we would like to introduce ourselves to you.

We are Ryan Bridgewater and Dan Rogers, and we own a dog walking company in Vancouver called Dog WAGS. The “WAGS” part stands for: Walking, Activities, Guidance, and Sitting – and these are all the services that we offer for you and your dog.  Clients have told us that we are two of the most beloved dog walkers in the Vancouver area, and it’s true – we do love dogs!

We grew up with dogs our whole lives, and treat every dog we walk like it was our own. We are more than just dog walkers though, we try to offer a wide variety of services for your convenience.

We also try to make a difference and give something back by donating money from each and every basic walk we do to charities. Right now they include PADS and Partners in the Horn. We always donate $1 from each basic walk to these great charitable organizations. So if you’d like to help us make a difference, then start getting your dog walked today!  We would appreciate your business and so would these charities.

Basically, if you’re in the Vancouver Area (Westside to Eastside, between Marine Drive to Downtown) we can pick up your dog any day between Monday and Friday. So if you’re looking for someone to take care of your dog, give us a call! We would absolutely love to meet you and your dog.

You can check out the rest of our website for more information about Vancouver Dog Walking and much more. We list our prices on our Rates page, you can learn more about the two us here: Dan Rogers and Ryan Bridgewater.  If you would like to get in touch with us there is a contact form on our Contact Us page too.

We hope you found the information on this page useful, and we are here for you and your dog when you need us.

All the best,

Dan Rogers and Ryan Bridgewater

Dog Wags - Vancouver Dog Walking and Services