• Back

boarding

Boarding does not include "round-the-clock" care. I will continue with my normal day-to-day routines, your dog must be able to be left alone for up to 3 hours at a time. I'm never out of the house for more than 8 hours total.If you book an AM drop-off, and a PM pick-up, you will also be billed for 1 day of daycare for your pup(s).Includes up to 30 minutes of walking per day if desired and weather permits - the pup must have basic leash manners.Your dog MUST be cat-friendly, and dog-friendly.Client's pets are never left unsupervised with other dogs. Your dog must be able to be crated when unsupervised.


If you or I suspect your dog has a contagious illness, the booking will be canceled immediately with no exceptions. You will have the opportunity to convert it into the minimum of 3 drop-in bookings per day you will be away if you don't have alternative care, but you will be charged accordingly.


To board in my home, your pup must:
current DHPP, Rabies, Bordatella, and Influenza vaccines (vaccination schedule here) - picture or hardcopy accepted
current parasite & tick prevention
no aggressive history towards dogs, cats, or peoplePlease pack:
a care authorization form for each pet
food, treats, & medications for the stay (+1 day extra in case of extensions)
suitable leash (no flexi) & properly fitted (no looser than 2 fingers) collar/harness
kennel (if kennel-trained for alone & bed)
diapers (if intact (male or female), or has incontinence problems)

• Back

drop-ins

I will provide care for your pets in your home, whether they're cat, dog, crab, frog, lizard, snake, spider, cockroach, fish, and more! This is basically a welfare check for your pet; feeding, potty breaks, cuddles, play, snuggles, litter box.Sometimes your cat/lizard/reptile/chicken requires more care on certain visits, some days they may require less (not applicable for dogs). I track my visits with GPS and it will always end with more time than you are booked for.If you are away, policy requires 3 drop-in visits per 24 hours for dogs; 1 drop-in per 24 hours for cat-only homes.I will not accept bookings for animals that pose a danger to me, including but not limited to: venomous animals, and aggressive animals.


Watering by request only. I will prioritize animal care first and foremost! You must specify exactly when and what to water.I do not shovel walks and driveways for insurance purposes.Due to liability and insurance reasons, I cannot perform a drop-in while someone else is in the home (an owner, a cleaner, et cetera).By default, drop-in bookings have a 1 hour-window of flexibility. This is to account for life not going perfectly! If your pet has a strict requirement for time, please alert upon booking request. For daily cat/lizard/reptile/insect/chicken visits, the greater the flexibility offered, the more likely I am to be able to accommodate the booking.

To book me for drop-ins, your pup must:
current Rabies vaccines (vaccination schedule here)To book me for drop-ins, your kitty must:
current Rabies, Feline Distemper, Herpesvirus, Calicivirus vaccines (vaccination schedule here)

• Back

Daycare

Care longer than 9 hours will be billed as boarding.
Daycare is not offered on holidays.This is a low-key day in my home, complete with snuggles, playing with pups, my cat, and myself.Walks are "best effort", and are affected by weather and your pup's leash manners.To attend daycare in my home, your pup must:
current DHPP, Rabies, and Influenza vaccines (vaccination schedule here)
current parasite & tick prevention
no aggressive history towards dogs, cats, or people
be able to be left alone for up to 1 hourPlease pack:
food, treats, & medications for the day
suitable leash (no flexi) & properly-fitted collar/harness (no more than 2 fingers loose)
diapers (if intact, or has incontinence problems)

• Back

Policies & Resources

What happens if you (client) need to cancel?
Drop-ins & daycare
50% of your total is retained if you cancel within 2 hours of the booking beginning.Boarding
50% of your total is retained if you cancel within 3 days of the booking's beginning.What happens if I (APC) have an emergency?
During a boarding
Your pup will be cared for by my parents, my long-term roommate, or my long-term partner, depending on which path is the most suitable for your pup. Alternatively, your emergency contact may arrange for pick-up. You will be refunded for the remaining days if your emergency contact has to pick up your pet mid-booking.Drop-ins
If I (APC) am unable to perform the drop-in due to personal emergency, my partner, or my mum, will complete the drop-in in my stead.If it is too unsafe to drive to your location (ie: freezing rain, blizzard, wind gusts that push cars off of highways), your chosen backup will be contacted to check on your pet(s) in my stead. You will be refunded for that specific visit.There are no refunds if I go to complete the booking and am unable to complete it due to your pet behaving aggressively, or your home being unsafe, or inaccessible.

What's your typical availability?
I try to respond to inquires within 24 hours, between the hours of 10AM-5PM. My availability for bookings is as needed, 7AM-11PM.What's your availability like this year?
I opened up my services to multiple dogs at a time, so my availability is much more than previous years'! I currently do not accept bookings more than 2 months in advance.How much warning do you require for booking?
For new clients, I always require a meet-and-greet before any type of booking. This is done in your home, and typically takes 30 minutes. This allows you and I to ensure we are a good fit for one another. A second M&G can be arranged at drop-in rates.When are the holidays?
2024 Holidays
May 17-20, June 28-July 2, August 2-5, August 30-September 2, September 30, October 11-14, November 11, December 25-31For boarding bookings, if your booking partially overlaps with the holidays, your entire booking is charged as a holiday booking.Why do you do the M&G at the client's home instead of yours?
1. Guests: I usually have guest dogs at my home.
2. Privacy: I share my home with my partner, and my roommate, and they deserve privacy in their home.
3. Mila: My pup, Mila, hates new people. It stresses her out to have strangers here, even for a short time, and even if she's put away. She's stressed, I'm stressed.
4. Setting your pup up for success: I like to limit variables for a new dog, so new environment, new person, new dog, is A LOT at one time. To give your pup the best shot at fitting in here, I like to introduce the variables one at a time to set them up for success.I am happy to accommodate with a video tour of the shared space, or a M&G in the backyard if it makes you more comfortable!


Holiday Safety Issues
Thanksgiving Safety Issues
Keeping Pups Safe During Fireworks

Guide to Dog Poop
Common Signs of Sickness in Dogs

I have my Canine CPR & Emergency First Aid completed through Canine Health Canada. I am bonded and insured through ProFur.