Dogs
Dog walking & pet sitting for busy families
– Since 2018 –
Dee’s Pet Care Services
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Dog Hiking
I’ll pick up your dog for a proper outdoor adventure and drop them off ready to nap. Choose between small-group social hikes or solo hikes. -
Pet Sitting
I’ll stay over at your place, either just overnight or for longer stretches. Your pets will be entertained and safe, and your home won’t be empty. -
Home Visits
I’ll check in on your pets and take your dog out for a potty break or a neighbourhood walk. Perfect for busy or working moms ‘n dads!
Your pet’s in safe paws
Jacky Dee here! I’m a loving mom to Zoe The Adventure Dog and the proud owner/operator of Nanaimo’s Dee’s Dogs.
I’ve been hiking with and taking care of animals for as long as I can remember, and since Dee’s Dogs started in 2018 I have been caring for Nanaimo’s canine and small pet community.
I take my profession seriously.
During hikes I fit GPS collars to all dogs, I carry commercial insurance coverage, and am certified in canine first aid.
In other words, your pet’s in safe paws with me!
How much do pet care services cost?
Pricing depends on the specific service booked and the length of time you require. Head over to my rates page for a breakdown!
Why Choose Dee’s Dogs?
I take my professional responsibilities very seriously! Here are some of the ways Dee’s Dogs stands out.
Dogsafe first-aid certified
Pet sitting liability insured
Covered by WorkSafeBC
Highly rated
Non-smoker
Bondable
“I look forward to adventuring with your dog!”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you offer pet sitting for special needs pets?
Yes. My pet sitting experience includes caring for animals with special needs, such as dogs with mobility issues or dietary restrictions. I am also certified in Canine First Aid and have no problems administering medicine and taking care of other particular needs.
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What is your service area?
Dog hikes & home visits
Dee's Dogs primarily provides dog hiking and home visit services to Nanaimo. I also work with clients in outlying areas that include Extension Road and Nanaimo River Road to the Nanaimo Lakes Road area. These services do not extend to Cedar.
Pet sitting
For my pet sitting services, I work in the communities listed above and in areas just outside of Nanaimo, such as Cedar, Lantzville, and Nanoose Bay, depending on the needs of your pets.
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Do you carry water on your hikes?
Yes! I carry plenty of water during the hot summer months, and during the very rainy season and winter months I intentionally go to places with fresh drinking water available for the dogs. And I always have one or two large, 64-ounce bottles of water in my vehicle.
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When pet sitting, do you spend the entire time with my pet?
No, my pet sitting services do not include 24/7 monitoring. When you hire Dee's Dogs for Full Care Pet Sitting, your dog will either:
- Join me for social hikes and be left alone for at least 5 hours during the day; OR
- Not join me for social hikes, and be left alone at home for a typical 8-hour work day (with a check-in between 4pm–6pm)
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Will you work with dogs who have a history of biting humans?
No, I will not work with dogs who have a serious history of biting humans.
At my discretion I may provide services to a dog with 1 or 2 very mild instances of situational aggression, but only if they were in circumstances that I won't be putting them into (for example, a dog who does not like men, or has growled at toddlers).
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Do you have a cancellation policy?
Yes. Due to the limited nature of my pet sitting and dog walking spots, I do enforce fairly strict policies for cancellations or major rescheduling. My policies vary depending on what service is booked, so please contact me for more details or consult your Client Agreement forms.
