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Pet
Sitting
Funny Pitbull Portrait
About Me

I'm a retired nurse and long-time dog-lover living in West Vancouver. I've always been happiest with my dogs, most recently two Cocker Spaniels, Murphy and Eliza. When they passed a few years back, I started to sit for their dog-friends at the groomers and never looked back.

 

Big, small, shy, "chatty", escape-artist - I'm experienced caring for a wide variety of dogs. Given my professional background in nursing, I'm also trained to administer medicines and provide any special hands-on care that may be necessary.

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My sitting services range from one time stays to weekly visits from my "regulars". From a few hours to a few weeks. Multiple pooches welcome.

Hi, I'm Mark

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My Services

Happy dogs, happy holidays

LOTS OF
WALKS

We'll walk for at least an hour each day, and often twice on a nice day! The dog beach in West Van is a favourite spot, since it's great for throwing balls and meeting dog-playmates. If your pooch isn't much of a walker, or hates the rain, that's ok too. We only go if they'll enjoy it.

LARGE, FENCED GARDEN

I have a large garden that is well-fenced in so that dogs can run around, play, dig, sniff and do their business. Four-legged adventurers and escape artists welcome - the yard is very secure!

REGULAR SUPERVISION

Sometimes it can take time for your dog to adjust to being in a new home, with a new person. Or maybe your dog is just used to having someone around and doesn't like to be alone. Since I'm retired, I'm home during the days and evenings.

UNLIMITED
BELLY RUBS

As a dog lover through and through, I'll make sure your dog gets just as much love and attention throughout their stay as they do at home with you.

Contact

Meet me and check out the yard...

Interested in booking your next pet staycation with me?

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Give me a call to arrange a meet & greet at my home. This will give you (and your dog) a chance to get to know me and see the house and garden for yourselves.

Get in touch

Ask about my rates!

marksandsparks@gmail.com

Tel: 123-456-7890

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I'm conveniently located just off Taylor Way

740 Inglewood Avenue

West Vancouver, BC

V7T 1X6 Canada

Happy Customers

Cute Happy Dog
BUSTER

"Mark is a godsend. We used to struggle to find someone to watch Buster, since he's a larger dog. He just adores being at Mark's and running in the yard."

- Jennifer & David Montgomery

Poodles with Bandana
MIMI + CHICO

"It's such a relief to know that when I leave town my furrbabies are cared for so nicely. Knowing that makes it much easier to leave town without worrying."

- Cheryl Van Breck

Fetching a Stick
LUCY

"Lucy loves staying with Mark so much that we now bring her over once a week for some extra attention and exercise while we're at work."

- Tom Scott

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