Smiling Dog
         Dog Exercise and Pet Sitting Service
           Tsawwassen, British Columbia
              dependable and professional service since 2009
Licensed, insured, and experienced
Pet First Aid & Pet CPR certified
antje@the-smiling-dog.com
604-948-0212
Services Overview
My service area is limited to Tsawwassen BC.  Service to Ladner and
Point Roberts is available, please contact me.

Exercise & Walks:

Our outings take us to private and public open spaces local off-leash areas, dikes and dog
friendly trails.  

We spend most of our time with a group of dogs of various sizes and ages
 OFF-LEASH on
trails, beaches, or in fields and forested areas with fresh clean running water for playing and
cooling off or swimming.  

We are almost always moving and do not linger in one spot for very long. We average up to
6-9 km (3-5 miles) per day depending on the size, age and temperament of the dogs in the
group. High energy and younger dogs tend to double that distance by running back and
forth.

We are generally out and about between
1 1/2 to 2 hours, and sometimes longer if we
have a really fun time and the weather is nice, and  I guaranty a minimum of 1 hour.  With
drop-off /pick-up and drive time of less than 30 minutes to our destination you should expect
your dog to be out of the house between 2 to 4 hours depending on weather, and the
dynamics of the group that day.

My dog and I offer fun, exercise, socialization, personal attention, lots of praise and positive
reinforcement and occasionally a healthy treat.  

*All walks include pick-up, drop-off, and towel dry  - for details please click on "Walks &
Exercise"

Prerequisites for group activities:
**be 10 weeks or older, males neutered if older than 6 month, females need not be spayed,
but can not accompany the group during heat!
**have good temperament and be sociable and able to interact nicely with other dogs of any
size
**not be food or toy protective to an aggressive degree
**be in good health and current on immunizations
**have a current dog license
**flea protection is highly recommended


Leash Walks, for those that can't run with the group - no prerequisites

Private Walks, for those that can't join the group - no prerequisites

Potty Breaks, for those that need an extra break or medication - no prerequisites


My
services include Pet Sitting, for all  your pets large or small, from dogs and cats to
birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians and farm animals.
House Sitting, for clients without pets
or animals that do not require interaction such as fish; and
Home-Boarding for some dogs
and cats as a great alternative to boarding, kenneling or having a sitter overnight in your
house.

**All services include our Communication Log, a small journal where I record the dates and
time I provided service, and noteworthy items of the day.  It is also a very nice tool for you to
leave a quick note for me.