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What Happens At Woofers?
If you don’t have a trusted friend or relative who can take care of your dog when you go away then maybe you don’t go on vacation, or your beloved pet has to go to a kennel.
The truth is that some dogs get extremely stressed by a kennel situation. We speak from experience as our own dog, Max is one of these.
So, if you go on vacation and need to place your dog in boarding kennels, you might spend time and energy stressing about how your dog is coping while you are gone and how your pet is going to be when you get home. Not much fun for you, or your best friend.
What’s the alternative? Woofers!
The key words at Woofers are “Home Away From Home”. We don’t want you, or your pet to feel stressed while you are on vacation. Your furry friend will be living in our home being treated as our own dog for the time he or she is staying here. We don't use crates or kennels unless an owner specifically asks us to, for example, at night and even then, the kennel will be in our sitting room, kitchen or bedroom.
Your best friend will receive lots of love and attention, regular walks, doggy company and have a flat securely fenced yard in which to have fun!
Unlike boarding kennels, where your dog may be shut up for the night at 6pm and not see anyone until the next morning, we are on hand 24 hours. Your dog won't to go to bed until we do and can sleep more or less where he or she likes. If your dog is anxious or unwell during the night, we are on hand to alleviate those fears or make sure that your dog gets what it needs. We expect the occasional sleepless night!
There are never more than four dogs at the house at one time (including our own dog) ensuring that each dog gets personal attention.
All of this means that you can go away on vacation and enjoy yourself, knowing that your dog is being loved and cared for in comfortable and knowledgeable surroundings.
We can also collect and return your dog within the greater Victoria area for a small charge
Woofers is a smoke and child free environment.
Fees
$30 per day for one dog
$50 a day for two dogs of the same family
$70 a day for three dogs of the same family
Please note: A 50% deposit will be required at the time of booking to ensure a place for your pet.
Are there any dogs we don't board?
Yes, there are.
For obvious reasons, we are only able to board dogs that are well behaved, non-destructive, housetrained, sociable, non-aggressive and have absolutely no issues with other dogs and people.
We regret that we can't board un-neutered males or unspayed females.
If your dog has separation anxiety or is a rescue dog, please be sure to tell us when you contact us, especially if you have only recently acquired your dog. Recently acquired rescue dogs and dogs with separation anxiety may find it too stressful to be away from their owner and their home environment and therefore a pet sitter staying in your home may be more suitable.
Where are we?
Woofers is based in our home in Brentwood Bay, Central Saanich, Vancouver Island where we live with our Leonberger Max. We have a spacious home and a flat, securely fenced yard. Brentwood Bay is only 15 minutes' drive from the airport and ferries, making it ideal for clients wanting to leave their dogs with us before flying out or when sailing to the mainland.
There are plenty of places to walk your dog such as Island View beach (ten minutes drive), as well as various parks and trails locally. We also walk dogs at Beaver Lake and Thetis Lake.
Dog Blog
If you have access to email while you are away, your dog will email you, with either a link to a video or photographs so that you hear about and see how much fun your pet has been having!
Our own dog Max is a Leonberger.
A Leonberger is a giant breed and Max weighs in at around 130 pounds. Our boy is neutered, very friendly and loves having other dogs come to stay. Though he is getting on in years, he is still playful and can be exuberant! Therefore, if your furry friend is nervous of large dogs, then Woofers may not be suitable.
If you wish to know more, please contact us, and we will be happy to email or post you an information sheet detailing all that you will need to know about your dog staying at Woofers.
Before we agree to board your dog, we will invite you to come for an initial no-obligation visit with your dog in order to help you decide if you think Woofers will be suitable for your pet and for us to assess whether we feel your dog will be comfortable here.
If we accept your dog for boarding, we will ask you to complete a detailed information sheet that asks all about your dog, its habits and character. This information will help us to understand your dog and help us make your best friend feel at home.
