Private Dog Walking in Newmarket, Aurora, Sharon & Holland Landing

Most homes use a lockbox or keyless entry rather than handing over a key. You can buy your own lockbox and set the code yourself, or use one of ours.

Your code is stored in our encrypted system, and only YPPS management and the team member scheduled to care for your dog can access it. Nobody carries your key around between visits, and there are no key handovers between team members, which removes a genuine point of risk.

At the end of every visit the key goes back into your lockbox, or your electronic lock secures the home behind us.

You stay in control throughout. With your own lockbox or smart lock you can change the code whenever you like, and if you ever stop your service you simply bring the lockbox inside or disable the code you gave us. We also recommend that a local emergency contact holds a key, just in case.

Full Key Control policy

All YPPS dog walks are private and one-on-one unless you have more than one dog in your household and they are comfortable walking together.

Your dog will never be placed into a group walk with unfamiliar dogs, transported to a dog park or let off leash during a walk. Off-leash activity is limited to your dog’s own securely fenced backyard.

You do not need a regular schedule. Occasional dog walks are always welcome, and we will do our best to accommodate them based on availability.

For pet parents who need the same days each week, recurring walks provide greater peace of mind. Your dog’s regular days and arrival window are reserved in advance, and recurring visits receive priority over occasional requests.

In most cases, yes. Our dog walkers are trained to recognize canine body language, avoid known triggers and allow each dog to become comfortable at their own pace. We use only patient, positive-reinforcement-based care and never force an interaction.

We will discuss your dog’s history, triggers, routines and handling needs before care begins. Additional introductions can be arranged when needed. The safety of your dog, our team and the community will always guide the care plan.

If walks are genuinely stressful for your dog, a High Energy Backyard Play session may suit them better.

Dog walking is available seven days a week, 365 days a year, including statutory holidays. Our first visits begin at 7:00 a.m., and our final visits begin at 9:30 p.m., allowing us to support traditional workdays, shift workers and changing schedules.

Visits are scheduled within an agreed-upon arrival window rather than at an exact time. This gives our team the flexibility to deal safely with crazy traffic, weather and the changing needs of pets throughout the day.

When extreme heat, cold, storms or unsafe conditions make a normal walk inappropriate, we adapt the visit to protect your dog.

When it is safe, we will take your dog outside for a bathroom break and then spend the remaining time providing care indoors. Depending on what your dog enjoys, that may include play, enrichment activities, companionship, affection or the always popular extra belly rubs.

Your dog will always receive the full amount of time booked, even when it cannot safely be spent outdoors.

Yes, a dog walk can help some dogs by breaking up a long period alone and providing exercise, mental enrichment, companionship and a predictable routine. These benefits can help reduce boredom, restlessness and some separation-related stress, making it easier for the dog to settle afterward.

However, true separation anxiety is a complex condition, and dog walking alone may not resolve it. Dogs experiencing significant distress may also benefit from guidance from their veterinarian or a qualified behaviour professional. We are happy to support an established care or behaviour plan when it can be followed safely.