Honest, practical guides about dog boarding, daycare, walking, and pet care — written from years of experience working with Oakville families and their dogs.
So your dog's first boarding stay is coming up and you're standing in the hallway holding a bag, wondering what on earth…
Read more →Doggy daycare is one of those things that sounds amazing in theory — your dog gets to play all day while you work, come …
Read more →I want to be upfront: I run a home-based dog boarding service, so yes, I have a preference. But I also know that what wo…
Read more →Separation anxiety is one of the most misunderstood things in the dog world. It gets blamed for a lot of behaviour that'…
Read more →One of my favourite parts of living and working in Oakville is the access to genuinely great outdoor spaces for dogs. Wh…
Read more →Choosing a dog walker feels simple until you realize you're handing your house key to someone and trusting them with the…
Read more →Every new dog who comes to MoorePetLove starts with a meet and greet. Every single one — no exceptions. I know that migh…
Read more →Senior dogs hold a special place in my heart. There's something about an old dog — the grey muzzle, the slower pace, the…
Read more →If your dog is anxious, reactive, or just not great with other dogs, you've probably been told that daycare isn't a good…
Read more →The first night away from you is the hardest one. That's just true — for your dog, and honestly for you too. But there's…
Read more →One of the first things I ask every new client is: what does your dog's normal day look like? Not because I'm nosy — bec…
Read more →I get asked sometimes why I cap my group at two or three dogs. Is it because I can only handle that many? Not exactly. I…
Read more →Both dog walking and dog daycare solve the same underlying problem — your dog needs attention and activity during the da…
Read more →There's a certain kind of pre-trip anxiety that has nothing to do with flights or hotels — it's the nagging worry about …
Read more →"How often should I walk my dog?" is one of those questions that sounds simple and turns out to have a really nuanced an…
Read more →Not all home dog boarders are created equal. Some are experienced, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about animal car…
Read more →Both drop-in visits and dog walks are about covering your dog while you're away — but they actually serve different purp…
Read more →I've cared for dogs on multiple daily medications, dogs requiring insulin injections, dogs with epilepsy, dogs recoverin…
Read more →Some dogs have been boarded a dozen times and walk into a new place like they own it. Others have never spent a single n…
Read more →Something has shifted over the last few years in how Oakville dog owners think about pet care while they travel. The sta…
Read more →Start with a free meet and greet — no commitment, just a chance for your dog to sniff around and get comfortable.