From Yogi I wasn't…read morealways this proud 150-pound brindle Akita you see today. I was a scared, reactive dog when my human found me. I'd been abused, and later, after finally finding a safe home, someone broke in... and I was beaten again. I don't trust easily. I bark when I feel unsafe. I protect my space fiercely. I need distance from other dogs--not because I don't care, but because I care too deeply and don't know how to show it safely. But my human understood. They walk me on a 6' lead, often shortened to 2'. They sit on the ground beside me when I'm overwhelmed. They give me time, space, and safety to choose connection. That's how I learned how to say: "If I turn sideways and offer my shoulders or my butt... you can touch me." It's not much, but it's my way of saying "I trust you." And Justine listened. On October 4, 2023, Justine became my personal walker once a week. My human told her the truth--every challenge, every warning. She had every reason to walk away. But she didn't. She stayed. She followed my signals. She gave me 15 minutes. Now we do 30-minute walks once a week. She must really love me. Then, on January 2, 2024, I met Laura--and fate stepped in again. I didn't know she worked with Justine. Now I have two amazing humans who take me out twice a week. They get me. They give me time. And I give them my trust. To the anxious pups, the misunderstood cats, the shy reptiles, the quiet rodents hiding under blankets: You are NOT broken You are NOT too much You just need the right people who will wait for you to feel safe I'm Yogi. I'm a 150-pound Protection Fluff with a gentle heart and a rough past. I don't take love lightly--but once I give it, it's forever. Sloppy kisses and steady eyes, --Yogi From Yogi's Human: Yogi came into my life with scars--some I could see, many I couldn't. And while I helped him find safety... he helped me survive too. Watching him grow from panic to patience, from tension to trust, has been the most powerful journey of my life. We have good days, tough ones, and breakthroughs. But we keep going. To Justine and Laura--thank you for stepping into our lives. You didn't just help my dog. You made it possible for me to breathe a little easier too. To everyone walking a reactive pet journey: Progress isn't linear. Love is a process. You're not alone. #ReactiveDog #AkitaStrong #DogHealingJourney #AdoptDontShop #RescueToRecovery #BrindleAkita #DogLove #AnimalRescue #YogiTheAkita #ProtectionFluff #TraumaRecovery #ServiceDogInTraining #GentleGuardians #YouAreNotBroken #justintimedogwalking

I highly recommend boarding your dog with Justine. She has taken care of my Oliver on so many…read moreoccasions and she treats him like family. I've been able to enjoy my vacation y so much more knowing that he is safe and well taken care of. She also send me updates so I can see how well he is doing.

I've been going to Pinetree for about a year now. Spring (our adopted pupper) has such a positive…read moreassociation to daycare, she is always so excited to come back. You can tell that the owners and staff love what they do, and Carlos has such an infectious smile. It's always a delight to stop by. I would recommend Pinetree to anyone. I am so happy I found them, it helps with the days I have to commute to Hamilton for work.

We have been taking our dogs here for years and have had nothing but positive experiences…read more Everyone is very friendly and accommodating. Our Mack loves to go there. Highly recommend.

Happy and content dog .So relaxed when I know he's there with his buddies and getting lots of…read moreexercise. Love his play dates. They are so good with him.

Great service! Shannon is really friendly and is great with our dog, Harley. Puppy Shenanigans…read moreoften does Puppy Play Day too, which includes things like nature hikes, pool day, festive photos, and paw painting. Love these guys, and highly recommend to everyone!

Thank you for the wonderful job you have done for our Dog...he was happy to go in and out. Your…read moresetting is perfect for him where he is so attached to us but felt comfortable gojng right on in. We definately will be returning . Thank you again Stephanie and Michael

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Great service, very professional and reliable. They were able to customize a pet package to meet my…read morepet care needs. My pets received lots of love and attention while I was away.

From the owner: Grand Bark Pet Services is an unique boutique in Elora, ON catering to our favorite fury friends…read more We offer pet sitting, dog walking and grooming services, along with a variety of healthy choices for your pets, including pet food, treats, toys, apparel, and accessories.

Dawn and her team are simply wonderful. Professional and caring, thorough and responsive.We have a…read morespecial needs dog, otis. He was born deaf and blind. He is a sweet boy, an aussie shepherd. That said, he is different from other dogs and while he is quite friendly and gentle, does not see or hear cues from other dogs. That simply means he needs some additional attention. They give it in spades, and with love. They have indoor and outdoor facilities, and simply are the best!

Maya loves her time a Furry Friends. She has lots of play time and activity during the day. When…read moreI drop her off in the morning (usually around 6am), she becomes very excited as soon as I turn onto Century Drive. I hand her over to Dawn and Maya does not even look back to see where I am. She knows and trusts everyone at Furry Friends. This is impressive because Maya is a very timid dog and generally afraid of people, noises, wind, rain, thunder, garbage bags, the list is endless. The level of trust she has for Dawn and the staff is wonderful. I call Dawn Maya's bonus momma. Brian W

Whenever I would go out of town, I would have Waterloo Pet Services (aka Janice and Murray) come by…read moreto check in on my 4 cats. The first time I met J&M, they came by to get to know my pets and collect the key. They took a lot of time saying hi to each cat and learning about her personality. I immediately felt safe leaving my animals in their hands, and from that point I used their services many more times, including over the Christmas holidays. I was always so impressed with their care. They would call if they had any questions, clean up very thoroughly, and write a very cute report of who did what and how much everyone ate. They would also play with my pets and keep a close eye on how everyone was doing, which was impressive because I have two anti-social (ex-feral) cats. I loved coming home and reading about what my pets are up to! I don't have J&M come visit anymore because I moved away from Waterloo, and I deeply miss having such a great resource nearby. I highly recommend Janice and Murray and WPS. They have fair prices and they care very deeply.

From the owner: In your home visits by a professional, certified Pet Sitter are available for dogs & cats, in…read moreKitchener - Waterloo. We provide a great service for you during vacations, long work days and for those times when you just can't be there when they need you. Each in-home visit is customized to meet the specific needs of you and your pet(s). Whether Fido needs his medication, Felix needs some love and his litter cleaned or your little one needs some exercise and a pit stop, we are there for you and your treasured companion. All services can be combined and customized, contact us to see how we can fit into your routine. A free consultation is always provided some days before booking to get to know you and your pet(s). References are available anytime.