One-on-one care for your pet! Large groups are difficult to manage and dangerous to transport. We walk in your neighbourhood, maintain your dog's individual pace, and provide your pet with 100% of our attention.
Potty Patrol by LDW is an excellent option for young puppies, or senior dogs, who need more frequent visits or shorter walks. Choose from either two 15 minute or one 20 minute visit a day. Each visit includes outdoor potty breaks or short walks, playtime and cuddles, feeding and fresh water when required, and lots of love.
LDW also loves to care for your feline family members. Cat visits are 25 minutes and include playtime and cuddles, feeding, changing water, and litter box cleaning. Giving medication can also be arranged.
Leaside Dog Walkers is owned and operated by Alison Smith. After many successful years working in the Event Management Industry, Alison left the corporate world in 2011 to pursue her passion of working with dogs. She has worked as a professional dog trainer ever since. She is dedicated to providing only the highest possible level of care and personal service, ensuring your dog receives all of the love, attention, and exercise they deserve.
She takes her responsibility as your dog walking provider very seriously. This is why we are fully insured, bonded, and certified in Pet First Aid - to give you peace of mind. At Leaside Dog Walkers, the safety and welfare of your pet is always our primary concern!
Schedule or cancel visits, request overnight boarding, mange your profile, update your pets details, and view invoices. Through the client app, or via text message, you will receive real time alerts when we arrive and leave your home as well as receive a post visit report.
We're here to help! You can reach us any time by phone, email, or text. We are always available to take your call
A dog walking service you can trust! We are a registered business, fully insured, bonded, and pet first aid certified
No Group Walks!
Unlike many group dog walkers, we walk your dog in your neighbourhood. We don't fill our car to a dangerous maximum, then transport your pet across the city. We also don't let your dog off-leash to run illegally in public parks or ravine spaces (designated by bylaws as on-leash areas).
At Leaside Dog Walkers, we recognize that every dog is unique, as are a dog's walking needs. We maintain your dog's individual pace and provide your pet with 100% of our attention. At Leaside Dog Walkers, your dog is guaranteed to receive lots of love, exercise, and positive reinforcement.
Christine and Thomas are wonderful people who treat your pets as good if not better than you would. They are extremely reliable and are very efficient when it comes to changes in scheduling. My wife, myself and Charlie (our dog) could not be happier to have a service like their's so close to home.
Chris & Iva, LDW Clients
Christine and Thomas - You are amazing! You have so nicely accomodated our hectic, irregular schedule with what appears to be the greatest of ease! We are SO appreciative of your loving care for our Henry! He is a happy pup! Thank you so much!
Liz, Mike, & Henry, LDW Clients
If I could add a 6th (or 7th) star, I would. LDW is a model for the industry. Professional, personable and convenient. From insurance to pet first aid, and everything in between, LDW has left no detail unattended. Not only is my puppy content and happy - our family is absolutely confident that our dog (and our home) is in the best hands. Thank you LDW!
Lenni, LDW Client
Learn more about us. View information about our company and team. Discover our exceptional services that will keep your pet happy, healthy, and active!
Ready to meet with Leaside Dog Walkers to discuss our services? Please request a Free Consultation using our Contact Form.
During the consultation, Leaside Dog Walkers will get to know your dog and discuss our services and fees. Please ensure that you download and complete our Dog Walking Application or Cat Visit Application prior to the consultation. We also ask that you have two copies of your house keys available for pick-up (house keys are kept in a locked key box). Consultations generally last 30-45 minutes and consist of a brief questionnaire, the signing of forms, and agreement of payment and service terms.
• Download: Dog Walking Application
• Download: Cat Visit Application
Note: We currently only accept full-time, permanent clients who are willing to commit to a minimum of four dog walks per week.
Leaside Dog Walkers (LDW) has been servicing the Leaside, Rosedale, and Moore Park area(s) of Toronto since 2011.
Yes. I live with a Corgi Jack Russell mix named Jack Daniels and a Rat Terrier named Baker. You can read more about them under Alison's bio on the Our Team page.
Leaside Dog Walkers is open from 9am - 5pm weekdays for dog walks, cat visits, and potty breaks. We are open on weekends by appointment only. We are closed all Canadian statutory holidays, and we schedule two weeks vacation during the calendar year to rest our feet!
Leaside Dog Walkers is owned and operated by professional dog trainer Alison Smith. Alison, along with her small team of highly trained staff carefully look after your pets as if they were a part of their own family. As a professional dog trainer, Alison ensures that all of her staff are carefully selected and trained to ensure only the best of care is provided to your furry family member.
Unlike other dog walking services, Leaside Dog Walkers is a Registered Business. We are fully Insured, Bonded, and Certified in Pet First Aid.
Getting started is easy. Simply request a Free Initial Consultation using our Contact Form. You must also complete our Dog Walking Application or Cat Visit Application prior to the consultation. See our Services page for more information on what to expect during the initial consultation.
LDW makes this process as easy as possible with free online booking requests through the client portal. Once you are a confirmed client of LDW you will be given access to the client portal where you can schedule or cancel visits, request overnight boarding, mange your profile, update your pets details, and view invoices. Once you have confirmed visits on the calendar you will receive an invoice by email. Payments can be made by cash or via email transfer. If you have questions along the way we are always available to help!
Fees for individual dog walks, potty breaks and cat visits are listed on our services page. For a full list of prices view our Services and Rates (PDF file).
At Leaside Dog Walkers, we recognize that every dog is unique, as are a dog's walking needs. Large groups of dogs are difficult to manage and dangerous to transport. We walk in your neighbourhood, maintain your dog's individual pace, and provide your pet with 100% of our attention. At Leaside Dog Walkers, your dog is always guaranteed to receive lots of love, exercise, and positive reinforcement!
1) Private walks allow your dog to receive the personal care and attention they deserve. 2) The length and pace of the walk is customized to meet your dog's individual needs. 3) We are able to observe your dog's behaviour and consistently apply the appropriate training methods. 4) Your dog is walked in an area of your choice within your own neighborhood. 5) Your dog spends less time in a car and more time walking!
To qualify for dog walking services, your pet must be licensed, have up-to-date vaccinations, be friendly & non-aggressive toward other people and pets, be spayed or neutered (unless a puppy), understand basic obedience commands (sit, stay, come, no), and have a non-retractable nylon leash and sturdy, well-fitting collar (a Gentle Leader or Martingale collar if necessary).
Yes - we love cats too! Cat visits are 25 minutes and include playtime and cuddles, feeding, changing water, and litter box cleaning. Giving medication can also be arranged.
We will always try our best to accommodate the exact time you select for your dog walk, however, the actual time of the dog walk is dependent upon the overall schedule for the day and your location in relation to other clients.
Yes: in order to guarantee a regular walk time we require you to be on the schedule a minimum of 4 days a week. We try to accommodate requests for visits 2 or 3 days a week, however, based on availability these visits may need to be scheduled outside of prime hours.
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Contact for additional information:
info@leasidedogwalkers.com or call us
647-783-4946
We currently service the following areas: Leaside, Rosedale, Moore Park, and Bennington Heights.
Open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m on weekdays. Weekends by appointment only.