Dog Boarding Options: The Pros and Cons

Dog Boarding Options: The Pros and Cons

Are you going away for the summer and don’t know what to do with your dog? Your dog is part of the family, so you want to make sure they’re in the best of hands while you’re away. There are now many more options than just the traditional dog kennel, but it’s important to know…

Thank you, thank you, thank you 60,000 times!

Thank you, thank you, thank you 60,000 times!

We are so excited to announce that as of June 20, 2012, Release the Hounds and our dedicated walkers have safely completed 60,000 walks! These 60,000 walks have been 7 years in the making, and we couldn’t have done it without you! We’d like to thank you so much for trusting us to care for…

Vancouver: A City in Need of Off-Leash Dog Walking Areas

Vancouver: A City in Need of Off-Leash Dog Walking Areas

Based on the Vancouver Sun’s recent article regarding off-leash spaces in Vancouver (or the lack thereof), one thing is for certain: the City of Vancouver desperately NEEDS more off-leash dog walking parks. In 2011, Vancouver adopted a zero-tolerance approach to dog bylaw infractions, partially in response to a growing number of complaints from concerned Vancouver…

Outnumbered and Overwhelmed by Niki Perry

Outnumbered and Overwhelmed by Niki Perry

Managing Multiple Dog Homes A friend once told me jokingly, “Niki, I think you may be an animal hoarder!” As the mother of one human, three dogs, two cats and a horse, I can tell you in all honesty that although I am pulled in so many directions every day in order to meet the…