Dog & Puppy Sitting in Hamilton | Your Trusted Puppy Sitter

Why Your Dog Or Puppy Needs Hamilton In-Home

Kennels create cascading stress. Unfamiliar smells trigger anxiety. Constant barking prevents rest. Cage confinement for 23 hours daily eliminates normal behavior patterns. Zero individual attention means problems go unnoticed.

What In-Home Sitting Provides

Your dog wakes in their Westdale bed. Eats breakfast from their bowl in your Corktown kitchen. Pees in their Waterdown yard or walk their familiar Mountain trail. Naps on their Dundas couch. No competition. No chaos. No stress.

For anxious dogs, Hamilton Animal Services rescues, seniors with conditions, or puppies under four months, staying home isn’t a luxury; it’s necessary for their physical and emotional health.

Dog & Puppy Sitting Pricing in Hamilton

15-Minute Visit: $16.50
Best for quick potty breaks, senior dog check-ins, or supplemental care when someone else is home part-time.

30-Minute Visit: $22.00
Ideal for most adult dogs. Includes feeding, fresh water, bathroom break, short walk or yard time, play, medication if required, and a full health check.

45-Minute Visit: $30.25
Recommended for puppies, high-energy breeds, multi-dog households, or dogs needing extended walks, training reinforcement, or enrichment.

60-Minute Visit: $38.50
For dogs requiring longer exercise, detailed medical care, post-surgical monitoring, or extended companionship during long travel days.

Medical Care Premium:
Complex medication schedules, insulin injections, wound care, post-operative monitoring, additional $5.50+ per visit depending on needs. Ensures precise care for diabetic or medically sensitive dogs.

Travel Season Surcharge:
1.5x during Christmas, March Break, and July–August when demand peaks across Hamilton.

Package Discounts:
Book regular walks and save. Weekly schedules, multi-week packages, and multiple dogs from the same household all qualify. Contact us for package pricing.

What Included In Each Visit

Food and water: Exact portions at specified times. Puppies get three-four meals. Seniors maintain twice-daily schedules. Special diets are followed precisely, whether you’re in Crown Point or Glanbrook.

Medication: Pills, liquids, insulin, topicals all administered on schedule. Every dose documented. Reactions monitored. Works for diabetics in Ancaster, post-surgery dogs in Stoney Creek, and seniors managing conditions anywhere in Hamilton.

Exercise: Energy-matched activity. Border Collies get escarpment trail sessions. Senior Labs get gentle lakefront walks. Puppies in Dundas get short, frequent outings to build stamina.

Bathroom: As needed. Puppies every 2-3 hours. Seniors with bladder issues regularly. Accidents are cleaned immediately, no judgment.

Play and enrichment: Interactive toys, training reinforcement, fetch in your Westdale yard, companionship in your Mountain East home. Appropriate for each dog’s personality.

Health observation: Daily checks for illness, injury, behavior changes, and appetite issues. Problems reported immediately. Emergency transport is authorized to Mountain Animal Hospital, Centennial Animal Hospital, or Emergency Veterinary Clinic on Upper James.

Home Protection Included

While caring for your dog, we secure your Hamilton property, and mail collected from Waterdown porches or Corktown steps. Lights rotated. Blinds adjusted. Plants watered. Garbage managed. Leaks checked. Suspicious activity reported.

Transparent Communication In  Every Sitting

Every visit: photos showing your dog content, detailed e-diary notes covering meals/bathroom/activity/behavior, immediate contact if concerns develop.

Upgrade: text or email updates with photos sent directly after visits.

You stay connected whether working downtown or vacationing internationally.

Why Hamilton Dog Owners Trust Loving Paws

Since 2005: Nearly 20 years of professional pet care. Over 5,000 clients, 4.9/5 rating, 75+ reviews emphasizing reliability and communication.

PSI-Certified Professionals: Pet Sitters International standards. Background checked, insured, and bonded. Trained in behavior, emergency response, and medical administration.

Same Sitter Consistency: Your dog sees the same professional, building trust and routine. Critical for anxious dogs and behavioral challenges.

Medical Expertise: Diabetic care, post-surgical recovery, complex medications, chronic conditions. Your Hamilton vet verifies we follow protocols precisely.

Transparent Updates: Photos and detailed notes every visit. See what happened even when traveling internationally.

Local Hamilton Knowledge: We know emergency vet clinics, escarpment trail conditions, neighborhood navigation, and weather adjustments across all Hamilton areas.

Flexible Scheduling: Business travel, emergencies, vacations, irregular schedules accommodated.

Home Security Integration: Pet care plus property protection mail, lights, security monitoring throughout Hamilton neighborhoods.

Hamilton Dogs We Care For

Puppies Requiring Intensive Care

House training (8-16 weeks): Puppies in Mountain West or Waterdown need bathroom breaks every 2-3 hours. Frequent visits, immediate outdoor access post-meals, positive reinforcement for outside elimination, thorough cleanup without punishment, and supporting successful training.

Socialization period (8-16 weeks): Critical window for learning. We expose them to sounds, textures, and experiences positively while providing care, preventing future behavioral problems.

Crate training: Following your protocol in Ancaster or Stoney Creek not exceeding bladder capacity, providing appropriate activities, and building positive associations.

Teething management: Redirecting to appropriate toys, preventing destructive chewing on your Dundas furniture, and keeping them safely occupied.

High-Energy Adult Dogs

Working breeds (Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Belgian Malinois): Dogs bred for all-day work don’t do well cooped in Westdale condos for 10 hours. Substantial exercise—long escarpment walks, intense play, training activities engaging minds.

Sporting breeds (Labs, Goldens, Pointers, Retrievers): Bred to retrieve all day, need serious activity. Multiple walks, fetch sessions in fenced Glanbrook yards, genuine exercise that tires them.

Large energetic breeds (Huskies, Malamutes, German Shepherds): Big dogs with high needs in Crown Point or Mountain East. Adequate activity prevents boredom behaviors even when you’re traveling.

Senior Dogs With Special Needs

Mobility limitations: Older dogs in Corktown or Stoney Creek managing arthritis or hip dysplasia need gentle exercise to maintain mobility without pain. Appropriate activity, stair help, and discomfort monitoring.

Medical management: Seniors requiring medications, monitoring, and observation. Precise medication administration, health change monitoring, and immediate contact for concerns.

Cognitive decline: Dogs with canine dysfunction need patience and routine. We maintain consistency, gently guide disorientation, and provide calm companionship.

Incontinence management: Frequent bathroom access in your Dundas yard, immediate cleanup without judgment, it’s aging.

Anxious and Reactive Dogs

Separation anxiety: Dogs panicking alone destructive behavior, excessive barking, self-harm in Ancaster or Waterdown homes. Multiple visits provide reassurance. Overnight stays eliminate alone time.

Reactive to other dogs: Can’t board due to aggression or fear around unfamiliar dogs. In-home sitting removes triggers entirely.

Fear-based anxiety: Rescues from Hamilton Animal Services or trauma history struggling in new environments. Staying home with patient, consistent caregivers dramatically reduces stress.

Noise phobias: Terrified of thunderstorms, fireworks, and construction noise. We provide a calming presence, follow anxiety protocols, and keep dogs safe during panic.

Medical Conditions & Recovery

Post-surgical recovery: Restricted activity, wound monitoring, medication, and careful observation following procedures at local Hamilton vet clinics. Controlled walks only, incision checks, e-collar maintenance, and pain med administration on schedule.

Chronic illness: Diabetic dogs needing insulin and glucose monitoring, epilepsy requiring seizure protocols, heart conditions needing activity restriction, and kidney disease on special diets. We handle complexity competently.

Allergy management: Food allergies require strict dietary control, and environmental allergies require medications. We follow protocols preventing exposure and reactions.

Multi-Dog Households

Pack dynamics: Homes in Mountain communities or Waterdown with three-five dogs create complex situations. Individual attention for each, bullying monitoring, separate feeding when required, and household harmony maintenance.

Different ages and energy: Mixing puppies with seniors in Ancaster estates, high-energy with calm in Stoney Creek. Appropriate care for each—intense play for youngsters, gentle interaction for elders.

Special diets: Ensuring the correct dogs get the correct nutrition when one needs prescription food in your Dundas home. Separate feeding prevents stealing.

Common Questions From Hamilton Dog Owners

How much does dog sitting cost in Hamilton?
Single visits start at $22. Two visits are $38.50. Extended visits start at $30.25 – $38.50. Overnight care is $82.50. Medical care and puppy-specific services are additional. Our pricing is often less than Hamilton boarding facilities while providing individualized, in-home care.

Can you reliably handle medications?
Yes. We administer all medication types, including pills, liquids, insulin injections, eye drops, and topical treatments. Every dose is documented, reactions are monitored, and complex medical protocols are handled with care and experience.

Do you care for puppies that are still house training?
Absolutely. We offer frequent visits every 2–3 hours, immediate outdoor access after meals, positive reinforcement, and thorough cleanup to support successful and consistent house training.

Do you offer overnight dog sitting in Hamilton?
Yes. We provide overnight care with evening-to-morning supervision in your home. This is ideal for anxious dogs, young puppies, and pets requiring medical monitoring.

Can you help dogs with separation anxiety?
Yes. Multiple daily visits provide reassurance, and overnight stays eliminate long periods alone. We can also follow vet- or behaviorist-recommended protocols.

How do you handle emergencies?
We are trained to recognize veterinary emergencies and contact you immediately. With authorization, we can transport your dog to Mountain Animal Hospital, Centennial Animal Hospital, or the Emergency Veterinary Clinic on Upper James.

Do you care for households with multiple dogs?
Yes. We regularly care for homes with three, four, or five dogs across Hamilton. Each dog receives individual attention while managing group dynamics and daily routines.

Do you provide service during Hamilton’s weather conditions?
Yes. We offer year-round service. From escarpment snow to summer humidity, we show up and adjust care as needed without cancelling for typical Hamilton conditions.

How do you access my home securely?
We use our Ready-Key program, which provides secure access without hidden keys or lockboxes. All entries are logged, and lock checks are performed at every visit.

Which areas of Hamilton do you serve?
We serve all Hamilton neighborhoods, including Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Dundas, Waterdown, Westdale, Glanbrook, Mountain communities, and the lower city.

How do I book dog sitting services in Hamilton?
Call 613-266-2697, email information@lovingpaws.ca, or book online 24/7 at lovingpaws.ca.

Where We Provide Hamilton Dog Sitting

Lower City: Westdale heritage homes, Corktown row houses, Crown Point streets, East Hamilton neighborhoods

The Mountain: Mountain East subdivisions, Mountain West developments, escarpment trail access

Outlying Areas: Ancaster properties (urban and rural), Dundas Valley homes, Stoney Creek waterfront, Waterdown communities, Glanbrook estates

From Bayfront Park condos to Glanbrook farmland, we come to you.

Book Your Hamilton Dog Sitting Today

Your dog deserves to stay comfortable in their Ancaster home, Stoney Creek house, or Dundas apartment while you travel. They deserve consistent routine, personalized attention, and the security of familiar surroundings, not boarding kennel stress.

Contact Loving Paws: 📞 613-266-2697 ✉️ information@lovingpaws.ca 🌐 lovingpaws.ca

Same PSI-certified sitter. Professional medical care. Photo updates. Home security. Reliable since 2005.

Schedule your meet-and-greet. We’ll discuss needs, establish routines, and ensure readiness before your next business trip, vacation, or family obligation.