Dog & Puppy Sitting in Ottawa | Your Trusted Dog Sitter

Why You Choose In-Home Sitting Over Boarding

Boarding facilities stress most dogs. Unfamiliar environment, constant barking, cage confinement, disrupted sleep, illness exposure, and zero individual attention create anxiety lasting days after you return. 

Your dog wakes in their bed in your Glebe house, not a kennel cage. Eats from their regular bowl, not competing with aggressive dogs. Uses their familiar yard or normal walking route in Westboro, not a concrete yard with 40 other dogs. Sleeps peacefully at night in Barrhaven, not stressed by constant barking.

For anxious dogs, rescues from Ottawa Humane Society, seniors with medical needs, or puppies requiring frequent care, this consistency proves essential.

What In-Home Dog Sitting Includes

Feeding on your schedule: Puppies needing three-four daily meals get them. Seniors on twice-daily schedules maintain routine. We measure portions precisely, serve at specified times, and follow dietary instructions.

Medication administration: Pills, liquids, injections, topical treatments, we handle all types. Diabetic dogs get insulin at exact times. Post-surgery dogs get antibiotics on schedule. Seniors managing arthritis, thyroid, or heart conditions receive meds precisely as prescribed. Every dose documented.

Exercise and activity: Multiple daily walks matching energy and capability. High-energy Border Collies in Kanata get serious sessions. Senior Labs in Hintonburg get gentle strolls. Puppies in Westboro get short, frequent walks, building stamina gradually.

Bathroom breaks: As frequent as required. Puppies need access every 2-3 hours while house training. Seniors with reduced bladder control need regular opportunities. We clean accidents immediately without judgment.

Playtime and enrichment: Interactive play, training reinforcement, puzzle feeders, or companionship for dogs wanting someone nearby. We engage appropriately for personality and energy.

Health monitoring: Daily observation for illness signs, injury, behavior changes, and appetite shifts. We report problems immediately. For emergencies, we’re authorized to transport to Alta Vista Animal Hospital, Carling Animal Hospital, or Emergency Veterinary Hospital on Merivale.

Every visit includes updates: Photos proving they’re content and healthy, detailed e-diary notes on meals, bathroom breaks, activity, behavior, immediate contact if concerns develop, and optional text or email updates with photos sent directly.

Dog & Puppy Sitting Pricing

Single Daily Visit:$22.00 (30 minutes) One visit for independent adult dogs comfortable alone longer. Feeding, water, bathroom break, playtime, and health check. Good for short weekend trips.

Two Daily Visits: $38.50 (30 minutes each) Morning and evening, maintaining normal routine. The most common choice for adults accustomed to twice-daily feeding and a regular bathroom schedule.

Overnight Stays: $82.50 per night Evening through morning supervision and companionship. Bedtime routine, middle-of-night bathroom breaks, morning care, continuous presence. Ideal for anxious dogs, young puppies, or post-surgery recovery.

Medical Care Premium: Dogs requiring insulin, wound care, post-surgical monitoring, or complex medications qualify for medical pricing starting at an additional $5.50 per visit.

Frequent sitting qualifies for package discounts.

Ottawa Dogs We Care For

House training: Puppies in Nepean or Orleans need bathroom breaks every 2-3 hours. We provide frequent visits, immediate outdoor access after meals and naps, positive reinforcement for outside elimination, and thorough cleanup without punishment.

Socialization period: Critical developmental window. We expose them to sounds, textures, and experiences positively while providing care, preventing future behavioral problems.

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.

Separation anxiety: Dogs panicking alone destructive behavior, excessive barking, and self-harm. 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 or trauma history, struggling in new environments. Staying home with patient, consistent caregivers dramatically reduces stress.

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

Serving Ottawa Neighborhoods

We provide in-home dog sitting across all of Ottawa. Your dog or puppy sitter lives in your area and knows your neighbourhood, not someone commuting from across the city.

Rive-Sud: Growing fast, but your dog doesn’t need to feel the change. We keep Rive-Sud pets settled at home near the Rideau River while you travel, same feeding schedule, same surroundings, zero kennel stress.

The Glebe: Glebe homes often have yards, routines, and dogs who know exactly where they belong. Our dog sitter steps in and maintains that familiarity completely, meals, rest, enrichment, so your dog barely notices you’re gone.

Centretown: High-rise access, condo rules, and urban schedules, we handle all of it. Centretown dogs stay relaxed in their own apartment near Elgin Street or Dundonald Park, with consistent visits, proper feeding, and someone who knows the building.

Westboro: Westboro dogs are creatures of habit. We honour that, same mealtimes, same enrichment, same level of attention, so your pet stays calm and settled at home rather than stressed in an unfamiliar kennel.

Hintonburg: Whether your Hintonburg dog is anxious around strangers or perfectly easygoing, in-home puppy sitting removes the unpredictability of boarding entirely. We come to them, on their terms, in their own space.

Old Ottawa South: This neighbourhood’s calm, established character suits in-home sitting perfectly. Senior dogs, anxious rescues, and medically complex pets thrive when kept in familiar Old Ottawa South surroundings with a consistent, patient caregiver.

Kanata: Kanata households often have multiple pets, puppies mid-training, or seniors on medication schedules. Our local dog or puppy sitter handles all of it, precise feeding, regular bathroom breaks, and attentive care that boarding simply can’t match.

Nepean: Nepean’s suburban spread, Bells Corners, Centrepointe, Merivale, and surrounding communities, means your dog has space, routine, and a home environment worth preserving while you’re away. We cover it all with consistent, reliable care.

Orleans: Orleans commuters often travel for work and need someone dependable to hold things down at home. We provide structured daily visits, overnight stays when needed, and full photo updates so you’re never left wondering how your dog is doing.

Barrhaven: Busy Barrhaven households need sitting that adapts to multiple pets, tight schedules, and puppies mid-training. We fit seamlessly into your existing routine, keeping every pet fed, exercised, and comfortable while you’re away.

Rockcliffe Park: Estate homes, valuable property, and discerning owners call for a higher standard of in-home care. Our Rockcliffe Park sitters are professional, discreet, and fully certified, providing attentive pet care alongside responsible home oversight.

New Edinburgh: New Edinburgh’s intimate village feel means your dog’s routine is tied closely to home. Our dog or puppy sitter preserves it entirely, familiar mealtimes, calm indoor time, and the same quiet surroundings your dog associates with safety and comfort.

Manotick: Acreage properties and rural living mean Manotick dogs need sitters who understand space, independence, and seasonal realities. We’re comfortable on larger properties with dogs used to freedom, providing home-based care that boarding could never replicate.

Why Ottawa Trusts Loving Paws

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

Certified professionals: Our dog sitter in ottawa maintain Pet Sitters International standards. Sitters are 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 vet verifies that we follow protocols precisely.

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

Local Ottawa knowledge: We know emergency vet clinics, supply locations, neighborhood navigation, and winter adjustments across all Ottawa areas.

Flexible scheduling: Business travel, emergencies, vacations, and irregular schedules are accommodated.

Home security integration: Pet care plus property protection, mail, lights, and security monitoring.

Book Your Ottawa Dog Sitting

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

Same 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 travel.

Dog & Puppy Sitting FAQs

How much does dog sitting cost? Single 30-minute visits are $22.00. Two daily visits are $38.50. Overnight stays are $82.50 per night. Medical and puppy care carry an additional premium. Package discounts are available for regular bookings. Pricing is consistent across all Ottawa areas, Kanata, Orleans, Manotick, Rockcliffe Park, and everywhere in between.

Can you handle medications? Yes. All types of pills, liquids, insulin, eye drops, and topicals: documented doses, reaction monitoring. Complex protocols are our specialty.

What about house training puppies? Yes, we offer training to puppies, immediate outdoor access post-meals, positive reinforcement, and thorough cleanup support successful training.

Will you stay overnight? Yes. Evening through morning supervision. Ideal for anxious dogs, puppies, and medical monitoring.

How will you handle emergencies? We recognize veterinary emergencies, contact you immediately, and have authorization to transport to local Ottawa clinics.

Do you handle multiple dogs sitting? Absolutely. We handle three-four-five dog households regularly. Individual needs, social dynamics, appropriate attention, and routine maintenance.

Will you provide dog sitting in Ottawa winters? Year-round service. Snow, ice, cold, we show up. We adjust but don’t cancel for typical winter.

How to book sitting service? Call 613-266-2697, email information@lovingpaws.ca, or book online 24/7 at lovingpaws.ca.