Is this your dog talking?

Nationally recognized dog expert and star of National Geographic Channel's hit show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan emphasizes that in order to have a balanced dog you must provide three things:

Exercise
Discipline
Affection

...in that order!

In their natural state dogs will spend up to twelve hours migrating for food. Some breeds need to walk more often than others, but all dogs need to walk. Being cooped up all day inside of the house is torture to a dog whose every cell is screaming for exercise.

At Peace of Mind Petcare we do one 2-hour walk each week day. Typically we take from 6-8 dogs at a time. Favorite areas include Mt. Doug trails, Thetis and Beaver Lakes, McCauley Point, and a variety of the beaches surrounding our city where they can run free and play with each other. The charge for this is $30. Additional dogs from the same family are half price.

Not only do the dogs get a terrific workout...often rough housing and cavorting until exhausted...but they also benefit greatly from the social contact with the other dogs. We've seen dogs that initially were very timid and shy, who didn't want to have anything to do with other dogs, become gregarious and outgoing after only a few sessions.

And one more thing...we never hire outside help to walk dogs. Companies that do so have to pay their employees from the fee they charge you and thereby end up pushing too many dogs onto the hapless walker simply in order to make a profit. This unfortunately results in dog fights, lost dogs, and dogs running on the street. It is for this reason that many cities in North America have imposed limits on the number of dogs that a walker can have at any time.

As dog owners ourselves, we understand how precious your pet is to you. Our primary concern is to ensure that we treat your dog as if he were our own, which means lots of exercise and fun in a safe environment.

Call us at 250-382-7131;

250-418-5216 or email

to arrange for a free consultation.