Now Offering Pet Sitting!
We specialize in small group and private walks.
We will never have more than four dogs per walk.
Group combos are very intentional and based on our discretion.
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Group Walks
A valuable walk and play in your neighbourhood, designed to meet your pup’s daily needs. Combination of on-leash and off-leash when appropriate. Minimum two walks per week. Maximum four dogs. Group walks are offered for 60-minutes only.
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Private Walks
A private walk, ideal for dogs who may experience reactivity, have limited mobility, or who thrive best in a solo environment. Private walks enable us to customize our time to best suit the needs of your dog. Private walks are offered for 30- or 60-minutes.
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Private+ Walks
Hoping to transition from Private to Group walks? Allow Loki and/or Suki to help! Private+ means the addition of our namesake pup, Loki, and/or her new sister Suki. Private+ walks occur at our discretion, and are not guaranteed.
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Pet Sitting *NEW*
Starting April 1st, 2025 our team is excted to offer in-your-home pet care, for EVERYONE in the community, not just Low Key clients. Rates and more information can be found below.
Walk with us.
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We work with guardians who are interested in walking exclusively as a Low Key dog!
Contact us to schedule a Meet & Greet at the front of your home. A member of our team will meet to discuss in more detail what you’re looking for, and ensure a compatible fit for both dog(s) and walker(s).The next step includes setting up your Client Portal, reviewing our policies, and completing your profile in full. Completed Client and Pet profiles are required prior to service, as well as independent access to pup (keycodes are preferred).
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We operate on a time block system: Morning (8am-10am), Midday (10am-2:30pm), and Afternoon (2:30pm-4:30pm).
A walker can arrive at any point during the set time block. Pick-up and drop-off times may vary due to traffic, bad weather, and regular dog shenanigans! Please rest assured that if your dog is booked for a walk, your dog will be picked up and walked! Our aim is to always have walks completed by the end of the set time block.
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Our service is best suited for Recurring services. These are automatically scheduled 2-4 weeks in advance, and will be visible in the booking calendar of your Client Portal. Frequency Discounts and priority scheduling apply for Recurring clients.
We also offer Book As Needed services. These requests are accommodated whenever possible, but cannot be guaranteed. Base Rates and prepayment apply.
Need an additional walk?
Service requests must be made by 12pm the day before, and are not guaranteed until confirmed!
Cancellations
We require 24 hours written notice of cancellation, or full charges apply. In the event of extreme weather or personal emergency, the cancellation policy may be waived. For Recurring walks, we request two weeks written notice to cancel or reduce days, or charges may apply. Book As Needed walks are non-refundable. -
It turns out that our team loves talking about your pup as much as you do! We are delighted to offer daily walk reports to keep you informed and up-to-date on your dog’s adventures. This report will include walk notes, photos and occasional video, status of pee/poop, and receipt of food and fresh water.
Services must occur in the same week, Sunday-Saturday.
Each service type is counted separately.
In the event of cancellations, the rate will automatically adjust based on the actual number of completed services.
All premiums still apply.
Pet Sitting Rates Coming Soon!
Please Note:
For Book As Needed (Base Rate) clients only, we require a monthly payment of $52 to remain active in our system. This serves as credit and will go towards any walks booked that month. It will not roll-over into future months. Payment will be automatically processed on the first of each month, or corresponding first business day. We also require a full month’s notice to cancel Book As Needed templates, and two week’s notice to cancel any scheduled walks. Prepayment is still required.
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Any additional dog(s) from the same household are 50% off. This also includes dogs from separate suites, but at the same address.
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Subject to walker availability, plus a 20% surcharge. Puppy fee ends at one year of age, or sooner at our discretion.
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Subject to walker availability, plus a 50% surcharge. This includes all services that would normally fall on a stat holiday, or days that are designated Holiday Operations. Please see our Holidays & Events Calendar below for scheduled holidays.
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Walks requested between 4:30pm to 8pm, or for Saturday or Sunday, are subject to walker availability and a 20% surcharge.
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Additional premium will be added to all downtown bookings, to cover time spent in traffic, accessing the building and elevators. An additional Parking Fee may also be added, if applicable. This will be discussed upon intake.
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An Out of Area premium may apply if pick-up and/or drop-off is outside our existing service area. This will be discussed upon intake.
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Our office hours are 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Any requests made after hours for the following day, or after hours on Friday for the following Monday, are subject to the Same Day Premium of the Base Rate (or eligible Frequency rate), plus a 20% surcharge.
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An additional 20% surcharge will be added for those who are (a) visiting Victoria, or (b) for locals going away on vacation. This applies to anyone needing service for two weeks or less.
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We are happy to offer a 10% discount to those actively working with one of our force-free training partners. Please inquire if you’d like assistance in selecting the right trainer for you and your dog!
All prices subject to 5% GST and subject to change.
Low Key Dog Walks reserves the right to determine whether a compatible Group walk is available for your dog. If not, service requests will default to Private. Private walks will most often be the case on evenings, weekends & stat holidays.
Service Areas
Downtown
Esquimalt
Fairfield
Fernwood
Hillside-Quadra
James Bay
Oaklands
Oak Bay
Central Saanich
South Saanich
Vic West
Hours of Operation
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Evenings and Weekends are subject to walker availability
and a 20% surcharge.
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Ready...
Contact us to schedule a Meet & Greet at the front of your home. A member of our team will meet to discuss in more detail what you’re looking for, and ensure a compatible fit for both dog(s) and walker(s).
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Set...
The next step includes setting up your Client Portal, reviewing our policies, and completing your profile in full. Please note that DHPP and Rabies vaccines are required, and all dogs must hold a current city license and ID tag.
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Walk!
We’ll take it from here! A primary and secondary walker will be trained on your dog’s scheduled service. Invoices will be sent semi-monthly and payment accepted via credit card or e-transfer.
*Book As Needed requires prepaymentWelcome to the Family!
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Each dog will be assessed and offered several leash-only walks before beginning the process of going off-leash, at our discretion. Along the way, we will prioritize building a relationship with each dog and getting to know their needs and personalities. We focus on positively reinforcing basic leash manners, recall and social behaviour. Due to inclement weather and other factors, off-leash is never guaranteed. This ensures a stress-free and enjoyable adventure for everyone!
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We understand that traditional dog parks can be controversial. However as a neighbourhood-based company, we are dependent on the various parks and fields available to us each season. We strive to be socially-responsible and respectful of the public when out with our Low Key dogs.
Every member of our team will utilize the same techniques and verbiage when it comes to giving your furry friend off-leash time (when appropriate). Prior to unclipping the leash, we will scan the field/park for dangers, and ensure all gates are closed (if required). We will ensure constant supervision and call dogs back throughout their play to reinforce recall.
Our team is educated in reading canine body language and navigating healthy social interactions.
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In order to best facilitate your desired service, our team may need to transport dogs in their vehicle a short distance. If deemed necessary, we will use our discretion in order to ensure the safety of all dogs. We will never transport more than 3 dogs at once. We will ensure all dogs in transport know and get along with each other - we will never transport a new dog right away.
Pups may be gently secured with a doggy seat belt or carabiner, if needed. Basic car manners will be enforced, such as loading/unloading on cue, sitting still while in motion, and respecting the space of the driver and others. All walkers have up-to-date insurance and a clean driver’s abstract.
Business Partner Feature
We have partnered with Dr. Elizabeth Riddett, who offers sports medicine and rehabilitative house call services, from Sooke to Sidney. Her goal is to get our pets feeling great, so they can continue to enjoy life to the fullest.
“We use a multi-modal approach to pain management, including manual therapies, rehabilitation exercises, new technologies, and pharmaceuticals. This is great for active dogs that have been sidelined due to injury, dogs recovering after surgery, highly active dogs that need to stay in peak physical shape, or those with congenital issues like hip or elbow dysplasia.”
Holidays & Events
Stat Holiday Rates Apply
December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025 - Winter Holiday
February 17, 2025 - Family Day
April 18, 2025 - Good Friday
May 19, 2025 - Victoria Day
July 1, 2025 - Canada Day
August 4, 2025 - BC Day
September 1, 2025 - Labour Day
September 30, 2025 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
October 13, 2025 - Thanksgiving
November 11, 2025 - Remembrance Day
December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026 - Winter Holiday
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