Muddy Baby recently joined us for one hour long private walks, or what I like to call the sniff and stroll! A walk for a dog is about so much more than exercise. It’s all about the smells! Muddy Baby is one of our many dogs on private walks that pick that option for that reason. They can sniff and stroll and smell the world, offering huge enrichment! We welcome and love you already, Muddy Baby!!
Welcome Scooby: The "Uber" K9 Kate's Dog
Scooby dooby doo, we welcome YOU!
This Seaton Village pup was referred to us by our friends at Uber Dog and we’re so happy they thought of us. Scooby started with a private walk to ensure everything would be as smooth as possible for his first group walk. He probably didn’t even need it though :) This guy is a total love bug. Thanks for choosing K9 Kate’s to be your new Toronto dog walker, and welcome, buddy!
The Best of Ponders the Best Of: Our 2025 Recommendations
K9 Kate’s has received numerous accolades over the years for our force free dog walking, training and specialized services like the Re-Treat, a “positive” alternative to board and trains.
As someone who values excellence, I don’t take our client recommendations lightly, whether it’s a client referral to another company or what harness to purchase. Below are some of my favourite things this year. Check out the links and, fellow, Torontonians: stay warm, safe and surrounded by dogs!
Dog Boarding and Housesitting with K9 Kate's
Did you know that we offer homestyle, force free boarding, and housesitting? Say hello to K9 Kate's offleash walker and regular sleepover buddy Auggie. She knows what's up!
Want even better news? You don't have to be in our service area to use these services!
Reach out through our site or email us at k9kates365@gmail.com and we'll get you started. Woof!
Welcome Back and Welcome Barley!
We hope everyone enjoyed the break. Adorable pictures of our boarders can be found on our Instagram (@k9katetoronto) :) While the pawliday coziness was taking place, this Queen West pup joined our solo walks 2x/day so he could walk and sniff and sample all of snow at his own rate :) Barley, we like that about you and are thrilled to welcome you to our walks!
Welcome Percy, the Rosedale Newfoundlander!
Welcome Percy! This big boy puppy (that’s right!) is now a regular part of our days. He joins us for private dog walks around Rosedale 3-4 afternoons/week. Percy (and mom), thanks for choosing K9 Kate’s to be your new Toronto dog walker. We promise to love and care for you at the highest level possible.
Welcome Charlie, the Annex Vizsla
Charlie has been walking offleash with K9 Kate’s for the past few weeks and is a total sweetheart! Here she is braving the cold (she doesn’t seem to mind though!) at local dog park, Bickford. Thanks for choosing K9 Kate’s to be your Toronto dog walker, Charlie. We are looking forward to many adventures together!
Welcome Coco, the Bernadoodle Puppy!
This adorable Little Italy puppy was referred to us by our friends at When Hounds Fly and I am proud to say that she continues to soar to new heights with the K9 Kate team.
Coco will be on puppy visits for about two months and then look at joining group as she leaves her official puppy days behind her. We are so happy Coco and her family were referred to us and that we get to spend time with such nice dogs each and every day. Welcome Coco!
Welcome Tucker, the Trinity Bellwoods Shih Tzu/Pomeranian Mix!
This little munchkin has been walking with K9 Kate’s since the summer both in the parks offleash and on the streets in small groups. We love him … and we aren’t afraid to show it!
Here he is getting some cuddles in with long time dog walker, Juliana!
Welcome to K9 Kate’s, Tucker. Thanks for choosing us to be your new Toronto dog walker (and for keeping it force free)!
Ranked Top Toronto Dog Walkers … Again! Thank you Trust Analytica!
We are thrilled to announce that we received recognition once again for our work as (force free) Toronto dog walkers! This time, Trust Analytica, has put their trust in us as they recommend our services to you. Thanks for thinking of us, Trust Analytica!
Welcome Sally, the Seaton Village Dachshund!
This little angel has joined the K9 Kate’s team for puppy visits, training, and now that she is entering her adolescence, group offleash walks. She is as well-behaved as she is adorable. Her mom is pretty nice too and even left us a five star unprompted review 💥 Way to go, Sally, and thank you for choosing us to be your Toronto dog walker!
Welcome Archie, the Little Italy Cavapoo!
Meet Archie, our newest friend to join our leashed walks!
This sweet guy who was referred to us by When Hounds Fly trainer Ethan Spiegel, has been rocking his leashed walks with his new homie, long time K9 Kate’s walker … Homie! We love both of these awesome dogs. Thanks for choosing us to be your Toronto dog walker and for keeping things force free, Archie! Woof woof!
Welcome to Private Walks Puffy and Casper, the Annex Superstars!
These two cuties joined us for private walks earlier this summer. They then went travelling like all lucky dogs but will be back rocking their dog walks come September. Welcome Puffy and Casper!
K9 Kate's Included in Best Toronto Dog Walkers' Lists Again x2
We are thrilled to announce that K9 Kate’s received nominations from The Toronto Star (which none of us saw until after the deadline and missed the chance to tell our clients to vote… because we were working) and another shout out from torontoblogs.ca for being the best of the best when it comes to Toronto dog walking.
Why us? Force free, a small team so you always have a walker, unique services designed to change the game (like the Re-treat and training with walker integration), complimentary meet and greets, a user friendly automated booking and messaging system that couldn’t make things easier and error free for the client, and a one in a million team and group of dogs.
Thank you for supporting us for close to a decade now. We will always be there for you and the dogs as you’ve been there for us!
Welcome to Adventure Walks Zuki, the Harbord Village Australian Shepherd
Zuki has been walking with us for about one month and we just love him! Here he is at Ramsden park with his regular crew Forrest, Billie, Penny and Basil in what is clearly a family portrait :)
We’re so grateful to get to work with such incredible dogs. Zuki (and his pawrents): thank you for choosing K9 Kate’s to be your Toronto dog walker and for keeping it positive (reinforcement)!
Your 2024 Team
We had an incredibly special night Friday although a key players couldn’t make it.
Anyone who knows knows that staffing is one of the biggest challenges of owning your own business. This group makes it easy and brings a smile to my face each and every day with their kindness, compassion, humour and love of dogs. They are by far the best, most cohesive team I’ve had the pleasure of working with. No wonder we keep making Toronto’s best dog walking companies lists- it’s the team!
I love Michelle’s stoicism, Heidy’s passion, Andrea’s never ending quest for knowledge on all things canine, Juliana’s sweetness, Luci’s commitment to canine education, Joe and Hannah’s quick and dry humour, and Analisa’s positivity. They are WONDERFUL!
Thank you to everyone who lets us spend time with their dogs every day. We do love them and appreciate.it and you!
-the K9 Kate’s team
Welcome Sky, the Yorkville Aussie Shepherd
Sky has been walking with K9 Kate’s for about 2 months now. We are so proud of him and his mom who ditched the prong collar after our meet and greet and are living their best force free lives ever since. We love Sky and are so happy he and his mom chose us to hang out with. Welcome Sky!
Welcome Esmerelda, the Ossington Rescue Pup!
Esmerelda has been heading out with us on private walks. When she’s a bit older, we know she’ll be a great addition to our groups. She’s a real sweetheart and we’re grateful to spend time with her. Welcome Esmerelda!
Announcements: The Re-treat, Training with Walker Integration, Sitting with our Vet Techs, Join our Team
Hi fellow animal lovers! We are thrilled to announce the launch of new services that I know many of you will appreciate, and that we are hiring for offleash walks around Trinity Bellwoods. Details below.
Our new services:
1. Training with Walker Integration:
Many of you know Andrea, our longstanding senior trainer. She is also the founder of City Dogs, Educanine, co-founder of Republic of Dogs, and teaches at Centennial College.
We both noticed the inefficiency of training walks for our purposes and soft launched training with walker integration which includes free walker support (amount determined by the package) to make sure everyone on your dog's team is following the same plan and it's reinforced from all angles. The results have been fantastic and I've seen it directly with the dogs I've assisted with.
2. The Re-Treat
The Re-treat is our alternative to board and trains. For $90/training day we will include training support (up to two visits) when your dog boards/housesits.
3. Cat Sitting and Dog Boarding with a Vet Tech
This small team boasts some heavy hitters, let alone from our training staff.
Two of our walkers are certified vet techs and one is a veterinarian. We are now offering both boarding and sitting with a vet tech as a service.
I'm truly thrilled to work with such an amazing team and to be able to offer these services to you and to Toronto's dogs and cats. We've made a few lists for Toronto's best walking company and whether or not that's true, I do know we are certainly changing the game for the better.
In that vein, we are looking for someone special to join our team.
You must meet the following requirements:
Be punctual and reliable. Days are short but they run like clockwork.
Have a cellphone.
Have the ability to work under intense conditions (e.g., weather, physical challenges, fast-paced).
No criminal record.
Live in close proximity to downtown Toronto.
Be both an animal and people person. Our clients (two-legged and four-legged) are treated like family
Have professional or volunteer experience handling dogs that has preferably been positive reinforcement only.
Be available to work around Trinity Bellwoods from 12-215 with the opportunity to move to full time.
Be comfortable in a dog park and have a vehicle.
Have 5 years of general work experience.
Compensation is per dog and is based on experience. It starts at $15/dog on a group walk with a maximum of 6 dogs/group.
Please include in a cover letter: your experience, availability, and the make and model of your vehicle, and forward it to k9kates365@gmail.com.
Thank you and we can’t wait to hear from you/woof woof!
New Service: Cat Visit with a Certified Vet Tech
For a small team, we have some heavy hitters.
Andrea Dinan, one of the city’s top trainers, offers a unique training with walker integration program through K9 Kate’s.
Two of our walkers are certified vet techs. and one is a veterinarian. Recently, a couple needed help: their cat needed injections while they travelled but their sitter wasn’t comfortable with that. Well, we have a team that is.
If you have a special needs cat or just want an extra qualified sitter, K9 Kate’s has the solution for you. As always, please reach out through our site or email (k9kates365@gmail.com) and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Meow!