This sweet pup has been with us for about 3 months and recently graduated from training walks to private walks. and we suspect she’ll be moving to small group walks before she knows it. Way to go, Mitz!
Welcome to Cyrus and Hazel, the Annex Weimaraners
This sibling duo has been walking with K9 Kate’s for 3 months now- yes, I’m behind but not on our wall welcomes if you have Instagram :) This picture of Cyrus was taken by our senior trainer Natalie, who happens to be helping us with onleash dog walks around the Annex for the next number of months- lucky us and lucky dogs! With her, their leash walking has improved so dramatically. Not only did they score but we did too: their pawrents are always so appreciative which we, as a small business, couldn’t appreciate more. Welcome Cyrus, Hazel and your pawrents, Donna and Ken! Thanks for choosing us and for keeping things positive!
Super huge BIG amazing announcement for our clients!
There’s a lot that separates K9 Kate’s from other dog walking companies. We have walkers that are also veterinarians and trainers. We’re a small enough team and company that everyone knows each other, but large enough to make sure you always have coverage when a walker is sick or away. We’re positive reinforcement only, unlike a lot of companies that claim to be. We get regular referrals from the most trusted trainers and walkers in the entire city. Our walkers are skilled and that’s what we focus on. Want one more reason to choose us? From now, until the spring of 2024 we have a very senior trainer, Natalie, walking dogs for us at no extra cost to you. This is a unique offer and just one more thing that separates us from the rest. So, please, reach out through out site if you’d like to start walking or training with K9 Kate’s. Thanks and have a great day. Woof!
Welcome to Training and Training walks, Oliver, the Shihpoo!
Thanks to our friends at When Hounds Fly for referring Oliver to K9 Kate’s for additional training. Together, we’ll be helping this sweet boy conquer his fear based reactivity. Oliver, we’ve got your back! We know that you’re going to feel safe and calm and we’re there to do the work with you, buddy.
Welcome to Leashed Walks, Teddy, the Annex Great Pyrenees
This sweet sweet boy joined our leash walks recently and is a great addition to our crew. He is appropriately named Teddy given- as you can see- he is a walking Teddy bear :) Welcome to K9 Kate’s sweet boy! We’re so happy you chose us to be your new Toronto dog walker.
Welcome Freddy, the Australian Labradoodle!
This adorable Yorkville pup has been with us for 2 weeks and is a total dream dog/Muppet. He’s as great with the other dogs as he is adorable, and really brings that sweet factor to the park that we love to see.
In his welcome picture, Freddy is hanging out with his new buddies at one of our regularly visited parks, Ramsden. Welcome sweet boy!
Welcome to Offleash Walks, Francois the Standard Poodle
This Annex pup has been walking with K9 Kate’s since last spring so a welcome is long overdue. Francois first joined our walks short term but loved us so much (and the feeling is mutual!) that he decided to stay. Francois is a dream to walk: he plays so well with all of the other dogs, has fantastic recall, and is just so sweet and cuddly. Here he is at Ramsden park with his doodle friends. We love and welcome you to to our dog walks, Francois!
Training Walks with K9 Kate's
Struggling with leash reactivity, pulling or puppy walking? Or maybe you just want your pup’s walking to get to the next level 🥳🥳
K9 Kate’s offers training walks and has opened up more days to help you and your pup get the most out of your walk together 👊👊
Current clients can sign up on Time to Pet. New clients can reach us through our website.
Welcome to Offleash Walks, Ben, The Cockapoo
I love how happy this Seaton Village pup looks with his walking pal, Molly! Here is Ben, on the left, at Cedarvale Ravine about 1 month after joining our park walks. I remember when I first met Ben. He had been with a dog walker before but not in Toronto. He was new to the city, and unsurprisingly, stressed. Together, with his mom, we made a plan to make sure he had a successful transition from a private walk to the group. She met us the first day which really helped put Ben at ease. Now, one month later, he’s the king of the dog park! Welcome to K9 Kate’s, Ben! We’re so happy you chose us to be your Toronto dog walker. We choose you right back!
Welcome to Offleash Walks Hudson, the Annex Rescue King!
We are behind on our blog welcomes but always post on our Instagram (@k9katetoronto) if you want to see our friends in action! Why do we do these welcomes? Each dog is special and deserves to be celebrated! It’s also a gift to get to work with these dogs and to have them fit so well with us and vice versa.
Hudson has been with us for about 2 months now and is doing phenomenally on his offleash dog walks. His family was not only new to the Annex, but to Toronto as well so we took a slow start to walks to help ensure Hudson felt comfortable with all of the changes he was going through. I love it when both me and the client are on the same page about these things. Why take a huge step forward only to take 10 steps back? Why “force” it (force free shout out!)?
The approach worked great and Hudson quickly graduated from private to leashed to park walks. Well done, Hudson, and welcome to our walks <3
Welcome Nika and Griffon, the Little Italy Huskies!
Welcome to K9 Kate’s Nika and Griffon! You’re even making me excited for winter and that is no easy feat. We’re so happy you chose us to be your dog walkers!
Welcome Mory, The Yorkville Coonhound
This darling girl has been with K9 Kate’s for over a month now and we just love her! You can find Mory both offleash at Ramsden Park and onleash, meandering the beautiful local streets with her dog friends. Mory is sweet, great with the other dogs, and a wonderful addition to our group. Welcome Mory!
Welcome Hudson, the Little Italy Bernadoodle!
Meet Hudson! He has been walking with K9 Kate’s both onleash and offleash for about 3 months. He is a such a wonderful addition to our group … as well as being our resident muppet <3 Welcome Hudson!
K9 Kate's is Hiring: Park Walker, Vehicle Required
Would you like to also spend your days sharing sweet embraces with our 4 legged friends?
Good news! We are hiring a full time park walker. If you meet the below requirements and are interested, please email us (phone calls will not be returned) at k9kates365@gmail.com. Woof!
Be punctual and reliable. Days are short but they run like clockwork.
Have a smartphone.
Be mature and have at least 3 years experience in the workforce.
Have a vehicle appropriate for transporting up to 6 dogs at a time to the park
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.
Have experience handling dogs (e.g., fostered dogs, volunteered at a shelter, vet assistant, or worked professionally with dogs AND be a proponent of force free handling)
Be both an animal and people person. Our clients (two-legged and four-legged) are treated like family
Be available M-F between the hours of 8:30-3:30.
Compensation:
Compensation is based on experience and will be discussed privately. It is important our walkers are paid living wages and full time walkers can expect to receive this.
All applicants must submit a resume and a cover outlining why you’re a strong candidate.
Welcome Sage, The Deer Park Rescue Dog!
We are way behind on our welcomes and kicking them off with a very special pup. Welcome Sage! Sage spent her first month of walks on private dog walks, having just moved to the city and benefitting from a soft start to dog walks in a foreign city. Next week, she moves to group dog walks (onleash) and we know that she’ll be fantastic. Importantly, we always advise our clients to start slow if they’re not sure. Moving too fast can lead to two steps backwards for a dog (just like humans) and we want our dogs (your dogs!) to succeed on their walks. Sage exemplifies this. She is a rock star and is ready to thrive in group. Welcome Sage!
Welcome Grace, offleash dog walker, boarder and sitter!
Grace is a 3rd year, professional, force free dog walker and is dog mom to Penny. You can find her at Ramsden and Coronation Park (also her favourite) during the week. Grace is an avid traveler and comes to us from BC, hailing originally from Australia. Here she is with OG Callie at Ramsden Park. Her enthusiasm shines brightly and we know you’ll love her as much as we do. Welcome Grace <3 <3 <3
Welcome Ashi, the Rosedale Boxer-Mix Puppy!
This adorable rescue puppy has his big start later today but -lucky me- I got to spend time with him yesterday. Ashi is a very good boy. His hard work with our force free friends over at When Hounds Fly has paid off :) Welcome Ashi! We’re so happy we get to hang out with you!
Welcome Jacky, the Deer Park, Rescue Princess!
This little angel started training walks this week and will be moving to private walks later this month. She’s had such a strong start (and is pretty insanely cute)- what could be better than that? Welcome Jacky!
Welcome to Adventure Walks, Nuko the Shiba Inu
This Deer Park beauty has been walking offleash with K9 Kate’s for the past month and has truly rocked her walks! You can find her playing at Ramsden Dog Park weekly with her fellow adventures. Thank you Nuko for choosing K9 Kate’s to be your Toronto dog walker. Woof!
Welcome to our team, Certified Dog (and human!) Trainer, Diane!
Certified dog (and human) trainer, Diane, helps our dogs in so many important ways. Not only does she offer training sessions, she also leads the way with our ever important training walks. So, whether you’re working on loose leash walking, reactivity, stranger danger, or generalized anxiety, we’ve got you covered!
Through Diane, we’ve also set up a private dog run where dogs who aren’t quite yet ready for the park can run with preselected, non-reactive dogs, in a fenced in area with a certified dog trainer that can prepare them for less structured socialization in the future.
Diane is all about goal setting and helping our clients set realistic goals with the appropriate plan to actualize them! We’re so grateful she’s joined our team while exemplifying what separates us from the rest!
Welcome Diane! Woof!