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Dog & pet sitter and dog boarding in Barrie
A trusted local dog sitter for Barrie families: in-home dog boarding, doggy daycare, drop-in visits and house sitting, just up the road in Oro-Medonte.
Dog care Barrie families can rely on
Lake Country Pets is Ellen Raven, a lifelong dog lover who cares for dogs full-time from her home in Oro-Medonte. Rather than an anonymous app, Barrieowners get one trusted person who treats every dog like one of her own. Your pup joins her two friendly little dogs, with a big country yard to explore under supervision and a warm couch for evening cuddles. Every booking starts with a free Meet & Greet so you and your dog feel completely comfortable before the first stay.
Looking for a dog sitter in Barrie?
If you are searching for a dog sitter in Barrie, you have probably noticed the choice is mostly between a busy kennel and an app full of strangers. Ellen is the third option: one experienced person, a real home with a big country yard, and the same face at every drop-off. Barrie owners use her for weekends away, longer holidays, and weekday daycare while they are at work, and many come back for dog sitting whenever they travel.
Not sure whether a sitter or a kennel is the right call? Read Ellen's take on kennel vs in-home boarding for anxious dogs, what a dog sitter costs for a week in Ontario, and the red flags to watch for when choosing a pet sitter.
Boarding, daycare and sitting for Barrie dogs
Dog Boarding
Overnight stays in Ellen's home with supervised yard time and lots of company.
from $45 /night
Doggy Daycare
Daytime play, naps and backyard time while you're at work — home by dinner.
from $30 /day
Drop-In / Home Visit
A visit to feed, let out, refresh water and give any prescribed meds.
from $22 /visit
House Sitting
Ellen stays overnight at your place so your dog keeps their own comfy routine.
from $60 /night
Getting to and from Barrie
Barrie is about 18 km from Ellen's home in Oro-Medonte, roughly a 20-minute drive up Highway 11, so drop-offs and pickups are easy. Barrie is also within Ellen's travel radius for drop-in visits and house sitting. For boarding and daycare, most Barrie owners drop their dog at the house in Oro-Medonte, where there is plenty of space to play and settle in. Barrie is within 20 km of Oro-Medonte, so she can also travel to you for drop-in visits and house sitting.
Trusted with the tricky bits
Plenty of Barrie families come to Ellen for the care that needs a gentle, experienced hand. She is comfortable giving simple prescribed medications, supporting dogs recovering from surgery with calm, low-key routines, and looking after puppies and senior dogs (see medication and post-surgery recovery care). She carries pet-care liability insurance, asks for up-to-date vaccinations for boarding, keeps a clear cancellation policy, and sends photo updates through every stay so you always know how your dog is getting on. You can read more about Ellen and her home or browse reviews from local dog owners.
Start with a free Meet & Greet
Tell her about your dog and your dates, and she will arrange a relaxed, no-obligation Meet & Greet. It is the easiest way to find the right fit for your pup in Barrie. Have a question first? See the frequently asked questions about vaccinations, medications and what to bring.
Book your Meet & GreetAlso serving nearby
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And the communities around them
- Oro-Medonte:
- Craighurst, Hawkestone, Shanty Bay, Horseshoe Valley, Sugarbush, Guthrie, Moonstone, Warminster, Edgar, East Oro, Rugby, Jarratt, Price's Corners, Mitchell Square, Oro Station
- Springwater:
- Midhurst, Crown Hill, Anten Mills, Minesing, Hillsdale, Elmvale, Dalston, Snow Valley
- Severn:
- Coldwater, Washago
- Ramara:
- Atherley, Uptergrove