My name is Bibby Graham and I have a lifelong love of caring for animals, especially dogs and horses/ponies. My services include dog walking and dog sitting. I also do overnight dog sitting, however I provide this service only for existing dog walking and daytime dog sitting clients.
I live in Smithers and I offer my dog walking services in Smithers only.
For my daytime dog sitting and overnight dog sitting services, I offer these in both Smithers and Telkwa. In the summer months I offer my services in Candle Lake, Saskatchewan.
For the past 16 years I have been caring for animals during my house sitting employment opportunities.
I have completed a Level 1 Dog Training course with Amber Cottle at the
International Academy of Canine Trainers .
I have also taken basic dog training courses from Noel Pepin, Canine Dog Behaviour Specialist, Prince George, and attended a Canine Clinic taught by Christine Kisser, Coach & Master Obedience Dog Trainer, Mission.
I would love to care for your family friend. I have lots of experience dog walking and dog sitting. I take my own dog Zara on daily hikes in the Bulkley Valley.
When working or caring for your dog, I use positive reinforcement methods and I do not use aggressive techniques. Most dogs can be worked with using positive reinforcement.
I will decline to take on dogs who pose a high safety risk.
Dog Walking: $20 for 30 minutes (1 dog)
Dog Walking: $25 for 45 minutes (1 dog)
Dog Walking: $30 for 60 minutes (1 dog)
If you have more than one dog and they respond well to commands and leash walking, I can walk up to a maxiumum of 2 dogs at the same time. There would be an additional charge of $5 for the extra dog.
Dog walking includes arriving at your home, taking your dog for a walk on a leash, cleaning up after your dog during the walk, and giving your dog loving attention.
For dog walking, I am only accepting clients in the town of Smithers.
*Note*: During extreme weather challenges, in the best interest of your pet and myself, your appointment may be rescheduled.
Daytime Dog Sitting: $20 for 1 house visit/day (40 minutes)
Daytime Dog Sitting: $30 for 2 house visits/day (80 minutes total)
Daytime Dog Sitting: $40 for 3 house visits/day (2 hours total)
Daytime dog sitting includes, arriving at your home, feeding your dog if necessary, letting your dog out for a bathroom break, cleaning up after your dog during my time with him/her, and giving your dog loving attention.
For daytime dog sitting, I am accepting clients in the towns of Smithers and Telkwa.
There is an additional fee of $10 -$15 for travel to rural Smithers and Telkwa depending on the distance travelled.
Hours of Operation for Dog Walking
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fridays: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
I look forward to meeting your family friend and caring for your animal the way that I care for my own.
Bibby Graham