The season is changing and beach days will soon give way to festivals, light shows and and nature's annual fall colour parade. Weekend getaways and mid-week breaks are a perfect way for both you and your pet to enjoy autumn in the heart of Georgian Bay.
Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb make it easy with a “pet friendly” filter to find hosts who accept furry guests. And if pet-friendly accommodation isn’t an option, consider booking your fur babies into one of the area’s all-inclusive pet hotels.
Tour apple country and sample hard cider, knowing a dog walker will walk, cuddle, and feed your pet or that doggy daycare will tucker them out. Local pet hotels are a great overnight option if you’re getting back late from your adventure. Extras, like walks through apple orchards, grooming, swims and Kong treats allow you to tailor the experience so that your four-legged friend has as good a time as you do.
Be sure vaccinations are up to date. “Most importantly,” says April Schwaemmle, owner of Great North Services, “be sure your dogs are protected from fleas and ticks.”
It is easy to bring Fido along for the ride this fall with these local dog services.
april@greatnorthservices.ca
519-998-6093
Crate-free, in-home boarding and doggy daycare. Boards up to four dogs. Includes: Two long walks per day and play time in the dog den. Extras: Water adventures.
Serves Tiny, Midland and Penetanguishene. Book online.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with pick-up and drop off from your location.
Doggy daycare: M-F $25/day; Sa-Su $30/day
Boarding: M-Th $35/day ; F-Su $45/day
"BEST dog care provider!! Love you April." - gwinyvere
705-322-0994
Facebook: @CoveredBridgeBoardingKennel
YouTube: Covered Bridge Boarding Kennel
Indoor accommodations with a den-like feel. Has orthopedic dog beds. Over-sized kennels for multi-pet families. Bring your own food. Includes: Group outdoor play times in a secure outdoor exercise area. Special Services: Accommodates dogs with special needs such as old age or physical handicaps.:Other: Offers half-day doggy daycare, up to four hours.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Doggy daycare: $25/day $13/up to four hours
Boarding: $40/night. Checkout 11 a.m.
"My dog gets so excited every time we turn onto the driveway, and is tired when we pick her up from all of the fun play time with other dogs" - Jules Scans
doglover@caninecottagecare.com
705-527-3636
Crate-free, in-home dog boarding and doggy daycare. Includes: walks and play time. Extras: 30-minute swim. Special Services: walking from your cottage. Includes feeding pets and refreshing water after walks if needed.
Doggy daycare: $30/day .
Boarding: $35/night , $29/night - 4-plus nights.
Dog walking: $25/ 30-minute walk
"Awesome experience. Great people! Did a great job coming into our home and looking after our puppy." - Cameron Close
ironhorsebk@gmail.com
705-528-3206
Facebook: @IronHorseBoardingKennel
Indoor accommodations on a 122-acre farm. Focuses on individual care and attention for your pet. Bring your own food. Includes: Group outdoor play in secure exercise area. Individual trail walks, swimming and wading pools. Special Services: Accommodates elderly pets. Gives medications. Welcomes unneutered and unspayed dogs. Offers discounts for multiple dogs in the same suite.
Hours: Drop-off and pick-up by appointment
Drop off 6:00-7:30 a.m.
Pick up - 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Doggy daycare: $20/day Boarding:$30/night. Checkout 10 a.m.
“...my dogs came back looking healthy, clean and most importantly, HAPPY. Thank you so much for looking after my dogs!!” - Latanville
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