About Us

Paws at Play has been proudly serving Vancouver’s westside since 2010. It was born from our passion and commitment towards exceptional service for Vancouverites and their canine pals.

We understand how important it is to hire someone who is caring, patient, trustworthy, and professional to look after your most cherished companions.

At Paws at Play, we truly pride ourselves in being the reliable, dedicated and caring dog walking service that you and your dog (especially your dog) deserve. We are grateful for your trust in us to be part of their day!

Meet The Team

Olu, Owner

Hometown (what brought you to Vancouver?): Born in Lagos (Nigeria), moved to Ireland then Glasgow and now Vancouver. This is home now.
Favourite quote: “The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion” Paulo Coelho.
May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears” – Nelson Mandela
Best advice you’ve ever received: Anything that costs you your peace is too expensive.
Seen binge-watching a show or reading a book: Binge watching a show…I’m trying to read more books.
Website visited most: YouTube.
Favourite ice cream: Butter Pecan.
I take my coffee: Occasionally. I’m more of a tea drinker 🙂
If I were a dog I would be: A Corgi.
I can usually be seen with: My headphones in listening to music or a podcast.

Sarah, Lead Walker & Sitter

Sarah is committed to keeping those tails wagging and ensuring that every walk is a joyful and safe experience for your furry family members!
Hometown (what brought you to Vancouver?): Tsawwassen, BC. Originally immigrated from the UK.
Favorite quote: “Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born” – Anais Nin
Best advice you’ve ever received: Prioritize your goals and cross them off one at a time.
Seen binge-watching a show or reading a book: Alone or Coronation Street.
I take my coffee: Americano with cream!
If I were a dog I would be: A Labrador.
I can usually be seen with: Headphones and my dog Alto.
Website visited most: YouTube or Spotify.
Favorite ice cream: Ernest Whisky Hazelnut.

Leanne, Dog Walker & Sitter

Leanne is always excited to get to go out and spend quality time with all the pups and somehow, she always has a smile on her face!
Hometown (what brought you to Vancouver?): Carlow, Ireland. A change of scenery and new opportunities.
Favorite quote: “The beautiful thing about life is that we will never reach an age where there is nothing left to learn, see or be.”
Best advice you’ve ever received: You will never be criticized by someone who is doing more than you. You will only be criticized by someone doing less.
Seen binge-watching a show or reading a book: Depends on my mood.
An interesting fact about you: I’ve traveled to over 30 countries and I once lived with an Indonesian tribe in the jungle for a week.
I take my coffee: My favorite has to be vanilla latte!
If I were a dog I would be: A Chow chow.
I can usually be seen with: A smile on my face.
Website visited most: Reddit.
Favorite ice cream: Vanilla Caramel.

Julie, Dog Walker & Sitter

Julie is your pup’s best friend. She treats your little ones like family and loves long walks in the forest

Hometown (what brought you to Vancouver?): County Laois, Ireland. Came to Vancouver for a change of scenery!
Favourite quote: “Everything happens for a reason” – Unknown
Best advice you’ve ever received: Take a few deep breaths and you’ll be grand.
Seen binge-watching a show or reading a book: Reading a good fiction
I take my coffee: Flat white with oat milk, or a mocha if I’m treating myself.
If I were a dog I would be: Golden retriever, I’m such a people pleaser
I can usually be seen with: Some sort of fleece on me.
Website visited most: Amazon.
Favourite ice cream: Chocolate

Kaila, Dog Walker & Sitter

bio coming soon.

Hometown (what brought you to Vancouver?): coming soon
Favourite quote: coming soon
Best advice you’ve ever received: coming soon.
Seen binge-watching a show or reading a book: coming soon
If I were a dog I would be: coming soon
I can usually be seen with: coming soon
Website visited most: coming soon
Favourite ice cream: coming soon

An interesting fact about you: coming soon!

What our Friends Say...

“We have used Paws at Play for the last 6 years. We are very happy with their service. Our dog cant wait for them to show up. I work from home some days and can’t get her out until the afternoon. I love having Paws as a backup for when I travel as well as I know that she will get some love during the day. The team are super responsive to requests to add or change times via text or email”

Jonathan & Willow

“My dog loves his times with Paws at Play and always is so happy when he walks with them. I feel great confidence with the walkers who have always gone above and beyond, even taking my dog to a vet appointment for me. Lovely group!”

Nancy & Xander

“Our Westie, Skye, has been a part of the Paws at Play family since she was 7 months — she is now 5 years old). Skye waits with excitement every other morning for Paws at Play to arrive and comes back from her walks happy and satiated. She often does a lap around the living to let us know just how much fun shes had! Their service is impeccable. Each walker is caring, enthusiastic and absolutely prompt and reliable. Paws at Play provides daily walk reports complete with the cutest photographs”

Stephanie & Skye

“”Lucy!” comes the call from the door. She leaps up and races to the door, wagging her tail a mile a minute. This is how happy our dog is when she goes out with Paws at Play. And when she comes home, she is happy and tired: what magic! We appreciate the team for being wonderful, dependable, and for taking such amazing care of her. Thank you!”

Teresa & Lucy

“We have been with Paws at Play for 2+ years now and we couldn’t be any happier with their services, and wonderful kindness and relationship with our dog!! She is ecstatic to see them when they come to collect her for her outings, which are fun, stimulating. and give her great exercise! I know she’s in good hands when she’s with her fur friends at Paws at Play. I always look forward to receiving their daily report and photos!”