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.

Overnight Dog Sitting: $45 per night

Overnight dog sitting involves caring for your dog during the day and overnight. This includes feeding your dog, taking your dog out for bathroom breaks, and giving your dog loving attention. Your dog will be left alone during parts of the day, as I have other dog walking clients I will be attending to during that time.

For overnight dog sitting, I am accepting clients from both Smithers and Telkwa.

However, I only offer overnight dog sitting to my regular dog walking or daytime dog sitting clients as it is important for me to be very familiar with your pet’s needs and their unique behavioural traits.

There is an additional fee of $10 -$15 for travel to rural Smithers and Telkwa depending on the distance travelled.

If you have other animals that require care during my stay with your dog, additional costs may apply, subject to your needs.

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