Whistler & Pemberton · Since 2020
Off-leash dog walking in Whistler and Pemberton.
Walks are what we do. Small packs of six dogs maximum, certified backcountry-trained walkers, and the same face at your door every week. Most of our pack are locals on a standing weekday spot. We also do dog sitting and overnight boarding when you are away.
Dog walking is the whole point of Doggy Tales
We are a Whistler dog walking company first. Structured, off-leash trail walks built around recall, safety and a group that actually gets along, running six days a week since 2020 for more than 50 dogs. Most of them are locals on a standing weekday spot, which is the way we would rather work: the same walker, the same dogs, the same trail routine week after week.
Prefer one-on-one? That is a Private Adventure Walk. In the valley rather than the village? We run the same small packs in Pemberton. And when you are away for longer, we cover dog sitting and overnight boarding so nobody else has to step in.
Small Pack Dog Walk
Off-leash group walks for up to 6 dogs. Led by a certified group dog walker, backcountry-trained, built for recall and confidence.
Private Adventure Walk
One-on-one trail time for reactive dogs, seniors, puppies or anyone needing dedicated attention and training support.
Pet Sitting
In-home visits for feeding, play and enrichment while you're on the mountain or out of town. Photo + video updates every visit.
Dog Sleepovers
Overnight care in a cozy home environment. Evening walk, morning adventure, routine maintained, medication administered.
Not a hobby. A certified professional team of dog walkers.
Whistler's backcountry is not the place to test a weekend dog sitter. Trusting the team at Doggy Tales means confidence your dog is handled by trained professionals — every walk, every season.
- A real team, not an app. Every group dog walker is a Doggy Tales team member — not a stranger from an app.
- Certified trail walkers. DogSafe Canine First Aid and Fear Free certified for every walker leading an off-leash trail pack.
- Wilderness-trained. Bear spray, satellite comms, emergency sling & full trauma kit on every single walk.
- Intentionally small groups. Max 6 dogs per dog walker. We turn away clients who don't fit our packs to protect the dogs we already have.
What pet parents say
Rated 5.0 ★ from 38 five-star Google reviews — trusted by Whistler & Pemberton dog families.
We've been using Doggy Tales for over a year now and couldn't be happier. Our dog Bowie comes home tired and happy every single time. The communication is fantastic — we get photos and updates after every walk.
The whole team is amazing. They genuinely care about the dogs and it shows. Our anxious rescue took a few weeks to warm up but they were so patient and understanding throughout the process.
Best dog walking service in Whistler, hands down. Professional, reliable, and our dogs absolutely love their pack walk days. The detailed report cards after each walk are such a nice touch.
Latest from the pack
Fresh from @doggytaleswhistler — walks, sleepovers and the odd muddy victory lap.
Always Learning, Always Growing
Every walker on our team is certified, insured, and actively trained in canine first aid and fear-free handling — because your dog deserves group dog walkers who understand behaviour, body language, and best practices, not just someone who loves dogs.
Canada's premier canine first aid certification — covering CPR, choking response, wound care, and emergency stabilization. Essential for wilderness walks where help can be hours away.
A science-based, behaviour-led approach to preventing and alleviating fear, anxiety, and stress in the dogs we care for. It's how we keep walks safe, calm, and genuinely enjoyable for every dog in the pack.
Informed by science, guided by empathy, governed by ethics. We follow the Pet Professional Guild's force-free standard — no shock, no prong, no choke, no pain — across every walk, sleepover, and training session.
Book a walk for your pup
Our quick new-client check-in takes about 3 minutes. Tell us about your pup and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to set up a meet & greet.
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Our small-pack, off-leash group walk is $44 per walk, and a one-on-one Private Adventure Walk is $58. Pet sitting is $30 per hour and overnight sleepovers are $110 per night. There are no membership fees — you only pay for the walks you book.
We pick up and walk dogs throughout Whistler — including Creekside, the Village, Alpine Meadows, Emerald Estates, White Gold and Cheakamus — as well as Pemberton. If you're not sure whether we reach your neighbourhood, just ask.
Yes. We run structured off-leash trail walks in small packs of no more than 6 dogs, led by a certified group dog walker. Off-leash time is earned — dogs are assessed for recall and trail readiness first, and anxious, reactive or senior dogs can join a leashed Private Adventure Walk instead.
Absolutely. Doggy Tales is fully insured, and our team is DogSafe canine first-aid and Fear Free certified, with real backcountry and wildlife-safety training. We're a professional team — not a gig-app booking or a hobby side-hustle.
Fill out our online booking form or email doggytaleswhistler@gmail.com. We reply within 24 hours and set up a free meet-and-greet before the first walk so we can match your dog to the right pack and walker.
Regular walks run Tuesday to Sunday, 8 am to 4 pm. Recurring weekday walks are the most popular option and book up fast in peak season, so we recommend reserving your spot early.