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About Victoria
Victoria Yacks grew up in Montreal, QC and has been around dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits all her life. However, the path to the dog walker and pet sitting world opened up while she was working as a dog boarding attendant at a local boarding kennel. Like most little girls Victoria grew up with a love for animals and had a keen interest in the outdoors. Although she didn't pursue studies in these areas, she did help friends and family with their pets whenever they needed it. Eventually as she started to exercise and socialize with the pets in her care, she began to realize her passion for working with dogs. Not long after the lost of her beloved cat, Lucky, she began to foster cats for Caregivers of Petrolia Ferals.
Providing Safe, Convenient Exercise for Your Bestie
Victoria has started a personal movement to invest and gain more knowledge on modern dog training and pet care, which has been an ongoing process ever since. Victoria continues to expand her knowledge every chance she gets by attending workshops, online courses and reading lectures. Victoria is committed to expanding her knowledge about dogs and cats and learning how to work with them in a positive, low-stress manner.
Victoria shares her home with her beloved canine friend, a young, spunky, still learning the ropes Belgian Malinois Shepherd named River. She is has done extensive training with her dog and continues to enrich River's life daily with a mix of reward-based training and exploring the outdoors together.
The Philosophy
At Pets and Pads, I always want to put the needs of you and your pet first. All of my services are personalized and private to ensure that your pet has all their needs met and has my full attention. Not all dogs are suitable for doggy daycare rooms. Some dogs benefit more from a structural walk and personal time exploring the outdoor world. This fulfills their needs for both mental and physical enrichment and human bonding. We are here to service those needs.
Benefits
Safety and Well-being
Safe and Compassionate
Safe and Compassionate
Your dog's safety and well-being during our time together will always come first. I take your pet's safety seriously and will take extra precaution when out on the streets or on the trails.
Safe and Compassionate
Safe and Compassionate
Safe and Compassionate
I am able to recognize signs of stress, anxiety or fear, and I know how to appropriately respond to these signs in a kind, compassionate and safe manner for both human and dog.
Help and Care
Safe and Compassionate
Help and Care
Our walks are more than just that, walks. I will continually work on building up your dog's recall and attention getting skills. I will work on your dog's basics, like sitting and waiting before walking out the door, as well.
Certificates & Education
