The Love of Dogs

Day Care operates from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., allowing dogs to run off-leash in a securely fenced area while always supervised by professional dog behaviourists. Dogs learn socialization and positive behaviors through Pack Training techniques. Overnight Boarding provides a home-like environment where dogs stay indoors with the owners, with no outside kennels. Owners can bring their dog’s food, bed, or crate. Pack Training & Socialization is integrated into both Daycare and Overnight Boarding, ensuring dogs are always in training, learning from each other and with guidance from dog behaviourists to develop best behaviors and social skills. The goal is to enhance communication between dogs and owners, enabling dogs to be taken anywhere without fear.

Pricing Summary

Day Care is $50.00 per day. Overnight Boarding is $69 for 24 hours, with an additional day fee for late pick-ups. Pack Training & Socialization is included with Daycare and Overnight Boarding. Discounts are available for a second dog from the same family: Daycare is $45 and Overnight Boarding is $62.10. Rates do not include GST.

Policies

Clients must sign a Hold Harmless Liability Waiver, agreeing not to file legal charges against The Love of Dogs, Katy and Glenn McTaggart, or their employees for any injury, death, sickness, or loss of their dog. Owners assume all risks associated with their dog interacting with other dogs. In case of illness or injury, owners permit staff to obtain necessary medical treatment and agree to cover all associated charges, with efforts made to use the preferred veterinarian but retaining the right to use another qualified or emergency vet if needed. If a dog is not picked up within five days of the assigned date without notice, it will be considered abandoned, and Fraser Valley Animal Control will be contacted. The Love of Dogs reserves the right to refuse boarding to any dog that does not meet health and safety requirements, including overly aggressive dogs. Owners agree to abide by the company’s policies and procedures, which may be amended with full disclosure.

The Love of Dogs is a dog care and training business run by Katy and Glenn, located on their 4.5-acre hobby farm in Mission, BC, and the surrounding area. They offer Daycare, Overnight Boarding, and integrated Pack Training Services. Their unique approach ensures dogs live in their home environment, similar to how they live with their owners, with no outside kennels, and are never left alone.

Katy and Glenn bring over 50 years of combined experience in training dogs, having raised their own dogs throughout their lives. Katy is a Therapy Dog Handler who has volunteered with St. Johns Ambulance Therapy Dogs since 2017. Glenn, a former Dog Behaviorist, founded “The Love of Dogs” in California from 2009-2021, where he worked with large groups of dogs focusing on socialization and desired behaviors.

The business aims to help dog owners understand their pets’ behaviors and personalities, fostering a stronger bond. Their services focus on keeping dogs happy, healthy, and well-socialized, ensuring owners can communicate better with their dogs and take them anywhere without worry. Dogs are always supervised by professional dog behaviourists and learn positive behaviors through their Pack Training techniques.

Accomplishments

Katy and Glenn have a combined experience of over 50 years in dog training. Katy has been a Therapy Dog Handler with St. Johns Ambulance Therapy Dogs, Abbotsford/Mission Branch, since 2017, volunteering with two of her own dogs. Glenn founded “The Love of Dogs” in Marin County, California, operating it from 2009 to 2021, where he worked as a Dog Behaviorist, managing and training 30-35 dogs at a time. Both have raised their own dogs for most of their lives.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients are encouraged to fill out the Registration Form. They can also call to book services or set up an appointment to visit the facility. A waiver form must be printed, signed, and brought along with the dog(s) on their first visit.