Testimonials

Kona has been in Gillian's pack for almost 4 years. Kona is a fiercely independent dog and before joining Gillian's pack was challenging to walk and had horrible recall. Now Kona walks well on a leash and we can even take her to off leash parks! The pack walk setting is perfect socialization and exercise for any dog.

Gillian is truly a pack leader and I would recommend her to everyone.

Gillian has been walking our oldest dog, Oliver, for over 4 years, and our youngest dog, Ruby, for 3 years. Both of our dogs absolutely love Gillian! She is an excellent pack leader, reliable, friendly, trustworthy and most importantly she genuinely cares about the wellbeing of our dogs. We could not ask for a better person to look after Oliver and Ruby.

Over the past 5 years, Gillian has helped with Buddy’s training, socialization, first-aid, and with my reprieve on a Friday night. Gillian is amazing! Buddy loves his Friday with Gillian and the pack!

Jazz is a challenging dog that was rescued from a difficult environment. After unsuccessful experiences with two other dog-walking companies, we found Gillian more than five years ago. Our dog bonded with her immediately and that doesn’t happen often! Right from the beginning, Gillian handled her with kindness, a calm manner, consistency and skill. Jazz used to back away in fear when our first dog walkers arrived. Now she lays at the door looking out the window awaiting Gillian’s arrival each walk day.

Jazz is a well-loved family member and we feel so comfortable when she drives away in the back of Gillian’s truck because we know she’ll be cared for and kept safe. We have plenty of time to walk Jazz ourselves (and we do walk her each day) but the socialization and training that Gillian provides will keep us booking walks for Jazz indefinitely!

Gillian is a special lady who loves her job… and it shows!

I have been a client of Gillian’s since she started her career walking dogs. My dog Miss Molly joined Gillian’s pack a little over 4 years ago. Finn joined the family a year later and he and his big sister both love the pack.

Gillian’s knowledge of dog behaviour and her skill level in handling a wide variety of dogs makes her an excellent dog walker. Gillian demonstrates professionalism when dealing with her clients and I consistently recommend her services to friends and colleagues alike. Whether she is dealing with a high energy dog like Miss Molly or those with special needs like Finn, Gillian is an expert.

Finn suffers from extreme fear of humans and some anxiety as a result but Gillian won him over in spades and helps him gain more and more confidence every day. Both Finn and Miss Molly trust and adore Gillian. I am a busy young professional who works long hours. Gillian makes it possible for me to have two wonderful dogs in my life by walking them with the pack every day.

I am confident that when my dogs are with Gillian they get lots of exercise, great socialization and most important plenty of love. She is truly one in a million.

Gillian is responsible, reliable, and has a passion for dogs that matches her talent. Our rescue dog, Teela, has benefited from the socialization, routine and exercise of daily pack walks with Gillian. We trust her with our house and our pet every day. She leaves notes about how the walk went and has called me at work if something is concerning about our dog's health or behaviour. She pays attention to details like when we have forgotten to close the bedroom door and Teela will find something in there to chew!

We can't thank Gillian enough for all of the advice and training she has given us over the past 3 years. I highly recommend her services.

My dog, Sophie, loves everyone but (next to me of course) Gillian has to be Sophie's best friend. It's obvious to see what a great bond she and Sophie have developed. Gillian has exhibited such a great mix of discipline, responsibility, playfulness and affection for all the dogs that she walks and cares for.

I know Sophie is always in great hands and will be well cared for when she is with Gillian. I attribute Sophie's amazing temperament, sociability and direction in part to Gillian who has been walking her since she was a wee pup. With a busy schedule and some last minute late work days or travel requirements, Gillian is always willing to walk or sit Sophie on short notice when needed. Gillian's notes are great and she is always responsive and keeps me informed.

The extra exercise and socialization Sophie gets during the week really does show itself and make a difference and is something I'd recommend for all dogs and their owners. Gillian loves her job and has such a keen talent at it. I'd highly recommend Gillian to anyone - friends, family strangers - to add a little love and exercise into your dog's life.

Thanks Gillian from me and Sophie for all you do!

I am a busy mom of 3 children and with 2 golden retrievers, which makes our house complete but we still need help. All of my kids are in preschool for socialization so why not our dogs? Guinness started going on pack walks very early on in his life and we couldn’t be happier with the results. He is calm around the children, gets along with all dogs when we go to the dog park. When we adopted our 6 year old golden, we saw how she immediately benefited greatly from the pack walks too! She is more social now. Gillian’s energy is just the right match for our high energy dogs. She is also available for additional walks and is flexible when we go on holidays. She truly cares about her pack.

We are so grateful for Gillian… being so busy at home, it helps so much. I would recommend her (and do) in a heartbeat.