Dog Sitters in Markham
Verified dog sitters in Markham for boarding, walks, daycare, and drop-in visits.
Dog Sitters serving Markham
We’re expanding to Markham. These verified dog sitters are based in Toronto, and many are happy to travel into the Markham area for bookings.
Dog sitters in Markham are the people you turn to when your dog needs more than a quick stop at home. Whether you are travelling for the weekend, working long hours during the week, or recovering from a busy stretch where walks were rushed, a vetted dog sitter in Unionville, Cornell, and Cathedraltown can step in for overnight boarding, daytime daycare, scheduled walks, or drop-in visits at your home. Every sitter on Hello Marshy passes identity verification and a Canadian criminal record check before they appear in search.
Profiles across Berczy Village, Wismer, and Markham Village make it clear which dog sizes each sitter accepts, whether they have a fenced yard, how many dogs they host at once, and whether they are comfortable with high-energy breeds, puppies, or seniors with mobility limits. You can filter by service, message a few candidates, and arrange a free meet and greet so your dog can sniff out the home and the sitter before the booking is confirmed.
Why Markham pet parents choose Hello Marshy
Markham's park and trail network, including Milne Dam Conservation Park, Toogood Pond Park, and Rouge National Urban Park, gives Markham dog walkers and boarders strong route options around the Rouge River watershed and the surrounding York Region countryside. Ontario municipalities require leashes in most public spaces outside designated off-leash zones, and winters bring salted sidewalks where paw protection matters for small breeds and short-legged dogs. Experienced Markham dog sitters in Cornell and Cathedraltown usually plan walk variety so dogs get mental stimulation alongside physical exercise on every visit, often working Berczy Village into the weekly rotation.
Summer heat in Markham pushes morning and late-evening walks ahead of midday ones, and July and August peak temperatures can make afternoon exercise unsafe for flat-faced breeds. Sitters often shift routes toward shaded sections of Milne Dam Conservation Park or Toogood Pond Park during peak afternoons, and many carry portable water bowls for longer loops. Markham winters bring indoor enrichment and shorter outdoor breaks to the front of the routine, with a boot or coat routine when ice and salt make sidewalks rough.
Dog Sitter pricing in Markham
Dog sitting rates in Markham depend on the service, the sitter's experience, and your dog's size and age. Boarding tends to price per night, daycare per visit, and walks per session by duration. Many sitters offer a lower rate for recurring weekly bookings and a standard rate for one-off visits. Hello Marshy charges sitters zero commission on every booking, so the price posted on the profile is what the sitter takes home; the checkout screen shows the rate, additional-dog charges, any weekend surcharge, and the standard payment processing fee, all visible before you confirm.
Frequently asked questions
Are sitters on Hello Marshy verified?
Yes. Every sitter who offers services on Hello Marshy must complete a two step verification before their profile can appear in search or accept bookings. Step one is identity verification using a government issued photo ID matched to a live selfie. Step two is a Canadian criminal record check run through a licensed background screening partner.
The verification fee is a one time payment at checkout, not a recurring charge, and it covers the cost of running the background check with the screening provider. The fee amount is shown before you pay.
Experienced sitters who already have a proven record on Rover or Wag can skip the verification fee by linking their existing profile so the Hello Marshy team can review their history. After bookings on the platform, pet parents can also leave public reviews, and those reviews come only from real completed bookings rather than from anonymous visitors.
How do I find a sitter?
Enter your city and the type of care you need on the Hello Marshy homepage or search page. You can then browse nearby sitters and view photos, a short bio, the kinds of pets they care for, and starting rates for each service.
You can narrow your search by distance, service, price, pet type, and availability. When a sitter looks like a good fit, open their profile to read reviews, check their cancellation policy, and see what services they offer.
If you want to learn more, you can send a message before booking to ask questions, share your pet’s routine, or see if it feels like the right match. There is no cost or commitment to reach out. You only pay once a booking is confirmed through the platform.
Can I meet the sitter before booking?
Yes. We always recommend a meet and greet when booking with a sitter for the first time. It is a good opportunity to go over your pet’s routine, feeding, medication, behaviour, and any other important care details before the booking begins. Many Hello Marshy sitters offer meet and greets, often at no extra cost, depending on the service.
If it does not feel like the right fit, you can continue your search and message another sitter. You only pay once a booking is confirmed.
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