Dog Sitters in Toronto
Verified dog sitters in Toronto for boarding, walks, daycare, and drop-in visits.
Dog Sitters in Toronto
Dog sitters in Toronto 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 Downtown, The Beaches, and High Park 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 Leslieville, Riverdale, and Yorkville 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 Toronto pet parents choose Hello Marshy
Toronto's park and trail network, including High Park, Cherry Beach, and Cedarvale Park, gives Toronto dog walkers and boarders strong route options around the Lake Ontario waterfront and the ravine network that runs through the city. 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 Toronto dog sitters in The Beaches and High Park usually plan walk variety so dogs get mental stimulation alongside physical exercise on every visit, often working Leslieville into the weekly rotation.
Summer heat in Toronto 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 High Park or Cherry Beach during peak afternoons, and many carry portable water bowls for longer loops. Toronto 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 Toronto
Dog sitting rates in Toronto 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 petās 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 petās 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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