Etobicoke Dog Walks has proudly served the Etobicoke community for over a decade with care, consistency, and love for every dog that's joined the pack. Founded by Rick Verner, whose passion turned a career in sales, marketing, and I.T. into the best job he ever had, the business now begins an exciting new chapter under new ownership by Erika.
As Rick transitions to a new adventure in Stratford, Erika is thrilled to continue his legacy and uphold the same trusted service that clients have come to know and love. With a shared passion for dogs and a commitment to their happiness and safety, Erika will ensure that every walk continues to be a fun, loving, and safe experience for your furry family member.
At Etobicoke Dog Walks, we believe dogs thrive on exercise, socialization, and fun. We offer group walks Monday - Friday to local leash-free parks, with morning and afternoon groups available.
- Drop-offs are completed before noon or 3 p.m., depending on your group.
- Every dog in our care is treated like part of our family — with love, patience, and respect.
- We welcome one puppy let-out client at a time, with the goal of transitioning them into our group walks.
- Social skills are part of our walks — your pup will learn to play well with others in a safe and positive way.
- We don’t subcontract or “job out” your dog to someone else.
- We don’t service condominiums to ensure your dog is never left alone during walks or transport.
- We do not accept aggressive dogs into the group, ensuring a safe environment for everyone.
Beyond our daily group walks, we’re excited to offer:
- Boarding – A safe and cozy home-away-from-home experience for your dog while you’re away.
- Weekend Dog Hikes – Fun-filled adventures for dogs who love to explore and burn extra energy.
- Bonded and insured for your confidence and your dog’s safety.
- Certified in Pet First Aid — safety is always our priority.
- Weekly minimum of 5 walks required to ensure routine and comfort for all dogs in our care.
- Our own leashes are used for safety and hygiene purposes.
“Walking dogs has been the best job and the last job I’ll ever have. Thank you to every client who has trusted me with their dogs over the years. I’m excited to see Etobicoke Dog Walks continue to thrive under Erika’s care.”
“I’m honoured to continue the heart and soul of what Rick built. My goal is to make sure every tail keeps wagging and every owner feels confident their dog is in loving hands.”
$22 a walk / 5 weekly walks
$22.50 a walk / 4 weekly walks
$25 a walk / less than 4 weekly walks
Walks are a minimum 45 minutes at the park
$15 Puppy let out