YOUR PROFESSIONAL PET CARE PARTNER
Overnight Pet Sitting in Metro Vancouver & on Vancouver Island
Awarded the 2025 Canadian Choice Award for the Best Pet Services in Surrey, I’m an educated & experienced pet experts offering exceptional services, tailored to you and your pet's needs!
Wouldn’t It Be Great If …
Your pet stayed in the comfort of their own home, on their usual routine, instead of in a kennel or a crowded facility?
You could travel knowing your reactive or anxious dog was calm, safe and understood, not stressed or overwhelmed?
You could enjoy a stress-free trip knowing your pets were cared for by an experienced, certified professional?
With 120+ 5 STAR reviews on Google, what are you waiting for?!
Live-In Pet Care Meet & Greets
A chance to meet in your home before your booking so I can get to know your pets and review their care. We’ll discuss feeding, exercise, medications, routines, and any household instructions, along with access and emergency arrangements. It’s also a chance to ask questions and make sure everyone feels comfortable before your time away.
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How Can I Help
Whether you’re travelling for work or taking a well-earned break, my overnight care keeps your pets happy & safe, in the place they’re most comfortable.
Drawing on my dog training background, I am particularly skilled with reactive and anxious dogs, and serve clients across Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island.
Standard Pet Sitting | Single Daily Rate For All Pets
Personalized overnight care for all your pets in the comfort of their own home. Providing them a stress-free staycation while you are away!
Specialized Dog Sitting | Educated & Experienced
Trainer-led overnight care for reactive and anxious dogs. No kennels, crowds or surprises. Providing the support you and your dog need in order to have worry-free vacation!
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Meet Your Overnight Pet Sitter & Reactive Dog Specialist
Hi, I’m Tara! My lifelong love of animals grew into a passion for helping pets and their people feel at ease, even when you’re apart. As a Fear-Free Certified Professional educated through the Victoria Stilwell Academy, I bring science-based, positive reinforcement and hands-on care experience to every pet I look after, with a special focus on reactive and anxious dogs.
Why Terra Nova Canines is Vancouver’s Trusted Choice
✓ Fear-Free & Force-Free
I use positive, ethical methods in everything I do, so your pet is never pushed past their comfort zone while you’re away.
✓ Experience Beyond The Basics
My background in dog training and pet care helps me read subtle body language, spot signs of stress early, and understand what your pet is trying to tell me, which matters most with reactive and anxious dogs.
✓ Care That Fits Your Pets
Every pet has their own personality, routines, and quirks. I take the time to learn yours before you leave, then stick to their usual feeding, walks, and bedtime so the stay feels like home.
✓ A Partnership With You
You know your pet best. I listen to your concerns, send updates while you’re away, and follow your instructions closely so you can travel with confidence.
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Ready To Say Goodbye To Pet Care Worries?
Whether your dog is a social butterfly or a bit more worried about the world, I’m here to provide peace of mind & make time away easier for you, and just as comfortable for them.
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