About us
We’re here to raise the standard of dog walking
Meet our walkers
Holly Ramer
Vancouver Dog Walker, Co-Founder
Pet First Aid Certified
Certified in Dog Behaviour and Training (In Progress)
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I have spent the last 6 years walking dogs of all shapes, sizes, and personalities.
Through that experience, I have worked with dogs with different levels of reactivity and learned how important it is to pay attention to each dog’s triggers, body language, and comfort level. Every dog moves through the world differently, and I believe our job is to support the dog in front of us with patience, awareness, and respect.
In 2024, I adopted my first dog, Mila, and she has taught me even more about slowing down, staying patient, and meeting dogs where they are. She has helped shape the way I understand dogs, not just as pets, but as individuals with their own needs, sensitivities, and ways of communicating.
I am currently working toward my Dog Training Certificate and continuing to build my knowledge through education, hands-on experience, and the dogs I work with every day. I truly love helping dogs feel understood, supported, and more fulfilled in their everyday lives.
Kelsi Leaming
Delta Dog Walker, Co-Founder
Pet First Aid Certified (In Progress)
Certified in Dog Behaviour and Training (Pending)
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My understanding of dogs changed when I adopted my first dog, Kira, 9 years ago.
Like many first-time dog guardians, I had a lot to learn. Kira taught me that behaviour is communication, and that dogs make more sense when we slow down, pay attention, and look at the whole dog in front of us.
Since then, I have continued to learn through trainers, hands-on experience, and my own work with reactive dogs. I have also spent the last 2 years volunteering at the Delta Community Animal Shelter, walking dogs and providing enrichment time to help them feel more settled in a stressful shelter environment.
That lived experience shapes the way I approach every dog I meet, with curiosity, patience, and respect for who they are as an individual.
Our standard
The Dog Standard is built on a simple idea. Dogs need walks that make sense to dogs.
Most walks are shaped around the human experience. Keep moving. Stay close. Limit stopping. But dogs do not move through the world that way. They follow scent. They change pace. They pause, watch, and gather information with their whole body.
Those moments are not delays. They are part of how dogs process the world and come back to regulation. And that matters because behaviour does not come from nowhere.
When a dog’s needs are missed, it can show up in the way they move through daily life. Pulling. Restlessness. Big reactions. A hard time settling at home. Not because they are giving you a hard time, but because their body and nervous system are telling a story.
The usual answers do not always help, either.
More obedience is not always the missing piece. A stricter heel will not teach a restless dog how to settle. More exposure will not help a dog feel safe if they are already over threshold. And dog parks are not where dogs learn social skills. They are for dogs who are already social, confident, and able to self-regulate.
Dogs need support that works with their nervous system, not against it.
That is where private enrichment-based walks come in. We prioritize space, observation, thoughtful exposure, and natural movement, so dogs have room to sniff, pause, choose, and process the world at a pace that works for them.
We are not there to force a perfect walk.
We are there to guide, support, and help dogs practise healthier ways of moving through the world. Walks that support regulation. Walks that build confidence. Walks that help dogs feel safer, more fulfilled, and more understood.
The goal is a dog who feels safer in their body, more settled in their day, and more supported in the human world.
What is enrichment and why does it matter?
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Enrichment is anything that gives your dog a meaningful way to use their brain, body, and senses.
It can be sniffing, exploring, pausing to watch something, working through a problem, or moving their body with purpose.
It does not have to be complicated. It is about giving your dog opportunities to engage with the world in a way that feels natural, safe, and fulfilling for them.
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When a dog’s needs are not being met, it usually shows up in their behaviour. Restlessness. Frustration. Reactivity. Extra energy. Difficulty settling.
Not because they are misbehaving, but because they may not have enough outlets.
Enrichment gives dogs a way to gather information, release pressure, use their natural behaviours, and come back to a more regulated state.
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The shift can be subtle, but it matters.
A dog who has only been exercised may come home physically tired, but still mentally restless. A dog who has had space to sniff, move, observe, choose, and process is more likely to come home tired, fulfilled, and settled.
That is where things can start to feel easier. For your dog, and for you.
Getting started
No pressure. No commitment. Just tell us about your dog, and we will help you decide what kind of support makes sense for their wellbeing and yours.
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Reach out
Tell us about your dog, their needs, and what kind of support you’re looking for.
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Meet & greet
Meet with us in person and see if we feel like the right fit for you and your dog.
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Set a schedule
From there, we provide ongoing support and thoughtful updates after each walk.
Book a meet & greet!
Share a few details about your dog and we’ll be in touch soon. We can’t wait to meet them!