Home-based Dog Boarding in Ottawa – No Kennels, Just Comfort
Personalized, Kennel-free, Tail-wagging Stays
Bone Voyage is Your Alternative to Traditional Kennels.
“We wanted you to know how pleased we were with your matching us and Daisy with Bev and Joe. Knowing that Daisy was in such good hands allowed us to relax and enjoy our holiday.”
One Size Doesn’t fit all—Especially when it Comes to Pets.
Bone Voyage Pet Sitting in Ottawa
We offer:
- A Network of Care Providers. Bone Voyage has caregivers across Ottawa, often with options near you
- Personalized Care. Dogs are cared for in family homes where they receive individual attention. Daily walks and play time with the caregiver’s pet – as applicable – make for an enjoyable stay.
- Regular Pet Updates. We understand that enjoying your vacation is easier when you know your dog is also having fun. That’s why our care providers provide pictures and updates
- Peace of Mind. Our network of care providers allows us to work together as a team, and to re-home a dog should the need arise
- Transparent Pricing. Our dog day care and overnight rates include walks, playtime and updates. Medication and dog transportation fees are listed so you’ll understand your costs before booking
- Matching with an Appropriate Care Provider. Our meet-and-greet process lets clients assess a potential caregiver before their booking is confirmed. This practice ensures a good match for everyone. Our difference is we understand your requirements and the care provider that will provide the best match!
“Our Bernese Mountain Dog is really high maintenance … we have peace of mind knowing he is safe and healthy. Even when we fail to plan ahead, Sandy is always very accommodating. We trust her implicitly with the wellbeing of our dog … You can’t ask for any better than Bone Voyage!”
Ready to Book a Better Stay for Your Dog?
Give your pup the comfort of home — with a care provider who treats them like family.
Find your perfect match today and see why Ottawa dog parents love Bone Voyage.
Local. Personalized. Trusted.
It All Started with One Stressed-out Dog…
Our own Bone Voyage story started about ten years ago. We came to use the service after a bad experience at a traditional kennel with our Bernese Mountain Dog. We’d used the same kennel with our first dog, without issue, but Daisy was more sensitive.
While we were enjoying a family vacation; she was miserable. We had paid for pictures, but didn’t receive any. We did however get the call that she was ill and required a few baths. Upon our return, we picked up an upset, stinky and sick dog. We needed to schedule a trip to the groomer and then a vet appointment a week later when she developed kennel cough.
We then started asking friends and neighbours for recommendations. It was another Berner mum who suggested that I reach out to Bone Voyage. The meet & greet with her new caregiver really helped me to feel comfortable. On our next vacation, we received pictures of her children using her as a pillow on the floor – something she always did at home. We were all able to enjoy our time away knowing our dog was also enjoying her vacation.
Daisy enjoyed spending time with other dogs, and our children begged us for a second Berner. Instead, we applied to become care providers, so she could meet new friends, without the added commitment of a second dog. During Covid, Sandy ran Bone Voyage full time for two and a half years.
When the previous owner eventually decided that she wanted a career change, we bought the company.