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Low Key Dog Walks

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Low Key Dog Walks

We are dog loving souls that offer Fear Free certified small group and private walks in Victoria, BC. We can’t wait to connect with you!

We are dedicated to offering force-free walks that support your goals, and meet the needs of your dog. Low Key Dog Walks acknowledges that we walk on the unceded, traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples. Certified in Canine Emergency First Aid, Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

10/09/2025

Shout out to all the doodle pawrents out there 👋🏼 Keeping them brushed, trimmed, groomed & quaffed is a whole different ball game from the rest of us 🤷‍♀️

Sometimes we arrive and barely recognize your freshly groomed buddy!! 😅💅

In no particular order... the current doods of Low Key!!!

Dax (before & after) - wheaton poodle
Boris - border collie poodle
Mudita - goldendoodle
Chester - goldendoodle
Eddy - goldendoodle
Charley - goldendoodle
Lincoln - mini goldendoodle
Penny - aussie doodle
Basil - australian labradoodle
Willa - mini schnauzer poodle
Benji - labradoodle
Ollie - golden mountain doodle
Billie - goldendoodle
Enzo - goldendoodle
Cinder - newfie poodle
Rory - cockapoo
+ Moresby - standard poodle (and the most distinguished)

10/03/2025

Two Dogs, Same Household 🐕🐕
We've got a bunch of these on the go right now!

Did you know 🤔 if pick-up address is the same, and we're able to safely walk them together, any additional dogs are 50% off? Yippee!! More dogs means more... poops 💩 And of course more fun! 😄

**This includes private and group walks (at our discretion), as well as separate suites at the same address**

09/25/2025

Okayyyy, the social media drought is over! 🌧😉

After some unexpected staffing changes, we're excited to announce not 1, not 2, but 3 new walkers with the Low Key team!! 👀

1. Amy - recently moved from Kamloops to pursue a Diploma in Digital Marketing. Amy brings a ton of enthusiasm and experience working with her own pair of doodles from back home ❤️

2. Ashley - the founder of SUPPLY Victoria, Ashley comes with a heart to offer dependable, grounded walks that serve both pets and their people. She asks excellent questions, and has kept me (Rachelle) on my toes! 💜

3. "welcome back" to Amanda, who walked with us in 2022 - Mama to wee Junie from Mexico, these two can often be found on the beaches of Esquimalt and soaking up the sun's rays 🩷

We are blessed with an abundance of good people. And an even greater abundance of good doggos! 😘🐕

09/16/2025

We interrupt our Dog Walker series to say that it's somehow mid-September 👀 and our admin team has been heckin' busy!! Big Low Key welcome to the following:

Rufus
Nori
Chad
Sophie
Remy
Moresby
Maverick
Ora
Tierney & Rockford (welcome back)

+ some new friends, a rare photo of Rachelle as she pings around like a fairy, & Rosco cheesin' in the elevator 🧀

What a life ✨️
Let's keep on keepin' on! 🤍🐕

09/09/2025

💥 Meet Your Dog Walker 💥

Sophia (she/her) has been with us since Sept 2022. She now helps Rachelle train new hires, and has a ton of knowledge to share 🤓🥰

a. Where are you originally from?
- Born and raised in Victoria. 25 years!

b. What area of the city do you walk dogs?
- Anywhere there is ocean access for the pups has my whole heart.

c. Do you have a dog of your own?
- Not yet, but I hope to have one in the future. Perhaps a Vizsla. Shout out to the most handsome boy, Rudy!

d. Favourite food? - Thai red curry, candied salmon, and a well laminated croissant.

e. Favourite season? - Summer!

f. Favourite colour? - Blue.

g. Fun fact that people might not know about you?
- I am obsessed with anything food related. In fact, I started a monthly Cookbook Club with my closest girlfriends. At the end of each month, we gather for a dinner party cooking recipes from a specific cookbook. We then rate the recipes on taste, accessibility, and wow factor!

h. When you aren’t walking dogs, what fills your time?
- Baking, travel, soccer, and anything outdoors (camping, hiking, backpacking).

i. Three things you’re most grateful for?
- Island life, good coffee, and a loving community.

j. Biggest life lesson the dogs have taught you? - patience, empathy, and learning to appreciate the small things in life.

k. What does fear/force-free dog walking mean to you?
- For me, it means meeting pups where they are (physically and mentally) with strategies that enhance and enrich their experiences in the world. Every dog is unique, and I believe FF values are able to adapt to any type of need with a gentle and empathetic approach.

l. What does getting paid a Living Wage mean to you?
- This means we can have an awesome job, which promotes physical and mental wellness, while also being assured we are supported financially.

m. What’s your favourite thing about being a part of Low Key Dog Walks?
- Everyday is different 🩷

08/28/2025

💥 Meet Your Dog Walker 💥

Ally (she/her) has been with us since April 2024. Her energy is contagious, her brain is brilliant, and we love having her on the team!!

a. Where are you originally from?
- Barrie, Ontario and Victoria since 2019.

b. What area of the city do you walk dogs?
- Fairfield, Fernwood, Oaklands, Oak Bay, and Vic West. The dogs always find something fun to see or do no matter where we are!

c. Do you have a dog of your own?
- My goal is to adopt a dog one day! For now, I have my cat, Supernova, who enjoys going on bike adventures!

d. Favourite food? - Sushi!

e. Favourite season? - Summer!

f. Favourite colour? - Pink!

g. Fun fact that people might not know about you?
- I have written and recorded an original song to celebrate my childhood camp's 100th anniversary.

h. When you aren’t walking dogs, what fills your time?
- I also work in a lab researching how the immune system responds to cancer in hopes of deciphering how to develop more effective cancer immunotherapies 👀 Beyond work, I enjoy bikepacking, snowboarding, crochet, amusement parks, and traveling!

i. Three things you’re most grateful for? - The ability to move my body, friends and family, and the opportunity to make connections with animals in my life.

j. Biggest life lesson the dogs have taught you? - They inspire me to focus on the present and despite stressful triggers, to find joy.

k. What does fear/force-free dog walking mean to you? - We respect their emotions and take the time to build trust - this yields a special connection and enhances the experience for all.

l. What does getting paid a Living Wage mean to you?
- When I started, it meant I could balance work and studies without getting burnt out. Now that I'm graduated and paying off loans, it helps me breathe easier.

m. What’s your favourite thing about being a part of Low Key Dog Walks?
- I am honoured to be connected with people who share similar values and lead with kindness 🤍

08/26/2025

💥 Meet Your Dog Walker 💥

Tammy (she/her) has been walking with us since Oct 2024. She took the summer off to be with her family, but we look forward to welcoming her back in September! 🤍

a. Where are you originally from?
- I've been an islander for 99% of my life: Port Hardy, Nanaimo, Victoria 20+ years

b. What area of the city do you walk dogs?
- I walk them all over. Anytime I can be near a body of water or have an epic view, I am at my happiest.

c. Do you have a dog of your own?
- Nope, two young boys.

d. Favourite food? - Japanese, Thai

e. Favourite season? - Summer, Fall

f. Favourite colour? - Teal

g. Fun fact that people might not know about you?
- I was born in what is now known as a ghosttown, Cassiar BC

h. When you aren’t walking dogs, what fills your time?
- My children's activities; being a supermom, working out.

i. Three things you’re most grateful for?
- My family and friend, ferry sunsets, and living on Vancouver Island.

j. Biggest life lesson the dogs have taught you?
- Be patient, take my time, and enjoy the time together.

k. What does fear/force-free dog walking mean to you?
- I use positive reinforcement to achieve our walking goals and to make everyday a success!

l. What does getting paid a Living Wage mean to you?
- Feeling appreciated and valued

m. What’s your favourite thing about being a part of Low Key Dog Walks?
- The team; the knowledge everyone can share with me to improve my experience.

n. Anything else fun to share?
- Love to laugh and dance

08/22/2025

💥 Meet Your Dog Walker 💥

Emma (she/her) has been walking with us since April 2025. Our connection was through a past employee... good people know good people!! 🩷🩷

She currently works 3 days/week + occasional weekends and Pet Sitting. However, she'll be reducing to 2 half days in September as she begins her Masters in Anthropology 🤓

a. Where are you originally from?
- Daysland, Alberta. I've only been here since January!

b. What area of the city do you walk dogs?
- I walk in Fernwood, Fairfield, Gonzales, Oaklands, and Oak Bay. My favourite is anywhere I can take the dogs to the beach.

c. Do you have a dog of your own?
- I have a Great Pyrenees named Ivy back in Alberta 🐻‍❄️ Honourable mention to my two cats here with me, Alice and Cowboy.

d. Favourite food? - Cherries!

e. Favourite season? - Spring

f. Favourite colour? - Green

g. Fun fact that people might not know about you?
- I practiced taekwondo for nearly a decade!

h. When you aren’t walking dogs, what fills your time?
- Reading, painting, playing the piano, spending time outside, and preparing to start grad school next month.

i. Three things you’re most grateful for?
- Nature, community, and access to education.

j. Biggest life lesson the dogs have taught you?
- Listen to your body – when it's telling you to rest, play, drink, or eat, do it ASAP!

k. What does fear/force-free dog walking mean to you?
- Bringing patience, respect, and curiosity to all the time I spend with the dogs.

l. What does getting paid a Living Wage mean to you?
- Living Wage gives me peace of mind, allows me to take time to rest, and shows me that my skills are recognized and appreciated.

m. What’s your favourite thing about being a part of Low Key Dog Walks?
- Every day there are opportunities to learn, from a dog's name to a new skill.

08/19/2025

💥 Meet Your Dog Walker 💥

Carrie (she/her) has been with us since Feb 2024, and she's rocking it! Our first connection via email had the subject "you had me at maremma" 🐻‍❄️

She currently works 2 days/week + occasional weekends and Pet Sitting, as available.

a. Where are you originally from?
- originally from Vancouver and been in Victoria for 1.5 years

b. What area of the city do you walk dogs?
- vic west, esquimalt, oak bay, love it all but enjoy being close to the ocean

c. Do you have a dog of your own?
- up until I moved to Victoria, I always had a dog in my life. Currently, I don’t have a dog, which is why I so love being part of other dogs lives.

d. Favourite food?
- hard to say because I love all kinds, but I do know I don’t like oysters!

e. Favourite season? - fall

f. Favourite colour? - white but technically not a colour, so blue

g. Fun fact that people might not know about you?
- parachuting was less scary than riding in a hot air balloon

h. When you aren’t walking dogs, what fills your time?
- playing pickle ball and spending time at my cabin

i. Three things you’re most grateful for?
- my children, my health, my partner

j. Biggest life lesson the dogs have taught you?
- you never stop learning

k. What does fear/force-free dog walking mean to you?
- listening to the dog and giving them respect and love

l. What does getting paid a Living Wage mean to you?
- I am valued as an employee

m. What’s your favourite thing about being a part of Low Key Dog Walks?
- spending time with all the wonderful different dogs and getting to know their personalities. I feel blessed to be part of their lives.

n. Anything else fun to share?
- my partner just shakes his head whenever we go travelling because no matter where we are, I always, always stop to say hello to the dogs, many who are living on the street

I have volunteered with my therapy dog at senior homes, universities, and libraries, but one day I want to try volunteering at the airport!

08/13/2025

💥 Meet Your Dog Walker 💥

Maddie (she/her) has been with us since Oct 2023 and currently works 3 days/week.

a. Where are you originally from?
-I'm proudly from Wasaga Beach, Ontario — but lucky enough to call Victoria home for the past four years.

b. What area of the city do you walk dogs?
-Anywhere along the ocean is my happy place. If there’s salt air and waves, I’m in.

c. Do you have a dog of your own?
Yes! My biggest joy is Pippy — my spicy, high-energy girl with a huge personality. At 13, she still acts like a puppy and keeps me on my toes.

d. Favourite food?
I’ll eat almost anything, but sushi is my ultimate go-to.

e. Favourite season?
Spring — there’s just something magical about fresh starts. I love watching everything come back to life with the sun.

f. Favourite colour?
Eucalyptus — soft, natural, and calming.

g. Fun fact that people might not know about you?
-A woman once asked me: “What do you want your life to look like? Do you want to sit or stand? Be inside or outside?” That one question changed everything. I left a 12-year career in advertising and found the perfect balance in walking dogs and selling real estate — moving between beautiful homes and the outdoors, getting both mental and physical exercise every day.

h. When you aren’t walking dogs, what fills your time?
-Helping clients find homes in Victoria and spending time with my partner Ryan and our girl Pippy.

i. Three things you’re most grateful for?

I’m so grateful for my Dad — he’s my best friend, and I can’t wait to move him to the Island one day.

I’m grateful for the beautiful life I get to live, surrounded by amazing friends and family.

And my health — it allows me to do what I love and give back however I can.

j. Biggest life lesson the dogs have taught you?
-To stop taking life so seriously. Walking dogs is the best therapy — fresh air, movement, connection.

k. What does fear/force-free dog walking mean to you?
-To me, it means patience, presence and empathy.

08/08/2025

💥 Meet Your Dog Walker 💥

Over the next several weeks, we'll be featuring one of our rockstar walkers. Strap in and enjoy, as their answers may delight and surprise you. How fun! ✨️

Rachelle (she/her), Owner & Founder

a. Where are you originally from? How long have you lived in Victoria?
- Born in Vancouver, raised in Ladner & Kelowna, moved to the island at the end of 2018.

b. What area of the city do you walk dogs? What area do you enjoy walking the most?
- I do it all 😉 I enjoy Fernwood & Fairfield where it all started.

c. Do you have a dog of your own? YES 🐻‍❄️🐻‍❄️

d. Favourite food? Mint chocolate chip ice cream

e. Favourite season? Summer ☀️

f. Favourite colour? Turquoise Blue 🩵

g. Fun fact that people might not know about you?
- I lived in East Africa for almost 4 years 🇺🇬 and ran with the bulls in Spain 🇪🇸 ...plus many other adventurous things.

h. When you aren’t walking dogs, what fills your time?
- Ahh... managing Low Key Dog Walks 😄 Also dreaming, networking, hiring, training, bookkeeping, van maintenancing, supply ordering, and running daily operations. I love my morning quiet time with coffee 🩷

i. Three things you are most grateful for? - Loki, my family, my health

j. Biggest life lesson the dogs have taught you?
- To slow down, be present, and acknowledge when something is scary.

k. What does fear/force-free dog walking mean to you?
- Same as above. It just makes sense 🤍

l. What does getting paid a Living Wage mean to you?
- This was a huge priority, and not easy. It means security, stability, peace of mind, and purpose.

m. What’s your favourite thing about being a part of Low Key Dog Walks?
- I could write a book on this question. To put it simply, we spread joy everyday!

n. Anything else fun to share?
- Big one. If you made it this far, congrats. I no longer reside in Victoria, but am a proud resident of Mayne Island!! The girls and I are building our dream life, once fence post and dog walk at a time 🥰

07/29/2025

Funday Monday! Please enjoy this sampling of photos from today's escapades. 31 walked, 4 walkers (Rachelle counts) 🤍✨️

PS, it's August on Friday 👀

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Victoria, BC

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Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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https://www.lowkeydogs.ca/

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