About Us
A Walk in the Park is based in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver and has been serving British Columbia's North Shore since 2000.
As we celebrate our eighteenth year in the community, we continue to provide safe, professional,
experienced, loving, and dependable pet care for all of your furry, feathered and scaly family members.
We are proud to be recommended by clients, trainers, veterinarians, dog daycares, and a variety of other pet care professionals.
A Walk in the Park Pet Care gives you and your pet(s) the best care possible, customized to suit your unique needs.
We are fully insured, permitted, licensed, bonded and pet first aid certified.
As we celebrate our eighteenth year in the community, we continue to provide safe, professional,
experienced, loving, and dependable pet care for all of your furry, feathered and scaly family members.
We are proud to be recommended by clients, trainers, veterinarians, dog daycares, and a variety of other pet care professionals.
A Walk in the Park Pet Care gives you and your pet(s) the best care possible, customized to suit your unique needs.
We are fully insured, permitted, licensed, bonded and pet first aid certified.
Our Philosophy
We are a dedicated team of experienced professionals whose clients know they can depend on us to deliver quality service
with a caring and personal touch. We have chosen to remain a small company in order to deliver consistent service and peace
of mind to our valued clients. We believe the best approach is holistic and considers each pet's physical and emotional needs.
Our walks and hikes provide a fun outing where dogs not only benefit from plenty of exercise, but also learn important social skills in positive, reward based environment. We believe that good communication plays a crucial part in providing quality service.
We work with each one of our clients to ensure their dog is getting the most from their time with us.
We consider our hikes and walks to be learning opportunities.
As a proud member of the Pet Professional Guild we believe in positive pet care and training.
We appreciate the fact that you have taken the time to carefully select the right professional service to care for
your loved one. Partnering with A Walk in the Park Pet Care ensures your pet's welfare will always be paramount.
with a caring and personal touch. We have chosen to remain a small company in order to deliver consistent service and peace
of mind to our valued clients. We believe the best approach is holistic and considers each pet's physical and emotional needs.
Our walks and hikes provide a fun outing where dogs not only benefit from plenty of exercise, but also learn important social skills in positive, reward based environment. We believe that good communication plays a crucial part in providing quality service.
We work with each one of our clients to ensure their dog is getting the most from their time with us.
We consider our hikes and walks to be learning opportunities.
As a proud member of the Pet Professional Guild we believe in positive pet care and training.
We appreciate the fact that you have taken the time to carefully select the right professional service to care for
your loved one. Partnering with A Walk in the Park Pet Care ensures your pet's welfare will always be paramount.
Our Team
Jessica Donegan - OwnerJessica was born and raised on the North Shore and had a love of animals from a young age.
After high school Jessica worked at the North Shore Veterinary Clinic for more than 10 years, while at the same time completing a degree in Animal Biology from the University of British Columbia. From 2012-2017 Jessica worked in the animal nutrition industry where she learned the importance of good nutrition in the overall health of animals. Jessica enjoys staying active and can often be found on the trails during the weekends with her own dogs, Kepler and Linus. In her spare time she also enjoys training and competing with Linus and Kepler in Agility, Rally Obedience and Tracking. |
Julie Davidson - Founder/ConsultantDriven by her love of animals and the desire to offer a service focused on positive reinforcement, quality care, and safety, Julie opened A Walk in the Park Pet Care in 2000. Since that time she has cared for hundreds of family pets and A Walk in the Park Pet Care has established itself as an industry leader.
In 2014 Julie attended The Northwest School of Animal Massage where she earned her Small Animal Massage Practitioner certification. Julie's family includes her husband Colin, their rescue dogs Tulip and Cricket, their cats Garver and Gertrude, and their beta fish Boodah. An avid photographer, in 2016, Julie began making custom canvases from photos she had taken of pets, places and people. What started as a hobby has now grown into Yellow Dog Designs. |
Lynsey BroderickAlso born and raised on the North Shore, Lynsey grew up surrounded by a myriad of family pets; Mellow a Golden Retriever/Red Setter X, Lady a Shetland Sheepdog, Camus, Opus, and Bear, Bernese Mountain dogs, an evil cat named Marble, hamsters Hammy, Cinnamon, and Tripod, Critter the chinchilla, Rascal the guinea pig, and cockatiels Fleeks and Sunny.
Between 2007 and 2014 while attending high school, and post-graduation, Lynsey worked at a local boarding facility. She then began her dog walking career working for a large Vancouver based company. Looking for a more personal connection with her clients, Lynsey joined A Walk in the Park Pet Care in 2017. Lynsey's sidekick and best friend is her dog Fritz. |
Hilary BeckAfter completing the Vet Assistant Course at Granville College in 2013, Hilary worked at a local veterinary clinic for four years.
In July 2017 she graduated from Catch Canine Trainers Academy. While getting her Trainer Certification Hilary began a mentorship under Renee Erdman of Bravo Dog Training & Behaviour Consulting. Hilary is a passionate advocate for bully breeds and plans on attending the Academy for Dog Trainers in the near future. Growing up Hilary lived with a variety of pets; Syra a blind Samoyed mix, Chelsea a Lab/Rhodesian Ridgeback/American Bulldog X, Chloe a Min Pin, and Panda the cat. Hilary's current family includes Hemi a Pitbull, and Sheldon, an American Bulldog/Pitbull X. |
Sean Mcguigan |
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From a young age, Sean has been surrounded by a myriad of animals. From his first pet hamster Alf, to his first dogs, a Border Collie Shepherd cross named Patches and a Poodle Terrier cross named Molly, numerous cats (Sher Khan, Shiloh, and Xander), and his current dog, a wonderfully neurotic old pug cross named Chiquita that loves children more than anything.
Born in Saskatchewan, Sean came to BC as a teenager, where he fell in love with the mountains, the forest, and yes, the rain of Vancouver. He was involved in Scouting throughout his youth, and is still an avid camper. After spending a number of years working in the financial industry and a few more exploring the world of professional cooking, Sean is excited to now be joining the team at A Walk In The Park exploring the trails of the North Shore with some wonderful companions while developing his knowledge of positive pet care and training. |
Our Credentials
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