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, Disc, Rally Obedience and Tracking. |
Shaylee NeumanBorn into a family with two German Shepherds, Katy and Scooby, and a Great Dane, Buddy, Shaylee fell in love with animals at a young age. Next came Snuggles, her first cat. A house full of pets is a house full of love, she says.
Later on, after moving out on her own, she temporarily gained a new addition, an energetic, strong, and of course, snuggly, Staffordshire Terrier named Diesel. She realized how good of a mom she was going to be, because "if I can love my dog this much, imagine my own kids!" Her passion lies within health and fitness, so her go-to hobby was getting Diesel out and exploring the beauty of the North Shore trails! Today, Shaylee lives with her two roomies, a tuxedo cat Romeo, and a new kitten, Bella. They aren't dogs.. but they'll do for now! Now, she gets to ensure other pups are getting their exercise, fresh air, and staying in good health! She is so excited to begin her journey with A Walk in The Park. She looks forward to building relationships with the pups and ensuring they receive safe and efficient exercise! |
Jammer Afshar |
Garrett Morrissey |
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Jammer loves hiking on the North Shore mountain trails with his dog, Emi, regardless of the weather.
Being the son of a veterinarian, looking after animals has been important to him throughout his life. His childhood dogs included Sherry (German Shepherd), Benz (Collie/Labrador) and while raising his own family of three kids, Albi (Yellow Labrador) and Emi (Chihuahua cross). These pets led Jammer to become an enthusiastic dog walking team member at A Walk in the Park for his second career. Jammer enjoys physical fitness and earned a Bachelor of Physical Education from McMaster University. This education led him to a twenty year career as the West Vancouver Soccer Club’s Technical Director. Looking after children’s physical fitness in this role, makes Jammer a reliable, responsible caretaker of four-legged loved ones, too, and someone who has a high regard for safety. Jammer is committed to providing the dogs that hike with A Walk In The Park great exercise and lots of fun. Jammer has Pet First Aid certification and regularly seeks ongoing professional development opportunities. When not hiking A Walk In The Park clients' dogs, you can find Jammer coaching soccer to youth and adult players, listening to business podcasts, dog sitting and hanging with his family. |
My name is Garrett and I’m so happy to be a part of the ‘A Walk in the Park Pet Care’ team! I have had a love for animals all my life and at the top of that list is dogs! I have always felt a special connection and love for dogs!
I have been lucky enough to call many pups my friends over the years both big and small, and I am especially grateful for my 2 sweet boys Nickey and Pete. Nickey was a Cocker Spaniel and lived a long and very happy life with my family and I. He was such a funny little character full of light and energy. Watching him rip around the house at top speed after his baths will be a memory that will always bring a smile to my face. I was lucky enough to have another pooch named Pete come into my life a few years after Nickey. He is a little Maltease/Terrier who is alive and well. Despite being only 13 pounds Pete is fearless, and if you're a plush toy with a squeaker in your belly he’s quite ferocious too. No matter how long the hike or play he never seems to tire. Such a sweet little guy! I am looking forward to meeting you and your pups and working with the great team at A Walk in the Park. Your dogs are in great hands! |
Our Credentials
Julie Davidson - Founder
Driven 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.
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.