About
Who we are
At The Paw and Snout we’re more than a pet service provider—we’re passionate and professional pet partners in South Calgary. Born out of love for four‑legged friends, our local team delivers reliable, personalized service - not all pets are same...we don't just clip and go or ignore your pet while boarding. Every staff member on our roster is carefully vetted, fully insured, and trained in pet behavior & first aid, ensuring your pup receives expert care and endless tail wags.
Why Use The Paw and Snout?
We Are A Small Company That Truly Cares We are a locally owned South Calgary business serving the communities where we live. We aren't a large franchise or national corporation. Being local means we build real relationships with our clients and their pets. We know our neighbourhoods, we know our customers, and we genuinely care about the people and pets we serve. We never lose sight of the fact that without you and your pets, there would be no Paw and Snout. Your trust is something we earn every day. We know that choosing a pet care provider isn't easy. There are many great options available, and almost everyone claims to be the best. We won't make that claim. Instead, we'll let our reputation speak for itself. We are proud to have consistent 5-star ratings on both Google and Facebook, and our greatest compliment is hearing our clients tell us how much they and their pets love our service. We won't always be the lowest-priced option, and that's okay. We know we can't compete with the neighbourhood teenager or someone offering pet care as a side job lor extra income . Many of those individuals have little formal training, little expenses, limited experience, and often don't carry pet insurance. Nor can we compete with those who will take 10-12 dogs at a time to the park. While they can offfer lower rates due to volume, we offer a safer and more tailored experience. Price is not everything. For us, pet care isn't a hobby or a part-time job—it's our profession and our passion. This is what we do every day, and every booking allows us to continue providing the highest standard of care, safety and service possible at a competitive price. Our pricing doesn't simply cover the time we spend with your pet, it also supports the many things required to operate a safe, reliable, and professional pet care business, including: Commercial Pet insurance - Fuel and vehicle expenses - Equipment and supplies - Licensing and business costs - Ongoing professional education - Pet First Aid certification - Safety and emergency preparedness....well you get it. We always do our best to be flexible and fair because we understand that every family—and every pet—is unique. We will work with you whenever we reasonably can. What we will never compromise on is the quality of care your pet receives, their safety, or the level of customer service we provide. Our clients aren't simply customers to us. They become part of our extended family, and we treat every pet as if they were our own. What Sets Us Apart When you choose The Paw and Snout, you're choosing a professional pet care company backed by more than 25 years of hands-on experience. Our team offers: All staff and contractors have 10- 30+ years of professional pet care experience Fully insured services All staff passed Criminal back ground check Pet First Aid certification (many claim they are...ask for a cetificate from an accredited institution)
Custom tailored services
We route plan different walks for your pets for safety, enrichment and weather conditions. Trained in dog behaviour and handling
On going training to stay "fresh" and learn new technique. Experience working with reactive dogs Specialized knowledge of sporting breeds, senior dogs, power breeds, and everything in between Guidance to help reinforce good behaviours during walks and visits Access to trusted professional trainers whenever additional support is needed
In Home Boarding / Pet Sitting that also includes more services than most offer.
Learning never stops. Every member of our team completes ongoing professional education and regularly participates in legitimate industry training courses throughout the year—not just cheap online courses like Udemy. This commitment helps us stay current with modern handling techniques, safety practices, and advances in animal care so your pet always benefits from the best knowledge available. Pet Safety - Flexibility - Customer Focused - Knowledgeable - Honesty - Transparency
Mission & promise
Our Mission: Bringing joy, health, and peace of mind to South Calgary pet families through dependable, personalized care.
Our Promise: To provide punctual, safe, customized care on every service, to continue our knowledge, provide transparent updates (photos and reports), and show our genuine compassion from a team that treats your pet like family.
Our Core Values: Pet Safety - Flexibility - Customer Focused - Knowledgeable - Honesty - Transparency
Our Mission: Bringing joy, health, and peace of mind to South Calgary pet families through dependable, personalized care.
Our Promise: To provide punctual, safe, customized care on every service, to continue our knowledge, provide transparent updates (photos and reports), and show our genuine compassion from a team that treats your pet like family.
Our Core Values: Pet Safety - Flexibility - Customer Focused - Knowledgeable - Honesty - Transparency