Bigger dogs
Strong pullers, giant breeds and high-energy athletes get confident handling and the exercise they actually need.
Dog walker · SW Calgary
Big dogs, reactive dogs & dogs with special needs, walked with calm, experienced hands.
Southwest Pack & Paw offers group walks, one-on-one solo walks and gentle senior dog care across SW Calgary, from someone with over 10 years of experience working with and training family dogs.
- Pet First Aid & CPR certified
- 10+ years with family dogs
- Weekdays, weekends & evenings
The dogs other walkers pass on are the ones I love most
Reactive dogs
Patient, one-on-one walks that keep a comfortable distance from triggers and build calmer habits over time.
Special needs
Dogs recovering, anxious, or with specific routines or medical needs get care that's planned around them.
Senior dogs
Gentle short walks, medication help, potty breaks, companionship and mobility support for older dogs.
Services & Pricing
Simple, honest pricing
No surcharges for size or reactivity. Every dog starts with a free meet-and-greet.
Group Pack Walk
$40 / hour
- 60-minute adventure with a small pack
- Maximum 10 dogs per group, always
- For social dogs, matched for size and play style
- Suitability checked at your free intro
Most personal
Solo Walk
$60 / hour
- One-on-one, 60 minutes
- Ideal for big, strong or high-energy dogs
- Route and pace built around your dog
- Leash manners reinforced on every walk
Reactive & Special-Needs Walk
$40 / 30 min
- One-on-one, 30 minutes
- Quiet routes and calm, trigger-aware handling
- Shorter, focused sessions that set dogs up to succeed
- 30-minute walks are offered only for reactive and special-needs dogs
Senior Dog Care Visit
$40 / 30 min
- Gentle, short walks at your dog's pace
- Medication help
- Potty breaks and companionship
- Mobility help: lifting and harness support
Behaviour & training support
Drawing on 10+ years of training family dogs, I can help with leash pulling, reactivity and everyday manners alongside your walks. Ask during your intro for a custom quote.
Free meet-and-greet
Required for every new dog. We meet at your home, talk through your dog's needs, history and triggers, and choose the right service. $0, no obligation.
Prices in CAD. Payment by invoice sent by email.
About
Hi, I'm Edward.
I've spent over 10 years working with and training family dogs, and the ones I connect with most are the dogs who need a little more: the 100-pound goofball who forgets his own strength, the dog who barks at every bike, the shy rescue, the old friend who needs a hand getting up the stairs.
I started Southwest Pack & Paw so those dogs, and their people, have someone in SW Calgary they can count on. Every dog gets a plan that fits them, patient handling and a walker who stays calm when things get exciting.
- Pet First Aid & CPR certified
- Over 10 years working with and training family dogs
- Experienced with big, reactive, special-needs and senior dogs
- Serving SW Calgary weekdays, weekends and evenings
Booking
Getting started is easy
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Free meet-and-greet
Every new dog starts with a free intro. I'll meet you and your dog at home to learn their personality, needs and any triggers, and we'll choose the right service.
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Send a booking request
Use the booking request form, email or call/text with the service you want (group, solo, 30-minute reactive/special-needs or senior visit) and your preferred days and times.
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Confirmed & invoiced
I confirm your schedule by email and send an invoice by email. No online payment needed to book.
Request a booking
New here? Ask for your free meet-and-greet first. Already met? Request your walks and I'll confirm your schedule and email your invoice.
Booking & cancellation policy
- 24+ hours' notice: free cancellation or reschedule
- Less than 24 hours' notice: 50% of the service price
- Same-day cancellation or no-show: 100% of the service price
- A free meet-and-greet is required before the first booked walk.
- Walks are confirmed by email; payment is by invoice sent by email.
FAQ
Questions dog owners ask
Do you really take big and reactive dogs?
Yes, they're my specialty. Large breeds, strong pullers, leash-reactive dogs and dogs with special needs are exactly who Southwest Pack & Paw is built for. There's no extra charge for size or reactivity.
What happens at the free meet-and-greet?
I visit you and your dog at home. We go over routines, health, medications, triggers, handling preferences and home access, and decide which service fits best. It's free and there's no obligation to book.
Why are 30-minute walks only for reactive and special-needs dogs?
For many reactive or special-needs dogs, a shorter, focused walk is less stressful and more successful than a long one. Most other dogs get far more benefit from a full hour, so group and solo walks are 60 minutes.
How big are your group walks?
Groups are capped at a maximum of 10 dogs, and dogs are matched by size, energy and temperament. Every dog is assessed at the meet-and-greet before joining a group. Dogs that do better alone get solo walks instead.
What's included in a senior dog care visit?
Each 30-minute visit can include a gentle short walk, help with medication, potty breaks, companionship, and mobility support such as lifting or harness assistance, all tailored to your dog.
Which areas do you serve?
Southwest Calgary. If you're nearby and not sure whether you're in the area, send a message and ask.
When are you available?
Weekdays, weekends and evenings. Send your preferred days and times with your booking request and I'll confirm what's open.
How do I pay?
After your walks are confirmed, I send an invoice by email. Prices are in CAD.
What's your cancellation policy?
Free with 24+ hours' notice, 50% with less than 24 hours' notice, and 100% for same-day cancellations or no-shows.
Are you certified?
Yes. I'm Pet First Aid & CPR certified, with over 10 years of experience working with and training family dogs.
Contact
Booking request
Tell me about your dog and when you'd like walks. I'll reply by email or phone to set up your free meet-and-greet or confirm your schedule. Questions are welcome too.
- Phone / text: 403-827-9531
- Email: southwestpackandpaw@gmail.com
- Service area: SW Calgary, Alberta
- Hours: Weekdays, weekends & evenings
- Payment: invoice by email