"As a dog trainer and fellow dog walker, I have to say that Jennifer is one of the only walkers in the city that I would trust to walk my own dogs. She doesn’t just walk the dogs; she is personally invested in their behaviour and their well-being. If behaviour problems arise during the walks she is quick to find a solution, rather than blaming or punishing the dog. She is constantly asking advice from myself and from fellow trainers as to why things happen and what they mean. The progress that the dogs make under her care on a daily basis is always amazing to me and, if anything, she keeps me motivated to stay sharp in my own training career."
Danielle Hodges - Mind Your Manners Dog Training
"Our two beagles, Betty and Wilma joined our family in May 2008. Due to our hectic work and school schedules, we began searching for a reliable caregiver for our beagles during the week. Jennifer was recommended to us by another dog owner in our building and we have been Jennifer’s clients since late July 2008. When Betty and Wilma first arrived at our doorstep, they were very shy and nervous dogs as they seldom had the opportunity in the past to interact and socialize. As Jennifer began taking our beagles out on daily walks to various local dog parks, Betty and Wilma’s personalities changed drastically. Betty has grown into an incredibly social dog and Wilma has become less nervous and more willing to interact when placed in new surroundings. Whenever we chat with Jennifer about her outings with Betty and Wilma, she always has many humorous stories to share with us. Jennifer is punctual, responsible and most importantly, she genuinely cares about Betty and Wilma. Jennifer has contributed substantially to the positive growth and well being of our beagles. We highly recommend Jennifer’s services to any potential client looking for a peace of mind that when away from home, their beloved pets are well cared for and safe at all times."
Anna H. & Jonathan K.
"I have nothing but great things to say about Jennifer and the staff at Citizen Canine. Being a first time dog owner it was invaluable having someone I could to not only trust to give my puppy the additional care and socialization that she needed, but who I could turn to for advice. Jennifer was also wonderful if ever I had to stay late at work and needed an extra walk at short notice. I never had to feel that Pearl was being neglected due to my varied schedule. Plus Pearl just loves Jennifer."
Jessica C.
"Travis and I consider Jennifer family. He gets excited every time he sees her, and I know that when he goes out for his walks with her, he is being taken care of like he is her own dog. Jennifer is professional, trustworthy and dependable. I know that when he’s with her, I don’t need to worry about his safety or care. My mind is at ease knowing that he’s hanging with Jennifer on his daily adventure in a Toronto park. Travis is a happy, socialized dog due in large part to his walks with Jennifer. I would recommend Citizen Canine to anyone looking for a responsible, good dog walker."
Mira L.
"We have been using Citizen Canine’s services since our now 7 month old male yellow lab, Bogey, was 12 weeks old. We started with puppy visits when Bogey was a very young puppy, then graduated to group walks when he was about 5 months old and ready to walk with a pack. From the start, Jennifer has been very professional and accommodating in meeting all our needs and our dynamic schedule. She’s also happy to accommodate any special requests we may have at any given time. Jennifer also always reports back to me if she’s noticed any issues with Bogey (he’s had a couple of tummy problems), and follows up with us to hear how he’s doing. Bogey gets along very well with dogs of all sizes, breeds and ages, and I believe the socialization that he’s experienced through group walks with Jennifer are largely responsible for that. I often come home from work in the evenings to a sleeping puppy, which is wonderful – a tired dog is a good dog! I would definitely recommend Citizen Canine to anyone looking for a reliable, dedicated and professional dog walking services."
Katriina N.
"Our dog Sophie is 12 years old and very fickle. She does her own thing, is a good judge of character and is smarter than most adults. She loves and trusts Jennifer completely and utterly. That is the best testimonial as to how awesome Jennifer is. She is the most loving, caring, reliable and responsible dog walker we have ever employed. We have used others, but they don't measure up."
Tracey S.
"Our extremely energetic Wheaten Terrier, Bruce, has benefited greatly from his walks with Jennifer, as have we. He's always much calmer after the hour of intense exercise and definitely loves socializing with other dogs from the neighbourhood. We've also noticed the extra training he gets from his time with Jennifer. We'd definitely recommend Citizen Canine to anyone looking for a reliable, accommodating and caring dog walker!"
Susheela W.
"Jennifer is Casey’s best friend. They are always excited to see each other and have lots of fun together. When Casey is with her, I feel she is as safe and well taken care of as when she is with me. Thanks Jennifer!"
Carolyn C.
"My dog (Packer) has been going on group dog walks with Jennifer of Citizen Canine for a year. The walks are an hour plus and Packer is always well exercised and very happy upon his return home. If he is dirty or wet, she always makes sure to clean him up as soon as they walk into the house and I appreciate this. Also, when I am concerned about an issue with Packer or have questions pertaining to anything dog-related, Jennifer will offer sound advice or suggestions on how best to deal with the issue at hand. I would highly recommend Jennifer to anyone who is looking for a caring, professional and reliable dog walker at very good rates. She is one of the best walkers we have had!"
Rosemary P.
"Jennifer Donaldson has been walking our dog Finnigan, a black lab, since he was 16 weeks old. While we are at work we can relax knowing our dog is getting exceptional care with Citizen Canine. It is nice to know that it’s Jennifer walking him and not a different walker each day. When you entrust the care of your four-legged baby to someone (not to mention giving someone access to your home), you naturally have reservations about things, but she genuinely care about Fin. There were a couple of occasions when I stayed home and forgot to tell her not to come so I saw first hand how much Fin enjoys her visits! I highly recommend Citizen Canine."
Angela C.
"We really appreciate your services, you have been such a wonderful companion for Harper and I know he has had such a great experience with you and the rest of your crew."
Stephanie C.
"I want to thank-you for all your wonderful help with my boys. I know they love you!!"
Elana S.
"Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for taking such good care of our girl this summer. You helped make her (and us) more comfortable for our short stay in Toronto. You are so lovely! Have an amazing Monday! We will be back next summer with our lady. Stay in touch! Xx"
Amy, Brett and Sadie