Adventure Hounds: Raising the standards for dog walkers everywhere.
Adventure Hounds' primary goal is to address issues that have been plaguing the pet care industry for years. Since the industry is largely unregulated, you may not always be given the best standard of care for your pet. Here at Adventure Hounds, we go above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of your beloved pet at all times.
My philosophy
Safety first!
At Adventure Hounds, safety is of utmost importance. I understand that your pet is a part of your family, and they will always be treated as a part of mine.
structure and consistency
I provide structure and consistency on every walk, and in each interaction I have with the dogs. Although the canine companions and the trails may change, the rules and expectations on walks are always the same.
balance
Every dog is different, and sometimes what works for one dog will not work for another. I take a balanced approach to handling and training dogs, and I utilize an array of training techniques and tools.
““Being a rescue dog, our Susi Q is fearful of everyone and everything outside of our family. Coming within close proximity to her is a challenge for almost everyone. Avril at Adventure Hounds showed amazing patience and understanding as she worked to break through that fear and build up a trusting relationship with her. Susi Q now loves that time of day when Avril arrives and they head out for their walk. Avril is a big help to us and Susi and we appreciate her very much.””
Company History
Adventure Hounds was founded in September of 2014, shortly after Avril moved to Surrey. Avril was commuting to Vancouver for work each day, and was unable to bring her two dogs to work any longer. After searching tirelessly for a dog walker in Surrey, she was unable to find someone that she could her dogs with – So together with the help of my friend and business partner, Jean-Claude, we decided to start a pet care company. With Avril’s many years of professional experience managing a dog walking business in Vancouver and Jean-Claude’s business admin background, we knew we could provide top of the line care for pets in South Surrey and White Rock!
Jean-Claude Emond
I’ve had animals my whole life and always enjoyed their company tremendously. I never considered that I could make a career getting to take care of and help out animals until I co-founded Adventure Hounds in 2014 with my close friend, Avril. Together we made a strong team as she had more direct experience working with animals at the time and I had more back of house admin and business knowledge. I quickly found myself loving to wake up and come into work everyday (a feeling I hadn’t had before). I love getting to work so closely with so many different pets. I worked very closely with Avril over several years and I managed the company up until I eventually took over when Avril moved provinces in 2018. I have 10 years experience working Professionally with animals and a life time of personal experience to back me up. I have taken Pet First Aid and CPR courses. Avril helped mentor me on the intricacies of working with animals and she is an excellent thorough teacher with an extreme attention to detail and safety which has been deeply instilled into how I interact with each client’s furry family member. Working with animals is my passion, the energy and love I bring with me to work everyday is carried over into every pet I interact with.
Avril Schryvers
Prior to starting Adventure Hounds, I was a professional dog walker for nearly 6 years in Vancouver. Over those 6 years, I worked at two different dog walking companies, and was the manager of one of them for over 2 years. I have experience working in a dog daycare, grooming shop and a boarding kennel. I also have many years of experience working as a volunteer for the Richmond Animal Protection Society, HugABull Advocacy and Rescue Society, and as a foster for Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue as well as Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue. I am fully trained in Pet First Aid and CPR through Dogsafe, and I have been through the Veterinary Assistant Program at Granville College.