We Speak Dog
at the Bowen Island Dog Ranch
The Dog Ranch offers a proven dog care experience in the magical Bowen Island forest.
With 5 acres off-leash, we offer a range of services including city shuttle options to provide safe and convenient transportation to and from the North Shore and Vancouver.
Bowen Island is a beautiful 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, British Columbia.
Come for a visit! We encourage tours with you and your pup. Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun off the 10:15 am ferry.
Contact us here to make an appointment or give us a call at (604) 947-6965.
At the Bowen Island Dog Ranch, we are devoted to giving dogs everything they need to be happy, healthy and safe.
Here, a dog can be a dog, free to play with other dogs exploring the forest and with our enriched boarding program, have fun off-property at Bowen Island’s many beaches and trails—secure in the constant affection of our skilled dog carers. Since 2007 our standard of excellence continues with loving care and attention for every dog, every time. With full-body health checks (given to each dog upon arrival and thereafter depending on their length of stay), comfy rooms, and enough physical and mental stimulation daily, we are confident your dog will have the time of their lives with us!
At the heart of it all is our fluency in dog-human communication—we really do “speak dog”. The Bowen Island Dog Ranch is here to help you and your dog live your best life together.

We Speak Dog
at the Bowen Island Dog Ranch
Trusted off leash dog boarding and training near Vancouver in 5 acres of Bowen Islands magical forest.
CHOOSE YOUR DOG’S BOARDING EXPERIENCE
Classic Boarding
Our classic boarding adventure is all about devoted care, regular health checks, oodles of affection, and lots of outdoor play and exercise exploring our forest and trails.
Enriched Boarding
Next level boarding experience designed for dogs needing more attention, mental stimulation, and exercise during their stay. Extra brain games, nature walks, beach swims and ball time—all to ensure a happier, calmer dog.
Board & Train
Board & Train is an immersive training method training away from home. Individualized training programs taught by dedicated expert trainers. Take home a happier, calmer, better behaved dog.
Classic Boarding
Our classic boarding adventure is all about devoted care, regular health checks, oodles of affection, and lots of outdoor play and exercise exploring our magical rainforest and trails.
Enriched Boarding
Next level boarding experience designed for dogs needing more attention, mental stimulation, and exercise during their stay. Extra brain games, nature walks, beach swims and ball time—all to ensure a happier, calmer dog.
Board & Train
Board & Train is an immersive training method training away from home. Individualized training programs taught by dedicated expert trainers. Take home a happier, calmer, better behaved dog.
Top Notch Facilities
Pups enjoy various trails and areas to roam and play. Indoors, our climate-controlled rooms keep the dogs cozy year-round, with regular health checks and spa music playing for a stress-free stay.


– Pawsitively Happy Clients –
“My dog’s happy place! I think she has a better vacation at the Dog Ranch than we do when we go away.” – Alyson Killiam
“Amazing tail wagging adventures abound! The best canine camp in the lower mainland. We will be back!!!” – Jennifer Roslind
“Excellent service by people that obviously love dogs.” – Kristian Lloyd