Serving All Areas of Greater Sudbury
Home-Based Dog Boarding, Daycare and Walking in Greater Sudbury
We offer dog walking, daycare, boarding, and pet sitting services for dog owners across Greater Sudbury. Every service is home-based, personal, and limited to a small group. No kennels. No strangers. Just consistent, caring people who genuinely know your dog.
Home-Based, Not a Kennel
Small Group, Always
Locally Owned and Insured
GPS Tracking & Photo Updates
5- Star Rated
Latest review
"Benny is always so happy to see them!"
Sandra M.
What We Offer
Everything Your Dog
Needs,
All in One Place
From a midday walk to overnight boarding, we cover the four things Sudbury dog owners actually need.
Dog Walking
We come to your door. GPS-tracked walks with a photo update after every session. 30 or 60-minute options, no contracts.
From $22 + HST per walk
Doggy Daycare
Your dog comes to our home for the day. Structured routine, outdoor time, rest periods, and consistent caregivers.
Dog Boarding
Overnight stays in our actual home. Your dog lives here while you travel, with a proper daily routine and daily photos.
Pet Sitting
Searching for a pet sitter in Greater Sudbury? Our home-based care is often a better fit than traditional pet sitting. Find out how it works.
EXCELLENT Based on 13 reviews Posted on Google Sharon IsraelskiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our 1-year-old Bernadoodle, Welles, stayed at Max & Joy’s Daycare while we were visiting Sudbury from Toronto for an event, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience. Sim and Henna graciously accommodated us on very short notice, which we truly appreciated. From the moment we arrived, they were welcoming, friendly, and professional. They encouraged us to stay while Welles got acquainted with the other dogs, allowing us to see firsthand how comfortable and well-supervised the environment was. Throughout the day, we received several photos and videos of Welles playing and having a great time. Those updates gave us tremendous peace of mind and allowed us to enjoy our event knowing he was in good hands. They also followed all of our feeding instructions exactly as requested. The flexibility with both drop-off and pickup was another huge bonus. It’s clear that Sim and Henna genuinely care about the dogs they look after. Their knowledge, experience, and love for animals shine through in everything they do. When we picked Welles up, he was happy, relaxed, and clearly had an amazing day. He had so much fun that he slept for most of the four-hour drive home! We highly recommend Max & Joy’s Daycare to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and professional dog daycare in the Sudbury area. Thank you, Sim and Henna, for taking such wonderful care of Welles. We wouldn’t hesitate to leave him with you again.Posted on Google Carmela PitmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am so grateful for this doggy daycare. My little dog absolutely loves going there and is always excited when he arrives. It’s clear that he receives lots of attention, care and affection from Heena. It gives me great peace of mind knowing he is happy, well looked after, and enjoying his time there. I highly recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a caring and welcoming place for their furry family member. Both Heena and Sim are awesome and responsible in caring for my pet.Posted on Google kathleen AcostaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing experience! Our dog Jäger stayed with them for three days, and they made him feel so comfortable that it truly seemed like he was at his second home. They kept us updated with pictures and videos throughout his stay, which was incredibly reassuring and gave us peace of mind knowing he was happy, comfortable, and well cared for.We were also very grateful for their flexibility when we weren't able to pick him up on time. Their understanding and kindness went above and beyond. Highly recommend and would definitely book with them again! 🐾❤️Posted on Google Doris ContinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Meeka, our reactive, sometimes shy sometimes sociable 9 year old girl loves her group walks with Sim and Heena, she waits by the front door when she knows its dog walking day! She also stayed with them as a boarder for a weekend and we received pics and video throughout her stay. Meeka has found a beloved second family with ‘Max and Joy’, I highly recommend them!Posted on Google Micaela SuttonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sim and Heena are so amazing with my American bully mix Apollo! He takes a while to warm up to people and he already is having so much fun on his pack walks!Posted on Google Denise BoutetTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My pup Whiskey had her first walk today with Sim and Heena. She was quite kiddish meeting new people, so they stayed up with her on the back deck and allowed her to get familiar, after about 5 min they brought out their dog for Whiskey to get familiar with. She then happily got on her way for her walk. Looking forward for more walksPosted on Google Gabrielle PoulinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My dog Zeus loves his daily walks! The Max and Joy team is super reliable, flexible and helpful. With my long work hours, Zeus still gets to spend his energy outside and with other furry friends. I definitely recommend their services!Posted on Google Sandra McMillanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been very happy with this service. Sim and Heena are great at keeping in touch and my border collie, Benny, is always very happy to see them. Having the opportunity to go for an off-leash walk is very important for my energetic dog and since the walk happens in the middle of the day, he doesn’t have to be alone the whole day while I’m working. I’m so happy to that Benny gets to go out every day!Posted on Google Amanda TremblayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sim and Heena were absolutely amazing with my reactive puppy Lola she warmed up to them quickly and came home a different dog she’s got all her wiggles out.Thank you so very much I’ll be a returning customer most definitely!Posted on Google Bev LacastroTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sim and Heena are very personable and truly dog people! They were very responsive when I had to switch dog walkers as my current one moved away! Cora loves her walks - I like the text messages at pick up and drop off times. I work full time and they provide a great service to keep Cora active! 🐾🩷
Why Max and Joy
A Home, Not a Kennel.
Care, Not Just Watching.

Your Dog Lives in Our Home
Not a cage, not a kennel run. Our house, with a real daily routine — sleep, play, and rest.

Small Group, Every Time

GPS tracking and photo updates after each walk

Simple, affordable pricing

The Same Caregivers, Every Time
How It Works
It is straightforward. Here is what happens from first contact to your dog’s first visit.
01.
Book Online or Message Us
Book online or call us. Tell us which service you need and a bit about your dog.
02.
Meet
and Greet
Required before daycare, boarding, and pet sitting. so we can assess the fit before any stay or walk begins.
03.
Relax and Get Updates
GPS tracking, Photos and check-ins. You always know how your dog is doing without having to ask.
Our Pricing
Honest Pricing,
No Surprises
All prices in Canadian dollars and subject to HST. No contracts, no hidden fees.
Not sure if boarding is right for your dog? We are happy to talk it through before you commit.
Your Dog Deserves the Best Care
Whether it’s a walk or an overnight stay, we’re here.
Is Max and Joy
the Right Fit for Your Dog?
We are not the right choice for everyone, and that is intentional. Here is who we work best with:
Dogs that do not cope well in large, loud kennel facilities
Anxious or sensitive dogs that need calm, structured environments
Dogs that do better with a small familiar group than a large mixed pack
Owners that want consistent caregivers, not a different person every visit
Owners that want regular updates, not silence until pickup time
If that sounds like your situation, we are probably a good fit.
We Serve All Areas of Greater Sudbury
Dog walking is available throughout Greater Sudbury. For daycare and boarding, you drop off at our home, so most of the region works.
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call.
New Sudbury
Flour Mill
Donovan
Downtown Sudbury
Minnow Lake
Garson
South End
About Max and Joy
Max and Joy started as a dog walking service in Greater Sudbury. Over time, our clients started asking for more: somewhere their dog could go during the day, or stay overnight while they travelled. They did not want a kennel. They wanted somewhere their dog could actually relax.
So we built that. We now offer walking, daycare, boarding, and pet sitting from our home in Sudbury. Every dog in our care is treated as a guest. We know their names, their routines, and what makes them comfortable. That is not something you get from a facility with rotating staff.
“Max and Joy started as a dog walking service. It grew because our clients kept asking for more. They didn’t want kennels. They wanted somewhere their dog could actually relax.”

Sim and Heena
Founders, Max and Joy
100%
Home-based. Not a facility.
Book Pet Care in Greater Sudbury
A calm home. A small group. The same people every time. If you are looking for a dog walker, boarding, daycare, or a pet sitter in Greater Sudbury, get in touch today. We have limited spots and they fill up.
Your dog’s next favorite walker is just one click away.
Common Questions
No. For daycare, boarding, and pet sitting, your dog comes to our home. The only service where we come to you is dog walking. This is intentional. Caring for your dog in our own environment means we can control the space, the group size, and the routine properly.
We keep our group intentionally small. That is the rule, not a target. It keeps the environment calm and makes sure every dog gets real attention.
Yes, always. We meet every dog before their first stay. It helps your dog get comfortable with our home, and lets us confirm they are a good fit with whoever else is currently booked.
Tell us when you reach out. We are experienced with anxious and reactive dogs, and our home-based small-group model is actually well suited to them. We will be honest if we think another service would work better for your dog.
We cover most of Greater Sudbury. For dog walking, you need to be within our service area. For everything else, you drop your dog off at our home, so distance is less of an issue.



