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 22 reviews Posted on Google Bruce WrightsmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Max and Joy doggie daycare! Roxie loves going there! She is always excited to see Max and meet other dogs. It is clear that she receives lots of attention, and is cared for by from Heena. I enjoy seeing the pictures and videos of Roxie having so much fun, it puts a big smile on my face. It makes me very pleased to know that Roxie is happy, well looked after, and enjoying her time there. We will continue to have Roxie be loyal multi-weekly guest. I highly recommend this daycare.Posted on Google Karen AgnelloTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am so happy to have found this doggy daycare for Polly. She is so happy to go there. I don’t have to worry about her, they send pictures and videos throughout the day. I would not hesitate to recommend Max and Joy.Posted on Google Kevin LegerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were hesitant on leaving our dog Memphis in boarding service, but after meeting Heena and Sim, our minds were put at ease. The photos and video updates were a great touch ! We could see the he was very happy and comfortable in their care! Would certainly recommend Max and Joy to anyone looking for dog boarding or day care !Posted on Google Juanita SkruibisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you’re looking for a dog walker, daycare, or overnight boarding service that truly treats your dog like family, Max and Joy are the best! From the moment Rocky arrives, his tail doesn’t stop wagging. He gets so excited to see Max, Joy, all of his daycare friends, and head out on their adventures. Rocky absolutely adores Joy—he lights up the second he sees her—and it’s clear how much she cares for him and every dog in her care. It’s obvious how much love, care, and attention every dog receives, and I especially appreciate that they don’t use kennels—every dog gets to enjoy a comfortable, home-like environment. Drop-offs and pick-ups are always easy, communication is excellent, and I have complete peace of mind knowing Rocky is happy, safe, and having the time of his life with Max and Joy. Nothing says it better than a dog who can’t wait to go back. Thank you, Max and Joy, for everything you do for Rocky—I couldn’t recommend you more highly!Posted on Google terry lafondTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A home away from home. Very clean, very responsive with many pictures and videos. We will be a repeat client for our cockapoo. Semis she even made some new friends. Thank you kindly for your services.Posted on Google Lyse BrideauTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you so much Heena for looking after our rescue dog Axel. I was very nervous about leaving him with someone for the 1st time but you put me at ease with the pictures and videos that you sent us. Axel was having a great time with your dog Max. Axel is looking forward to his sleepover in July and my husband and I will be able to enjoy our event knowing that he's in good hands.Posted on Google Pame SerranoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Heena was so lovely and amazing! My two boxers, a 3 year old and a 4 month old puppy, absolutely loved staying with her. She was so punctual and gave us amazing service. She sends so many updates and cute photos and videos of my boys that it honestly didn’t feel awful leaving them at all. It was just really comforting and lovely to see them so happy, meeting new doggies and playing with them. I totally recommend her for next time and I’m a super happy customer!Posted on Google Jade GavillerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was the first time we used their services so I wasn’t sure what to expect but within the first hour I felt relieved when I received tons of updates. We received lots of pictures and videos of the dogs enjoying life. Heena was an absolute joy to my dogs and treated them like her own and our dogs were very happy and tired coming home! Would highly recommend them. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Posted on Google JennaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with this daycare. I visited Sudbury twice from out of town and it was very nice to be at ease knowing my dog was taken care of. They sent lots of pictures and videos which was very appreciated. Definitely will trust them with my dog again the next time I visit. Thank you! 😊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.
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.



