Your dog will be taught what they don't know. They'll learn to see their handler as relevant, to work together, ignore distractions, how to problem solve and make good decisions, focus on the basics, walk on a loose leash or at an off leash heel, have fun with their pack mates, and just 'be' around real world distractions. All while gaining confidence and greater freedom.
Adventures are a mix of on & off leash, while Walks are on leash*.
Joining the pack.
Dogs are first assessed with one or more Trial Walks to determine if they’re a good fit for a pack, and test or teach skills. If successful, dogs are booked into a regular weekly slot, and head out on the same day each week to establish pack bonds and routine.
Initially on leash, they'll work on the basics, social skills, and building a relationship with me. They then progress to a longer leash, then more freedom (Adventures only). Freedom may take weeks or months.
You’ll receive updates, advice, and occasional "homework" to ensure success.
Pick up zones in Lower Hutt & Upper Hutt.
What your dog needs
Dogs must:
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be aged 12 months & older
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be social
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be able to handle exercising for an average of 2 hours (walks) or 3 hours (adventures) across different terrain
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be used to walking on a lead
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not be aggressive
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be neutered or spayed
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be at least as tall as a Heeler or small Border Collie, and no taller than a Huntaway or Shepherd.
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understand basic commands, and can hold a sit & down reliably
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have good recall
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be able to travel in a vehicle without getting carsick or soil
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be up to date with vaccinations, flea & worm treatment
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not chew restraints, leads etc
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wear quality, fitted collars with council tags, name & phone
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have or rent a travel harness
Ideally, dogs will also:-
not react to other dogs, stock & moving targets (bikes, runners, cars etc)
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have good manners eg no jumping, snatching, mouthing etc
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be microchipped
Your property needs to be easily accessible without tricky or muddy driveways, or narrow roads. There must be onsite parking or on the road outside.
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Adventures & Walks
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Pick up and drop off
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Travel to & from the activity
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Refining the basics eg sit, down, recall, on leash heel, relaxing in the van
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Training around distractions eg dogs, skateboards, bikes, cars, in cafes, runners, kids, noise
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Teaching more advanced skills eg calm & regulation, stay, patience, manners, reading other dogs, off leash heel, recall & regulation around distractions
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On & off leash options (dog, activity & location dependent)
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Beach, bush, trails, walkway & city-life locations
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Secure, insulated & air-conditioned transport
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Experienced dog handler in managing packs, body language & behaviour
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Certified in Pet First Aid & CPR
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Full Insurance
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Wellington City Council Licenced Commercial Dog Walker
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Adventures
Days of operation
Monday to Thursday (excluding Public Holidays)
Pick up zones
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Monday - Lower Hutt & Upper Hutt
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Tuesday - Lower Hutt
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Wednesday - Stokes Valley & Upper Hutt
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Thursday - Lower Hutt
Sorry, your choice of day is not available due to full packs & ensuring dogs are well-matched.
Timing
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Pick ups - typically between 7am-10.30am (earlier starts in warmer weather)
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Exercise & Training - average 2-3 hours
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Travel excluding pick ups - 15-60mins each way
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Drop offs - typically mid to late afternoon (earlier in warmer weather)
Dogs first to be picked up and last to be dropped will be away the longest.
Where we go
City, Bush, Forest, Trail, Beach, Hill, Field & River locations
Walks
Day of operation
Fridays (excluding Public Holidays)
Pick up zone
Lower Hutt
Sorry, your choice of day is not available due to full packs & ensuring dogs are well-matched.
Timing
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Pick ups - typically between 7am-10.30am (earlier starts in warmer weather)
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Exercise & Training - average 90mins-2 hours
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Travel excluding pick ups - 15-30mins each way
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Drop offs - typically early to mid afternoon (earlier in warmer weather)
Dogs first to be picked up and last to be dropped will be away the longest.
Where we go
City, Bush & Trail locations
What I offer is quite different to your dog being in a confined space like daycare or the backyard. They'll be on the move, getting to use their noses and interacting with other dogs, and using their body and mind in those ways will use a lot more of their physical and mental energy than a usual walk, a runaround or spending all day at daycare. For this reason, exercise time is capped.
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THE DETAILS
Why we're different.
From pick-up to drop-off, I help your dog maintain a calm and balanced state of mind, go with the flow of the pack, and focus on their “job.” I spend time bonding with each dog, getting to know them, and how they learn. This helps me better match dogs, energies, and temperaments, and keep dogs learning and working together.
Pack sizes are limited to allow for individual attention, and new dogs are slowly introduced to make sure they find their place.
Few treats are needed, if any - dogs are taught to keep their handler relevant through mutual trust and respect, not food.
When starting out, dogs stay on leash to learn the ropes from their handler and pack. This helps set expectations, establish a relationship, and minimise the risk of the dog running off.
I'm here to support both you and your dog in living their best life, so you may be given guidance or homework as needed, without judgement.

Prices shown are in New Zealand Dollars & are inclusive of GST. Terms & Conditions and Waiver of Liability applies.
*Dogs who Adventure may get some off leash time on Walks.
Where we go.
City
Forest
Trails
Beach
Hills
River
Fields
Bush

Why all the rules?
Taking your dog out is a big responsibility.
While dogs zooming round looks fun, if that's all they do and they're allowed to stay in silly states of mind with no rules, and only food to attempt control, mistakes can happen. It can lead to dogs running off out of sight, getting lost or injured, getting attacked, developing poor social skills or being a nuisance to others. Add in hazards likes cliffs, roads, toxic algae and fast rivers, and it quickly becomes dangerous.
Rules are there to keep your dog safe and under control. They keep the dogs together, help dogs stay in a calm and thoughtful mind and to see their handler as relevant in their decision making.
Your dog is too precious to not have rules in place.



