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Frequently Asked Question's
Walks
What areas do you cover?
WE COVER SEVERAL AREAS AROUND QUEENSTOWN FROM FERNHILL TO ARTHUR'S POINT, TO LAKE HAYES, JACKS POINT & EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN.
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What requirements does my dog need to join group walks?
ALL DOGS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED & WORMED, REGISTERED & WEAR A COUNCIL ID TAG. AN UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC COMMANDS & A GOOD LEVEL OF RECALL IS ALSO REQUIRED. DOG MUST BE FRIENDLY & SOCIABLE WITH OTHER DOGS. ACCEPTANCE ONTO GROUPS WALKS FOR ENTIRE DOGS OVER THE AGE OF 1 WILL BE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS
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HOW LONG WILL MY DOG BE OUT FOR?
GROUP WALKS ARE A MINIMUM 1 HOUR DURATION. DEPENDING ON WHERE WE WALK & WHETHER THEY ARE OUR FIRST/LAST DOG TO PICK UP/DROP OFF THEY CAN BE OUT THE HOUSE FOR UP TO TWO & HALF HOURS. WE ALSO OFFER 1 HOUR SOLO OR PAIRED WALKS.
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Where do you walk?
WE MIX UP OUR WALKS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK SO THERE ARE ALWAYS NEW SIGHTS & SMELLS TO EXPLORE! SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE SPOTS ARE ALONG THE SHOTOVER RIVER, HOMESTEAD BAY, ARTHUR'S POINT RESERVE & A SECRET SPOT NEAR SUNSHINE BAY BEACH!
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do you provide casual services?
YES WE DO! ONLY NEED A WALK AS & WHEN YOU NEED? WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TO TAKE CASUAL BOOKINGS & WE WILL FIT YOUR PUP INTO A SUITABLE GROUP, SPACE PERMITTING, OR ON A SOLO WALK - WE ARE SUPER FLEXIBLE!
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what if it's raining?
WE WILL WALK YOUR DOG IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS SO YOU DON'T HAVE TOO! IF YOUR DOG IS WET OR MUDDY WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO RETURN THEM CLEAN & AVOID ANY PAW PRINTS AROUND THE HOUSE! WE CARRY SHAMPOO & DIFFERENT TYPES COMBS/BRUSHES FOR MUDDY DOGS & TO GET RID OF ANY PESKY BITS THAT ARE PRONE TO CATCH ONTO FUR!
Homestays
Where are you located?
OUR HOMESTAYS ARE BASED AT MY HOME IN SUNSHINE BAY, LOCATED 5 MINUTES OUTSIDE OF QUEENSTOWN CBD, OFF THE GLENORCY ROAD. WE HAVE A FENCED GARDEN & PLENTY OF SPACE FOR YOUR DOG TO EXPLORE, RUN & PLAY. WE ARE ALSO SURROUNDED BY PLENTY OF DOG-FRIENDLY WALKING TRACKS & SUNSHINE BAY BEACH IS JUST AS THE END OF THE ROAD!
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Can any dog come & stay?
OUR DOORS ARE OPEN FOR ALL PUPS TO COME & STAY. HOWEVER WE DO REQUIRE A MEET & GREET BEFOREHAND. THEY WILL ALSO NEED TO BE FRIENDLY & SOCIABLE WITH HUMANS & OTHER DOGS SO THEY ARE COMFORTABLE DURING THEIR STAY. WE ALSO REQUIRE DOGS TO BE UP TO DATE WITH THEIR VACCINES & WORMED. WE TAKE ENTIRE DOGS ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
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Where will my dog sleep?
ALL DOGS SLEEP INSIDE THE HOUSE. WHETHER THAT BE THEIR OWN CRATE, BED, OUR SOFA, OR MY BED - THEY ARE FREE TO CHOOSE WHERE THEY WANT TO SLEEP AT NIGHT & LAZE DURING THE DAY! WE ALSO HAVE AN AREA DEDICATED TO OUR HOMESTAY DOGS FOR SLEEPING, MEAL TIMES OR JUST IF THEY WANT THEIR OWN SPACE TO CHILL OUT DURING THEIR STAY.
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do you provide food?
I DO NOT PROVIDE YOUR DOG WITH FOOD DURING THEIR STAY. IT IS IMPORTANT THEY HAVE THEIR OWN FOOD IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY UPSET STOMACHS. IT'S ALSO BEST TO KEEP TO THEIR USUAL DIET AS THIS HELPS THEM SETTLE IN THEIR NEW ENVIRONMENT.
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Do I need to provide my dog with anything else?
PLEASE PROVIDE ENOUGH FOOD FOR YOUR DOGS STAY, THEIR BEDDING/CRATE, TREATS & ANYTHING ELSE YOUR DOG WOULD LIKE WITH THEM TO MAKE THEIR STAY AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE.
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Will you be able to medicate my dog during their stay?
ABSOLUTELY! PLEASE PROVIDE THE MEDICATION WITH INSTRUCTIONS.