GROUP WALK & TRAIN ADVENTURES

*Sorry, books closed to new clients for Group Walk & Train Adventures*

Not your average walk in the park! We offer a specialised service that combines training, enrichment and games with appropriate physical exercise to keep their minds happy and bodies healthy!​

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We are more than just dog walkers. Maddy is a certified dog trainer with over a decade of professional experience. ​

• ​Perfect for dogs who are social butterflies and have good recall. Dogs are carefully grouped based on personality and play styles.

• Practice and maintain obedience such as come, sit, drop, stay and leave it. 

• Your dog comes back home happy, relaxed, and ready to nap.

• ​This combination of mental & physical exercise can reduce stress and anxiety, providing an enriching and fulfilling outing.

• They will be out of the house with their friends for 1 - 2 hours (1 hour at the park, plus pick up and drop off. Time varies due to cancellations, which park we attend, traffic or severe weather). We enjoy our walks rain or shine! 

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A 15 minute Meet & Greet is booked as a home visit to familiarise with you and your dog(s). They then enter a trial period to ensure they're happy on their adventure and socialise well with their group.

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FAQs 

• How is Maddy's Dog School different from other dog walking services? 

Having a deep understanding of dog behaviour, Maddy is able to identify and prevent problems before they arise, picking up on things other people don't. 

​Safety and wellbeing is the number one priority. A 'Meet & Greet' will assess suitability before entering a trial period. We match groups carefully and closely supervise play, while providing physical and mental exercise. Maddy's Dog School is insured.

Training starts from the moment we pickup your dog, starting their walk with focus and calmness for safety and training. ​Behaviour such as sit is reinforced instead of jumping up. Dogs are leashed and learn to wait for their name before jumping out of the vehicle.

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• Will my dog be off-leash?

Initially we use a long training leash (5+ metres) so they can enjoy exploring with the group while we build rapport and practice training. Your dog will be off leash only if we are confident in their recall ability.

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• Where will my dog be walked?

We vary the location of our adventures for enrichment. Queens, Centennial, Varna, Burrows and Steyne Parks to name a few.

• Who will be walking my dog?

Maddy will be personally looking after your dog unless otherwise stated.

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• When will my dog be walked ?

Group walks are done between 8.30am and 1pm Tuesday to Friday.

• Will my dog get dirty?

Whilst we do make a considerable effort to keep them relatively clean and out of the mud. At the end of the day they are dogs…so they may come home wet or dirty! We do however, try to hose off or towel dry any excess dirt or water. Please provide towels.

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• Do you need a house key?

We are happy to come up with an arrangement that works best for you, such as: a key which we keep safe and unlabelled so they cannot be linked with your property if found. Alternatively, we gain access through a gate or you are at home to hand over your dog. ​​​​

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