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Adventure Walks
Structured Pack Walks in Nature's Playground
Give your dog the ultimate enrichment experience through structured pack walks in rotating natural environments. Our assessment-based programme combines socialisation, exercise and mental stimulation in professionally supervised adventures that tire minds and bodies.
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Beyond the Backyard
Why structured pack walks provide enrichment no local walk can match
Most dogs receive the same neighbourhood walk daily - familiar streets, repetitive routes, limited social interaction. While any exercise is better than none, this routine fails to provide the mental stimulation, environmental enrichment and social learning opportunities that dogs need for complete wellbeing. Adventure walks take your dog beyond the familiar into nature's playground where forests, beaches and trails offer unlimited sensory experiences and carefully structured pack socialisation builds confidence and social skills.
Our programme isn't casual dog walking - it's professionally supervised enrichment combining exercise, training and socialisation in rotating novel environments. Every adventure walk is 2+ hours of structured pack activity where dogs practise recall, impulse control and loose lead walking while exploring new terrain with matched pack mates. Dogs learn from each other through social facilitation, gaining confidence by observing pack members navigate obstacles, practise commands and settle calmly between activities. This social learning accelerates training and builds real-world skills that transfer to everyday life.
Critically, adventure walks are assessment-based. Two mandatory pre-walk assessments ensure your dog is suited to pack walking before allocation to weekly groups. Not all dogs suit pack environments, and safety is non-negotiable. After successful assessment, your dog joins a consistent weekly pack matched to their energy level, play style and social needs. This routine builds confidence, maintains social skills and provides the exercise and enrichment that prevents boredom-based behaviour problems at home.
What's Included
Professional pack walking with comprehensive safety and enrichment
Assessment-First Approach
Two mandatory pre-walk assessments ensure your dog is suited to pack walking before allocation to weekly groups
Structured Pack Socialisation
Controlled social interaction with carefully matched dogs in small packs where calm behaviour is reinforced
Novel Environment Exposure
Rotating locations including forests, beaches, urban trails and regional parks for maximum enrichment
Professional Supervision
Qualified trainers with canine first aid certification leading every walk for safety and behaviour management
Secure Transport
Crate-fitted van with individual spaces, non-slip flooring and climate control, steam cleaned between groups
Training Integration
Obedience commands practised during walks including recall, impulse control and loose lead walking
Mental & Physical Stimulation
2+ hour adventures providing cognitive enrichment from novel scents, sights, sounds and terrain challenges
Weekly Commitment Programme
Regular weekly slot builds routine and strengthens social skills through consistent pack membership
4-Step Assessment & Allocation Process
From initial contact to weekly pack membership
Initial Contact & Requirements Review
Step 1
We begin with a phone consultation to discuss your dog's temperament, exercise needs, social skills and any behavioural concerns. We'll explain the assessment process, transport logistics, pack structure and answer all your questions to ensure adventure walks are a good fit.
- Phone consultation to discuss suitability
- Review of temperament and social skills
- Explanation of assessment process
- Transport and logistics overview
- Questions answered about pack structure
Pre-Walk Assessment 1
Week 1
Your dog joins a small controlled group (2-3 dogs) for their first full adventure walk. We assess their leash manners, recall reliability, social skills with other dogs, response to handler cues and ability to settle in the van. This session identifies any concerns requiring management before larger pack allocation.
- Small controlled group (2-3 dogs)
- Full adventure walk experience (2+ hours)
- Social skills and play style assessment
- Recall reliability and leash manners
- Van settling and transport suitability
Pre-Walk Assessment 2
Week 2
Your dog joins a larger pack (4-6 dogs) in a different environment to assess their behaviour with increased stimulation and complexity. We evaluate how they handle more dogs, new locations and longer walks. This confirms their suitability and allows us to match them with an appropriate ongoing pack based on energy level, play style and social preferences.
- Larger pack environment (4-6 dogs)
- Different location for generalisation
- Energy level and stamina assessment
- Pack compatibility evaluation
- Detailed feedback and recommendations
Pack Allocation & Weekly Walks
Ongoing (Week 3+)
After successfully completing both assessments, your dog is allocated to a consistent weekly pack matched to their energy level, play style and social needs. Weekly walks in rotating locations build routine, strengthen social skills, provide essential exercise and enrichment, and integrate obedience training. You'll receive regular updates and photos from each adventure.
- Allocated to matched weekly pack
- Consistent pack members build social bonds
- Rotating locations for continued enrichment
- 2+ hour structured pack walks
- Regular updates and photos from adventures
Adventure Walks Pricing
Assessment-based programme with weekly commitment
Assessment Required
Two mandatory pre-walk assessments ($120 each) are required before pack allocation. These full adventure walks assess your dog's social skills, suitability and safety for pack environments. Not all dogs are suitable for pack walking - assessments protect both your dog and pack members.
Pre-Walk Assessment
Required before pack allocation
per assessment (2 required)
- Full 2+ hour adventure walk with assessment group
- Social skills and suitability evaluation
- Pick-up, transport and secure van travel
- Detailed feedback and recommendations
Weekly Adventure Walk
After successful assessment completion
per weekly walk
- 2+ hour structured pack walk
- Rotating novel environments (forests, beaches, trails)
- Professional supervision with first aid certification
- Pick-up, transport and drop-off included
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about adventure walks
Frequently Asked Questions
Give Your Dog the Adventure They Deserve
Transform your dog's exercise routine from repetitive neighbourhood walks to enriching pack adventures in nature's playground. Structured pack socialisation, environmental enrichment and professional supervision provide the physical and mental stimulation that prevents behaviour problems and builds confidence.