frequently asked questions 

Will you cater to my dog’s specific dietary/medical/behavioural needs?

Yes, I want to know about your dog! When making a booking, you'll need to fill out the Client Questionnaire form. The information you provide gives me vital insight on how best to personalise our sessions so your pup gets the most out of our time together. By completely customising each adventure, a safe space is created for your dog to just ‘be a dog’ where they are able to build confidence, explore, and play like any dog should. Every dog is an individual so the more detail you give, the more fun your pup will have!

 

 

I have more than one dog, can they adventure together?

Yes, a maximum of two dogs can adventure together! Dogs must have a preexisting relationship, be able to walk together on leash, travel tethered next to eachother in a car, and accept treats without showing aggression. Custom activities help to keep your dogs engaged and allow me to maintain individualised care which I couldn't do with larger packs.

 

 

Can I see what my dog is doing on their adventure?

Absolutely, you will receive pup-dates of your dog's adventures! You can choose to have these sent to you via text, email, or tagged in socials, photos and videos can also be viewed through Dog Gone Wild social media along with the rest of the adventure pack.

 

 

Are the treats you provide cooked or dehydrated?

Neither, they’re air-dried! That means moisture is gently removed at a lower temprature to lock in nutrients naturally. All treats are professionally air-dried rather than dehydrated or oven-baked as higher tempratures can denature the protein and destroy many of the vitamins and minerals that make them such nutrient-rich snacks. Compaired to air-drying, dehydrated foods generally have less flavour and a very dense, compact texture wich can be offputting for picky eaters or those with dental issues. Also, dogs need to drink more water when given dehydrated treats as they absorb more available moisture in their stomach, increasing the risk of heatstroke and dehydration when exercising. 

 

Will my dog be let off-leash in public?

No, this is for the safety of your dog. Being trusted with your pup's safety is something I do not take lightly. When on trails, a 1.5m leash will be used to help guide an appropriate walking position while being courteous to other people using the trail and in open areas, a 10m leash provides plenty of space to run, frolic and play! Many wilderness locations require dogs to be kept on leash, this allows us to enjoy nature while preventing the destruction of native habitats and unexpected wildlife encounters.

 

My dog isn’t infected, why don't you just not worry about disinfecting equipment they use?

Even if your dog is vaccinated and isn't showing symptoms they can still be carriers as immunity isn't always at 100%. Preventative care reduces the risk of transmission however, most do not cover every parasite, bacterial, viral or fungal infection a dog might come into contact with. These pathogens can infect humans and be fatal for immuno-compromised pets (such as those suffering with chronic illness, recovering from surgery, unvaccinated pets, seniors, puppies and kittens). This is why I take great care to thoroughly clean and disinfect leashes, toys, and all equipment that comes into contact with other dogs to prevent transmission and save lives.

 

Why are most of the toys you use blue and yellow?

Current research suggests dogs have a narrow range of colours they can see and are now thought to be completely red-green colour blind, while shades of blue and yellow appear most vibrant to them, so most toys I use are blue, yellow and orange. During each adventure, I provide a rotation with different types, shapes and textures of toys using varied play styles to keep your dog engaged and focused on the game. My aim is to help your dog get the absolute most out of our time together so they return home satisfied and ready for a nap! 

 

Do you exclude any dogs?

While I never discriminate based on breed and try my best to make adventures inclusive, there are some limitations that make me unable to accept dogs including: puppies under 3 months, pregnant or welping mothers, had surgery or anaesthesia in the last 5 days, currently have a contagious disease or are infested with fleas or mites, dogs who can't comfortably lay down in a contained backseat area (aprox. 60x130cm), suffer from travel sickness, and cases of extreme pulling or extreme reactivity.

 

Have another question? 

Click the 'more info' tab at the top of the website where you can scroll through and find out more about what happens before, during and after each dog's adventure. There's also information about the toys, treats, equipment and products I use to make sure your dog stays safe and has the most fun they can! If you can't find what you're looking for, don't hesitate to send an email using the form below.