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Which Wellington suburbs do you service?
We service most suburbs between Seatoun and Newlands.
Do you offer a trial period?
Yes, your dogs first day acts as a trial day. We usually get a good idea whether your dog will be a good fit, however for some dogs it can take a bit longer.
Do you work on public holidays?
No.
At what age can my dog join Down with Dogs?
We take pups from 4 months +
Does my dog need to be desexed and vaccinated?
Yes, dogs must be desexed after 1 year old and must be fully vaccinated, however we do accept Titre testing. They must also be fleaed and wormed regularly due to being on farm land.
Do you take dogs on a casual basis?
No. Once your dog has been allocated a day, that spot is reserved for your dog. They must attend on that day(s) at least once a week on a permanent basis.
Do you offer homestays?
Yes, for existing clients only. Please contact us to enquire further.
Do you offer 1:1 training?
Yes, with a preference towards current clients, so we can build on our existing rapport with the dog. Please contact us for more information.
What lead do you use with dogs?
We use slip leads with all dogs. This is mainly for safety as dogs can not slip out of a sliplead. They are easy to put on, and are the best way to communicate what is desired to a dog.
How are new dogs introduced to the pack?
Once the vans arrive, the team let all the established dogs into the yard to decompress after the journey and settle in, including toileting.
New dogs are kept in the van for this short period of time, to ensure that when we bring them out we have 100% focus on the new dog. The new dog is then taken out of the van on a slip lead, and can sniff around the enclosed van area to familiarise themselves with the new environment.
Dogs are then brought into the yard by a handler, and another handler shadows that person to ensure the rest of the pack are giving the new dog space. Once the dog is comfortable and relaxed, and the pack has accepted them, we begin working on basic obedience and building engagement with the dog. We immediately begin working towards getting the dog off the slip lead and onto a longline, which gives them more freedom to sniff, play and interact with the other dogs and human handlers.
Once we are happy with their basic obedience and their socialisation skills with the pack, they will no longer need the longline.
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