The Pack Walk Program
Enriching our Dogs Lives Outside of the Home.
The pack walk program has been carefully designed to provide FSJ dog owners a safe and healthy outlet for their dogs. Every dog deserves to have their physical and mental needs met! For many people in the community life can just get away from us. Between work, family and unexpected emergencies, knowing you have that extra support when it comes to the health and well-being of your 4 legged family member can definitely lessen the load. When signing up for the pack walk program your dog will have the opportunity to experience the freedom of an on and off leash hike, work on their obedience and build strong relationships with other dogs. These walks are stimulating and enriching for all breeds and sizes. Healthy exercise and mental enrichment is what Wag’n It thrive for. Your dogs will be along side like minded dogs who’s owners are looking to have them explore nature, burn off some steam and learn what it means to behave and listen on and off the leash.
What to ExpectThe pack walk program is available Tuesday - Friday with two different time slots available. On these pack walk days there will typically be 6-7 client dogs participating on each walk. On these days please expect your dog to be out of the house for around 2 hours. This includes pick up, walk and drop off. Your dog is guaranteed 75 minutes of exercise on each walk pending optimal weather conditions.
Your dog will have the opportunity to play, explore and work on basic training such as sit-stay, recall, loose leash walking, pack etiquette and parking lot manners. |
Joining the PackThe safety of the pack is my top priority. All first time pack members must fill out the pack walk registration form, complete an in person meet and greet along with 3 trial/training walks before being accepted to this program. All pack walk dogs must be completely comfortable around other dogs, have had previous experience being off leash and basic understanding of obedience. Your dog MUST be good off leash. I do not accept dogs who struggle with reactivity or aggression issues as this is not the right environment to set them up for success. I do accept dogs who struggle with over excitement or overstimulation on a case by case basis as those behaviours can be worked on in this type of setting.
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Requirements to Joining the Pack:
Please look over this checklist carefully to see if your dog meets all of the criteria before inquiring about this program. To join the pack walk program your dog must be:
- Up to date on all vaccinations. Bordetella, DAP, Rabies.
- 1 year or older.
- Fixed.
- Comfortable around all dogs.
- Have experience being off leash, good recall and doesn’t have a history of running away.
- Comfortable with car rides.
- Have basis understanding of obedience.
- You are able to commit to a minimum of 2 walk per week.
- Located in Fort St. John
Prices:
Trial Walk: $45+GST (Minimum booking of 3 trial walks before joining the main packs.)
Pack Walk (Large Group) 6-8 dogs: $30+GST Pack Walk (Small Group) 3-5 dogs: $35+GST Dog Day Adventure ( Full Day): $55+GST |
Prepayment is required. Payment options are available bi-weekly or monthly.
Please Note: Wag’n It requires a minimum of 48hrs notice for all cancellations. Short notice, no shows or the inability to get access to your dog due to locked doors, wrong codes ect will result in being charged in full for these services. Ideally, if you know ahead of time that you need to cancel your walks, I do appreciate to be notified the Monday before your walk is scheduled so that I can plan that weeks schedule accordingly
Please Note: Wag’n It requires a minimum of 48hrs notice for all cancellations. Short notice, no shows or the inability to get access to your dog due to locked doors, wrong codes ect will result in being charged in full for these services. Ideally, if you know ahead of time that you need to cancel your walks, I do appreciate to be notified the Monday before your walk is scheduled so that I can plan that weeks schedule accordingly
Weather Conditions:
During ideal weather conditions the pack walk program guarantees 75 minutes of exercise on each walk. However, to ensure the safety of the pack dogs and myself all walks can be subject to change due to changes in temperature. Please keep an eye on the weather forecast to have a better idea on how long your dog will be out for on their upcoming walk days. If your dog does not do well in extreme temperatures and are not prepared with the appropriate attire please be sure to take your dog off of the walk schedule. Please be aware that last minute cancellations will still be charged in full.