We cover Whitstable and surrounding areas, including some parts Seasalter, Tankerton, Blean, Chestfield and Herne Bay.

5 dogs is my preffered number. I'll never have more than the legal limit, which is 6 dogs.

Consistency is good for your dogs, but owners sometimes need flexibility too. We do our best to offer both:

1) We ask all clients to book at least one recurring session with us per week (you can cancel your arrangement with 2 weeks notice). This helps ensure our core groups for each session are predictable for your dog, and so a more enjoyable experience for everyone.

2) Existing clients can book ad-hoc sessions, depending on availability. We will always do our best to accomodate your needs.

All dogs must be vaccinated, good with other dogs and people, and happy to travel in a vehicle.

If your dog doesn't have good recall or is a strong puller on the lead, Wildsiders might not be right for them, but I'm happy to assess this during the settling-in period. I'll always start with dogs on leads and longlines until trust and recall is established.

I can't take any puppies under 6 months, or very nervous, reactive or fearful dogs.

I can't work with dogs that have attacked or injured a person or another dog.

I believe a well-structured settling in period lays the best foundation for the Wildsiders experience.

I like to meet you and your dog on your doorstep. This will ensure that your dog meets me in a comfortable setting where they are happy and relaxed. You can ask me any questions you might have about the service, and your dog can give me a good sniff and check me out. This is free of charge.

Everyone happy? Your dog joins us for their first Wildsiders session, free of charge. I'll pay close attention to how they are with us, the other dogs, and in the vehicle.

After the first session, I'll continue to monitor closely for the following three sessions, or until I'm happy that your dog is relaxed and enjoys their time.

I have the IMDT Dog Walker certificate, am trained in canine First aid, DBS-checked, insured for dog-walking and transport, and insured to hold keys.

The van is safe and well ventilated, and we use secure, comfortable crates and harnesses to make sure dogs have their own private spaces during transport.

I use TRACTIVE trackers for dogs that have any potential to run off, and work with them on longlines until good recall is established.

We like all our dogs to be off-lead, but will work with them on a lead and longline until trust and recall is established. Dogs with a potential to run off are fitted with a Tractive GPS tracker.

However if good recall can't be established or your dog has a tendency to wander far away, we may not be able to work with them, as we need to make sure we can be present for all the dogs in our care. We will let you know during the settling-in period if we have any concerns with this.

I like to allow plenty of time so that the dogs' experience isn't rushed, but that doesn't mean the dogs are on the go the whole time. I mix up and pace sessions to include exploration, play, enrichment, stimulating activities and plenty of water breaks. Regular breaks and Cheethamanges in pace really important, allowing dogs to regulate and encouraging them to feel safe.

If Your dog is with me all day, they get a good rest in the van between sessions while drop-offs and pick-ups are happening in the middle of the day.

However, if your dog struggles on longer walks, Wildsiders may not be the right fit for them.

During particularly hot, cold, or otherwise extreme weather, I may have to shift timings and locations of sessions. There may be times I need to cut a walk short, or even cancel in order to keep the dogs safe. If this is the case, I'll give as much notice as possible so you can make alternative arrangements for the care of your dog on that day.

In the unlikeley event your dog gets injured or is unwell, we'll treat them with First aid and contact you. We will then arrange for you to collect them, or we can drop them off to you, or their vet, whichever is agreed.

We are fully trained in Canine First Aid and carry a First Aid Kit with us on all our walks.

We also have a an extensive First Aid Kit in the van with everything we need to look after your dog until they can get the medical attention they might need.

I'll invoice you at the beginning of each month requesting payment by bank transfer for the previous month's walks.

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