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Why we love what we do
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Why we love what we do
Down with dogs is a place where dogs can truly be dogs. We believe that a calm dog is a happy dog. We achieve calm by being around other dogs and being in their natural environment. Fresh air in their lungs, sun on their coat, grass and dirt between their paws and lots of love and good energy.
Alex started working with dogs in 2012 at a daycare and kennels and from 2015 as a dog walker, initially overseas but then also when she moved back to Wellington. That naturally progressed into starting Down with Dogs daycare about 3 and a half years ago. In 2020 we got the land at Makara and we have been working to create a place where dogs feel safe and able to return to their natural state. I want to achieve a holistic experience for the dogs where all their needs are met.
From one of the pack...
“I truly believe when I read she has no fave breed - she defo loves them all - even my lumps - and she has also allowed my foster pups to join the fun on some days too which has been AMAZING for them!”
Hi, my name is Paul, you may have seen me over the last few years, working with Down with Dogs and also Paw Peninsula Club.
My interest in working with dogs came about when given the opportunity to join the Down with Dogs pack walks - soon finding myself building an incredible relationship with the dogs.
I continue to build and grow those relationships and my knowledge with dogs overall, and have a blast everyday at Down with Dogs!
