Auckland Dog Walking
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Pack walks for dogs
Introducing Auntie Kim!
Kim Gruebner a.k.a "Auntie Kim" is an experienced pack leader in Auckland, NZ. She is passionate about animal welfare, and educating humans on how to give their pets a calm, balanced life.
Auntie Kim has been active as a dog walker for 7 years, and is an experienced and well-respected member of the community. She genuinely loves being surrounded by dogs enjoying the great outdoors.
Kim studied the certificate in Vet Nursing and is continuously upskilling and learning in the areas of welfare, dog psychology, training, nutrition, health and ageing for dogs and cats.
As well as pack walking for dogs, Auntie Kim is the creator of Dear Humans & Senior Dog Club with a special interest in the care of ageing dogs in NZ.
"Auntie Kim"
Experienced Auckland dog walker
All dogs need an Auntie to hang out with
while you are at work!
Home Stays for Dogs
Auntie Kim welcomes CAT FRIENDLY dogs into her home for short & long term stays.
Homestays with Auntie Kim are full of love, cuddles, warm beds in the lounge, and a pack walk everyday.
If your dog is used to sleeping in a crate, a cosy one can be provided.
The cost is $80 per 24hrs including a pack walk. For stays more than 2 weeks, a lower rate may be considered.
Please complete the contact form and Kim will call you to chat about your dog.
Contact Auntie Kim
Auckland dog walking
Every Monday to Friday morning and lunchtime, we pick up a friendly, social, mixed group of dogs to walk. Dogs of all ages and requirements.
We head off to a dog friendly environment, which could be a beach, forest, track or park, and together we play, walk, socialise, swim, dig holes, and be dogs!!
Your dog will be away from home for approx 2-3 hours, and they are fully supervised throughout.
All dogs must be at least 9mths old, desexed, registered, microchipped. They must have good recall and know the basics.
For dogs who attend the pack walks, I can offer daycare for the afternoon.
1 walk per week $45
2+ walks per week $40
Pack walk & daycare $75
Please note: Due to the nature of this work, we have limited places and it is important that we choose dogs that will work well with the group. If you would like to be considered, the first action is to make a time for us to meet your dog!
Humans say...
“I couldn’t live my life and have such happy dogs if it wasn’t for the support Kim gives me.
Her care and concern for them goes well beyond the time they are out dog walking with her and they adore her.
Highly recommended!”
- Melanie Rakena
"Kim's care is completely dog-centered. She caters for each dog's individual needs - and has vet nursing experience."
- Anita Simpson from Wolf Walks
"Kim is a true animal lover. Any dogs staying with her will be loved and well cared for as part of her family."
- Sharyn Van Aalst
"Kim is the best dog carer and dog walker I have ever known. She has been caring for my 14 year old dog for many months now, both my dog and I couldn't be happier.
She has an exceptional way with all animals and I highly recommend her."
- Dr. Kelvin Baker
Auckland Dog Walking FAQ
There are many methods of group dog walks under the umbrella name “pack walks”. They may be structured (on lead) or unstructured, force-based or force-free, and may or may not include positive reinforcement.
Auntie Kims’ pack walks for dogs are defined by:
- limited numbers
- mainly small to medium dogs of mixed ages and breeds
- dogs for whom one hour of moderate exercise is enough for the day
- hand-picked locations where our dogs can enjoy supervised play and exercise off-lead.
Our groups develop slowly, to ensure all dogs are happy and comfortable with each other. It is essential that they enjoy each other's company and trust and listen to the pack leader.
When we get to our pack walk locations, each dog is able to choose their own adventure according to their personality. Some dogs like to do zoomies, and some want to sniff and explore. We know what each dog enjoys, so we encourage them to experience as much as possible in their hour of fun and freedom.
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