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For dog lovers, by dog lovers. A family business offering reliable structured walks & adventure hikes

01/28/2025

I swear the morning’s are getting colder! Getting everyone posed in the frost, wrestling off gloves, grabbing treats, holding a phone and getting everyone to look in the 5 minute window of passing people is quite the feat in -2! 🥶

Trotters featuring Evan, Minnie, Penny, Ruby, Summer and Zelda 🐾

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01/27/2025

Could they look any more uninterested?! 🙈 😅 Frosty conditions meant no one wanted to park their bum for a picture. But as I keep telling them frost is better than mud!

Crew featuring Evan, Mac, Penny, Ruby, Summer and Zelda

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01/23/2025

Just Mac and the schnauzers (possible band name…?) for this morning’s chilly walk. But it’s not raining as I keep telling the shivery schnauzers 🥶

Trotters featuring Evan, Mac, Summer and Zelda 🐾

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01/22/2025

Frosty fun for the Wednesday walkers, Poppy is built for this weather! 🥶

Walkers featuring Poppy, Hannah and Willow 🐾

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01/21/2025

It may be frosty but at least it’s not wet! That’s what I kept talking the trotters anyway 🧊

Trotters featuring Evan, Lincoln, Minnie, Penny, Summer and Zelda 🐾

01/20/2025

Frosty weather, quiet trails and some shivering schnauzers for this morning’s walk 🧊

Crew featuring Evan, Mac, Penny and Summer 🐾

01/16/2025

Frosty stroll for the trotters this morning, quiet schnauzers and a new positive mental attitude from Mac 😆

Trotters featuring Evan, Mac, Summer and Zelda 🐾

01/14/2025

Penny was feeling a little self conscious on this morning’s walk. Don’t worry Pen, it’s not that bad!

Trotters featuring Evan, Lincoln, Penny, Minnie, Summer and Zelda 🐾

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01/13/2025

Full house, same attitude for the Monday morning crew. They’re all business!

Mosiers featuring Mac, Penny, Ruby, Evan, Summer and Zelda 🐾

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01/12/2025

Another hike where my unreactive, well behaved dogs have been attacked by another dog. That makes 3 in a month.

The first was a large guardian breed dog who despite being leashed was attached to a small child it dragged across the trail to attack leashed Ruby. We were literally 2 minutes into our hike. The owner and children were apologetic but had zero control of the dog. Spoke to another trail user who said the dog had been off leash and reactive to her dog minutes earlier.

The second was a neighbour’s reactive small breed dog who snarls, barks and tries to chase passing dogs from its front yard. It jumped the very small fence and proceeded to lunge and snap at all three of our leashed dogs. It chased us down the road in between playing chicken with passing cars. The dog had no recall and the owner had no idea what to do. This has happened twice with the same dog. Owner was also apologetic.

The third was today when two fisherman had an off leash dog with them who was obviously reactive. They saw us and tried to call the dog back but it was already running at us. Ruby was behind my legs and it attacked her anyway. The owner had to help me to pull his dog off. Also apologetic but based on his reaction knew his dog was reactive.

Luckily my dogs weren’t injured in any of these attacks but Harry knows full well what happens when it can’t be broken up quickly as does the lovely vet in Jasper who sewed him back up.

Enough is enough. If you have a reactive dog, get some training, don’t allow it to be off leash around other dogs, communicate with other dog owners “sorry he’s reactive” is at least some warning and consider a muzzle or means of controlling it on leash. “Sorry” isn’t enough anymore. Sorry doesn’t pay for vet bills, cover my employment if I get injured and can’t work and certainly doesn’t help the stress and trauma for my dogs. Control your 🤬 dogs in public!

01/09/2025

Exploring a new section of the trail and seeing some very exciting farm animals for the trotters this morning 🫏

Trotters featuring Mac, Evan and Zelda 🐾

01/08/2025

Back at it for the Wednesday walkers, Poppy was working really hard on her enthusiasm!

Walkers featuring Poppy, Hannah and Willow 🐾

01/07/2025

A deceptively busy forest enabled us to play our favourite game of “forest ninja.” Now you see us and now you don’t! Sometimes (always) it’s easier to avoid interactions with people and dogs if we can so we love to silently disappear into the forest. This is beneficial for a few reasons, firstly it helps with our recall practise, it’s easier to turn and burn than leash everyone and also the confusion for people when we disappear is amusing. But today solid 10:10 forest ninja behaviour, not easy with 6 dogs and the world’s noisiest pants!

Terrors featuring Ella, Tova, Max, Cola, Bruno and Beanie 🐾

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01/06/2025

Serious back to school vibes for the Monday walkers. Duncan kid Misty is hanging out with us today though which caused some mild excitement. But it’s not raining so that’s good! 😀

Mopers featuring Evan, Zelda, Misty, Mac and Penny 🐾

12/25/2024

Happy Holidays from our family to yours 🎄🐾

12/19/2024

Using every break in the weather to put dogs in costumes! 🧑‍🎄🎄

Trotters featuring Beanie, Evan, Summer and Zelda 🐾

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12/18/2024

It the last Wednesday walk of the year and the sun came out so out came the silly Christmas hats! 🎄 🧑‍🎄

Walkers featuring Poppy, Hannah and Willow 🐾

12/17/2024

Well the enthusiasm wasn’t high but they can sure wear the hell out of rain wear ☔️

Trotters featuring Lincoln, Summer, Penny, Minnie, Evan and Zelda 🐾

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The Monday crew were in cheeky form today. This weather though, glorious ☀️ Crew featuring Buddy, Mack, Molly, Ruby and Teddy 🐾 - - #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogswhohike #yyjdogs #dogwalker #dogwalkerlife #hotdogsdogwalking #doglife #dog #dogsofinstaworld #dogsoftheday #dogpack #packwalker #hotdogsdogwalkingservices #doggo #doggos #woof #woofwoof #happydogs #happydog #packlife #happiestdogs #blacklab #flattie #flatcoatretriever

OG Hot Dog Ruby came along to balance out the pack for Mac. Not sure if this was responsible for Mac’s silly mood but it brightened up the Thursday walk 💁‍♀️ Trotters featuring Ruby, Mac, Sunmer, Evan and Zelda 🐾 - - #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogswhohike #yyjdogs #dogwalker #dogwalkerlife #hotdogsdogwalking #doglife #dog #dogsofinstaworld #dogsoftheday #dogpack #packwalker #hotdogsdogwalkingservices #doggo #doggos #woof #woofwoof #happydogs #happydog #packlife #happiestdogs #blacklab #minischnauzer #schnauzer

Being sick as a dog walker is not fun but having well drilled, bomb proof packs helps! Thankful to my walkers and hikers for keeping the shenanigans down and helping me get through the day 👏 Walkers featuring Hannah, Poppy and Willow Hikers featuring Hemmy, Kali, Winston and Roscoe 🐾 - - #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogswhohike #yyjdogs #dogwalker #dogwalkerlife #hotdogsdogwalking #doglife #dog #dogsofinstaworld #dogsoftheday #dogpack #packwalker #hotdogsdogwalkingservices #doggo #doggos #woof #woofwoof #happydogs #happydog #packlife #happiestdogs #duncandogs #miniaussie #labradoodle #minischnauzer #schnauzer

Combo of the Monday and Tuesday walkers today. I held off on posting Guinness’s last walk pictures but she looked so serene I wanted to honour her by posting them. Usual apathy from the Tuesday trotters! And generally just wishing that dogs didn’t age. Walkers featuring Guinness, Mac, Evan, Zelda, Penny, Summer, Minnie and Lincoln 🐾 - - #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogswhohike #yyjdogs #dogwalker #dogwalkerlife #hotdogsdogwalking #doglife #dog #dogsofinstaworld #dogsoftheday #dogpack #packwalker #hotdogsdogwalkingservices #doggo #doggos #woof #woofwoof #happydogs #happydog #packlife #happiestdogs #germanshorthairedpointer #minischnauzer #schnauzer #labrador #yellowlab #labradorretriever

Stormy skies (again), fun times and great company ⛰️ Terrors featuring Penny, Maisie, Zelda, Molly, Cola and Roo 🐾 - - #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogswhohike #yyjdogs #dogwalker #dogwalkerlife #hotdogsdogwalking #doglife #dog #dogsofinstaworld #dogsoftheday #dogpack #packwalker #hotdogsdogwalkingservices #doggo #doggos #woof #woofwoof #happydogs #happydog #packlife #happiestdogs #yellowlab #yellowlabrador #schipperke #doodle

The Tuesday trotters being the best boys and girls. Featuring Penny, Lincoln, Minnie, Evan and Summer 🐾 - - #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogswhohike #yyjdogs #dogwalker #dogwalkerlife #hotdogsdogwalking #doglife #dog #dogsofinstaworld #dogsoftheday #dogpack #packwalker #hotdogsdogwalkingservices #doggo #doggos #woof #woofwoof #happydogs #happydog #packlife #happiestdogs #minischnauzer #schnauzer #labrador #yellowlab #labradorretriever

This morning I got to pick up long term hiker @zelda_the_schipperke for her first pack hike in over a year. I was worried she wouldn’t be excited to see me and the crew but happily once she got over the shock she was super happy. Made my day! 🥰🐾 - - #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogswhohike #yyjdogs #dogwalker #dogwalkerlife #hotdogsdogwalking #doglife #dog #dogsofinstaworld #dogsoftheday #dogpack #packwalker #hotdogsdogwalkingservices #doggo #doggos #woof #woofwoof #happydogs #happydog #packlife #happiestdogs #skipperke

Shower dodging mismash crew! We combined packs today which gave Penny a chance to show me how well her recall is and the schnauzers a chance to get dirty. The others can’t tell the time so didn’t care we were early 🐾 - - #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogswhohike #yyjdogs #dogwalker #dogwalkerlife #hotdogsdogwalking #doglife #dog #dogsofinstaworld #dogsoftheday #dogpack #packwalker #hotdogsdogwalkingservices #doggo #doggos #woof #woofwoof #happydogs #happydog #packlife #happiestdogs #minischnauzer #schnauzer #labrador #yellowlab #labradorretriever

Muggy, buggy and muddy for the Tuesday crew but lots of happy faces so we’ll take it! 🐾 - - #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogswhohike #yyjdogs #dogwalker #dogwalkerlife #hotdogsdogwalking #doglife #dog #dogsofinstaworld #dogsoftheday #dogpack #packwalker #hotdogsdogwalkingservices #doggo #doggos #woof #woofwoof #happydogs #happydog #packlife #happiestdogs #doodle

Unseasonably swampy for the Tuesday trotters this morning. Luckily they’re as tough as they look! 🐾 - - #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogswhohike #yyjdogs #dogwalker #dogwalkerlife #hotdogsdogwalking #doglife #dog #dogsofinstaworld #dogsoftheday #dogpack #packwalker #hotdogsdogwalkingservices #doggo #doggos #woof #woofwoof #happydogs #happydog #packlife #minischnauzer #schnauzer #labrador #yellowlab #labradorretriever

The Wednesday crews all very much enjoyed the sunshine today ☀️ 🐾 - - #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogswhohike #yyjdogs #dogwalker #dogwalkerlife #hotdogsdogwalking #doglife #dog #dogsofinstaworld #dogsoftheday #dogpack #packwalker #hotdogsdogwalkingservices #doggo #doggos #woof #woofwoof #happydogs #happydog #packlife #happiestdogs #miniaussie #aussie #husky #minischnauzer

Horrendous timing for the Tuesday trotters. The sun came out the minute we were half warm and dry in the car. Sorry crew, as much as I’d like to I don’t control the weather! ☔️ 🐾 - - #dogsofinsta #dogsofig #dogswhohike #yyjdogs #dogwalker #dogwalkerlife #hotdogsdogwalking #doglife #dog #dogsofinstaworld #dogsoftheday #dogpack #packwalker #hotdogsdogwalkingservices #doggo #doggos #woof #woofwoof #happydogs #happydog #packlife #happiestdogs #schnauzer #schnauzersofinstagram #minischnauzer #labrador #labradorretriever

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Building a dream, one dog at a time

As a life long dog owner and lover I’ve often dreamed of turning my passion into my living, and 2018 is the year I’m going to make it happen along with my faithful hound Harry.

I’m 36 and originally from England but have lived in glorious Victoria for five years. In my spare time I can usually be found in the forest, on a beach or heading out for adventures with Harry. I love to run, ride, hike and explore and would love to share my adventures with four-legged friends. I’ve worked in the communication sector for 12 years but have decided to take the leap and follow my dream.

I know the conflict of managing life and work commitments with being a responsible dog owner, and my aim is to provide a reliable, flexible and affordable solution for dog owners. My emphasis is on peace of mind for the owner and a fun experience for the dog. I plan on never walking more than five (ideally four) dogs at a time so each dog can get my attention and have an enjoyable walk.

I’m currently working towards completing my pet first aid certification, finding a suitable insurance policy and building my website, but I plan to be up and running by mid April 2018. In the meantime my faithful partner Jeromy is helping out with some neigbourhood dogs. Exciting and scary times ahead!

Building a dream, one year on!

It’s been just under a year since I launched Hot Dogs and what a year it’s been.

Business wise, Hot Dogs has expanded to a pack of 22 dogs which is amazing! I’m also now am a certified pet first aider, am fully insured and own more leashes and items of waterproof clothing than I thought was possible!

On a personal level there have been some new additions in Hot Dog number two Ruby in February and some losses in the loss of my father in July. Through the tough times the support of my clients has been incredible and being surrounded by dogs has been a real tonic. While watching Ruby flourish from a timid, untrained, nervous stray to the confident dog she is now has reaffirmed why I do what I do. While her recall is still a work in progress, she joins in with as many hikes as she can and loves her pack walks. She loves to play with Riley, Daisy and her BFF Ella.

I met some amazing humans and dogs and have learnt so much, not only about running a business, but also about dogs. I’m learning that you never stop learning but sticking to my aim of not walking more than four dogs at a time has enabled me to really get to know my dogs and know what makes them tick, what their triggers are and how to best work with them. The social interactions between the hike dogs in particular are fascinating and at times hilarious as they form friendships and at times rivalries. I’ve been very lucky in that all of the dogs are happy and friendly and while I let them be dogs I’m always watching for signs that playtime is getting out of control. One thing they all know is that I am in charge of the pack!

Being greeted everyday by colleagues who can’t wait to see you is the best feeling, although having colleagues that lick you and jump up on you has been a change for sure, especially when it comes to trying to take a bathroom break mid hike!

In 2019 we hope to continue to expand and add more dogs to the pack and are planning some dog training classes for us to make us the best we can be, and hopefully roll training out to clients too.

Thank you for your support!