Heart of the Pack

Heart of the Pack is a dog‑focused walking and training service founded by Tom, whose background in primary school PE and personal bond with his dog Ragnar shaped a philosophy of adventure, positive reinforcement, and enriched outdoor experiences. Their goal is simple: send dogs home tired and positively exhilarated by walks that combine physical activity, mental stimulation, and social time with other well‑mannered dogs. They run small off‑lead group adventures, matching dogs by personality and adventure style and offering pickup, drop‑off, water and pats; these group sessions carry a listed cost of $40 (+GST) with discounts for multiple walks and second dogs. For dogs that need extra recall work or social skills before joining groups, they offer solo off‑lead adventure traineeships ($60 +GST) with similar discount options. New clients are invited to a free Meet & Greet at home to discuss personality, preferences, socialisation and safe pickup/drop‑off, and they provide 60‑minute training consultations (basic obedience, lead walking, puppy training) priced at $60 (+GST). Emphasis throughout is on positive methods, tailored experiences, and strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners through memorable outdoor adventures.