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Brisbane Giants ( & Giant X's) Owners to enable an enjoyable experience for all please read & acknowledge the following ground rules:DETAILS:
1. All dogs MUST remain on a lead throughout the walk.
2. Bring Water!!
Some of the walk locations do not have water available for your furkids. In high summer it is important to ensure your puppa gets plenty of water.
3. Bring Bags!
It’s important we set a good example and clean up after our dogs, so bring poo bags!
4. Adult Handlers Only
It is all our responsibilities for the behaviour of ourselves and our dogs, we cannot allow children under 13 years to be the handler of a dog on a walk. If the dog lunged or got away and there was any issue at all, the owners could be held responsible, and the risk is too great.
5. Bandana Wearing Dogs
There may be some dogs wearing a yellow cloth bandana. These are used to signify that this dog ‘needs some space’ from other dogs. It could be for health reasons, they could be shy, or they could be reactive.
Every attendee is asked to ensure they respect these dog’s needs and do not allow your dog to approach, leap at or crowd them. Just give them the little bit of space they need please.
6. Approach with caution!
Once we get all our dogs together, a bit of rivalry may develop, especially amongst the boys, which is only natural. Before allowing your dog or your children to approach a dog, just enquire of the handler if they are OK with other dogs or children.
It is really important that we attend walks being super vigilant with our dogs. They are excited and can be stressed on these walks where they are meeting lots of new, big dogs.
Some dogs are more reactive than others and whilst you might know your dog's reaction, you almost surely will not know another person's dogs so ask first and then have controlled & careful dog meets.
7. Do not allow dogs to 'lunge' at each other
We all need to remember that leaping and lunging is a dangerous behaviour and can be very intimidating. Puppies can be hurt and dog fights or growly episodes start that way, so you do need to make sure your dog is polite in greeting please.
8. Doggy Manners
The monthly walks are a great socialisation opportunity but as the numbers increase, everyone needs to be aware of a few things to keep it all happy & safe. If a dog is laying down, do not let your dog approach or stand over it – it’s a dominant behaviour and the dog laying down could be at risk.
If your dog and another are having a bouncy ‘love-in’ play, just keep them a little apart from other dogs so they can have fun and no-one else gets concerned or wants to join in. Lead length ‘plus some’ is a good distance for safety.
9. Watch for the smaller Human kids too
We have quite a lot of children coming on the walks now and we all need to watch the dogs with kids.
Parents – do not let your children rush up to or approach dogs without asking. Some of our Giants don’t recognise the kids loving as friendly or non-threatening.
10.Bring puppies?
Best not to take them on the walk as you have to protect their growing bones. You can take them for a little stroll with the ‘big dogs’ then rest or wander back or stay back and have a playdate with the other puppies.
When the adult dog walk is over is a great time for puppies to be meeting the ‘grown up dogs’, but always ask the handler first. Puppies just want to be happy, and their bouncy ways might not suit an older or senior dog.
11. Time
If you are running late or lost, please post on the event otherwise we may not wait for you. (Within reason)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cedar Creek, Samford, Brisbane,QLD,Australia, Albany Creek
