Bishops Lydeard's & Quantock villages original Canine service, adventure Club. Since 2021.
ADVENTURE CLUB QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
My dog has a walker. Why Adventure Club?
Because the person, the company and the places all matter. I'm Carl, and I personally lead every Adventure Club walk, bringing more than 15,000 hours of professional canine experience and the fitness for proper Quantock hikes. I know the hidden gems, the woodland trails and the dogs beside me.
Groups stay smaller, familiar and carefully matched. We build friendships, practise calm behaviour and give noses, bodies and minds plenty to do. The aim is a fulfilled dog who brings that contentment home. You remain their person. I become another trusted part of their world.
More than 70% of our dog parents are home when I collect. They choose Adventure Club for what it adds to their dog's life: adventure, confidence, good company and a friend who knows them properly.
What happens between the front door and homecoming?
Around an hour on the trail—not in the van. Collection and return travel are additional. We explore proper Quantock hikes, selected Forestry England woodlands and quieter countryside routes I've come to know over years on the ground.
Afterwards: fresh water, an approved treat and towelling or a warm rinse when needed. Any optional finishing scent is agreed with you. Photographs and a personal app report bring their adventure home to you.
A recurring place means familiar friends and someone who knows your dog properly. Active members also receive 10% off eligible Simply Spoilt products, priority and preferred prices for separately paid Adventure Specials, useful guides and selected partner offers as available. Small, personal and part of the family.
More of a home comforts connoisseur?
Some dogs want the hills. Others would choose good company on their own sofa. Both deserve to be Simply Spoilt.
My mum Carol brings the quieter side of our family to your home. Her 30- and 60-minute VIP Companion Visits make time for the things your dog loves: play, enrichment, affection and familiar routines, with someone whose attention is theirs. A favourite game. A little exploring with their nose. Company to settle beside. The small things can make a very good day.
Does my dog need me to be out?
Not at all. You might be working upstairs, juggling a busy day or simply want another lovely experience in their week. It is time devoted to your dog, without you having to leave the house.
What if the big adventures aren't their thing?
Older companions, quieter characters and dogs who prefer home comforts can enjoy Simply Spoilt at their own pace. Tell me what makes your dog comfortable and what they enjoy. Carol also offers gentle local walks for suitable dogs who like a relaxed stretch and sniff; we'll discuss which service fits.
Will I hear how they've been?
Of course. Photographs and an app update let you share their visit. You get the reassurance of familiar, personal care; your dog gets another person to look forward to.
Can we book?
VIP Companion Visits are currently our available service. Send your village or postcode and preferred days, and I'll check Carol's availability with you.
Room for a proper off-lead run?
Absolutely. Our secure-field sessions give sociable dogs room to stretch out, run freely, follow their noses and enjoy a substantial exercise session with carefully chosen company.
I'm there throughout: watching body language, guiding interactions and keeping play enjoyable. There's room to run, and room to take a breather. Good socialising includes both.
These are trainer-led group sessions for sociable, non-aggressive dogs only. I assess suitability before offering a place. They aren't a place to test whether a dog can cope with a group; dogs who need individual support require a different setting. Ask me about future sessions and suitability.
Sounds like their sort of life. How do we start?
Tell me about your dog, your village or postcode and the days you have in mind. I'm based in Bishops Lydeard, serving the Quantock villages and selected Taunton areas where the service and collection round fit.
VIP Companion Visits with Carol are currently available for suitable local enquiries. Adventure Club and other regular services are at capacity; you're welcome to ask about future spaces.
Where there's a suitable opening, we'll arrange a free Meet & Greet and talk properly about your dog. For Adventure Club, I consider temperament, confidence, fitness and comfort with the existing dogs before an introductory outing or recurring place is agreed. Nervous or reactive dogs are assessed individually and may need one-to-one support. The right fit comes before filling a space.