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Bishops Lydeard's & Quantock villages original Canine service, adventure Club. Since 2021.
About me & Simply Spoilt Canine
Hello, I'm Carl Hayes, owner and operator of Simply Spoilt.
I started Simply Spoilt in 2021 from a lifelong love of dogs, the countryside and the small details that make care feel genuinely personal. I wanted to create more than another dog-walking service: a considered weekly experience that dogs look forward to and owners can trust.
Today, the Simply Spoilt Adventure Club combines trainer-led handling with carefully matched, recurring groups and exceptional countryside. Routes are chosen around the dogs, the weather and the ground—from sweeping natural Quantock hill routes and selected Forestry England and ancient woodland settings to National Trust countryside where access and suitability permit, open landscapes and suitable swim spots. Every adventure is planned for natural movement, scent, exploration, calm social confidence and genuine fulfilment.
I bring more than 12,000 hours of professional canine experience and a Will Atherton-approved trainer approach to each group. Secure transport, fresh water, thoughtful post-walk care and a personal photo report through our client app complete the service from collection to homecoming.
Dogs are family in my own home too. Enzo, Brisa and Mela shaped the standard I wanted Simply Spoilt to meet: professional without becoming impersonal, refined without losing warmth, and always centred on the dog in front of me.
Based in Bishops Lydeard, we serve the Quantock villages and selected Taunton areas where they fit our routes. New dogs join through a Meet & Greet and suitability process, because the right match matters more than simply filling a space.
What makes Simply Spoilt Different?
Considered in every detail, personal at every stage and shaped around each dog.
• Trainer-led care — Carl brings 12,000+ hours of professional canine experience and a Will Atherton-approved trainer approach to every group.
• Carefully matched recurring packs — Members hold a fixed weekly place; dogs are assessed and placed with familiar companions, not changing ad-hoc groups.
• Countryside chosen with purpose — From sweeping Quantock hills and Forestry England woodland to suitable National Trust countryside, open landscapes and favourite swim spots.
• Secure transport and home access — Dogs travel securely, with household access handled through agreed lock-box arrangements.
• Thoughtful return-home care — Fresh water, an approved treat, towelling or a warm rinse when needed, and a light dog-safe scent where suitable and agreed.
• Modern client app — Scheduling, service information, photographs and a personal post-adventure report are kept together in one place.
• Membership with substance — Active members receive an ongoing 10% saving on eligible Simply Spoilt Canine products, plus priority and member prices for Exmoor hikes, sunset walks, secure-field socials and other monthly specials.
• Professional foundations — Fully insured, DBS checked and canine first-aid trained, with careful handling and sound judgement before technology.
• Most of all — Every dog is known, loved and cared for as one of our own.
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