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"text": "Often, yes. Puppies under six months are still building social skills and recovery routines, and many daycares mix dogs of different sizes and play styles. Most trainers prefer short, structured puppy visits or solo walks until your puppy is older. Goodwalk's puppy visits are designed for this stage."
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"text": "A solo or tiny-group dog walker. Anxious and reactive dogs do better with predictable, low-stimulation routines and a familiar handler. Group daycare is usually too much. Goodwalk runs small Tiny Gang walks with a maximum of four dogs."
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"text": "Not necessarily. Two to three walks a week is a common rhythm for working Auckland owners. Daily walks suit high-energy breeds, recovering dogs on prescribed exercise, or owners with longer working hours."
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"text": "A dog walker takes your dog out for exercise during the day and returns them home. A pet sitter visits your home (or stays overnight) to feed, toilet and check on your dog while you are away. Walkers focus on exercise; sitters focus on companionship and overnight care."
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