Hike Doggie, a premier dog hiking service based in Golden, Colorado, is celebrating a recent Yelp review that has captured the hearts of dog lovers everywhere. The review, written from the perspective of Gunnar, a four-year-old Black Labrador Retriever, details his daylong hiking adventure on June 16. Gunnar's review, which he posted on Yelp, describes the experience as "the greatest adventure of my life," narrowly beating the time he found half a chicken nugget in a parking lot.
Kath Allen, founder of Hike Doggie, expressed delight at the canine-authored post. "The moment we spotted the post, we just knew we had to share Gunnar's five-star review with as many people as possible," she said. The review perfectly encapsulates the brand's mission to "make dogs as happy as they make us." Hike Doggie offers professional hiking services, including round-trip transportation in climate-controlled "Big Blue Busses," snacks, social media snaps, and end-of-day baths.
Gunnar's dog mom, Kristi Gacke, director of sales and marketing for Denver-based HHM Hotels, was not surprised by the attention. "Gunnar has always been a very expressive doggie, quite vocal, even back when he was just a puppy," she shared. In his review, Gunnar noted specific observations from his hike: he discovered 17 sticks, catalogued 43 different smells, and encountered numerous squirrels. After returning home, he "collapsed face-first on the floor, slept for six hours, barked once in his sleep, dreamed about chasing a squirrel, and woke up with a leaf still stuck to his butt."
The review concludes with Gunnar's only complaint: that Hike Doggie eventually had to bring him back home. He signed off as "Founder & CEO of Barkshire Hathaway, as well as the Director of Sniff Operations/Lead Squirrel Intelligence Officer, Good Boy, First Class." For more information on Hike Doggie's services in Colorado and other markets, visit Hike Doggie.
Hike Doggie, founded in 2016, is celebrating its 10th anniversary and has participated in over 60,000 hikes with 10 franchisees in six states. The brand's franchising opportunity offers a low barrier to entry and strong retention rates. Those interested in franchise ownership can explore opportunities through Loyalty Brands.
