Denver Dog's 5-Star Yelp Review Goes Viral, Highlighting Hike Doggie's Unique Canine Hiking Adventures

Hike Doggie, the premier dog hiking service based in Golden, Colorado, is celebrating a viral moment after "Gunnar," a four-year-old Black Labrador Retriever from Denver, left an epic five-star Yelp review detailing his daylong hiking adventure on June 16. Written from Gunnar's perspective, the review describes the experience as "the greatest adventure of my life," narrowly beating his previous highlight of finding a half chicken nugget in a parking lot.

The review, which begins with a disclaimer that Gunnar is a real canine and not a paid spokesdog, has delighted Hike Doggie founder Kath Allen. "The moment we spotted the post, we just knew we had to share Gunnar's five-star review with as many people as possible," Allen said. "What he wrote in his awesome Yelp review perfectly encapsulates what makes our full-service hiking adventures so special for dogs, capturing the very essence of our brand's mission statement to 'make dogs as happy as they make us.'"

Gunnar's mom, Kristi Gacke, director of sales and marketing for Denver-based HHM Hotels, expressed little surprise at her dog's newfound fame. "To say he's still pretty amped up about the experience is an understatement," Gacke said. "But Gunnar has always been a very expressive doggie, quite vocal, even back when he was just a puppy. Honestly, I'm really not all that surprised he's gone and done something viral—he's kind of been destined for greatness from the day we got him."

In his review, Gunnar detailed specific observations from his hike, including discovering 17 sticks, cataloguing 43 different smells, and encountering numerous squirrels. After hours of stimulating fun, he returned home, where 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." His only complaint: that Hike Doggie eventually had to bring him back home.

Gunnar's review is a testament to the kind of experience Hike Doggie provides, which is central to its franchising model. Founded in 2016, Hike Doggie is celebrating its 10th anniversary and currently operates 10 franchises across six states: Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Tennessee, Georgia, and Delaware. The company serves over 800 dogs each month in the Denver-metro area alone and has participated in over 60,000 hikes to date.

For those interested in the service, the full Yelp review can be read here. More information about Hike Doggie's professional dog-hiking services and franchise opportunities is available at https://hikedoggie.com. The company also offers a low barrier to entry for franchisees, quick conversion, and strong retention rates, making it an attractive opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to invest in a growing pet services market.