Play & Explore

Playgroup and off-leash group hikes!

Life After Training!

Training opens the door—and this is where the fun begins! Playgroup and Hiking Group give your dog real off-leash time to run, explore, and connect with other dogs in a safe, small-group setting. It’s socialization, exercise, and adventure all rolled into one—perfect for dogs who love to play and run wild… and for shy dogs building their confidence! Invite-only for past and current clients!

Playgroup

Do you want to give your dog more playtime but the dog park freaks you out?

Join my playgroup and enjoy a relaxed, off-leash play session on a spacious, fenced Sniffspot. Dogs can chase, wrestle, or just sniff around—whatever suits them. Small groups mean every dog gets a safe, enjoyable experience, and owners can hang out, chat, and watch their dogs have fun.

Next playgroup: Saturday Sept 13, 2-3 pm

Three dogs sitting in a forested area with tall trees and pine needles on the ground.

Hiking Group

Off-leash hikes for adventure dogs ready to explore!

These hikes give dogs the chance to run, explore, and experience the world the way they’re meant to - off leash.

Each hike is led by me, with my dog Olive along. I keep the group small so everyone can have a calm, low-pressure experience on the trail. Dogs don’t need to interact; they just need to coexist peacefully. This works well for nervous dogs as well as social, friendly ones.

There’s nothing more enriching for a dog than running free in nature. It’s one of the most powerful things you can offer your dog. So what are you waiting for? Let’s hit the trail!

Next hike: Saturday Sept 6 at 9:30 am

FAQs

  • These groups are only for dogs I know and have worked with. This is to keep everyone safe and make sure everyone has fun! If you’re interested in joining, let’s chat about how we can work together!

  • This would depend on your individual dog. If I feel your dog is unsafe to be around others off-leash, you won’t be invited to join.

  • This may be appropriate depending on your individual dog. For some reactive dogs, this could be incredibly therapeutic, but proper training must be done first to be considered.

  • Locations will be provided upon signup.

  • If I’ve worked with them and have given the okay.