
TRAIL READY
Off-Leash Adventure Awaits!
Trail Ready: Your Dog’s Path to Off-Leash Freedom
Off-leash adventures sound amazing — until your dog blows you off and you spend the rest of your hike trying to get them back... That’s where Trail Ready comes in.
This 3-level training series is designed to take your dog from sometimes comes when called to reliable off-leash hiking buddy. Whether you dream of peaceful trail walks, more freedom at the park, or just want to stop yelling “COME!” into the void — you're in the right place.
How It Works
Each level of Trail Ready builds on the last, giving you practical skills, real-world results, and the confidence to let the leash go.
Give your dog the freedom they crave.
Trail Ready: Foundations
Start here — Teach the cue. Build the habit.
Build a reliable ‘come’ cue from the ground up
Learn how to be more rewarding than distractions
Train with long lines & games
Perfect for dogs with zero or inconsistent recall
4 weeks | $150 | Starts June 29 …. only 1 spot left!
Trail Ready: Reliable Response
Level 2 — Build reliability and proof your ‘come’.
Practice around distractions with better control
Increase distance with reliability
Start to give your dog more freedom
Trail Ready: Pack Hikes
Level 3 — This is what it’s all for.
Small off-leash pack hikes
Real-world proofing on the trails with other dogs and distractions
Build handler focus, recall under pressure, and pack skills
Maintain your training with fun, practical application
Let your dog enjoy nature the way they’re meant to - off leash.
What Comes Next? Adventure!
Once you graduate Trail Ready, you can join:
Tails & Trails – an invite-only group hiking membership for recall-trained dogs and their people
Trail Dogs – solo or paired off-leash hikes, done for you
These programs are only available to dogs with solid, real-world recall — and Trail Ready is the path that gets you there.
FAQs
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The Trail Ready Program is best for dogs 5 months of age or older.
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There are no make-ups, and you will likely fall behind if you miss a class. I recommend making class a priority or postponing registration until you can commit to all the classes.
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This class is not appropriate for dogs who struggle with reactivity.
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This class is not suitable for dogs who are reactive to other dogs. Reach out to me for other training options.
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Good quality treats, a regular leash, and a long line.