PACK ADVENTURES AND PRIVATE WALKS
Structured pack walks are a great way for dogs to learn and achieve balance from each other and a calm-confident leader. They fulfill basic exercise needs while teaching essential socialization skills among their own kind. I lead our packs through natural environments, building trust, respect and love with each member. In our pack walks, your dog will learn how to function in a pack, follow balanced leadership, and experience the world as a dog. She’ll come home relaxed and ready to rest!
PACK ADVENTURES
LOCATION: Willmore Park in South City
TIME: AM or PM on Mondays and Wednesdays
- Pack size is 6-8 dogs
- Car travel to walk location included
- Free walk time included
PRIVATE WALKS
LOCATION: Client’s neighborhood
TIME: As scheduled
- Pack size is 1-3 dogs
- Tailored to individual work and training
- Free walk time depends on location
FREE WALK & OFF-LEASH PREP
Our pack adventures begin with structure (dogs follow their leader), transition to free walk time, and end with structure. During free walk, dogs are placed on 20 ft. long drop leads and allowed to run, play and explore. They learn to stick with the pack and return at my whistle for treats and praise even when given the option to do otherwise. With enough repetitions, dogs become ready to walk off-leash during free walk. This is a safe, fun way to train our pack members to be excellent off-leash dogs for hiking, camping, dog parks, and other activities.
If you’re not comfortable with your pup participating in off-leash prep during free walk time, let me know! It’s not required, and the dogs have just as much fun on their drop leads.
ON-BOARDING PROCESS
All pack adventure candidates must complete an evaluation period before joining a pack. Evaluations consist of at least 2 private walks, both solo and with my balanced dogs, to asses temperament, likes/dislikes, and motivations. Once evaluation walks are complete, the dog is placed in a pack that fits his temperament and works with the parent's schedule. Current Rehab or Pack Leader Training clients can ask about adding pack adventures or private walks anytime.
