Hiking Hounds Activity

Hiking is beneficial, & fun for humans & canines alike! Did you know that dogs can carry 20% of their weight on their backs? Yes! Backpacking & hiking is a sport & exercise that is fun for everyone involved! This activity is great for dogs of all sizes & has numerous benefits & rewards. Not only is it a fun form of exercise, it is also a great way to get Fido focused on a task & expel energy in a positive, constructive manner.

This activity is great for all people & dogs.  We will teach you all the ins & outs of hiking, backpacks, trail etiquette, first aide when needed & how to do it all off-leash!

Our hiking activity will teach:

• mental focus
• control while having fun & exercising!
• how to ascend & descend properly while hiking with a canine
• trail etiquette
• how to hike off-leash safely & reliably

Activity details are as follows:

• 1 time activity—no commitments!
• 1-2 hours in length (dependent on hike distance)
• dogs 6 months up to any age can join
• 10 dog maximum/5 dog minimum per class