Pack Hikes

// Dog Camp //
Explore. Play. Socialize.

this is
dog camp

Let your dog be a dog – and move away from traditional doggie daycares! We provide the freedom to get the structured exercise they need while simultaneously sharpening basic obedience skills, impulse control and building confidence through appropriate dog socialization. This recipe also makes for a very fulfilled and relaxed dog at the end of the day.

Our pack hikes focus on creating a safe and comfortable space for your dog to build confidence and partake in primal instincts like sniffing, digging, playing, swimming and forming canine relationships.

We call this dog camp — the best combination of physical activity and enrichment.

Let’s explore together!

pack hike details

Trail Skills + Mindset

As a pack member, your dog will work on recall, pack walking, impulse control, relaxation and other life skills.

A weekly attendance commitment is required to maintain pack stability and facilitate effective learning.

Physical Activity + Enrichment

Without the confinement of a short leash or a traditional kenneled dog daycare, your dog’s body gets physical movement while on the trail (playing, swimming, climbing) and their mind is engaged and stimulated with the sights, sounds and smells of the forest and interactions with me and other pack members.

Did you know that the off leash pack environment is more enriching and biologically fulfilling than a traditional dog daycare? The restrictive kenneled space and a group of dogs with varying temperaments and behavioral tendencies can make your dog’s day very stressful.

Socialize + Confidence

Our packs are kept small to cultivate lasting canine friendships and to ensure dogs get individualized attention and care.

We spend each pack hike building confidence in each dog whether it be calmly riding in the car, learning to communicate with other dogs, or respectful play.

The Pack Hike Day

Each dog is picked up at home and transported with canine friends to our private trail for 2 hours of adventure, play, skill practice and lots of enrichment.

After our hike, your dog is dropped off at home relaxed and ready to nap!

Please expect your dog to be away from home 3-5 hours.

Service Days + Area

Current Schedule + Availability:
Monday (4 spots)
Wednesday (2 spots)
Friday (4 spots)

Home pickup service available in:

Brookfield, Northfield, Williamstown

*pickup area is subject to change and some locations may not be available everyday.

Price + Place

$40/hike

Pack hikes take place on 100+ acres of private property with wooded trails (with elevation gain), open meadows, streams and a swimming hole.

Pack members must attend a minimum of once per week. Other fees may apply. Prices are subject to change without notice.

is my dog pack ready?

There are a few requirements to consider before we set up a meet and greet.

Friendly with dogs and people
Reliable recall
Off-leash experience (spends regular time off leash)
Enjoys riding in a car with other dogs
Loves all of Vermont’s seasons and weather conditions
Over the age of 2 years old^ and spayed/neutered
A weekly commitment is required to build canine relationships and develop trail skills.

^Younger dogs may be considered.

*Preparatory training may be available for dogs not meeting all requirements.

My Dog is Pack Ready!