Booking & Requirements

How to Book an Adventure Hike

Ready to schedule your dog’s trail adventure? Booking is easy – you can contact us by phone or online to reserve a spot. New clients start with an initial meet-and-greet or trial hike to ensure a good fit. We operate Adventure Hikes most weekdays, with morning pickups so dogs get back home by early afternoon, happy and tired.
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Dog Eligibility & Safety Requirements

To join our Adventure Hikes, dogs need to meet a few requirements for everyone’s safety and enjoyment:

• Vaccinated & Healthy: Dogs must be in good health, at least 6 months old, and up-to-date on core vaccines like Rabies and DHPP. This protects your dog and their trail buddies.
• Spayed/Neutered for Groups: For group hikes, all dogs over 6 months should be spayed or neutered (no females in heat or intact males on pack outings). This helps maintain a calm, focusable group.
• Good Manners & Recall: We require a basic temperament screening before the first hike. Dogs should be well-socialized (friendly with other dogs and people) and calm around other trail users. Reliable recall (coming when called) is a must for off-leash freedom – if a dog is still learning, we may use a long lead until they demonstrate good recall.
• Gear: Dogs should wear a secure collar or harness with ID tags. We provide leashes and any other hiking gear needed, as well as water and treats. If your dog has a favorite adventure pack or needs medication during the hike, let us know.

Coverage Areas

We’re proud to serve the Denver metro area, Boulder, Golden, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Superior, and the surrounding areas including the foothills with professional, certified pet care you can count on.

Frequently Asked Questions

To join our Adventure Hikes, dogs need to meet a few requirements for everyone’s safety and enjoyment:

• How long are the hikes and where do you go?
  Each Adventure Hike outing lasts around 3–4 hours total, including transport. Dogs typically get 1.5–2 hours of actual hiking on the trail, depending on the group’s pace. We explore trails in the local foothills (e.g. Golden, Boulder areas) that are known to be dog-friendly and safe. We choose locations with shade and water when possible, so pups stay comfortable.
• How many dogs are in a group hike?
  We keep groups small – usually no more than 4 or 5 dogs together. This small pack size ensures each dog is closely supervised and can interact without feeling overwhelmed. There’s always one dedicated human guide per group managing the pack (and giving out belly rubs!). For dogs that do better alone, we offer private hikes instead.
• Is it safe to let my dog off-leash?
  Safety is our #1 priority. We only allow off-leash play in appropriate areas and after we’ve verified your dog has good recall and manners. Our guides are experienced in handling dog behavior and carry leashes to secure dogs if needed at any point. We hike in open-space trails away from traffic, and we’re prepared for emergencies with first-aid training and GPS tracking. If ever in doubt, we’ll keep a dog on a long lead until we’re confident in their off-leash reliability.
• Do I get updates during the hike?
  Yes! We know how reassuring it is to see your pup enjoying themselves. We send a post-hike report with highlights of the adventure, including photos of your dog on the trail and a GPS map of where we went. You’ll know what your dog did, who they hiked with, and how much fun they had. For longer outings, we can also send a quick text update or a couple of live pics during the hike upon request.

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Ready to see your dog embark on an adventure of a lifetime?
Get in touch to book an Adventure Hike today and give your furry friend the exercise, freedom, and joy they crave. We can’t wait to hit the trails with your pup!

All hikes include pickup/drop-off, water breaks, safety supervision by CPR-certified caregivers, and post-hike updates with photos.