10 Lessons From 10 Years Of Running A Dog Hiking Business

Hike Doggie team photo — staff and handlers gathered in front of a Hike Doggie van, celebrating 10 years of dog hiking adventures

10 Lessons From 10 Years Of Running A Dog Hiking Business Wow! Time truly flies when you are building a dog hiking business and making dogs as happy as they make us! As we approach our 10th anniversary, it’s both humbling and mind-blowing to think about everything our Hike Doggie team has created and accomplished […]

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All Hike Doggies must meet the following requirements to ensure all our doggies remain safe and have an awesome hike:

  • Be neutered or spayed
  • Be well socialized around other doggies
  • Be non-aggressive or reactive towards: dogs, people, wildlife & other trail users (runners, bikes, etc)
  • Be well mannered while hiking on a leash
  • Be relaxed & calm during the ride to & from the trailhead in their Zen Den (comfortable individual travel space) aboard our Hike Doggie buses
  • Be current on their vaccines (Rabies, Canine Influenza, Distemper, Bordetella, Leptospirosis)
  • Be at least 6 months old or 4 months old if leash trained

If your doggie does not meet these requirements, we recommend neutering/spaying (if you are not planning on breeding your cutie) & do targeted training in any area where he/she may need some help so they can enjoy an enriched lifestyle full of outdoor fun with friends!