Colorado dog hiking service unleashes franchising expansion plan

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A company that takes dogs on hikes plans to expand across Colorado and nationwide after unleashing a franchising initiative. Golden, Colorado-based Hike Doggie, a startup founded by pet parent Kath Allen, takes Coloradans’ K-9 friends of any breed on two-hour hikes across the state. Allen and her team of 23 serve “most of the Denver […]

The Benefits of Multi-Territory Ownership with Hike Doggie

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One of the unique benefits of owning a Hike Doggie franchise is the opportunity for multi-territory ownership. Franchisees who are ready to grow their business can expand by securing additional territories, allowing them to serve more clients and increase their revenue streams. With low operating costs and the flexibility of a mobile business, multi-territory ownership […]

Hike Doggie’s Support System: Helping Franchisees Succeed

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At Hike Doggie, franchisees are never alone on their journey to business success. The company offers a robust support system that starts with comprehensive training and continues with ongoing guidance. Whether it’s marketing, operations, or customer service, Hike Doggie provides franchisees with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in the pet care industry. […]

How to Finance Your Hike Doggie Franchise

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Unless you were born with a proverbial silver spoon in your mouth, it’s highly likely you’ll need to investigate financing the purchase of your Hike Doggie business. But not to worry, you’re definitely not alone. While statistics on franchise funding aren’t exactly precise nor predictable, the majority of first-time candidates rely on numerous funding strategies […]

A Passion for Dogs = A Profitable Business Opportunity

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If you have a passion for entrepreneurship and all things canine, it’s time you learned about franchise ownership with Hike Doggie – the industry’s only dog hiking business opportunity. In this edition of the Hike Doggie Blog, we’re going to share further insight and information on what makes our business model a profitable opportunity. We’re […]

Hike Doggie Has Marketing Support You Can Count On

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What makes franchising with Hike Doggie such a special opportunity? For starters, it’s the industry’s only dog hiking franchise concept in the marketplace, making it an industry disruptor. Second, it’s the perfect way to launch an entrepreneurial career and become financially independent. Third, you get to enjoy the best that dogs have to offer – […]

A Day in the Life of a Hike Doggie Franchise Owner

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Ever wondered what life is like for a Hike Doggie franchise owner? If so, today is your lucky day, because our latest blog post is designed to give you an inside look at the day-to-day activities of franchisees in our network. Our business model is predicated on meeting the desires of the dog parents in […]

Proven Business Model: How Hike Doggie Ensures Your Success

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Hike Doggie’s proven business model is all about ensuring your success, but let’s take a step back and look at how people come to own a business of their own. Essentially, there are three ways to become your own boss. Once you decide that the entrepreneurial life is for you, you’ll have a choice to […]

Low Investment, High Returns: The Financial Upside of Hike Doggie Ownership

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With over 4,000 different franchise concepts in the marketplace today, it’s a near certainty that there’s a business out there for everyone. But with this level of competition, it takes a great value proposition and enough key differentiators to separate a franchise opportunity from its direct competitors. What makes Hike Doggie so special? We break […]

Why Hike Doggie is the Perfect Opportunity for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Three dogs standing together in forest clearing, pack hike

If you’re paying attention at some to the more recent discourse on the internet, you might notice a new term swirling around our lexicon – “touch grass.” It’s an idiom with a simple and direct meaning – a recommendation that people get outside, spend time in nature, and reconnect with the world around them. The […]

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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!