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How Hike Doggie Turned Dog Hiking into a Thriving Franchise Opportunity

How Hike Doggie Turned Dog Hiking into a Thriving Franchise Opportunity

By: wondercrateAdmin

At Hike Doggie, we believe every dog deserves adventure, fresh air, and a life filled with joy. But our journey didn’t start with a big blue bus rolling through the Rockies—it began with a simple idea and a deep love for dogs.

How It All Started

Hike Doggie was born from a passion for giving dogs the adventure they crave and the happiness they deserve. It all started with our founder, Kath, who realized the power of nature in making dogs not just physically healthier, but emotionally happier too. Coming from a life of corporate sales, she knew she was meant for something bigger. The idea was simple: to create a service that takes dogs on real adventures when their parents can’t. No more boring dog walks around the block—this was about mountain trails, streams to splash in, and endless opportunities for sniffing and exploring.

From that first hike, we’ve built a community of dog owners who see their pups as more than pets—they’re family. And just like family, we want them to experience all the joys life has to offer.

Watch Our Full Story

If you want to hear more about our story and our exciting vision for the future, check out the full Founder’s Story on our YouTube channel:

Our Vision: Expanding the Pack

After seeing the happiness that our hikes bring to dogs and their parents, we knew this idea was something special. But we didn’t want to stop with just one location. We wanted to spread this joy to dog lovers everywhere. That’s why we’re expanding through franchising.

Our vision for Hike Doggie franchising is simple: We want to build a community of compassionate dog lovers across the country who can take part in this exciting business model. Each franchisee will have the opportunity to run their own Hike Doggie, bringing the adventure, happiness, and health benefits of our hikes to dogs in their area. This isn’t just about growing a business—it’s about spreading the love, one hike at a time.

Why Hike Doggie Franchising?

For dog lovers looking for a business with heart, Hike Doggie offers a unique opportunity. Not only do you get to run a fulfilling business that makes dogs’ tails wag, but you also join a supportive pack of franchisees dedicated to making a difference in dogs’ lives. With full training, ongoing support, and the chance to offer something truly meaningful to your community, franchising with Hike Doggie means joining a family as much as it means running a business.

Join Our Journey

Whether you’re a dog parent looking for the perfect adventure for your pup, or an aspiring business owner with a passion for dogs, Hike Doggie has a place for you. Follow our journey, and let’s make more dogs as happy as they make us.

Hike Doggie — Franchisee Guide

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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!

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