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Hiking & Enrichment Services

What do we do?
Connecting dogs with nature is what we do! Our Hiking services aim to get your pup out of the house and onto local trails. Exploring, running, sniffing and playing in the most natural environment possible. These Hikes are a great way to provide your dog meaningful exercise, enrichment and socialization while curbing frustration and boredom.

 

Training on Trail:

While dogs explore, we intentionally practice real-world skills through games that tap into natural drives. Together we roam, conquer obstacles, search and find, and move with purpose. Using these games, we intentionally practice recall, handler engagement, problem solving, confidence building  and basic trail etiquette.

Clients who book 3 + adventure services per week
get a 10% discount off  Base Price
buddy hikes

Buddy Hike (90- Minutes)

Adventures with friends!

Base Rate:  $75

Service Details

  • Pick up/Drop off Included up to 8 miles

  • +1 - Hour group trail time

  • Photo updates and progress reports 

  • Long-lines to facilitate freedom 

  • Small, stable groups (5 dogs max)

  • Recall & Engagement games

What we do: 

Hiking with Friends! An exciting walk where a small, stable group of 3–5 compatible dogs adventure together exploring pet friendly local trails.

 

These specialized group hikes provide safe, structured opportunities for dogs to sniff, run, and play under the guidance of experienced handlers. We keep groups small and well matched to ensure each dog is having a good time and getting the attention they deserve. 

Best for - Socially stable adult dogs 

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​Benefits 

  • Less anxiety and frustration

  • Better confidence and decision-making

  • Healthy socialization 

  • Natural decompression opportunities

Dogs must pass a behavior evaluation before they can be accepted into group.

Morning Groups Operate

Monday - Friday

8AM - 11:30 AM

Pick up/Drop off Time included in this window

two happy dogs explore and hike through the woods
Solo Hikes

Solo Trail Hike (1 - Hour)

Reactive or Nervous dogs deserve stressfree exercise too!

Base Rate: $70

Service Details

  • Pick up/Drop off Included up to 8 miles

  • +1 Hour SOLO trail time

  • Photo updates and progress reports 

  • Long-lines to facilitate freedom 

  • Advocacy for your dogs individual needs  

  • Training/Practice of real life skills

Best for - Reactive Dogs - Nervous Dogs - Over-Excited Dogs

What we do:

A focused one-on-one trail “sniffari,” where your dog leads with their nose at their own pace as we hike through local nature trails.

 

These individualized sessions are ideal for dogs who may not thrive in traditional daycare or group settings. Pups who are reactive, over-excited, or anxious and benefit from low-stress, one-on-one attention.

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​Benefits 

  • Decompression through natural expression 

  • Reduced trigger stacking, increasing openness to behavior modification

  • Physically & mentally tired 

  • Reduced stress & frustration 

solo trail hike with a happy golden retriever. practicing off leash skills and recall training in the woods
Puppy Hike

Puppy Hike (30 - Min)

Shorter, easier paced adventure

Base Rate: $50

Service Details

  • Pick up/Drop off Included up to 8 miles

  • +30 min SOLO trail time

  • Photo updates and progress reports 

  • Long-lines to facilitate freedom 

  • Advocacy for your dogs individual needs  

  • Training/Practice of real life skills

Best for - Puppies - Older Dogs - Exercise Restriction

What we do:

A shorter solo adventure aimed towards puppies and older dogs. These hikes are shorter, but still just as impactful.

 

Shorter time helps build stamina without putting excess stress on joints. ​We focus on quality time over quantity. 

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​Benefits 

  • Quality exercise without over doing it 

  • Gradually build physical strength and stamina 

  • Healthy socialization opportunities 

puppy practices proprioception on an outdoor adventure

Training & Behavior Services: 

Private Training

Private Training - In-Home

Build the basics 

Service Details

  • 60 minute in home training

  • Free driving fee up to 8 miles

  • Custom behavior plans & goals 

  • Home work and weekly progress reports

  • Positive reinforcement & motivation based methods

  • Access to video exercise examples

Best for - All dogs!

What we do:

Training is more than teaching “sit” or “stay.” This foundational program focuses on teaching owners how to live more harmoniously with their dog. You’ll learn the fundamentals of how dogs learn, why certain behaviors happen, and how to confidently guide your dog through everyday situations.

We customize behavior plans to fit owner goals and the dog’s needs. 

This program is ideal for:

  • New dog owners

  • Young dogs and newly adopted rescues

  • Anyone wanting reliable manners and a better relationship with their dog​

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We can Address

  • Engagement & focus

  • Leash skills / loose leash walking

  • Settling & calm behavior in/out  of the home

  • Jumping, mouthiness and over-excitement  

  • Destructive chewing 

  • Crate training & potty training  

  • Building confidence and reducing frustration

  • Basic cues: sit, down, stay, place, recall (as appropriate)

  • Socialization & Enrichment plans

Program Options & Pricing

4 Session Package

60 minutes

$500

6 sessions Package 

60 minutes 

$750

8 sessions Package 

60 minutes 

$980

Enrichment Adder

Clients are able to add on a solo or buddy trail hike addition at a lower cost to their training packages.

This can help get the dog on a consistent enrichment schedule putting them in a better mind state to learn.

 

Clients can book up to three adder sessions per week.

60 min Hike add-on: 

$60 / walk

peaceful trail hike as the dog looks over the Assabet river
Training a puppy to loose leash walk and heel. Practicing heeling in a neighborhood around distractions
play based training and engagement. work with your dogs drive to practice obedience and training skills

Boarding & Care Services: 

Over-nights

Overnight Boarding 

Peace of mind while you are away

Rates  $135/night

Service Details

  • Pick up/Drop off Included up to 8 miles

  • Calm home setting, no large, loud facility 

  • Enrichment games provided throughout the day

  • Overnight care plus 8+ hours of daytime companionship

  • Cage free - 1 Family booked at a time

  • Photo/Video updates throughout the day

Going away? No worries! Overnight pet sitting involves you pup staying with Byhanka at her personal home or from the comfort of your own house. During the day, your pup will spend meaningful time interacting with dogs, playing enrichment games, and relaxing in a home.

 

We offer one complimentary trail hike, so your pup has an opportunity for an exciting and fulfilling adventure. Clients can add more trail hikes for an additional cost.

The home has access to a fenced grassy yard for potty breaks and playgroups throughout the day. Clients are welcome to visit before booking a stay. 

Requirements:

  • Dog must be dog friendly & cat neutral 

  • Dog must be UTD on all vaccinations 

  • We only book one family at a time

  • Must be an exsiting client

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*MUST BE AN EXSISTING CLIENT*

LIMITED AVILABILITY 

 

​In order to ensure your pup gets the best care possible, we limit our capacity to

1 FAMILY per visit. 

a happy lab smiles as he hangs out with his over-night pet sitter. they just got finished playing tug
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Book a Service

Email us an intake form to book your Meet & Greet Today!

Email: info@HappyHoundsHike.com

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