Group Hikes
“Let’s hit the trails!”
Our group dog-walk clients have adventures on the trail! The outings are a minimum of one hour of hiking time. Dogs are usually off-leash, although sometimes we have a dog on leash if they don’t have good recall and we usually start new dogs on leash until we can be sure of their recall. Some of our favorite hiking spots are Redwood Regional Park, Anthony Chabot Regional Park, Leona Canyon, Claremont Canyon, Strawberry Canyon, the Albany Bulb, Pt. Isabel, and Dimond Canyon. We decide which trail to go to depending on trail, traffic, and weather conditions, and on group size and fitness level. We have East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) permits to take up to six dogs at a time on EBRPD trails.
All dogs are up to date on shots, neutered or spayed, and good with other dogs. We're not dog trainers but we do constantly reinforce good trail manners with positive reinforcement. We pick up and return your dog to your home, rinsing and/or toweling your dog off if needed, so you have a relaxed and happy dog when you come home. Depending on where your home is on the pick-up and drop-off route, your pup will usually be out of the house two to three hours, including travel time, and your dog will always get at least an hour actually on the trail.
If your dog is less social with other dogs, doesn’t have good recall, likes a slow sniffing meditation, or you would rather they hike one-on-one with a walker, we are happy to provide private trail hikes.
Details
All walks are a minimum of one hour on the trail. We do not offer group hikes on evenings, weekends, or holidays, but we may be able to give your dog a private walk if needed. Clients must sign up for a package of at least two walks per week on a regular schedule. No credits are given for cancellations. Clients sign up for auto-pay and their credit cards are debited monthly after services have been completed.
"I recommend Molly and her fabulous team at Doggy Lama unreservedly! They have walked and boarded two dogs for us since 2008 and are completely trustworthy, compassionate and beloved by the dogs. When one of our dogs got cancer at an early age, Molly herself walked him almost every day that we could not, to ensure that the time he had left was as enjoyable as possible. I am forever grateful."
-Jamie K. on LinkedIn
