How do dog nature hikes work?
We pick up your dog(s) at your home;
They’ll join our happy pack for some fun, socialization and exercise in the forest;
Then we bring them back to you safe, happy…and probably exhausted!
Nature Dog Hikes | Dog Boarding | Dog Walking | Dog Training
Door-to-Door Transport
We’ll set up a schedule that works for you and pick your dog up at home in our comfortable and secure “dog bus”.
Exercise and Socialization
Your dog will join up to a dozen canine “friends” to hike and run through the wilderness with on one of our three large parcels of land…usually off leash.
Videos and Photos
We photograph and video parts of every hike every day. You’ll have access to view/download our fun!
An Active Dog is a Healthy Dog
We’ve got videos to prove it!
Land Acquisition Update:
Active Dog at Bethlehem Farm
With support from the respective municipalities and our clients, Active Dog made two significant and exciting purchases in 2022: a 357-acre parcel of beautiful, raw land, providing more private trails for our dogs to safely enjoy their daily hikes on, as well as a 190-acre farm for dog hiking and boarding. These two undertakings were enormous steps for our business!
Welcome to Active Dog
Our focus here at Active Dog is to offer a unique, safe and transparent experience for our clients’ dogs.
We have been providing group nature hikes and other services for clients living in Fairfield, Litchfield, Dutchess and Westchester counties since 2011. Over the past decade plus, Active Dog have hiked with over 750,000 dogs!
Our 60-90 minute nature hikes include pick up and drop off from your home, exercise, socialization, supervision and daily photos or videos of your dog in action. Your pup will feel like (s)he is going to Disney World every day!
We also offer private hikes, walks, boarding, training and grooming services.
Eric Bleile – Owner & Founder
New to the Group?
No worries…we don’t bite!
We’ve got lots to offer you and your beloved pet:
Nature Dog Hikes | Dog Boarding | Dog Walking | Dog Training
Scarsdale, NY · Stamford, CT · Greenwich, CT · Weston, CT · Westchester County, NY · New Canaan, CT · Westport, CT · Wilton, CT · Darien, CT · Fairfield, CT …
We know you’ve got questions…here are some answers
How much fun will my dog have?
A ton of fun! Most of our client’s dogs can’t wait to jump into the van after they’ve gotten a couple of hikes under their belt. Some dogs even wait by the door each day waiting to go!
How long has Active Dog LLC been doing dog hiking, walking and boarding?
Active Dog was brought to life in October, 2011 by Eric Bleile with the help of his right hand dog, Tobias.
How do you pick up my dog if I’m not at home?
Most Active Dog clients provide us with one of the following: a hidden key location, an unlocked door or a garage code. Whatever you are most comfortable with.
What if my dog is aggressive with other dogs or people?
We offer a dog training package that could help with this, but if your dog is aggressive with people or other dogs we cannot take them out on group hikes for liability reasons.
What Our Humans are Saying…
Active Dog is by far the best dog walking service and value in the area. The owner and staff are friendly, professional, and extremely easy to work with. Our vet recommended that our dog get more exercise. Regular dog walking services are expensive for a short 15-20 minute walk. Active Dog takes the dogs on long hikes allowing the pups to run, play, and get the exercise they need. Our dog gets so excited on his hike days and comes home worn out!! I highly recommend this company to anyone in the area!!
Eric & his team are the best!! They have changed our 3 dogs lives! They are so excited to go on their adventures!! Eric & his staff are fun, honest and reliable! I love all the posts they share!! Thank you Active Dog for taking such good care of my fur babies!!
Great service! They have taken my dog on many hikes! He is always happy and tired when he is returned home! They have been available last minute to pick up my dog for the times that I haven’t scheduled in advance. Highly recommend!
The very best people to leave your dog with when you go away! Cooper was waiting for us at home, fed and clean and very well exercised! It was so great to be able to see him every day in the photos. Eric and team, if I could give you a million star rating, I would!! Thank you!
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Daily Dog Report
We post photos and videos of your dogs every day, in real time…so you can see first hand how much fun we’re having.
📣‼️ New Hiker‼️📣
Meet Chips! She’s an almost 1 year old red lab and oh boy is she fun! 🤸 She took over the trails like a pro, and was just a total fun loving gal, playing and running with everybody in the pack. She made sure not to miss a single opportunity to splash around too! 🏊
Her favorite toy? Mom’s headbands that she likes to steal 😈
We’re so thrilled to have Chips join our pack! 🐕 ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉🐾 NEW HIKER ALERT! 🐾🎉
Meet Willow, a gorgeous 4 year old Weimaraner from Westport joining the Active Dog family! Willow loves to run so hard it sounds like a horse galloping, chase birds that land in the pool and loves swimming in the ocean!
From the moment I picked her up Willow was an absolute natural. I started her on a drag leash just to get a feel for her recall and within the first 10 minutes it was crystal clear this good girl did not need it. She uses the command “Touch” to come back, what a cool trick! She was galloping up and down those trails like she had done it 1000x, played beautifully with all her new pals in the pack and had the most incredible energy from start to finish.
Willow you are going to absolutely thrive out here and we cannot wait to have you back on the trails. Welcome to the Active Dog family gorgeous girl! 🐾☀️🌿 ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉🐾 Please welcome our newest hiker to join the AD pack, Boots! 🎉🐶
Boots is a 1-year-old Mini Golden Doodle joining us from Pound Ridge, and she completed her very first hike with us today! 🌲🎊
Though Boots was a little hesitant at first, she loved being out on the trail to take in all the new sights and scents of her new place of adventure! As the hike went on, she caught her stride, stayed close to her hiker and watched as her silly pack mates played and zoomed through the trees she'll one day get to explore herself! We’re excited to continue helping Boots build her confidence with her new pack mates at her own pace 💚🐾
Great job today, Boots — we’re proud of you for taking such a big first step and can’t wait to watch you grow! 🎉🐶 ... See MoreSee Less
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⭐️DOG OF THE WEEK⭐️ HAILEY
Hailey is a spirited little adventurer who never misses a beat! 🐾 From the moment the leash comes out, she is ready for action, fun, and plenty of trail exploration. Her youthful energy is contagious, bringing joy to both humans and her furry four-legged friends alike. Whether she’s trekking through the woods, bouncing from scent to scent with her impressive nose, or romping around with her pack pals, Hailey approaches every hike with excitement and curiosity. 🍃🐶
Despite her rugged and fearless nature out on the trails, Hailey has a softer side too — once the hike is over and she settles into princess passenger mode, she turns into a total mush. 👑💗 Just be sure to keep your lunch packed away… her nose is always working overtime 😆 Watching Hailey continue to grow, improve on her hikes, and learn social cues along the way has been incredibly rewarding and so fun to witness. Congratulations sweet girl! 🥳 ... See MoreSee Less
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We had so much fun at this year’s Strutt Your Mutt event! #dogstagram ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨New Hiker Alert🚨
Please give a warm welcome to our newest pack memeber: Maverick! Maverick is a rescue pup from Orange County, California. He is probably about a year and a half old and mostly a German Shepherd. He has been with his family in Weston since he flew home with mom in February on a special doggy flight with 10 other dogs. He loves both people and dogs, long walks, and chasing his Chuckit ball. He now has an older brother Chewie (a 10 year old german shepherd) and a family of three young adults and two dog parents. Maverick did amazing on his first hike with us this morning. He had a blast making new fur friends and exploring new trails. We look forward to seeing more of him. Welcome to the pack Maverick! ❤️💜💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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Tomorrow we will be participating in Newtown's 15th annual Strutt Your Mutt event! The event will feature a fun 2k walk, food and beverage trucks, different vendors, is all ages and of course.... is DOG FRIENDLY! ... See MoreSee Less
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✨🐾 Everyone Meet Kobe! 🐾✨
We’re so excited to welcome Kobe to the crew! This handsome Bernedoodle is just over 1 year old, and while his family was told he’d be a “medium sized” pup his lovable 85-pound self had other plans 😂🐻
Kobe was rescued by his amazing family and has already grown into the sweetest giant anyone could ask for. Named after the legendary Kobe Bryant, he truly is their very own “Black Mamba” big, goofy, loyal, and full of love 🖤🏀
If there’s one thing Kobe believes in, it’s that there’s no such thing as too much attention. More pets? Yes. More hugs? Absolutely. Ignore him for five seconds? Don’t worry he’ll make sure you remember he exists 😂🐶
One of Kobe’s favorite things to do is stand up on his hind legs and “dance” and because of his size, he’s taller than most when he does it! Safe to say this big guy knows how to steal the spotlight everywhere he goes 🕺🐾
Behind the giant paws and goofy personality is an incredibly affectionate boy who just wants to be close to his people and spread love to everyone around him. We already know Kobe is going to bring endless laughs, tail wags, and unforgettable adventures to the pack 💛🐕
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🚨New Hiker Alert!! 🚨
It is our pleasure to introduce the newest member of the Active Dog family, Persephone, but you can just call her Percy! This adorable 3 year old Lagotto Romagnolo came to us with no real off leash experience, but you would never know it by watching her out there! Percy is a confident and happy pup who wouldnt stop flashing her adorable smile the entire hike. When she's not on the trails, Percy can usually be found swimming in the pool or trying to break her record for how fast she can destroy a new toy 😄. With her fun-loving personality and sweet demeanor, Percy immediately won over both the pack and her hiker, and we cant wait to see her out on the trails again soon! Way to go, Percy!! ... See MoreSee Less
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