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.
💛🐾 Please Welcome Taylor! 🐾💛
We’re so excited to introduce Taylor to the Active Dog pack! This handsome 5 year old Goldendoodle is equal parts charm, fluff, and fun. With his sweet personality and happy go lucky attitude, Taylor has a way of making everyone around him smile. ☀️🐶
Taylor is a true people pup who loves making new friends, soaking up attention, and collecting as many belly rubs as possible. If there’s a comfy spot to roll over for some scratches, you can bet Taylor will find it! 💛
Now for a fun fact about our newest adventurer: Taylor’s favorite game is technically fetch but with a twist. Around here, we call it chase! Throw him a ball, and he’ll happily grab it and take off on a victory lap with a big goofy grin, making sure everyone gets a little cardio before even thinking about giving it back. 🎾😂🐾
Taylor has already stolen a few hearts, and we know he’s going to be an amazing addition to the Active Dog family. We can’t wait for all the adventures, laughs, and tail wags ahead!
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NEW HIKER‼️🥾🐾
Meet King, the 15-year-old Bassador from Danbury!
King has been a pro off-leash hiker for a long time. Today was his first hike with Active Dog!
King is an absolute sweetheart who is hearing-impaired. His mom told us “claps, hand gestures, and whistles work well for him.” King followed right along with the pack the whole hike!
He had a great time taking in all the new scents and smells as well as meeting his new pack mates! He loves the water and spent plenty of time cooling off in the stream. He was so happy to be out there!
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🎉🐾 Please welcome our newest hiker, Annie! 🐾🎉
Meet Annie, a 1 year old Nova Scotia Duck Toller Retriever from Westport! This social butterfly loves playing, running, and saying hi to every dog and person she meets.
For her first hike today Annie started on leash but it didn’t take long to see what she was made of. She was confident and gorgeous out on the trails, stuck beautifully with the pack, and kept running back to check in on me throughout the hike. Her recall is still developing but she did great off leash and once she gets the routine down I have a feeling she is going to be an absolute A+ hiker. So excited to watch her grow with us!
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⭐️DOG OF THE WEEK⭐️ WINNIE
Winnie is the perfect addition to a playful pack! This adorable and charming labradoodle pup is happy and loves to explore. Sometimes she likes to do her own thing, but is big and brave when hanging alongside the energetic members of the group. She never fails to make you smile with her sweet disposition and photogenic face. You couldn’t ask for a better companion along on an adventure! Congratulations Winnie!!! 💛 ... See MoreSee Less
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💛🐾 Please Welcome Brandy! 🐾💛
We’re so excited to welcome Brandy to the pack! This beautiful 8 year old Lab/Hound rescue mix has already stolen our hearts with her sweet personality, soulful eyes, and endless love for making new friends. 🐶✨
Brandy is the kind of dog who brings happiness wherever she goes. She’s incredibly gentle, affectionate, and always ready to share a wagging tail and a friendly hello. Whether she’s exploring the trails, soaking up attention from her humans, or hanging out with her furry friends, Brandy is happiest when she’s surrounded by good company. 🐾❤️
When Brandy isn’t making new friends, you can usually find her:
🐾 Enjoying a cozy car ride (her absolute favorite!)
🐾 Sniffing every interesting scent she can find
🐾 Soaking up belly rubs and affection
🐾 Trotting along with the biggest smile on her face
🐾 Being the sweetest companion anyone could ask for
As a rescue pup, Brandy has already shown just how resilient, loving, and special she is. We’re so grateful to have her as part of the Active Dog family and know she’s going to bring plenty of smiles, tail wags, and happy memories to every adventure ahead. 🥰🐾
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‼️🚨🔔 NEW HIKER ALERT 🔔🚨‼️
Give a warm welcome to Jake!! Jake is a mini golden doodle. He actually lives in Brooklyn but often comes to CT to visit his brother Archie. He loves to fetch his ball in the parks and has gone on hikes in NY. I am happy to report he did fantastic on his first hike! All he wanted to do is play around with the pack and his brother Archie! 😄🐶🐾🐕 ... See MoreSee Less
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JOIN US AT THE TENTH ANNUAL CATHERINE’S BUTTERFLY PARTY, A FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL WITH SUPER PET ADOPTION EVENT SATURDAY JUNE SIXTH FROM NOON TO 4PM AT FAIRFIELD HILLS CAMPUS IN NEWTOWN. HOSTED BY THE CATHERINE VIOLET HUBBARD ANIMAL SANCTUARY, THIS INCREDIBLE EVENT CELEBRATES A DECADE OF BRINGING LOVE HOME FEATURING HUNDREDS OF ADOPTABLE ANIMALS, LIVE WILDLIFE AMBASSADOR DEMONSTRATIONS, PET RELATED VENDORS, LOCAL ARTISANS, FOOD TRUCKS, LIVE MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT AND ENDLESS ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS... DETAILS AT C-V-H-FOUNDATION DOT ORG. ... See MoreSee Less
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🗣️ Everyone come look at baby Bowie!! 🗣️
Bowie is a 4 month old (‼️) baby Bernedoodle who was very brave on her first hike out in the big world with us today! 🌎 She gives the very best greetings and goodbyes, and is just the sweetest little thing! We’re so looking forward to seeing her grow into her big girl personality with us! 👶🏻 We can’t wait for many more fun filled hikes and all the sweet snuggles that she gives us along the way 💞 ... See MoreSee Less
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