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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We work with expert veterinary and animal nutritionists to develop science-backed Fresh and Freeze D-dried Meals, Superfood Treats, and Chews using real, quality ingredients optimized for your dog’s gut health, digestion, and immunity. We go beyond the bowl with preventative supplements, 24/7 accessible tele-vet care, and smart collar technology designed to help you create an easier daily wellness routine. All for you and your dog to live healthier, happier, and longer lives together.
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Track your dog anytime anywhere. Fi’s smart dog collar is a new breed of dog collars, offering GPS location (with escape detection) and activity tracking for your dog.
By purchasing a Special Service Package with Active Dog you will receive a FREE GPS Collar and 6 months of GPS service for just $20. Simply fill out a new client form or message us via your Time To Pet portal to make a request.
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 Adorable Addition Alert ❄️🐾🚨 We are delighted to announce the arrival of Ms. Loucie, a vibrant 7-month-old black lab. She accompanied her older brother Mac on her first pack hike today and proved to be a natural fit. We eagerly anticipate future hikes with her. Please join us in welcoming Loucie to the active dog family! ... See MoreSee Less
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📣🎉Please join me in welcoming our newest hiker Wally!!!!📣🎉
Wally is an 11 yr old cavashon who spends his days outsmarting his youger retriever brother Tommy. He is as good a boy as they come and did AMAZING on his first hike! We can’t wait to see more of him on the trails soon!
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Our newest service: Trails to Tails! This service is now available every Wednesday and Friday for clients living on the Darien / New Canaan / South Salem line and north.
This service includes your dog’s regular hike and transportation, followed by a bath and blow-dry before returning home! ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨New Hiker Alert!!🚨
It is our pleasure to introduce the newest pawfect pup in our pack, Scout!! This adorable 5 year old lab came to us with plenty of off leash hiking experience, and boy did it show! Scout immediately worked her way into the middle of the action and had a blast playing with all of her new buddies. When she's not out on the trails, Scout can be found playing with her favorite stuffed hedgehog or using her heartwarming smile to score extra treats. With her sweet smile and fun-loving personality, Scout was an immediate hit with both her packmates and her hiker, and we cannot wait to see her back out on the trails again soon! Way to go, Scout!! ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨🐾 New Hiker Alert 🐾🚨
Please welcome River to the AD pack! This Coon Hound Lab mix had a pawfect first hike, loving every moment of following a scent and playing with her pals. She stuck close to the pack, showed off her social side, and fit right in from the start. A truly joyful addition to the crew 🌲🐕 ... See MoreSee Less
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‼️🚨🔔 NEW HIKER ALERT 🔔🚨‼️
Everyone meet Moxie, our newest member to the AD fam! This sweet girl is a 2 year old chow/akita mix with the cutest face. Moxie loves to run, and is very fast but she also enjoyes relaxing on the couch at home. She certainly lives up to her name “Moxie” as she has sass and spunk of someone twice her size & age. We are so happy to have her here, she’s an amazing addition! 💕💗💖💞💓 ... See MoreSee Less
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Giving a warm welcome to this new dynamic duo of Samoyed hikers: King Tut & Nala! They totally ruled on their first pack hike adventure today! 🐶👑🐾
Nala had a blast playing and sprinting through the trails with all of her new pup friends. King Tut regally strutted down the trails with the magnificent confidence of a king!!! 🥰💞
Welcome to the pack - we are so happy to have you both!!! 🤗🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨🎉 New Hiker Alert! 🎉🚨
Please give a round of ap-paws for our newest AD hiker, Louie! 🎉🎉 Louie is a year and half old husky mix from the Waccabuc neighborhood and he had a wonderful first day out on the trail! 🏔 Louie was a little shy at first but once he started hiking with his best friend Freya, he warmed right up for running, climbing and making new friends to play with through our snowy trails! 🐕 Louie is already an excellent hiker and we're so excited to see more of that expertise on our AD Trails for many more hikes to come!
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🎉Meet Harvey!!🎉
This 6 month old puppy was as cute as can be!! He crushed his first hike and loved playing with so many pups. 🐶 You’d think he’d been doing this everyday!
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