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!
Exclusive Offer:
Get Joy Dog Food
Get Joy is a dog wellness platform with gut-healthy nutrition at its core that redefines what the overall well-being of our canine companions needs to become. We make products that prioritize your dog’s wellness as much as you do your own because supporting your dog’s longevity and health across their body, mind, and soul means you have more time to create joyful memories together.
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.
Here’s the Deal:
Get 50% off your first meal plan box
AND
a FREE Whistle GPS Tracking Collar
Use code ACTIVEDOG
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.
Cool breeze, warm sun, and 100% good boy energy 🐾✨🌞 Hiking with Dougie, Clara, Indy, Duke, Griz, Nilla, Bo, Luna, Benny, Axl and Naxos 🐶🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A perfect hike to start the week off right! 🥾🌲🐾💕🧤 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
⭐️DOG OF THE WEEK⭐️ BOND
Bond has become the kind of trail companion everyone dreams of—steady, gentle, and loyal to the core. 🐾 After about a year of hiking, he’s settled into a rhythm that makes every outing a joy. He’ll start the hike at his own thoughtful pace, taking time to sniff around, but the moment you call his name, he happily trots right back to your side. In the van he’s an absolute sweetheart, always calm and comfortable around the other dogs. Though he can be a little shy in new environments, once he settles in, his loyalty shines—Bond is truly the definition of a devoted hiking buddy. Congratulations Bond!!! 🤍 ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
On the trails this gorgeous Sunday with Rosie, Riggins, Cosmo, Mabel, Beca, Driver and Jackie! ☀️🐶🐕🐾🌲🏔️ ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A super Sunday morning hike! ☀️🌫️🐾🌄 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The sensational 7️⃣ 🐕 hitting the slopes 🏔️ on this super Saturday 🐶🐾! Today we had Chloe, Gigi, Dooner, Luna, Cooper, Bobo, and Ellie! ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
❄️❄️Getting our hike in before the snow comes!🐾🐾 Hiking with Boots, Skye, Daisy and Panda, Cammy, Rip, Onyx, Libby and Misty, Harlow, Waylon and Georgie, and Rex! 🦖 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Wandering through the trails this weekend! ☀️🦴🐶🐾 hiking with Harvey, Milo, Stormi, George, Sonny, Charlee, Sukie, Strider, Myles, Sully, Maya, Bizzy, Hudson, Tate, and Toby! ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
⛰️🥾Lovely hiking weather! Today’s pack had a blast! 🐾 ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook