An Active Dog
is a Healthy 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
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!
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!
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.
These pups have the best time! #dogboarding #activedogllc #dogstagram #hiking ...
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NEW HIKER‼️🐶🐾☀️🌸🥾
Meet Millie!! Millie, a 1-year-old Bernedoodle from New Canaan, went on her first Active Dog hike today!
Millie’s mom said “she needs to use her energy!” I could see why once she got going. Millie was zipping and zooming with the other pups and having SO much fun!
Love Millie’s energy and so did everyone else😁! We look so forward to having her join our Active Dog team! Yay Millie!!!🥳 ...
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🐾Meet Jameson! 🐾Today was his first hike and he did fantastic, playing, running and enjoying of huge private trails! Jameson was a natural, 😊enjoying the group of pups and running free! He has an older brother who can’t play as much so thins is perfect for him to let out some steam! ...
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🐾🚨Please join us in welcoming Mickey to the Active Dog team! 🐾🚨
Mickey may be a little shy at first, but once he settles in, he’s everyone’s best friend. He loves running, playing with little dogs and kids, splashing through creeks, and even carrying around big rocks he digs up! 🪨💦 His favorite treats are cheese and pizza crust, and after 6 years of hiking past giant Swiss cows, deer don’t even seem to get his attention. 😆 He showed his experience on the trails today and fit right in! We’re so excited to have Mickey join the pack and can’t wait for all the adventures ahead! 🐶🥾 ...
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⭐️DOG OF THE WEEK⭐️ BETTY
Betty is part antelope, part seal, part squirrel. 100+ pounds of chaos convinced she’s 2 pounds. She’ll sprint, swim, and launch herself like she’s built for every terrain. Then five minutes later, she’s sitting on your foot, licking your face like a lap dog. Land, sea, or air, it doesn’t matter. Betty’s an all-terrain vehicle! Congratulations Betty!!! 💛 ...
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🐾 Everyone welcome Tucker to the Active Dog family! 🥳🐕
Tucker is an adorable 8-month-old Golden Retriever from Greenwich who was an absolute rockstar on his first pack hike today! Within 5 minutes he was dragging his leash, and just 10 minutes in he was completely off leash. 👏🐾
This goofy guy has plenty of puppy energy and spent pretty much the entire hike playing with every dog he could find! 😂 He was also super relaxed and perfect in the van both ways. His favorite things include positive reinforcement and getting his ears and jaw rubbed. 🥰
Welcome to the pack, Tucker! We’re so happy to have you! ❤️🐾 ...
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NEW HIKER‼️🐕☀️🌸🥾
Welcome, Lily!
Lily, a nearly 5-year-old Golden Doodle from New Canaan, embarked on her first Active Dog hike today!
Lily’s dad said “the woods are her happy place”, it couldn’t be more true! She was smiling the whole hike, taking in the new trail, scents, and smells. She had such a great time meeting and hiking with her newfound friends!
Such a treat to meet you, Lily!
We look so forward to her joining us regularly on our Active Dog trails!🐾🐾 ...
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Please give a warm welcome to our newest hiker Rory! ✨🐾 He is a wonderful 3 and a half year old black lab with off leash experience. 🐶 He had an absolute blast today with all of his new friends! From jumping, to sprinting, to swimming, he did it all on his first Active Dog adventure! 🏞️🐕 You’ve been a pleasure and we can’t wait to see you out on the trails again soon Rory! 😄 ...
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🚨New Hiker Alert🚨
Please give a warm welcome to the newest addition to the AD pack: Zula!
Zula is a 7 month old Australian Shepherd. She is a sweet, energetic puppy🏃🏻♀️. She loves to give hugs, and stretch against you ❤️. She's also loves watermelon, belly rubs, and standing on tables 😆!
Zula had an incredible first hike this morning. She took to the trails like a pro, and made some furever friends along the way! ❤️ We can't wait to see more of her. Welcome to the Pack Zula! 🐶🐾 ...
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