Chris Smalley
Dog Hiker
Important Questions for Chris
Why should you trust me with your dog?
As a dog owner myself, I would want anyone who interacts with my pup Bowie to treat him with the utmost care and respect. With that in mind, I will treat dogs I hike through Active Dog as if they were my own. I adore animals (and pups in particular) and fully believe that they should be looked after as if they were humans! (Don’t tell anyone but I think pups are most times better than humans!)
What do you enjoy about working at Active Dog?
The chance to be outside in nature and working with dogs is a dream come true! Every time I’ve explained my new job to friends they’ve immediately responded “That’s perfect for you!” To be able to get paid for something I do for pleasure means that I have found the perfect gig!
What did you do before you worked at Active Dog and why did you decide to work with dogs?
For the previous eight years I was a middle school Theatre teacher in Harlem, NY. While I really enjoyed working with the students, I desired something that would fulfill my soul in a more personal way. I’ve always looked at dogs as being ideal creatures who bring true joy to those around them and relish the chance to work with them on a daily basis.
Recent Posts from The Daily Dog Report
Here’s a look at what’s happening on our nature hikes. We post photos and videos for every hike.
Wednesday adventure with Dune, Lua, Billy, June, Brandi, Pippi, Kodiak and Russell! ... See MoreSee Less
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Sunny trails and clear streams, what a PAWtastic way to spend a day! πΆβοΈπ
πΎ Jake, Milo, Coco, Penny, Goose, Oscar, Lucky πΎ ... See MoreSee Less
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Wednesday wandering πΎπ₯Ύβ°οΈ with Daisy, Grace, Harlow, Mickey, Nami, Piper, Allen, Bentley, Panda, Perry, Rocco & Storm! πππ· ... See MoreSee Less
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A gorgeous day with some gorgeous pups! Teddy, George, Kenzo, Mollie, Marley, Roxy, Lucy, Westly, Maizy, Marley C., Titan, Rory, and Maple were having so much fun in the sun!!! πΆβ€οΈπΎπ² ... See MoreSee Less
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Spending the morning with the cutest pups! ππΈπΆπΏβοΈπΎ
Pup Pack: Sierra, Jenni, Fred, Ranger, Kairo, Zane, Lainie, Cupcake, Dazzle, Sprinkles, Gracie, and Willa! ... See MoreSee Less
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Wonderful Wednesday hike with an amazing crew π Booker, Henry, Howdy, Kodi, Maggie, Penny, Rider, Ruthie, Scout, and Zelda! βοΈπΆπ² ... See MoreSee Less
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Reed C Collyerthe Sniffers vs the Hearders
Three best friends on an adventure βοΈ Cookie + Rigsby + Hamilton! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy 6th Birthday to Lucie Loo! πΈππ ... See MoreSee Less
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Tuesday Hikers! πΏπ«βοΈβ¨π²
πΎMaisie, Thistle, Tilly, Archer, Boomer, Charlie, Goose, Oliver, Romeo, Snacks, Trooper, and Winston!πΎ ... See MoreSee Less
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The big boys took over the trails today!! The sun was out and Moose went for a good swim! π¦π―π²β¨ππͺ΅πβοΈπΆπΎ Duke, Moose & Bearπ»π»π» ... See MoreSee Less
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This crew conquered the trails today!! The best wishes for Lizzieβs recovery. Sheβll come back stronger than ever!πβοΈπͺ΅ππ²π―πΆππ»πLizzie, Hannah & Sally πΎ ... See MoreSee Less
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Photos from Eric Bleile's post ... See MoreSee Less
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βοΈ Suns out tongues πΆ out! πΈ Daisy, Izzy, Sandy, Milo, Rocket, Ryder, and Van!!!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Tuesday trekking with todays crew ππ²ππΆπΎ.
Todays pack: Roscoe, Oden, Dexter, Remy, Hudson, Bodhi, Kody, Rory and LucieLuu ππβπ¦Ί! ... See MoreSee Less
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Tuesday hikers!βοΈ Gretel, Ophelia, Zeke, Isla, Captain, Jackson, Oscar, Fritz, Theo, Zeus, Oslo, Nelson and Cory!πΎπ₯ΎπΊ ... See MoreSee Less
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