Eric Bleile
Founder & Owner
Important Questions for Eric
Why should you trust me with your dog?
I have owned dogs for as long as I can remember and hope to for the rest of my life! Active Dog was founded in 2011 with my Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Tobias. I have personally hiked with around 20,000 dogs, so your dog is in well-experienced hands! Dogs have always been and always will be a large part of my personal and professional life. I now have two retrievers, Cooper and Cammy.
What do you enjoy about working at Active Dog?
I started this company 10 years ago as a one-man show with one van and one dog. Over time, I have been fortunate enough to watch this company grow and flourish with loyal clients and hard-working employees. I truly enjoy watching Active Dog grow, develop, expand and meet clients’ needs.
What did you do before you worked at Active Dog and why did you decide to work with dogs?
I was an options trader in Chicago (back when we used to trade on the floors!) and later worked at a fund in Stamford, CT. The financial system was reorganized after the financial crash in 2008, the financial system was rearranged and there was a shift in moving towards a more automated trading system. I found myself out of work and decided to go back to graduate school at night to get a financial risk management degree. Given my classes were at night, I often hiked with my Swissy, Tobias, during the day. I would cross paths with other people hiking with groups of dogs and thought, “I could do this!” The rest is history
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.
Cooper (2x), Dale, Bizzy, MeiMei, Sunny, Molly, Tucker, Pippi, Lola, Dasher, Leone, and Duncan were loving this warm Fall hike!! 🥾🐶☀️🌳🐕 ... See MoreSee Less
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Maple, Beca, Betty, Buffy, Molly, Kodiak, Rosie, Sven, Wellie, Wembley, Murray, Zeus and Sam enjoying the beautiful day on the trails!☀️🐾🤍 ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful Monday morning hike with Samba, Kismet, Izzy, Tilly, Maya, Taco, Lucky, Sugar, Beau, Milo, Ryder, Payton, Waffles, Panda, Tucker, Zane, Gatsby, Wally and Porter! 🐾 🐶 ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Birthday Molly 💕🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
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An excellent way to spend a Sunday afternoon. We had an absolutely beautiful hike out today! 🌞🌲🐾☀️
Trailblazing today is Laska, Ruthie, Bauer, Grace, Theo and Sauce! 🐕💨 ... See MoreSee Less
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A perfect fall day with Rosie, Cosmo, Riggins, Beca, Betty, Rocket, Daisy, Finn & Hook 🐶😎 ... See MoreSee Less
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sunday FUNDAY with Finn, Beca, Betty, Hook, Cosmo, Riggins, Rosie, Rocket & Daisy 🐶🌲🦋🐾❤️🥾😎🌈 ... See MoreSee Less
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⭐️Dog(s) of the Week⭐️ MABEL & PEARL
Mabel started hiking with AD about 2 years ago and her little sister Pearl joined a year later. They make the sweetest golden duo, and though they love their pack mates, they spend most of their hikes wrestling with each other! Mabel was a little apprehensive when her energetic little sister first came home, but it didn’t take long before the two became the best of friends! Mabel and Pearl are inseparable! They do have their differences though. Pearl is always first out the door when the AD van pulls up, whereas Mabel takes a moment to wake up from her nap before making her way to the door. Pearl likes to spend her van ride playing while Mabel prefers to relax right behind the driver seat. This is where the differences end though! These girls hike alike! While out on the trails Mabel and Pearl love to cover lots of ground! They don’t stop moving and only slow down to partake in a game of Tug of War, usually with each other, or play in a mud puddle. Though they love their blonde fur, they enjoy seeing what it’s like to be brunettes for the day. Mabel and Pearl are as fun as they are loving and we are so happy they are a part of our AD family! Congratulations Mabel and Pearl!!! 💛💛 ... See MoreSee Less
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Sunday Fun day!🌿🌳🐶🪵☀️ Maisie, Roxy, Harley, Wally, Oscar, Addy, Pawzy, Jeter, Cooper and Penny!❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Sunny Sunday ☀️ Maya, Taco, Kismet, Izzy, Sophie, Lucky, Samba, Sugar, Tilly, Tucker, Payton, Waffles, Gatsby, Wally, Ryder, Panda, Mylo, Angus, Zane, Kairo, Milo, Beau and Porter! ... See MoreSee Less
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A peaceful Sunday hike through the woods without rain, finally! ☀️🌲😁
Enjoying the dryer trails is Paws, Pawsy, Theo, Ruthie, Sauce, Penny, Cooper, Yogi, Stewie and Jeter! 🐕🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
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Saturday hikers!🐾 Beca, Betty, Molly, Joey, Rocco, Daisy, Rocket, Gator and Radar!🩵☔️ ... See MoreSee Less
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The rain won’t stop this fun!!!🌧️🐶🌳🪵🌿 Maisie, Roxy, Jojo, Bauer, Billy, Franky, Bailey, Harley, Sunny, Zane, Kairo, Izzy, Walter and Payton!❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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After the flood, the fun begins! Super Saturday with Gigi, Grizzy, Dooner, Riva, Samba, Cosmo, Riggins, Rosie, Leo, and Porter!!🐕💨🗻🐾❤️😁 ... See MoreSee Less
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Dodging raindrops ☔️ 💧 Bella, Maya, Sugar, Taco, Sophie, Lucky, Gatsby, Angus, Panda, Mylo, Beau, Ryder, Wally, Waffles and Milo! ... See MoreSee Less
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