Stephanie Petrina
Director of Active Dog Farm Operations, Media Director, Expert Dog Hiker
Important Questions for Stephanie
Why should you trust me with your dog?
Being one of the most senior staff members here at Active Dog, I have been on thousands of hikes, watching over countless dogs. Being a pack leader is a big responsibility and I take that very seriously. Building a strong relationship with you and your pup is my main goal. I will always make sure everyone is having a safe and fun time while out on the trails!
What do you enjoy about working at Active Dog?
Finding AD has been such a blessing. From being able to be outside daily, playing with dogs when they’re at their happiest, to the team we have here, it’s a dream come true! Everyone that works here has such a love for dogs and the outdoors, it’s truly incredible to be surrounded by such like-minded people. Meeting new dogs and sometimes new breeds that I’ve never had the pleasure of coming across before, is something I will always be grateful for.
What did you do before you worked at Active Dog and why did you decide to work with dogs?
Before Active Dog, I was a graphic designer for a local awards company. I designed custom medals and awards for various marathons and events. While I loved being creative, I would sometimes be sitting in my cubicle without moving for hours at a time. There were days I would walk only a couple hundred steps! Now, I’m walking several miles every day and get to be the person your dog looks forward to seeing! So many of our dogs know the day they go hiking with us and will be waiting in the window. It brings so much joy to my everyday life to see those happy faces and tails wagging like crazy. There truly is nothing better than a happy dog!
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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