Adventure Walks | Zoomies Dog Care LLC

Helping your dog live their best life though adventure and play!

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Every dog has an inherent need to regularly move their body freely in nature. This is true, even if it can be inconvenient or inaccessible for some. This is true even if your dog is old, small, or disabled. It’s true in the same way that dogs need food, water, shelter, and social encounters. This need is the reason Zoomies was created. Dogs who have their needs predictably met are happier, healthier, and more able to fit into our world. The goal should always be off leash freedom. Is that achievable for every dog? No. Some dog and human teams do not have the temperament, skills, or access to safely do off leash time in nature. That doesn’t mean the need goes away. It’s up to the humans to figure out alternative ways to meet that need. Long lines, field rentals, fenced in areas, etc, all can help meet that need in your dog. Something is better than nothing and your dog will be grateful for any move in the direction of safe off leash freedom. Even if it’s a long line sniffy walk at your local park, that still counts towards the goal. So don’t be afraid to give your dog some more freedom, do it however you’re comfortable with, and do it often.

Note: E collars are not necessary or advisable to meet this need. Is it really freedom if there’s the constant threat of pain looming over your dogs head? Meeting your dogs needs and using pain and fear to train are not compatible. #hikingwithdogs #ethicaltraining #fearfreepets #decompressionwalk

How lucky am I to have these dogs in my life?! #grateful #iloveyouall #luckiestdogwalker

Katie Zooms!

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I’m grateful for every adventure with these dogs 🐕

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Some pictures from this past week! We’ve had some fun adventures!

Bingo! The sweetest, funniest guy. Thanks for making me laugh on every adventure. I loved seeing you run through streams, zoom with your friends, and roll on everything smelly. I will miss you on our adventures. I wish nothing but the best for you and your family in your new location. 🐾🐶❤️

The Thursday adventure dogs enjoyed all the smells the rain brought out! 😍

“Your dogs world is only as big as you make it” I read that somewhere, when I was out with the dogs today it popped in my head again. Our dogs don’t get that many choices in their lives. They get told when and where to go to the bathroom, when and what to eat, who to be friends with, what toys to play with etc. I’m not saying we don’t love our dogs, we do. I’m just saying that the nature of our relationship is naturally unbalanced.

We have to actively work to balance out the scale a little more. Things like going on a sniffy walk, having multiple resting options, respecting your dogs social preferences, can all help add some choice into their lives.

And why’s choice important? Well, dogs are happier with more agency, I think all beings are. Your relationship with your dog will thrive, you’ll get to see who your dog really is.

Try offering more choice on your next walk. Let your dog choose where to go. At crossroads, pause, see what direction peaks their interest. They might need some help at first, but look for subtle cues. Like an ear flick, or a glance in one direction. Then, turn that way and go explore.

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Thursday dogs beating the heat with early water based adventures 🌊☀️

Wishing everyone a happy and safe July 4th holiday!

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I had to share Isla’s mud mask from Mondays hike 😂😍

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Happy Friday! We had the best day exploring 🐶

Moments of joy from today’s early adventures. I really appreciate my clients for allowing me to move walks up earlier to reduce heat exposure for the pups. Their safety is always my priority, and everyone has been so understanding about the schedule changes. I’m grateful for you all!

Living our best life 🐾

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A Higher Standard of Dog Care

Your dog is more than a pet, they're your family member. They deserve the highest quality of care. Outings tailored to their needs ran by a professional dog trainer where they can embrace their doggy nature. My Adventure Hiking Program is made for people who appreciate the whole being that is their dog and want them to live their lives to the fullest. Dogs are meant to regularly explore, dig, run, jump and play in nature. Without an appropriate outlet to be a dog, they may find it hard to make good decisions or exist politely in our human world. My adventure hiking program was developed to give dogs the chance to be dogs. Regular freedom of movement in nature with a predictable social group can make your dogs happiness and confidence grow. Apply today!

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Helping your dog live their best life though adventure and play!

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