Hike Doggie: A Dog’s Dream Day in Douglas County
What if your dog could spend the day hiking with friends, exploring the great outdoors, and burning off some serious energy – all while you’re at work? That’s the idea behind Hike Doggie, a local business that picks dogs up right from their homes and takes them on two-hour outdoor adventures with their doggie buddies.
Hike Doggie offers specialized dog hiking, focusing on social pack dynamics and trail exploration. Franchises are available across the country, with two serving the Douglas County and South Denver community.
Hike Doggie Front Range South
Hike Doggie Front Range South recently opened, serving Douglas County and the area south to Colorado Springs. Clint Reed, the owner, moved to Douglas County about a year and a half ago from Anchorage, Alaska, with his wife and son. The family chose this area because they love the community and, of course, the dog culture. It also happens to be a pretty great place to run a business centered around getting dogs outside.
Some of Clint’s favorite places to hike include Douglas County open spaces such as Spruce Mountain and Dawson Butte, along with trails around Green Mountain Falls and Woodland Park and open spaces in Jefferson County. With so many trails and open spaces nearby, there’s no shortage of places for the pups to explore.
At the heart of Hike Doggie is a simple mission: to make dogs as happy as they make us. And judging by the picture they paint of their typical hiking day, the pups seem to be getting exactly what they signed up for. For families who want their dogs to get more exercise, time outside, and socialization during the week, it’s a pretty fun option to have right here in our community, especially with all of the amazing trails and open space in Douglas County.
A Day in the Life of a Hike Doggie Pup
Hike Doggie picks pups up at home in the morning in comfortable, safe Hike Doggie buses and heads out for an adventure. The dogs get to hike trails, sniff flowers, explore, socialize with their pack, and, according to Clint, “pee on everything” along the way.
After a two-hour structured pack hike, the dogs head home in the afternoon tired, happy, and hopefully ready for a good nap. The service is recurring, so dogs typically go out on the same day each week. That consistency helps pups become comfortable with the routine and their doggie friends. In fact, Clint says that after the second or third hike, many dogs are already running to the bus when it arrives.
For dog owners who work during the day – or simply don’t have the time or ability to get their dogs out into nature as often as they’d like – Hike Doggie provides a convenient alternative to a traditional dog walk.
The dogs get exercise, socialization, enrichment, and plenty of time outdoors. And because they’re picked up and dropped off at home, their owners don’t even need to be there when the bus arrives. The company places a strong emphasis on safety, calling it one of its core values and saying that “safety is non-negotiable.”
Hike Doggie also operates year-round, adjusting its trails and adventures based on the weather, season, and individual dogs.
Get Started with Hike Doggie
Hike Doggie currently has two service areas covering communities throughout the south metro area.
Clint’s franchise, Hike Doggie Front Range South, serves Castle Pines, Castle Rock, and communities south toward Colorado Springs.
Hike Doggie Denver South, owned by Barrett Marcum, serves Parker, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Sterling Ranch, Littleton, and Centennial.
To get started, there’s an inquiry call to learn more about the dog and their family. Hike Doggie then meets the pup and their owner before scheduling the first hike. After that, your dog will be on his or her way to new friends and adventures. Find out more at hikedoggie.com.
