Dog Walks, Adventure Hikes, and Trail Runs

In all our dog walking services, we emphasize offering personalized care to ensure the overall health and happiness of your beloved pet. Here's how we cater to your dog's well-being:

Dogs need daily exercise, and our walks provide them with the chance to expend their energy in a natural setting.
We provide customized packages tailored to meet your dog's specific needs and preferences.
Each walk is conducted one-on-one to give undivided attention to your furry friend. While group walks are available upon request, our standard practice involves private walks at no extra cost.
This individualized approach helps us build a strong bond with your dog, reduces the likelihood of conflicts with other dogs, and ensures top-notch care.
Our goal is to bring a personal touch to our dog walking services, ensuring your furry companion's happiness, well-being, and attentive care.

As Needed Dog Walking

At PAWsome Companions, our dog walking visits are specially designed to offer consistent exercise and mental stimulation for your beloved pet. Our skilled dog walkers will accompany your dog on a relaxed stroll through your local area, ensuring they receive the necessary physical activity to keep them healthy and content. Throughout the walk, our walkers will interact with your dog, offering ample attention, playtime, and chances for socializing with other friendly dogs (pending approval). Whether your dog enjoys a brisk walk or a more gentle pace, our dog walking visits are customized to suit their individual requirements and energy levels. Additionally, we offer complimentary leash etiquette training to assist your pup if they need guidance on the leash! 🦮🐾🐕‍🦺

Weekly Dog Walking

Are your pets restless during the day? Do they need a break from the kennel? Or a leisurely stroll while you’re at work? We know you are busy and we can help! At PAWsome Companions, we know that every dog is unique, which is why we offer customizable walking services to cater to their individual needs. You can fill out our walking intake form down below!

We offer tailored packages that cater to the distinct requirements and preferences of your dog. All walks are conducted on an individual basis, ensuring exclusive attention. Although group walks can be arranged upon request, it is not our standard practice to do so, and there is no additional fee for private walks. This approach allows us to forge a stronger bond with your dog, minimizing the likelihood of any issues with other dogs and ensuring the optimal care for your pet. Our objective in providing dog walking services is to imbue a personal touch to guarantee the happiness, well-being, and attentive care of your beloved furry friend.

Our dog walking options are designed to provide regular exercise and stimulation for your furry friend. Our experienced dog walkers will take your dog on a leisurely stroll around your neighborhood, ensuring they get the physical activity they need to stay healthy and happy. During the walk, our walkers will engage with your dog, providing plenty of attention, playtime, and opportunities for socialization with other friendly dogs. Whether your dog prefers a brisk walk or a more leisurely pace, our dog walking visits are tailored to meet their specific needs and energy levels.

If your dog is an adventurous spirit who craves more than just a walk around the block, our dog hiking and trail services are the perfect fit. Our experienced and trained dog hikers will take your dog on exciting outdoor adventures, exploring nature trails, parks, and scenic areas. These hikes provide a great opportunity for your dog to get a good workout, experience new sights and smells, and enjoy the freedom of being in nature. Our dog hikers prioritize safety and ensure that your dog is always on a leash and under close supervision. With our dog hiking services, your pup will return home tired, happy, and fulfilled from their exhilarating outdoor adventure.

Trail Walks & Runs

Our team creates personalized plans tailored to meet your dog's individual needs and preferences, ensuring their happiness and well-being. Keeping dogs active not only maintains their physical health but also enhances their mental agility and promotes positive behavior. We offer meticulously planned running or hiking sessions that are adjusted to your pet's specific exercise requirements, whether it's a brief 30-minute jog or an adventurous 2-hour outing.

We understand the importance of catering to your dog's unique characteristics and personality traits in order to ensure they lead a fulfilled and healthy life. By providing tailored exercise plans, we aim to promote a strong bond between you and your furry companion while also nurturing their overall well-being. Whether your dog is a high-energy pup who thrives on long runs through the park or a more laid-back friend who enjoys leisurely strolls, we have you covered. Our expertly crafted running and hiking sessions are designed to not only keep your dog physically fit but also mentally stimulated.

We believe that a well-exercised dog is a happy dog, and we are dedicated to helping your pet reach their full potential. With our carefully planned activities, you can rest assured that your dog's exercise needs are met, leading to a happier, healthier, and more well-balanced furry friend. Let us help you create lasting memories with your beloved pet through our tailored exercise programs that are sure to bring joy and vitality to both you and your four-legged companion.

Adventure Hikes

Boredom can lead to behavioral issues, making it essential to keep your pup engaged. Our adventure hikes provide small group socialization (interactions with other dogs on the trails), exercise, and excitement, offering valuable time in nature. Our hikes typically last anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes, with the distance tailored to your dog's pace and fitness level. Leashes are mandatory for all dogs, regardless of their training level.

We carefully select trails based on availability, weather conditions, and proximity to pick-up points. Our top choice is Kenter Canyon due to its spacious trails that allow for off-leash play two miles from the trailhead. Off-leash activities are limited to enclosed areas and require a signed liability form from the owner. Our standard practice is to keep dogs leashed during the hike. Other trails we like to explore:

Kenter Canyon
Upper & Lower Ridgeback
Sullivan Canyon
Griffith Park
Kenneth Hahn

Dogs are picked up between 7:00am and 9:00am. The time of pick up largely depends on your proximity to the trail and the other pick up locations for that day. Our goal is to get to the trail no later than 9:15am in order to beat the heat.

Engaging your dog in a variety of enrichment activities and training classes can have a significant positive impact on their overall well-being. With a holistic care approach, your canine companion can grow to be more well-rounded, self-assured, and a better companion for you. Dog hiking in Los Angeles offers the opportunity for small group socialization, allowing your furry friend to interact with other dogs in a controlled setting. This type of exercise provides a blend of moderate to high-intensity physical activity, comparable to a HIIT cardio workout for dogs. Not only does dog hiking provide a great workout, but it also allows dogs to benefit from the calming effects of nature, which can help reduce stress and anxiety.

Pack Hikes

On-leash structured group dog walking is by far the best way for dogs to socialize and bond while working together as a team, rather than competing. Off-leash romping at the dog park can be fun, but only IF the dogs are behaving well. However, most dogs have not been taught how to socialize politely.

Group dog walks, or “pack walks,” are a great opportunity for both you and your pup to socialize. After all, if you’re going for a stroll, why not have some company? By joining our regular group to walk with, you’ll build a supportive community for both you and your dog.

Whether you have a dog that is a social butterfly, but prefers calmer, on-leash socializing (like a senior dog) or a dog who needs exercise in a more controlled environment than a dog park (like a dog recovering from an injury), groups walks might be the perfect fit for you.

Science Behind Group Walks

Dogs have a strong instinctual need to socialize with and explore the world. As we know, many dogs are reactive to other dogs, but these dogs still have a need to get out and socialize. Pack walks satisfy this need. Dogs can safely socialize without physically interacting. Even though the dogs are not physically touching each other, they can smell and see the other dogs, which is still considered socialization.

Walking your dog is important for training, and it’s something most owners do not do enough. Fenced yards are great, but it’s not enough. Dogs need to explore and get out in the world. Even a short walk easily satisfies this need.

Walking provides the dog with a lot of mental stimulation, which most dogs are lacking. Furthermore, mental stimulation will tire out a dog a lot faster than physical stimulation (e.g., running in the back yard).

Intake Form

If you would like to book any of the dog walking services we offer and are a new client, you can fill out the form below or you can contact us as a new client, and we will fill it out for you.