THE MISSION

Our mission is to help humans develop a meaningful and rewarding relationship with their canines. A dog is most receptive to communication when it is calm, well-exercised and actively engaged. That’s where Adventure Dog comes in. We provide the kind of enrichment activities that make for a happy and healthy hound. This means a lot of positive reinforcement, socialization with a familiar pack, and a ton of exploration and physical activity in nature.

THE PHILOSOPHY

Adventure Dog uses the principles of behavioral science combined with an active, adventurous lifestyle. Being able to explore the sights, sounds, and smells of nature helps alleviate stress and fosters an attentive state of mind.

Our approach applies positive, reward-based conditioning first. We believe learning is best when learning is fun, and the data backs us up. An engaged dog that is receiving rewards, affection, and other positive incentives is much more likely to be motivated and excited when it’s time to learn. Good behavior breeds good behavior. Positive experiences with regular frequency provide a resonating feedback loop that builds and builds… and builds. Like working a muscle - the more you do it, the stronger you get.

Communication is a two way street, and that's why it's important to see life through your dog's eyes. Understanding our canine friend's motives, their impluses, and the way that they communicate provides us with a roadmap to interpret and anticipate their behavior. When we are in sync with our pups, we can get them to do what they already want to do, but in a more appropriate way. All dogs want to be good dogs - they just need to know how.

Dogs benefit from routine. The socialization provided by a familiar pack gives a dog confidence and structure. A pack models appropriate behavior, provides engagement, and builds self-assurance. This is especially true for dogs who might be a little timid or anxious.

Proper Polite Pooches don’t happen overnight, or in a vacuum. It takes work, patience, collaboration, and lots and lots of treats. That’s why we’re here to help!

ADVENTURE AWAITS!

PACK WALK

PACK WALK

ADVENTURE AWAITS!

A one-hour nature hike 3-5 days a week. Your pal will enjoy an active outing in the fresh air, rain or shine. He or she will hit the rugged trails of the Bay Area with one of our Pack Hikers and a group of regular doggy friends.

5 days per week | $38 per walk

BOARDING AND SITTING

BOARDING AND SITTING

Going out of town or just need a night out? Daycare includes up to 8 hours of supervised care. An overnight stay covers up to 24 hours of supervised care with flexible pick up and drop off times. Both options include a daily Adventure Hike and personalized attention in our home - never a kennel.

$60 Daycare | $85 Overnight

DOG FU 101

DOG FU 101

Dog Fu is the development of an instinct to read non-verbal cues and environmental triggers along with the physical skills and techniqes to respond properly. Dog Fu is vital to ensuring that our reflexes are constructive rather than reactive. This option is ideal for new pups and new owners who are still trying to figure out the world together, or dogs who struggle with their p’s and q’s on leash. You and your bud will take a 90-minute walk with one of our knowledgable team members to assess and strategize solutions for rude doggie behavior.

$85 per session

HOUSE CALL

HOUSE CALL

A stressed, anxious, or perhaps overly rambunctious animal can make any home or workplace a nightmare. We’ll work with you to identify any invisible stressors and help you establish routines to foster a calm state of doggie serenity. This option ensures your dog is comfortable and thriving wherever they spend most of their time.

$125 per visit

JIM PATT

FOUNDER & TRAIL MASTER

JIM PATT

FOUNDER & TRAIL MASTER

A San Francisco native and former motorcycle mechanic turned techie turned dog professional, Jim has a long history of figuring out how things work and what makes them tick. He’s been a professional dog walker for 3 years, and a dog dad for 6. Adventure Dog’s philosophy can be traced back to Jim’s innate curiosity and analytic nature - he strives to understand the whys of dog behavior, and then applies science and common sense to help build better relationships between dogs and their owners. Communication is key to any successful human-dog partnership, and Jim helps humans speak a language their dog can understand.

LEEJAY VICTOR

CO-FOUNDER & DEN MOTHER

LEEJAY VICTOR

CO-FOUNDER & DEN MOTHER

With a background in program management and design strategy, LeeJay has made a career out of refining workflow and creative processes for a number of tech companies in the Bay Area. An organizer at her core, LeeJay seeks order in chaos, and patterns in seeming randomness. Applying these principles to dog behavior has helped bolster Adventure Dog’s scientific approach to healthy and happy human-dog communication. LeeJay has years of hands-on experience with strong breeds and “special needs” dogs - she has a soft spot for the dogs that struggle to fit in and function in what can sometimes be a rather overwhelming world.

BARNEY

CHIEF NAPTIME OFFICER

BARNEY

CHIEF NAPTIME OFFICER

Barney is Jim’s stalwart companion and trusty sidekick. He’s a trooper who will hike miles and miles on the toughest trails and still perk up if there’s even the slightest chance of going back O-U-T-S-I-D-E. If he’s not out on the trail, or playing fetch at the beach, Barney can usually be found conked out in the coziest spot in the house, snuffling and snorting away in dreamland, chasing imaginary squirrels, and probably not catching them, just like in real life.

MALCOM

ADVENTURE DOG - IN TRAINING

MALCOM

ADVENTURE DOG - IN TRAINING

The latest addition to the pack, Mal is LeeJay’s unintentional rescue pup, and the (giant) little brother Barney never asked for. He is a curious and playful pooch who thrives on tons of activity and dilligently works on his manners every day. Being a rescue and a former stray, he had a lot of ground to make up to become a responsible member of society, but this was just the challange that we needed. It was on this challange that Adventure Dog was founded.

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