OFF-LEASH PACK HIKES

* On the Off-Leash Trails of Vancouver's North Shore *

Pick-up & drop off in your local neighbourhood included

FREEDOM, EXPLORATION, ADVENTURE

What to Expect

Hike Structure

  • Professionally guided off-leash hikes with Alex Schofield, owner and operator of Happy Puppy 

  • Group size limited to 6 dogs, thoughtfully matched

When & Where

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons

  • 1–1.25 hour hike duration

  • Off-leash designated trails of Vancouver's North Shore Mountains

  • Pick-up & Drop-off included (see service area map below)

    • Tues/Thurs: 12:30–2:00 pm pickup | 4:00–6:00 pm drop-off

    • Wed: 12:00–2:00 pm pickup | 3:00–5:00 pm drop-off

Who Can Join

  • Dogs must complete brief assessment  — contact us to learn more

  • Spayed/neutered, up to date on all required vaccines, comfortable around dogs and people, confident off-leash, and have reliable recall.

  • Not sure if your pup is ready for group hikes? We can help! Contact us, and we'll create a tailored plan. 

Recurring Spots

  • A monthly pass is required to reserve a weekly recurring spot

  • Spaces are limited — see the Spaces Available section below for current openings

Holidays

No hikes are scheduled on B.C. statutory holidays or during the Summer Holiday Period (July 26-27, 2026). No recurring hikes are scheduled during the Winter Holiday Period (Dec 18, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027), but are available to book in advance as a drop-in service. 

Make-up hikes: When possible, if a BC statutory holiday falls between Tuesday-Thursday, a make-up hike may be offered on the Monday or Friday of that week, with details confirmed closer to the date.

Why the Pack Hike Works

Naturally Fulfilling 

  • High-energy adventure that fulfills pups' instincts in freely exploring the wild spaces they were made for 

Confidence Building & Training Reinforcement

  • Designed for dogs to benefit from structured pack leadership and balanced co-existence with other dogs
  • To build pack motivation and confidence around dogs and new environments
  • To reinforce training in recall, impulse control, social etiquette, and balanced play

Safety First & Skilled Leadership

  • Hike leader and operator of Happy Puppy, Alex, is certified in pet first aid, and a skilled canine handler and dog trainer
  • Every pup is thoughtfully matched with others to ensure comfort and safety 
  • Every pup is securely clipped into their harness during car transit

  • All dogs wear a Tractive GPS tracker while off-leash

  • All hikes take place in safe, low-traffic areas

Spaces Available

TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: 1 space available

Note: Occasionally, drop-in spaces become available on days that are usually fully booked when pups are away. Waitlisted clients are given priority access to these spaces and are always notified first before any openings are shared publicly on our Instagram Story.

PRICING

* All prices subject to GST

Drop in Rates

✔ No commitments — book only when you need a hike
✔ Perfect for busy weeks or trying out new services

Rates & Add-Ons

Drop in rate:

  • $50 

Additional dog (same household):

  • +$40

Important Notes

Service reminders are sent every Friday for the following week.

To help us maintain a consistent and reliable schedule, the following policies apply:

  • Booking Deadlines: Drop-in rates reflect bookings made by 5:00 pm Thursday for the following week. 
    Requests receved after this time are accepted but are subject to a $5 after-hours booking fee to accommodate schedule changes.

  • Invoices: Completed drop-in services are invoiced biweekly on Fridays and are due the following Monday (or the next business day).

  • Availability: Drop-in spots are subject to availability (see Spaces Available section above) and cannot be guaranteed. Clients seeking priority scheduling and consistency are encouraged to purchase a monthly pass.

Monthly Passes

*Best value*

✔ Guaranteed recurring spot - consistent routine for your pup!
✔ Discounted value compared to drop-in rates
✔ Member perks

Pass Pricing

MARCH PASS: Mar 3-26 (4 weeks)

1 Day/Week

$184 / month
$46 per-hike value

2 Days/Week

$360 / month
$45 per-hike value

3 Days/Week

$528 / month
$44 per-hike value

Additional dogs in the same household will incur extra charges. Please contact us for a personalized quote.

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APRIL PASS: Mar 31-Apr 30 (5 weeks)

Coming soon…

 

Pass Sale Dates

** Existing pass members receive priority access to recurring spots when a monthly pass is purchased before the pass release date for Waitlisted Clients.

March Pass:

Pass availability opens in the following stages:

  • Existing Pass Members: Feb 3

  • Waitlisted Clients: Feb 20

  • Pro-rated passes: Mar 3

April Pass:

  • Existing Pass Members: Mar 2

  • Waitlisted Clients: Mar 13

  • Pro-rated passes: Mar 31

 

Early Release Policy

  • Passes for waitlisted clients may become available earlier if all existing pass members purchase their passes early.
  • Waitlisted clients will be notified if early access is released.

Why we do this

  • To allow clients to secure passes as soon as possible and better plan for the upcoming month of services.

* Pass Member Perks

  • Priority access to monthly passes to guarantee recurring spots each month

  • 10% off additional drop-in hikes

  • 10% off house sitting services

  • 5% off drop-in rates for all other services 

  • $100 referral bonus when a referred client books their first 4 walks

Cancellations & Holds

General Policy

  • Monthly passes are non-refundable and non-transferable, unless approved by the Service Provider.

Cancellations

  • Members receive 1 cancellation credit for every 3 monthly passes purchased

  • Cancellation credits are pro-rated to the value of the missed hike and applied to a future service

Holds

We can hold your spot so you don’t lose your place in our schedule—regardless of the reason.

  • A hold credit is issued and pro-rated based on the notice provided

  • A portion of the missed hike value is applied to future services, while the remaining portion is retained as a holding fee to reserve your spot

  • Spots may be held for up to 4 weeks total per calendar year, regardless of reason

  • Holds must be scheduled in minimum one-week blocks

How Hold Credits Work

Credits are issued based on the amount of notice provided:

  • 28+ days’ notice: 60% pro-rated credit

  • 21 days’ notice: 50% pro-rated credit

  • 14 days’ notice: 30% pro-rated credit

  • 7 days’ notice: 15% pro-rated credit

Example

If you’re away for two weeks and provide 21 days’ notice, you’ll receive a 50% pro-rated credit for the missed hikes. This credit can be applied toward future hikes or other services, while the remaining portion is retained as a holding fee to keep your recurring spot reserved.

Our goal is to balance flexibility for our members while maintaining a consistent, reliable schedule and stability within our packs

PACK HIKE SERVICE AREAS

Pick-up and drop-off for hikes included within the 2 areas shown below

Service outside of these areas may be available by request. Additional travel fees apply — Contact us for a personalized quote.