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 | 3:00–5:00 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: 3 spaces available

THURSDAY: 2 spaces 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 received after this time are accepted but may be subject to a $2 after-hours booking fee to accommodate schedule changes.
  • Booking window: Drop-ins can be booked up to 2 weeks in advance. Requests made earlier are welcome but may not be confirmed until 2 weeks before the service date.

  • Billing: 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.

  • Cancellation policy: 
    • Free with 48 hours' notice 
    • 50% with 24 hours' notice 
    • 100% with less than 24 hours' notice

* Discounts

Drop-in Clients:

  • $50 Referral Bonus: "Drop-in" clients receive a $50 credit when a referred client books their first 2 services with us

Monthly Pass Members (for Hikes):

  • 10% discount on drop-in hikes 
  • 5% discount on all other drop-in services 

Monthly Passes

*Best value*

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

Pass Pricing

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

1 Day/Week

$230 / month
$46 per-hike value

2 Days/Week

$450 / month
$45 per-hike value

3 Days/Week

$660 / month
$44 per-hike value

 

MAY PASS: May 5-28 (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.

Billing
  • New clients: 
    • Payment is required at the time of purchase to secure a recurring spot.
  • Existing passholders:
    • To maintain a guaranteed recurring spot, existing pass holders are automatically billed on the first Monday of each month (or the next business day) for the subsequent month’s pass,
    • with payment due by the Thursday of the following week
    • For example, April passes are billed on the first Monday of March and due on the second Thursday of March.

* 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 & Absences

General Policy

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

Cancellation Credits

  • One (1) cancellation credit is issued for every three (3) monthly passes purchased.
  • After purchasing three monthly passes, the Client may cancel one scheduled recurring service at any time and will receive a prorated credit equal to the value of the missed service. This credit will be applied to future purchases (i.e., their next monthly pass purchase).
  • For example: If the Client purchases monthly passes for March, April, and May for one hike per week, with a per-hike value of $46, the Client may cancel one scheduled hike at any time and will receive a prorated credit of $46 applied to their account for a future purchase (i.e., a June or July monthly pass).

Absence credit

  • If the Client’s dog will be away during a scheduled recurring service, the Client may request an absence credit.
  • Absences must be scheduled in minimum one (1) week blocks.
  • Clients may receive absence credits for up to four (4) weeks per calendar year, subject to the notice requirements outlined below.
  • When an absence credit is requested, a portion of the missed service value will be credited toward future purchases (i.e., their next monthly pass purchase). The remaining portion will be retained as a holding fee to reserve the Client’s recurring service spot and to account for the possibility that the spot cannot be temporarily filled while the Client’s dog is away.

Notice-Based Credit Rates

Absence credits are prorated based on notice provided:

  • 28+ days’ notice: 60% credit
  • 21 days’ notice: 50% credit
  • 14 days’ notice: 30% credit
  • 7 days’ notice: 15% credit

Example: 

  • If the Client purchases a March monthly pass for one hike per week (4 weeks), totalling $184, with a per-hike value of $46, and the Client schedules a two-week absence with 28 days’ notice:
    • Absence credit issued: $46 × 2 hikes × 60% = $55.20
    • Holding fee retained: $46 × 2 hikes × 40% = $36.80
  • The absence credit of $55.20 will be applied to the Client’s account and may be used toward future purchases (i.e., an April or May monthly pass).

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

BOOKING REQUESTS

New clients: book your free meet and greet here 

Current clients: please contact Alex via cell or email 

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.