Dog walk or pack hike?
A neighborhood dog walk generally focuses on a familiar route, bathroom needs and daily movement. A pack hike adds changing terrain, natural scents, shared outdoor exploration and appropriately managed group experiences. One is not universally better: the right choice depends on the dog's health, temperament, age and needs.
What Eastside Hounds offers
Our core confirmed service is guided group pack hiking, including home pickup and drop-off. If you are searching for an individual dog walker, contact our team about current options. We do not advertise individual walking as a guaranteed stand-alone service.
For dogs who need help before joining
Our $125 First Adventure assessment helps evaluate whether a dog is ready for group hikes. DEN Urban Dog Retreat also offers training and enrichment services.
Ready to explore?
New dogs start with our $125 First Adventure & Pack Readiness Assessment. Approved dogs can join regular $65 pack hikes with round-trip home shuttle.
Schedule Your Dog's First AdventureInquiries go to the shared Eastside Hounds / DEN care team at manager@denurbandog.com.