hey woof-ti-wild thang! Adventures
All day adventures at national parks and forests. Hiking, swimming, running and breathing fresh air, woof!
hey woof-ti-wild thang! Adventures include
Pick up between 7 & 9 AM
Drop off between 4 & 6 PM
Our fleet is outfitted for safety and comfort
6-8 hour / On-leash and Off-leash hikes to National Parks, Forests and Deserts
Fresh air and the most beautiful sights California has to offer!
Small groups of 4 or less per pack leader
Individual attention, adventure, socialization with professional animal handlers and trainers working with your pup.
Every pup gets a participation badge added to their doggie bio!
Water breaks and plenty of treats!!
FREE e-pet photo / video gallery / updates
Our clients enjoy great memories of their beloved pooch or kitty. Snap!
does your pooch deserve a vacation where (s)he can run a little wild...?
We can help! Join our monthly hiking groups for dogs in Long Beach where your pup can run, swim and hike... woof!
We offer the best hiking adventures for your best friend!
All day adventures at national parks and forests for our canine friends
**Some parks have no reception so you will be updated upon our return.
We offer easy, moderate and strenuous hikes. The size of our hiking groups is 4 pups per pack. Most of our hikes will be on-leash, we will remove the waste according to the guidelines and we will ensure safety for all of our participants and our fellow trail users.
Explanation of hiking levels:
Easy hike:
Elevation gain up to 200 feet at a leisurely pace.
Moderate hike:
Elevation gain between 200 to 600 feet. Leisurely to moderate pace. The hike will have more uphill (steeper) grades.
Strenuous hike:
Elevation gain is 600 feet or more. Moderate to vigorous pace. Longer distance with steeper hills.
We abide by the local rules and regulations and support the trail etiquette that is set by the parks. We are a casual hiking club and we embrace the idea of having the privilege to be in the outdoors versus having a right to be there. We set an example of showing how dogs can excellently interact with other preserve/parks visitors like hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians.
Where do we go?
Our pack leader researches the destination and announces it each month on this page, we go to hiking trails with lakes and streams that are dog friendly, ALWAYS supervised.
Is it safe? Ticks, coyotes and snakes, oh my!
There are unforeseeable elements such as wildlife and we will do our best to keep your pups safe. We are always prepared for emergencies and have our certifications from the American Red Cross to provide first aid and CPR if need be. Please remember that some of our hikes are not for pups that have certain health issues and/or conditions that could endanger their well-being during these adventures.
Our team is always prepared and watchful of potential dangers to our doggies. We even do a final check at the end of the day for ticks, however, we do recommend that you check yourselves after we return to make sure that we did not miss anything. Especially if you have a long haired pup!
There will be some occasional scratches and scrapes from running around the brush and through rocks but nothing serious will be overlooked.
Additionally, we are in contact with park rangers in the parks that we visit for warnings about coyotes and poisonous snakes. Our packs are large so the likelihood that we will be bothered is very small but you do have to understand that there are always unforeseeable risks when we are out in the wild and you should weigh out these risks to decide if you are comfortable with them before reserving your spots.
Pack a bag or doggie back pack!
Pack a snack bag, bowl and a toy (that could be lost). Don't pack expensive toys that could be lost during the hike please. Also, sunscreen or sun block if your doggie has sensitive skin. And of course, feel free to visit Pussy & Pooch to get the best dog back packs at the best prices!
What not to pack:
Retractable leashes and uncomfortable shoes if you chose to join us!
How many pups per pack?
4 max per pack leader, 6 max with assistant dog walker
Off-leash?
Only if the pack leader knows your pup well enough to know (s)he will not run away and not come back. This will be at the discretion of the pack leader in charge. New pups that we don't know well and/or are not in our daycare packs are on-leash only.
Charity Miles, yay...
The wooftidoo pet services team uses Charity Miles during our hikes and adventures to earn 25¢ per mile that each of us walk.
We will be hiking for the ASPCA. If you would like to join us in this effort please visit http://www.charitymiles.org and/or download the app for your phone!
But my pup can't swim!
No worries, shop at Pussy & Pooch for a stylish life jacket and let us know, we will always supervise your pups while swimming but all the info you can share with us is important.
Availability is limited for our wild thang! Adventures, after your FREE in-home pet interview your pet will be assigned a pack leader and group that fits his/her personality and needs best, or on a waiting list until that group or the package that you request is available.
I live more than 20 miles away from Long Beach but I would like to come!!!
You are welcome to join us, however, your pet must pass the FREE in-home pet interview first. And you can pick up and drop off your pet in Long Beach, we cannot do pick ups further than 15 miles away for this service.
pricing for single adventure day:
$99 for a 1 day pass | single day adventure
DISCOUNTED for daycare pass-holders:
$75 for a 1 day pass | single day adventure
pack leaders
I am a wooftidoo's Certified Dog Trainer through Animal Behavior College and I use my experience and knowledge to keep your pup safe and healthy during our fun adventures!
More about doriam: wooftidoo.com/doriam
Vehicle: Honda Element
Interior: Easy to clean vinyl. This pack is separated in compartments for the safety of the doggies and the driver. Capacity: 6 doggies Max.
I am wooftidoo's GM and daycare manager and I know the right matches for the personalities and needs of all the doggies in our pack. Let's swim, run, hike and get wild!
More about adriene: wooftidoo.com/adriene
Vehicle: Honda Element
Interior: Easy to clean vinyl. This pack is separated in compartments for the safety of the doggies and the driver. Capacity: 6 doggies Max.
I am a wooftidoo's founder, I take lots of pictures of our outings while having a great time with the pups under our care. I love swimming, running and hiking with the pack!
More about carlos: wooftidoo.com/carlos
Vehicle: Honda Element
Interior: Easy to clean vinyl. This pack is separated in compartments for the safety of the doggies and the driver. Capacity: 6 doggies Max.
past woof-ti-wild thang! Adventures
April 13th 2013 | Saturday
San Bernardino County | Big Bear Lake
Easy hike | Approximately 13 miles
wooftidoo pet services is going to Big Bear Lake, yes the actual lake! This will be the first water adventure to date. The focus of this adventure will be fun, fun, fun! But do not worry we will still come home exhausted and exercised as the hike will be a long hike as usual.
Let you pup join us for one of the most anticipated and gorgeous adventures of the year, woof!
Big Bear Lake is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States along the south shore of Big Bear Lake and surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest.
Area: 6.5 sq miles (16.83 km²)
Weather: 45°F (7°C), Wind N at 0 mph (0 km/h), 27% Humidity
Local time: Sunday 8:14 PM
Population: 5,094 (2011)
March 16th 2013 | Saturday
Los Padres National Forest | Horn Canyon Trailhead
Strenuous hike | Approximately 10-12 miles
wooftidoo pet services is doing it again, this March we will be visiting the Los Padres National Forest, specifically the picturesque Horn Canyon Trailhead. This will be a moderate hike with gorgeous scenery. It is quite a long drive but it will be very much worth the trip. The trail begins at Thatcher School, crosses Sisar Road (4N15), and ends at Hines Peak Road, about midway between Chief Peak and Topatopa Bluff. The Pines Camp, at 2.5 miles, has three campsites set underneath Coulter pine trees that were planted after the 1948 fires.
A few of the trees were lost during the Wheeler Fire of 1985, but the majority remain to provide a nice shady camp setting. Water is sometimes available at a spring behind the camp.
February 16th 2013 | Saturday
San Bernardino County | Wrightwood hiking trails
Strenuous hike | Approximately 9-15 miles
Wrightwood, California is a popular destination for Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts from all over Southern California. The mountainous terrain in the area makes for breathtaking views from many of the local Hiking Trails. The Pacific Crest Trail also runs through the Wrightwood area and hosts thousands of thru-hikers every year. Hiking Trails in Wrightwood offer something for everyone; from easy nature walks to the rugged peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains, Wrightwood's Hiking Trails have it all.
Area: 2.2 sq miles (5.698 km²)
January 19th 2013 | Saturday
Joshua Tree National Park | Lost Horse Mine
Moderate hike | Approximately 13 miles
Joshua Tree National Park is located in southeastern California. Declared a U.S. National Park in 1994 when the U.S. Congress passed the California Desert Protection Act, it had previously been a U.S. National Monument since 1936.
Even before the California Gold Rush of 1849, prospectors were finding gold in southern California. As the take from the mines in the Sierras petered out, miners fanned out into the deserts. Here hot summers, scarce water, limited wood sources, and the difficulty and high cost of transporting equipment and provisions created a challenging environment in which to operate a mine. But a few hardy adventurers persevered and about 300 mines were developed in what is now Joshua Tree National Park—although few were good producers.
An exception is the Lost Horse Mine, which produced 10,000 ounces of gold and 16,000 ounces of silver (worth approximately $5 million today) between 1894 and 1931. When the story of the Lost Horse Mine is told, it sounds like a western campfire tale: gun slinging cowboys, cattle rustlers, horse thieves, the lure of gold, and a sticky-fingered miner.
Area: 1,234 sq miles (3,196 km²)
December 15th 2012 | Saturday
Los Angeles, CA | San Gabriel Mountains | Old Baldy
Strenuous hike | Approximately 9-15 miles
Mount San Antonio, commonly known as Old Baldy or Mt Baldy, at 10,068 ft, is the highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and the highest point in Los Angeles County.
Elevation: 10,069 feet (3,069 m)
Prominence: 6,224 feet (1,897 m)
Mountain range: San Gabriel Mountains
November 17th 2012 | Saturday
Los Angeles, CA | Griffith Park | Mount Hollywood
Moderate hike | Approximately 13 miles
Griffith Park is a large municipal park at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The park covers 4,310 acres of land, making it one of the largest urban parks in North America.
October 20th 2012 | Saturday
Angeles National Forest, CA | San Gabriel river | Azusa river
Moderate hike | 11 miles
The Angeles National Forest (ANF) of the U.S. National Forest Service is located in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, southern California, United States. It was established on July 1, 1908, incorporating the first San Bernardino National Forest and parts of the former Santa Barbara and San Gabriel National Forests. It covers 655,387 acres (1,024.0 sq mi; 2,652.3 km2) and is located just north of the densely inhabited metropolitan area of Los Angeles.
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June 8th 2013 | Saturday
Angeles National Forest | Azusa river, the retun...
Moderate hike | 11 miles
We are heading back to the Azusa River to splash in the water during the hot days of summer and enjoy the hikes under the protection of the trees. We are going to a different part of the Azusa River but still the same gorgeous and refreshing trip from before...
The Angeles National Forest (ANF) of the U.S. National Forest Service is located in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, southern California, United States. It was established on July 1, 1908, incorporating the first San Bernardino National Forest and parts of the former Santa Barbara and San Gabriel National Forests. It covers 655,387 acres (1,024.0 sq mi; 2,652.3 km2) and is located just north of the densely inhabited metropolitan area of Los Angeles.
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the pack:
Leo swimmer: yes | off-leash: yes
Gunner swimmer: yes | off-leash: yes
Trina swimmer: yes | off-leash: yes
Sophie swimmer: yes | off-leash: yes
Holly swimmer: yes | off-leash: yes
the pack
Yogi and River
Brian
Tiny
Gunner
Pork Chop
Emmy
Abby
Felicia
Tazzy
Leo
Kitch
Tegan
Leyla
Jax
Lilo
Reveille
Bevo
Trina
Holly
Sophie