OutHounds Adventures Mission Statement: To promote the physical and mental wellness of dogs and people. To be stewards of the environment. To build a strong, supportive and compassionate community.
OutHounds Adventures began with a question. Eric: Hey, Tim. What’s next for Charlie? Tim: Well, I’ve got something in the works, but I need your help.
Two friends looking to do something different in the world of dogs and dog activities. We didn’t want the person sitting on the sidelines while your dog had all the fun. We wanted you to move and work and challenge yourself as much as them!
It began with the Adventure Club (or OHAC), which was designed in the spirit of other Adventure Learning programs. But instead of kids on rope swings, it would be dogs and their people embracing their fundamental roots: Two partners working together to solve problems, push their boundaries and embrace ADVENTURE. We sought to create a community of people and canine companions who help each other on a journey by completing tasks and overcoming obstacles along the way. We would assist and encourage one another to try new things and take acceptable risks.
It quickly became apparent that OHAC would become so much more than that. Adventure Club became a place where people could embrace their inner child. We remembered how to PLAY. It became a place for fearful or reactive dogs to have an outlet and find an opportunity to be among their peers in a safe setting. It became therapeutic, for everyone. And by everyone, we mean EVERYONE. Families, kids, with dogs, without dogs.
We truly believe in the power of community and the great outdoors--and thus--our standard hiking adventures are free! EVERYONE is a MEMBER of ADVENTURE CLUB. (Even if you didn’t know it!) Join us on the ever changing journey. Help us help others--and this beautiful planet we call home.
OutHounds Adventure Club is about Ordinary People in Ordinary Places with Ordinary Bodies collectively doing Extraordinary things. Adventure is a frame of mind.
LIFE’S AN ADVENTURE…JOIN THE CLUB!
