DNRT Adventure: Little River Reserve
2023-12-17 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Little River Reserve, 41.552189, -70.985785
This session:
Little River Reserve

One of our cornerstones of OutHounds Adventure and Training Academy’s mission is to be good stewards of the environment. As such, we have begun to collaborate with our local land trusts, and we are beyond excited to begin collaborating with the Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust. If you follow us on social media, you know that we are frequent flyers on DNRT trails, and we hope you will be too! Come join us twice this month on a beautiful DNRT property. What better way to kick off this collaboration by paying a visit to OHAC inaugural adventure (almost 5 years ago!): Little River Reserve! While the epic suspension bridge has been removed since then, Little River is still an OHAC favorite. Varied terrain, challenging footing and beautiful marsh views certainly makes this quite the Adventure! Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our Standard Adventure!
*While our Standard Adventures are always free, we encourage you to SUPPORT our land trusts by considering making a donation here: https://dnrt.org/donate/

**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, some roots on the trails
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. A backpack helps!
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, poop bags, water, and snacks.
Parking: Dirt Lot.
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/DNRTLittleRiverReserve

Dog Learning 101 - Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
2023-02-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, P.O. Box 50806, New Bedford, MA, 02745, United States
Whether you join us for one training class, would like the premier service of a trainer coming to your home, or even just want an online session through Zoom.
We invite you to FIRST register and join us for an online “DOG LEARNING 101 ORIENTATION.” Orientations are FREE and hosted on Monday evenings at 7 PM.

“So…How do I do it?”

Step 1: If you see a “BOOK” button, click it! If not, skip to Step 2!
Step 2: Choose an available appointment from the Calendar.
Step 3: Click Continue
Step 4: Input your information into the registration form.
Step 5: Confirm your appointment.
*There is no commitment if you take the Dog Learning 101 Orientation! We just want to get you started on the right foot…whether you work with us or not!

Registration Link: https://OutHounds.as.me/TrainingOrientation

Adventure Manners 1
2022-10-25 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Paws N Play, 562 Reed Road, Dartmouth, MA, 02740, United States
Our signature, rolling enrollment leveled Adventure Manners courses are a great way to help you not only learn the foundational skills necessary for whatever adventures life has to offer, but to also always continue to grow and learn and achieve new goals. Each class session stands on its own, so they can be taken in any order!
You can either sign up for 1 session at a time or buy bundles of 4 or 6 at a time. Continue to come and learn new skills, take on new challenges, and your dog AND you will earn Merit Badges for your accomplishments along the way! As you advance through the courses and learn new skills, the open leveled classes will give you an opportunity to continue to learn with our trainers (and your peers!)
Classes are held at the Paws N Play Doggy Daycare on 562 Reed Road in Dartmouth (unless otherwise specified!)

Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/AdventureManners1

Scenting 101
2023-06-20 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Paws N Play, 562 Reed Road, Dartmouth, MA, 02740, United States
Consider this course or ongoing OutHounds Adventure and Training Scent League! We will work through imprinting scents so you and your dog can become an unstoppable team!
This is a rolling enrollment course and you will work through the materials at your own pace!

Prerequisite: Orientation, Pre-Scent Course, Completed a Basic Training Class with OutHounds or other approved Positive Reinforcement centered training school
Required Material: Paul Bunker’s 15 Day Imprint Course Book (this is the same course book required for the Scenting 101) It can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Imprint-Your-Detection-step-step/dp/0578896516
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/scenting101

The course book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Imprint-Your-Detection-step…
Please reach out if you have any difficulty finding the course book.
Another helpful guide is https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y49S8Q7?psc=1&ref=ppx…

Adventure Puppy Class
2023-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Paws N Play, 562 Reed Road, Dartmouth, MA, 02740, United States
Adventure Tenderfoot- Puppy Training

Start your Adventure Puppy off on the right paw and join Adventure Lauren for our Adventure Puppy Training. This class is intended for puppies 10 to 20 weeks–although we will assess your puppy’s needs individually!
This course’s focus is ALL THINGS PUPPY! House training troubleshooting, foundational skills, good puppy management practice, and a very strong focus on PROPER SOCIALIZATION techniques. They are not puppies for long, so take advantage of this opportunity to set the stage right!

Instructors: Adventure Lauren
Location: Paws N Play Daycare 562 Reed Road Dartmouth
Time: Wednesdays 7 PM
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/AdventurePuppy

Buzzards Bay Coalition: Gooseberry at Sunset
2023-12-23 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Gooseberry Island, Gooseberry Is Cswy,, Westport, MA, 02790, United States
This session:
Buzzards Bay Coalition Adventure: Gooseberry at Sunset
Join us for an Adventure Club first: a sunset hike on Gooseberry Island, co-sponsored with the Buzzards Bay Coalition. We can’t think of a better way to enjoy Christmas Eve Eve!

**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Mostly flat and rocky on the beach.
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. A backpack helps!
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, poop bags, water, and snacks.
Parking: Dirt Lot.
Registration: https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/activities/bay-adventures/

Queer Hikes Adventure: Simmons Pond
2023-12-31 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Simmons Pond, 212 Coldbrook Rd, Little Compton, RI, 02837, United States
This session:
Simmons Pond

Queer Hikes and OutHounds Adventures will be collaborating for monthly hikes at the end of every month! Join us for one of our favorites, Simmon’s Pond in Little Compton, RI.

Simmons Pond is certainly one of OHAC’s favorite Adventures. We suppose any tenderly cared for oasis that boasts tree cookies, 30 hidden birdhouses, trail magic, history lessons, and a sense of deep pride in a community’s land trust is worthy of “favorite” designation! Path’s here are wide and welcoming with minimal inclines. Parts of the trail can get not only muddy, but completely flooded–although this tends to be a Springtime occurrence. Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure!

**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Mostly flat

You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks.
Parking: Dirt lot.
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/queerhikessimmonspond
Location: 212 Coldbrook Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837

Standard Adventure: Swansea Village Park
2024-01-06 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Swansea Village Park, 69 Main Street, Swansea, MA, 02777, United States
This session:
Swansea Village Park

SVP is an Adventure Club favorite as it provides both natural and man made obstacles for both our 4-legged and 2-legged OutHounds. The Park is frequented by mountain bikers and NEMBA members have built various equipment that gives our four-legged adventure partners opportunities to practice typical Canine Agility skills such as seesaws, narrow bridges and climbing walls! Mother Nature hasn’t done a bad job either with all of the pudding stone and large outcroppings that gives the adventurous and sure-footed a view of the treetops. As always, not every obstacle is for everyone and no one is forced to make choices they aren’t comfortable with! However, even if you aren’t making the minor climbs, the ground can be slick and root covered. Who knew that all of this was behind the Swansea Library! Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure!

**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Can be quite rocky and rooted. There opportunities for real Adventuring and Bouldering. Site is home to many great and large Puddingstone outcroppings!

You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks.
Parking: Paved lot behind library.
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/swanseavillagepark

Sippican Land Trust Adventure: White Eagle
2024-01-13 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | White Eagle Parcel, 42-52 Old Indian Trail, Marion, MA, 02738, United States
This Session:
The White Eagle Parcel: Sippican Land Trust
Adventure Guide Tim will be unavailable for this Adventure, however, you are still encouraged to join the Sippican Land Trust for at the White Eagle Parcel for our monthly gathering. It is huntin season, and as such, BLAZE ORANGE is encouraged for both you and your dogs. The White Eagle Parcel is part of the greater network of properties and trails that make up the greater Aucoot Woods. Parking for this venue can be tricky, as there is a lengthy dirt drive. Please follow the directions below for guidance!
White Eagle is located off of Route 6 in Marion. Turn onto Parlowtown Road across from the town cemetery and follow road until you reach the cul-de-sac. You can park here and walk down or veer left on the rough dirt road and follow past an abandoned cranberry bog (Goldovitz bog restoration) on your right. Parking is available directly past the bog and along the dirt roadside. We’ll all have leashes and bring our own poop bags.
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Mostly flat and grassy.
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water, poop bags, and snacks.
Parking: Small Dirt Lot and dirt road overflow.
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/sippicanlandtrustwhiteeagle

Buzzards Bay Coalition: Beebe Woods
2024-01-20 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Beebe Woods, 56 Highfield Dr, Falmouth, 02541, United States
This session:
Buzzards Bay Coalition Adventure: Beebe Woods – Falmouth

We’re not on SouthCoast anymore, Toto! Join us with our good friends at the Buzzards Bay Coalition as we venture to Cape Cod and the beautiful town of Falmouth to explore the Beebe Woods. Beebe Woods is part of the greater Moraine Trail system and boasts some stellar terrain changes and great challenges you might not expect on the Cape. This should be fun!
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Varied terrain, can be rocky and steep.
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. A backpack helps!
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, poop bags, water, and snacks.
Parking: Parking Lot
Registration: https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/activities/bay-adventures/

DNRT Adventure - Ridge Hill Reserve - Standard Adventure
2024-01-21 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Ridge Hill, 580 Collins Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA, 02747, United States
This session:
DNRT Ridge Hill

Ridge Hill will live in OHAC lore for all time as our second ever hike brought quite the adventure! One of the neighborhood cattle made one of their all to frequent trips out of his paddock and down to the Ridge Hill parking lot just as we were shoving off! As we said then, sometimes you seek adventure and sometimes adventure finds you!
Ridge Hill also happens to be one of Adventure Tadhg’s favorite DNRT trails, but don’t advertise that too much or else everyone will start going there! Let’s save this gem for the Adventure Club! Path’s here are well cared for by volunteers and offer a little challenge for everyone. There are some steeper inclines and some rocks and roots that make for some tricky footing (especially closer to the reservoir). Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure!
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Some rocky, hilly terrain. Parts are rooted and slick.
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water, poop bags, and snacks.
Parking: Small Dirt Lot. Street-side overflow.
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/RidgeHillReserve
