Queer Hikes Adventure: Colt State Park
2023-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Colt State Park: Lot 1, 41.682358, -71.297502
This session:
Colt State Park
When Adventure Guide Tadhg lived in Swansea, Colt State Park was one of his favorite haunts. It offers sweeping water-views, paved bike trails and even some wooded trails. And, of course, OutHounds is very excited to close out the summer with our friends from Queer Hikes!

Terrain: Mostly flat and paved walkways. Some woodland trails.

You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, poop bags, water and snacks.
Parking: Paved lots.
Cost: Pay as you wish! ($0 minimum)
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/coltstatepark

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

Standard+ Labor Day Adventure: F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
2023-09-04 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | F. Gilbert Hills, 45 Mill Street, Foxborough, MA, 02035
This session:
F. Gilbert Hills, Foxborough, MA
In Adventure Club’s first iteration, we traveled out to the F. Gilbert Hills in Foxborough. This park boasts truly amazing rock outcroppings, beautifully marked and maintained trails, and you feel truly inspired by the power of the “hike”.
Many of the trails were originally constructed and maintained by the Civil Conservation Corp (CCC). These Depression Era laborers were so inspired by their work, that it instilled a love and desire to conserve our natural world for an entire generation. This Labor Day weekend, let’s CELEBRATE that history and show that we are instilling this same passion in a new generation!
Expect about 5+ miles of hiking on our Standard+ Adventure.
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine.
Terrain: Rocky, hilly terrain. Mostly wooded, can be slick in spots.
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. A backpack is encouraged
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, poop bags, water and snacks.
Parking: Small Lot.
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/fgilberthills

Sippican Land Trust Adventure: White Eagle
2023-09-09 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
OutHounds Adventure Club is excited to collaborate with the Sippican Land Trust to bring you a co-hosted dog hiking Adventure. 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

DNRT Adventure - Ridge Hill Reserve - Standard Adventure
2023-09-17 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

Standard Adventure: Shaw Farm Trail
2023-09-23 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Shaw Farm Trail, 41.647179, -70.849418
This session:
Shaw Farm Trail
Shaw Farm Trail has a little something for everyone! Taste of the Phoenix Bike Path? Check! Winding forest trails with beautiful views of one of Fairhaven’s old family farms? Check! Gentle slope down to a beach with views of West Island and a glorious sea breeze? Check! We will begin our Shaw Farm Adventure on the popular Phoenix Bike Trail at the intersection of Shaw Farm Road. There is street side parking as well as a lot at the Fairhaven Little League Fields. This Adventure will take us through mostly flat trails through the woods and down to Nasketucket Bay to enjoy beautiful water views! This is an especially scenic Adventure we hope you will all enjoy!
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, Some street-side walking
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, poop bags, water, and snacks.
Parking: Large dirt lot at little league fields OR side street parking at bike path intersection.
Registration: https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/activities/bay-adventures/
Difficulty Rating: White/ Green Blaze Adventure

Queer Hikes: Swansea Village Park
2023-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 (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! We are excited to share with our friends from Queer Hikes!
**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, poop bags, water and snacks.
Parking: Paved lot behind library.
Rating: Green Blaze/Blaze Orange
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/swanseavillagepark
