OutHounds Adventure and Training Academy

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

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…

Sippican Land Trust Adventure: White Eagle
2023-11-11 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

DNRT Adventure: Slocum River Reserve
2023-11-19 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Slocum River Reserve, 318 Horseneck Rd, Dartmouth, MA, 02748
This session:

Slocum River Reserve

DNRT’s Slocum River Reserve offers beautiful farm views of the Slocum River with gentle slopes and only a couple moments of precarious footing. This is a hidden gem, often less trafficked than the more popular Destruction Brook up the road. The Standard Adventure will be guided along mainly the perimeter of the Reserve, with a guided path through a hunting zone. Be sure to wear your blaze orange! Ticks can be heavy here, please use spray.
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, Some street-side walking.

You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Insect repellent highly recommended for ticks.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, leash, water and snacks.
Parking: Small Dirt lot.
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/DNRTSlocumRiverReserve

Standard Adventure: Fort Barton
2023-12-02 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Fort Barton, 360 Highland Rd #340, Tiverton, RI, 02878, United States
This Session:
Fort Barton (Tiverton, RI)
As we all know, Adventure Tadhg grew up in the lovely Southeastern Connecticut town of Ledyard–named after the Revolutionary War hero, Colonel Ledyard. As a kid, Tadhg’s family would visit Groton’s Fort Griswold, the site of Ledyard’s fateful stand against a Benedict Arnold led raid on New London and Groton. He has many fond memories of running around the grounds of the fort, fighting off the “redcoats”.

After moving to Massachusetts, he was very excited to explore Tiverton’s own Revolutionary Era fort, Fort Barton. He thinks the Adventure Club will really enjoy the dramatic landscape that makes up this little gem! There are plenty of opportunities to seek adventure–not to mention, catching beautiful views of Mount Hope Bay and Aquidneck Island!

**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: A very steep paved incline followed by a steep decline path out of the gate, Rocky and slippery footing
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks.
Parking: Street-side lot.
Registration:
https://OutHounds.as.me/fortbartontiverton

Standard Adventure: Quanapoag Road (West Side)
2023-12-10 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | quanapoag road (west), 41.722088, -71.044661
This session:
Quanapoag Road (West)
***DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE DOWN QUANAPOAG ROAD. IT IS VERY TREACHEROUS. PLEASE FOLLOW ROUTES THAT TAKE YOU VIA HIXVILLE TO COPICUT ROAD.***
The West End of Quanapoag Road gives Adventure Club yet another launching point into the vast network of forest trails that make up Freetown-Fall River State Forest. This section is actually part of the SE Mass Bioreserve and skirts alongside the Copicut Rifle Club and active hunting areas. This location gives OHAC several options as far as routes: either hugging the East Side of the Copicut Reservoir before hooking nearly into Ridge Hill OR venturing Northwest.
This is one of Adventure Tadhg’s personal favorites when heading out for one of his own adventures due to varied terrain and interesting trails–and he is excited to share it with OHAC! Let us take you on an exciting Adventure!
Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure!
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: The initial part of the trail begins with a steep and loose rock incline making for precarious footing. Fire roads can become easily flooded—particularly on the return trip.

You need: Proper footwear. This area allows hunting and bright colors are highly recommended. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, leash, poop bags, water, and snacks.
Parking: Street-side.
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/quanapoagroadwest
***DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE DOWN QUANAPOAG ROAD. IT IS VERY TREACHEROUS. PLEASE FOLLOW ROUTES THAT TAKE YOU VIA HIXVILLE TO COPICUT ROAD.***

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
