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

Standard Adventure: Massasoit State Park
2023-03-18 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Massasoit State Park, 41.881781, -70.992235
This session:
Massasoit State Park
Massasoit State Park holds a special place in our Adventure Club hearts; being the site of our first extended adventure. With horses to boot! This park boasts varied terrain and some steep elevation shifts in places, along with spectacular views of Lake Rico and couple other small bodies of water. 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: Rocky and rooted, some steeper inclines
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks.
Parking: Paved Lot.
​Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/massasoitstatepark
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/28EaCHdGWhg8XAEm9​

DNRT Standard Adventure: Destruction Brook
2023-03-19 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Destruction Brook Lot, Slades Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA, 02748, United States
This session:
Destruction Brook
Destruction Brook is certainly a popular and highly trafficked Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust gem with rocky and root covered paths and a few steep (yet quick) inclines. However, more than the terrain, navigating such a popular destination poses a whole different challenge for our Adventurers (2-legged and 4-legged OutHounds alike!) Let OutHounds Adventure Club help guide you on a safe and fun journey for all! 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 held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, some inclines and varied terrain

You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks.
Parking: Dirt lot. / Large shoulder Street side if on Northeast entrance.
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/DNRTDestructionBrook

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

Queer Hikes Adventure: Simmons Pond
2023-03-26 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+: Myles Standish State Park
2023-05-06 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | Miles Standish State Park: East Entrance, 365 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA, 02360
This session:
Myles Standish
Myles Standish State Park’s Pine Barrens trail is an OutHounds favorite. This is a challenging 8 to 9 mile trail with steep inclines and beautiful views. You certainly feel “away from it all” OUT there. And we hope you join us! We will meet at the East Entrance (P4 on the the Myles Standish map and our destination). From there we may do a little car juggling to get down to our trail head, P5–OR just head out from that point and do one of our favorite OHAC loops!

**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Sandy footing with some steep inclines. State Parks classify this as “difficult”.
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks.
Parking: Dirt lot/ street side on park road.
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/pinebarrens

Rescue Cafe Adventure: West Island State Reservation
2023-05-13 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | West Island, 36 Bluepoint Rd, West Island Weather Station, Fairhaven, MA, 02719, United States
This session:
West Island State Reservation
We are happy to have one of our monthly hikes sponsored by the Rescue Cafe in Fairhaven, MA. As such, we wanted to bring a Fairhaven flare this month with a trip to West Island. Locals will certainly now West Island for its beautiful beaches and summer vibe, but not many may have explored the wooded trails that make up nearly half of the island itself. Join us for a pre-summer excursion and we can visit the Cafe for some treats following the hike!
Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure.
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine.
Terrain: Mostly flat, although some steeper inclines heading towards the Glen. Footing can be very slick on the extensive boardwalks, however!
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water, poop bags, and snacks.
Parking: Road Side
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/westislandreservation
