THE CANINE EXPLORER

Small group off leash adventures and lodging for Portland dogs

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Adventures

For dogs who were born to explore

Two hours of adventures in small groups where dogs get to hike, run, sniff, climb, swim, and explore Portland and beyond.

$85 / adventure →
Bri resting on a bed during a home lodging stay

Lodging

A stay that suits your dog

Lodging is $75/day for walks, play, and time to settle in. Adventure Lodging is $130/day with outings alongside the explorer crew. Mix both during their stay.

STARTING AT $75 / DAY →

Small groups. Big adventures

4 dogs max
Small groups, individual attention.

A BETTER LIFE OUTDOORS

Dog training clicker

Pickup and drop-off
From your door to the trail.

Adventure photos
See what your dog gets up to.

Certified trainer
Professional dog trainer + Fear Free Certified.

What my clients say

★★★★★5.0 / 5 on Google

“Our Penny loves The Canine Explorer adventures! Ricky takes her twice a week (and sometimes dogsits when we are out of town). The outings he takes her on make me quite jealous! A great way to keep your pooch engaged and burn energy!!”

Tom Fallon · Google Review

“ricky has been lola’s trainer on her ‘adventures’ for years and absolutely LOVES ricky. she can hear him as soon as he drives up and she starts doing her “ricky’s here!” dance. every time. ricky is professional, wonderful with lola, easy to work with, and communicates efficiently. your dog needs to go out with ricky.”

LS · Google Review

“I’ve boarded my Pug with The Canine Explorer multiple times and it’s always been a wonderful experience! … he always makes sure to provide me with updates on how my dog is doing so that I don’t have to worry about a thing while I’m out of town!”

Kid Loki Extravaganza · Google Review

MEET RICKY

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The trainer behind The Canine Explorer

I’m a certified dog trainer with more than a decade of experience working with dogs. I’ve always been full of energy myself, so I naturally gravitate toward dogs who are always ready to go whether that means hitting a trail, jumping in the water, or finding the next thing to explore.

The Canine Explorer grew out of wanting to combine my experience with dogs and my love of being outside, while giving them more opportunities to move, explore, and just be dogs.

More about me →
Dogs exploring fallen logs and rocks in the forest.
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Three dogs sitting together on a misty forest trail.
Four dogs standing on a driftwood log at the beach.
Two dogs wading in shallow water along the shore.
Four dogs standing together on a rocky shore.
Four dogs posing together on a sandy beach.
Dogs running and splashing through shallow water.
A dog running through a puddle on a gravel trail.
A person walking with dogs along the riverbank on a sunny day.
A tan dog in a harness running across the beach.
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Four dogs on a snowy trail between evergreen trees.

NEW FOR 2027

Your dog gets their own page.

See your dog’s photos, upcoming visits, and care information. You’ll find updates from me there, too.

Branded bandanas for 2027

The Canine Explorer bandanas are planned for dogs in 2027 as standalone branded accessories.

Start their adventure
Bri and Dina together by a stone wall on a woodland adventure
Bri & Dina

A little space for Bri & Dina’s adventures, favorite moments, and care.

Care & updates

Dog details, care documents, and updates from Ricky, together in your private portal.

Photos and favorite moments, ready whenever you want to revisit them.

UP NEXTSaturday adventures
Dina running along the beach on a sunny adventure
Bri playing in the snow beside the river

READY FOR THEIR NEXT ADVENTURE?

Adventure starts here

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