THE CANINE EXPLORER
Small group off leash adventures and lodging for Portland dogs
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.
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.
Small groups. Big adventures
4 dogs max
Small groups, individual attention.
A BETTER LIFE OUTDOORS
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
“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.
NEW FOR 2027
Your dog gets their own page.
See your dog’s photos, upcoming visits, and adventure milestones. You’ll find updates from me there, too.
Patches for their adventures
Your dog can earn adventure patches for their page and matching ones for their bandana.
Tap a patch to see how it’s earned.
Start their adventure
A little space for Bri & Dina’s adventures, favorite moments, and care.
Adventure trail
Sample progress
READY FOR THEIR NEXT ADVENTURE?