Sidewalks are fine. But dirt is divine.
Off-leash dog hiking in Portland, Oregon.

We’re a locally run, off-leash small pack dog hiking service 

based in Southeast Portland, offering full-hour guided 

adventures through real trails—forest romps, creek dips,

mud puddles, stick obsessions, and all. Whether your 

dog needs a solo escape or wants to join the pack, we’ve

got a trail for them.​​

 

​​Hi I'm Larie

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I didn’t start this because I love dogs. I started it because

I understand them.After training in Los Angeles with 

Cesar Millan, I built hugely successful a dog hiking 

and pet care company in New York that grew 

into something big—20 staff, over 1,000 dogs a 

month. I did it all. Walks, training, pet sitting. 

But no matter how much we expanded, one 

thing never changed… the dogs were 

happiest on the trail. 

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That’s where I felt it too.

There’s something different that happens

whendogs are outside, moving together, 

thinking,exploring, just being dogs. It’s calmer. 

It’s natural. It works.

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When I moved to Portland, I knew I wanted to start again—

but not the same way. I didn’t want big. I wanted better.

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Now I keep my packs small—just 5 dogs at a time—so every dog is seen, understood, and safe. Less chaos, less stress, more connection. I learn their personalities, their quirks, what makes them light up. And over time, I become what every dog deserves… their favorite part of the week.

This isn’t just a hike. It’s structure, freedom, play, and purpose—all in one.

At Arf Road Dog Hiking, we trade sidewalks for trailheads and city noise for pine needles and paw prints. We offer guided, off-leash adventures through Portland’s wildest pockets, giving your dog the kind of joy, freedom, and full-body exercise they dream about.

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We pick them up. We hike them hard. We bring them back muddy, tired, and thrilled with life.

Because sidewalks are fine—but dirt is divine.

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