Mountain DAWGS provides dog walking, trail adventures, drop-in visits and overnight in-home pet sitting across Breckenridge, Blue River, Frisco, Dillon, Silverthorne, Summit Cove and Keystone.
Mountain DAWGS was created for Summit County pets who need more than a rushed sidewalk lap. We specialize in dog walks, trail adventures, drop-ins, and overnight in-home stays that keep pets comfortable, exercised, and cared for in their normal routine.
We are local, practical, and safety-first. Every outing is matched to the dog, the weather, the route, the season, and the day. Some days call for a proper trail romp. Other days call for a mellow sniffari, a careful potty break, or keeping everyone cozy at home.
For drop-ins and overnight stays, we also care for cats, because mountain cats also deserve food, litter care, fresh water, medication support when appropriate, and a calm human who respects the tiny household monarch.
Summit County dogs need more than a sidewalk shuffle. Cats need calm, competent care that does not turn their routine upside down. We help with both.
30–45 minA short, efficient outing for puppies, seniors, recovery days, or dogs who need a reliable potty break with fresh mountain air.
60 minThe everyday Mountain DAWGS staple: a proper walk or light trail adventure that helps your dog settle back home.
90–120 minOur most popular adventure window for dogs who need more than a block loop but not a full expedition.
2–3 hrsA longer adventure for high-energy, trail-ready dogs who were clearly assembled with extra batteries.
Each town page includes Mountain DAWGS service-area details plus easy-to-moderate walk and hike ideas for dog owners visiting or living in Summit County.
Downtown walks, south-end trailheads, Blue River vacation homes and dog-friendly mountain routes.
View pageMain Street, Rainbow Lake, Meadow Creek, the Peninsula and Lake Dillon.
View pageLake views, Blue River paths, mellow preserve walks and hillside hikes.
View pageNeighborhood trail access, Soda Creek, Keystone paths and family-friendly dog outings.
View pageMountain conditions change quickly. We evaluate trail choice, leash needs, temperature, ice, wildlife, dog fitness and recall expectations before choosing an outing.
We encourage secure harnesses for nervous dogs, visitors and Houdini-adjacent pups, and GPS collars can be helpful for added peace of mind.
Quick answers for locals, visitors and pets who believe every human sentence means “walk.”
Our dog adventures are geared to small groups of 4 dogs or less. Often we will walk your dog individually or paired with our own dogs if appropriate.
Off-leash time is only available on request, if we have experience with the dog and have deemed them a candidate, and if they are wearing a GPS collar. We prioritize safety first and will assess your dog’s recall, responsiveness, and comfort level before approving off-leash outings. If conditions change, we leash up, no debate.
Yes. We tailor outings to age and ability: puppies often do best with shorter, structured adventures, while seniors benefit from gentler routes, slower pacing, and extra breaks. We will confirm what is appropriate during the meet-and-greet.
Yes. We can add a quick home check-in for feeding, fresh water, potty breaks, and a little love. Just leave clear instructions in your profile, including amounts, routines, allergies, or message us ahead of time.
Yes. Through our app, you will receive a report card after each outing that includes photos, notes on energy level, behavior, bathroom breaks, and a route map of where we hiked.
Book online or call us directly. We recommend 48 to 72 hours notice, and even earlier for weekends, holidays, and peak vacation periods.
Please cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance. Late cancellations are charged as a full visit since our outings are one-on-one and capacity is limited. If weather makes conditions unsafe during your scheduled time, we will contact you to cancel, reschedule, or make other arrangements and you will not be charged.
Yes. We offer pre-paid 10-packs and monthly subscriptions, which are great for consistent routines and priority scheduling during busy weeks.
We collect a credit card in advance to keep on file in our secure payment system, and we charge at the conclusion of service. Cash is also accepted at the time of service. We also offer pre-paid 10-packs and monthly subscriptions.
Rabies vaccination is required before service. In Summit County we also recommend DAP and Lepto because of all the stream-and-pond adventures, plus heartworm and flea/tick prevention.
We plan ahead for the unexpected by storing your emergency instructions in our system. If something happens, we will contact you immediately, follow your guidance, and get prompt veterinary care if needed.
Summit County is home to a variety of wildlife, and most encounters are uneventful. If we see wildlife, we keep a safe distance so it stays a calm moment, not a chase. In known moose corridors and higher-activity areas, we keep dogs leashed and choose routes with safety in mind.
We store entry details securely in our scheduling system, and access is limited to Mountain DAWGS owners and your Adventure Guide on the day of service. For returning clients, we can let ourselves in and out when you are not available and follow any special instructions.
New customers can create an account. Existing customers can log in to request services.
