Trail-smart safety. Real fun in the mountains.
Book a Meet & Greet See ServicesMountain DAWGS started with a simple belief: dogs deserve more than a quick sidewalk break. Here in Summit County, were surrounded by trails, alpine air, and wide-open space, so instead of defaulting to neighborhood walks, we seek outdoor adventures that give dogs real enrichment and a true reset.
But adventure only works when its paired with safety. Through volunteering with local pet search and rescue groups, we've seen firsthand how preventable mistakes and under-qualified care can lead to dogs getting loose, lost, or put at risk.
Thats why we built Mountain DAWGS around safe, controlled adventures. Our goal is to give you confidence that your dog is not only having fun, but is being handled with the care, awareness, and preparation that mountain adventures require.
Greg is local outdoor enthusiast and founder of Mountain Dawgs. In his free time, Greg is a team lead with a local pet rescue. When not helping reunite lost pets, Greg can be found rain, snow, or shine on trails around Frisco and throughout the county with his dog Shadow.
Laura Duff is a Frisco local and event manager best known throughout Summit for the personality that she brings to instruction at Summit Barre and Fitness. When not helping organize educational events or toning bodies, Laura can be found riding and walking with Shadow and Greg.
Safety-First Mountain Enrichment
Looking for full-day, pet sitting, drop-ins or something else, call or text.
To maximize your dog’s time on trail, we can pick up and drop off at your home or meet you at your preferred trailhead (great for visitors and busy schedules).
*Extra dogs from same household +$20. Discounts for frequent adventurers.
*Surcharge may apply if you live >10 mins outside town.
A simple, consistent routine so your dog knows whats happening and you know what youre paying for.
Summit County changes fast. We keep it flexible, but never sloppy.
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In Summit County, a little adventure can turn serious fast, so we plan every outing like a mini-expedition: clear rules, the right gear, constant awareness, and calm leadership.
Most adventures are 1:1. We only buddy hike if temperament and safety allow.
Structured movement at doors, cars, and trailheads where escapes often happen.
We use hard-to-slip harnesses rather than loose collars and do a fit check before every outing.
We encourage GPS tracking collars as an added layer of safety in a mountain environment.
We plan around weather, crowds, and terrain. We prioritize hydration and paw safety.
Prepared, not paranoid. We follow a stop, secure, assess approach.
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 ony 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 dogs 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; well confirm whats 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 (amounts, routines, allergies) or message us ahead of time.
Yes. Though our app, you'll receive a report card after each outing that includes photos, notes on energy level, behavior, and bathroom breaks, and a route map of where we hiked.
Book online or call us directly. We recommend 4872 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, well contact you to cancel, reschedule, or make other arrangements and you wont 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 (lots of 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, well 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/out when youre not available and follow any special instructions.