Columbia Pack Walks
About PAWS IQ Pack Walks
What Pack Walks Are:
Pack Walks are structured, trainer-led walks for groups of dogs.
They’re designed to:
Build neutrality around other dogs.
Improve leash manners + impulse control.
Regulate mind + nervous system through movement.
Support dogs that struggle with overstimulation or reactivity.
Provide safe social learning, not chaotic play.
They’re not “social hour.”
They’re controlled experiences where a balanced group of dogs learn to exist together calmly.
Why Pack Walks Matter:
Because most behavioral issues show up outside the house.
Our Pack walks help dogs:
Practice calmness in the presence of other dogs.
Learn to follow centralized human leadership instead of scanning the environment.
Work through triggers with guidance.
Build confidence through structured movement.
Rehearse neutrality (the most overlooked skill in dog trainin.
When a dog can remain neutral around others, everything else becomes easier.
Lack of meaningful exercise is one of the main contributing factors to misbehavior in dogs.
Pack Walks Help Your Dog Learn
Every pack walk reinforces:
Leash pressure + release mechanics
Spatial boundaries
Walking in a calm, regulated state
Passing other dogs without reacting
Following directional guidance smoothly
Settling the mind through structured rhythm
How Paws IQ Pack Walks Work
Groups are kept small, intentional, and balanced (6-8 dogs max, typically).
2 central meet-up points for drop-off (North + South Columbia).
3–4 hikes available per week (Times vary - inquire for full schedule) .
Dogs are loaded, grouped, and transported to the trail by us.
75-120 minutes of structured walking/hiking (depending on the day). Trainer-led corrections as needed.
Calm de-escalation before getting back in the vehicle.
Return to pick-up location and a quick report/update on how your dog did.
Everything is handled by Paws IQ, you simply drop off and pick up. We create the environment & your dog practices the state.
Choose The Best Pack Walk Package For Your Dog 🐾
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A flexible option for occasional enrichment.
$50 per hike
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1 hike per week
Reserved weekly spot
Ongoing behavioral notes
Priority booking for extra hikes
$165/month
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2 hikes per week
Priority scheduling
Temperament-matched grouping
Mid-month progress update
(Our most popular + most effective tier)
$300/month
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Up to 4 hikes weekly
First priority on roster
Intermittent training tune-ups while on walks
Designed for dogs needing deeper work, confidence building, or heavy structure
$515/month
Formal pre-requisites for dogs are:
Dogs over 6mo of age must be neutered to attend
Dogs must be up to date on Rabies / DHLPP / Bordetella vaccines
A meet + greet or behavioral consultation to verify temperament and individual needs is required before first booking
Give your dog the chance to practice the skill that changes everything: Neutrality.
Reach out to us about pack walks to help your dog learn to exist calmly in the world one step at a time.
Get A Quote!
Interested in working together?
Prepare To See The Difference In Your Dog!
After a few weeks of pack hikes, most dogs show:
Reduced reactivity
Better impulse control
More confidence
Decreased anxiety
Improved leash manners
Increased overall calmness at home
