Sandy Tails K9 Adventures

Training is delivered through structured, off-leash hikes in natural environments, incorporating obedience commands during real-world distractions. Dogs must demonstrate reliable recall and manners before being allowed off-leash. Group hikes are limited to dogs matched by energy, age, and training level. Private hikes offer one-on-one training with optional pet parent coaching. A minimum of three days per week is required for group services to ensure training consistency. Daily photos are shared via a private Facebook page.

Pricing Summary

Group structured hikes cost $105/week for 3 days or $150/week for 5 days. Private 1-hour training hikes are $50, and pet parent coaching sessions are $75. Drop-ins are $20 for 15 minutes or $30 for 30 minutes. All services require a minimum of 3 days per week for group hikes. No discounts or packages beyond weekly rates are listed.

Policies

Group hikes require a minimum of three days per week. All dogs must be vaccinated, spayed/neutered (with exceptions for private walks), and on flea/tick preventative. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated on the website.

Sandy Tails K9 Adventures is a dog training business founded in 2015 by Megan and Josh Saucier, who are passionate about training dogs through structured outdoor adventures. They offer private and group training hikes that incorporate obedience commands like sit, wait, down, leave it, drop it, and recall in real-world environments with distractions. Their approach emphasizes safety, balanced dogs, confidence-building through enrichment, and strong leadership. They require a minimum of three days per week for group hikes to ensure consistency in training and socialization. They also provide 1:1 private training hikes with pet parent coaching, drop-in services for quick potty breaks and medication, pet-sitting, and overnight stays. All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered (with exceptions for private walks). They believe training increases a dog’s ability to handle liberty responsibly.

The business is rooted in rescue experience, having co-founded Survivor Tails Animal Rescue and saved over 1,500 animals. Megan has over 15 years of experience in animal care, starting in EMS before transitioning fully to dog training. They treat every dog as part of their own pack and post daily photos to a private Facebook page for clients. Their training is delivered on trails and in natural settings, not in a facility.

They also offer grooming services through “Time to Pet” and partner with local pet stores for adoption resources, but do not breed or sell dogs.

Accomplishments

Co-founded Survivor Tails Animal Rescue, saving and rehoming over 1,500 animals. Founder Megan has over 15 years of experience in animal care, including 10+ years running Sandy Tails K9 Adventures since 2015. Josh joined as co-owner in 2021. The business has maintained a small, personalized model to preserve quality and passion.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must complete an intake form to begin services. After submission, they are contacted to discuss dog needs, schedule a consultation, and match the dog with an appropriate group or private session.