Welcome to Dog Adventures Northwest

We provide off-leash adventures for dogs, private training, day camp, boarding, board-and-learn, and pet sitting in the Portland metropolitan area. We are a premium door-to-door service, where all adventures are led by positive, force-free dog trainers, the ratio is never greater than four client pups to one trainer, and all off-leash pups are outfitted with a Garmin satellite GPS tracker.

Why Choose Us

Choose your
pup's adventure

We genuinely understand how hard it can be for people to properly exercise their dogs. With work, family, and travel, it's not surprising that Rover's needs sometimes fall to the wayside. But this doesn't change the fact that our dogs need off-leash exercise every day in order to live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives.

Our Services

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Emily and Pablo

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love Dog Adventures Northwest so much!!! Working with Simone has been wonderful. She quickly bonded with my dog and helped figure out ways that he would have the most fun on each adventure. Additionally, she went above and beyond in assisting with training techniques we were working on, cleaning off his paws when she dropped him off, and sending a bunch of pictures from every hike. I would absolutely recommend signing your dog up for an adventure!

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Emily and Juniper

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I have had a very positive experience with Dog Adventures Northwest. Autumn is my my dog's leader, and she is a very caring and responsible person. Dog Adventures Northwest has their own acreage out on Sauvie Island. My dog gets loads of exercise and fun and comes home ready for some rest. I highly recommend this great company!

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Anne and Ginger

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our pup is loving her outings with Simone!! She’s a rescue who was crated a lot in her first year and a half, and so we wanted her to have some good experiences socializing with other dogs and developing trust in people besides just us. Her confidence has grown amazingly in just a couple months! She is so excited to see Simone for her outing each week 💖 I love getting the reports and pics of the outings!

Kerry Ryan

Founder, Owner, and Manager for Dog Adventures Northwest LLC

Certifications: Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) for the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers; Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM) through the L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology program, American Red Cross Animal First Aid/CPR; VCA Animal First Aid/CPR; Dove Lewis Pet First Aid/CPR; Bachelor of Arts from Brown University

Memberships: Association of Professional Dog Trainers; Pet Sitters International; Licensed, Bonded, and Insured through Dog Adventures Northwest

Kerry is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, an outdoor enthusiast, and the proud mama of an awesome dog named Obie. She is a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and was voted the "Best Individual Trainer of the Northwest" by Spot Magazine for several years in a row. Kerry received a Bachelor's Degree from Brown University, and regularly attends continuing education classes in the areas of dog behavior and learning.

Kerry believes that many canine behavioral problems could easily be alleviated through proper exercise. While many dog owners often meet their dog's basic needs for food, water, love, and boundaries, the average Portland pooch is under-exercised, getting only one or two short leashed walks per day. The truth of the matter is that most dogs need much more than this. Depending on the age, breed, and health of the dog, most dogs need at least one hour of off-leash exercise every single day! To this end, Kerry started Dog Adventures Northwest to make it easier for people to meet the needs of their four-legged family members. She love dogs, has a thorough understanding of canine behavior, and is an avid adventurer, so it was a natural undertaking. Since its inception in the Summer of 2011, there have been many miles of happy trails and even more happy tails.

Kerry uses she/her pronouns.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My husband and I are SO happy we found Dog Adventures Northwest. Kerry is very easy to work with and reliable. She responds to our scheduling questions promptly and we love working with her. Now onto our dog... it's hard when your dog loves her trainer sooo much more than you, but we quickly get over it when we have a tired and happy pup return home. Our dog looks for Peter out the window every morning, waiting for his car to pull up because she is so excited to go on an adventure with him. Her recall has drastically improved, and we are so thankful for the training work Peter does while on the adventure. It's been worth every penny.

Rebecca and Rufio

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our dog’s favorite part of the week are her dog adventures. Kerry and her crew are the best dog trainers and are fantastic to work with. We are SO happy, and so is our pup.

Judy and Petrah

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot speak highly enough about Dog Adventures Northwest! Kerry, the owner, bent over backwards to quickly find a group for our pup, Siggy, when we were struggling with separation anxiety. Everyone has been super accommodating of our schedules, and they communicate quickly and efficiently using the app. Siggy started going on adventures this fall. He adores Jamie and absolutely loves going on adventures with the three other dogs in his group. How do we know? Jamie sends us the most fabulous pictures of Siggy having fun playing with the other dogs. We appreciate Jamie's demeanor with dogs, and love that they use positive reinforcement to train recall and good behavior during the adventure. We are grateful for the exercise, stimulation, socialization, and love that Siggy gets on his adventures.

Kristin and Siggy

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Give your pup a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life—all while you’re at work

Welcome to Dog Adventures Northwest

Choose your
pup's adventure

Adventures

Pet Sitting

Private Training

Adventure Boarding

Day Camp

Adventure Board & Train

Kerry Ryan, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Family Dog Mediator

Trainer-led and dog-adored