As a professional, certified dog walker, Laura has over 12 years experience working with dogs of all shapes and sizes. 

She understands dog behavior, pack management and has certified training in canine first aid and CPR.

Laura AsT, owner & CERTIFIED DOG WALKER

Reliable, friendly and fun - your dog's second best friend!

In 2009, I left the art and design world to focus my career on dogs. I started working at the highly respected SF Puppy Prep, San Francisco’s first early socialization program exclusively for puppies. There I trained puppies, assisted with classes and managed the office. I immediately fell in love with ‘dog life’.

I spent the next few years developing my skills working alongside the school’s dog behaviorists and trainers. I went on to earn my professional dog walking certification from DogBiz’s Dog Walking Academy in 2012 and worked in other daycare and walking businesses before creating Little Adventures in 2014.

In 2022 I relocated to Bend and I am excited to create a new start for my business here!

Knowing how important consistency is for dogs, I will be there for yours, rain or shine, with an outgoing and friendly attitude and commitment to superior care. I know I have the best job in the world: spending my days outdoors with dogs I love.

Phone

415.672.8518
 

HOURS

Mon-Fri 8a–5p
 

Location

Deschutes River Woods

Bend, OR 97702

What Our Clients Say About Us
 

“Laura is a fantastic dog walker!  My labradoodle, Lucy, loves to go to the beach and Fort
Funston, so her romps with Laura are perfect.  Laura has a gentle demeanor and great energy, 
perfect qualities for this job.  We are very happy!” – Andy

"I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with Laura and her dog walking service. She is incredibly
thorough and thoughtful in her service and genuinely cares about the animals she is working with.  My dog Kuna comes home
happy and well exercised after having spent a day with Laura and her pack.  To be honest, there is not another person
Kuna is happier to see than her when she shows up for their daily trips together."  -Ken

"My dog Andy LOVES Laura. On the days she doesn’t walk him he listens as every person walks by the apartment in the morning,
I think, hoping that it’s her. On the days she does come he rockets to the door as soon as he hears her. She’s reinforced
so many good behaviors in Andy that every time I take him walking off-leash I can tell he’s getting good training.
And it makes my day a lot better knowing he’s having a good time."  -Megan

"Laura is the best, I really appreciate her service. She is a professional who knows her dogs. Reliable, approachable, and kind, Laura is the only one I entrust my beloved poodle, Mole to. It makes me feel good to know that my dear Mole is in such good hands.
A neighbor recently stopped me to inform how consistently sweet and considerate she is with him."  - Ute

"Laura has been great with my leash reactive dog. With her management and continued positive training
while out and about at Fort Funston, Ellie has been able to continue socializing in an off-leash group environment and has
become more accepting of unfamiliar dogs. Ellie is always safe in Laura's capable hands!" - Carol

"Laura is the one you want to walk your dog- she is the best ever!  My dog Hailey is the most important thing to me and I
have complete trust and confidence in Laura that she will always take the best care of her." -Karen

"I whole-heartedly recommend Laura! She has been walking our Stella for over a year now and I just keep
discovering more to appreciate. When we first met, I immediately got a sense of how solid and reliable she is.
Her knowledge in working with furry companions extends from behavioral to practical to intuitive. Laura is also very
responsive to any questions or concerns we have. She communicates clearly, and is warm and caring.  
I feel very lucky that Stella gets to have such fun days in her puppy pack with Laura at the helm." - Rachel

“Remy loves Laura and is always excited to go for his daily romps with his buddies.
We love that Laura takes them to off-leash areas. It is evident that Laura loves dogs and we are never
concerned about Remy’s safety when he is with her.” – Megan

"Monday mornings are Mole’s favorite way to start the week! Once he hears Laura’s arrival, he hurries to greet her. He’s elated to see her and his beach buddies waiting in the car after a long weekend. Laura is always cheery and happy and I know Mole is in good, loving hands. It would be great to tag along one day!" - Kevin

Most dogs love socializing with other dogs! Little Adventures Dog Walks caters to active small dogs who thrive on running with the pack.

Small dog focus

For our small-dog only pack, we accept dogs up to 25 pounds that are dog and people friendly and have good basic obedience skills. Because we focus on walking packs off-leash, your dog needs to be under voice control (or working on it) for pack instructions. During our walks, we reinforce the dogs’ recall and other basic obedience skills and manners. We work on their impulse control, teach them to redirect their attention when needed and strive to maintain calm and quiet in the car for some downtime. Our aim is to build confidence while having fun.

Where our adventures take us

Our adventure walks last about two hours including pick up, drive time and a 60-minute adventure. After our walk, the pack returns to my house situated on two acres where we will enjoy more play time outside, some quiet time inside and another short walk before returning home in the afternoon. We mix it up, but focus on the places the pack likes best. We select only locations that are safe and clean: whether it’s a sunny forest trail, a swim in the river, city park visit or snowy meadow romp.

How we roll

We transport dogs safely in a clean and well-maintained SUV, using crates or harnesses to keep your dog secure. We carry water on every hike, have towels and wipes in the car to keep clean, and have a first aid kit, just in case. If the days are too hot or too cold (or too smoky) we will take a shorter walk and spend the rest of the day having “indoor recess” until it’s time to go home.

Rules we follow

Little Adventures Dog Walks meets all regulatory requirements and carries current permits. We are licensed and insured and have the proper training to keep dogs under control and having a great time! Additionally, we are certified in CPR and First Aid by PetTech. Little Adventures uses force-free, positive reinforcement methods only. This means no use of punishment or pain - including prong or e-collars. Positive reinforcement means using food, attention or play as a reward for the behavior we are seeking.

Prerequisites

Your dog must be at least 6 months old to join our adventure groups. Dogs must be spayed or neutered. We reserve the right to refer you to another service if your dog’s play style does not fit with the pack, or if behavioral issues develop that prevent your dog from getting the most from the experience. Click here for all our requirements.

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