• Adventure Dog Explorer Club

Adventure Dog Explorer Club

Adventure is wherever you look for it.

We believe every dog deserves a life filled with exploration, learning, and purposeful experiences — no matter where they live. Every opportunity you give your pup to discover new places, meet new people, and try new things builds confidence, resilience, and trust in the world around them. At Adventure Dog K9, we believe dogs deserve the very best from us… and that means a life of adventure.

The Adventure Dog K9 Explorer’s Club is your invitation to intentionally get out and explore with your dog, turn everyday outings into meaningful experiences, and celebrate the journey along the way.

What Is the Adventure Dog K9 Explorer’s Club?

The Explorer’s Club is a simple, experience-based challenge designed to help you and your dog build real-world skills, confidence, and connection through everyday adventures.

Complete five adventure tasks with your dog, document the journey, and earn the official Adventure Dog K9 Explorer’s Club Patch as a symbol of your commitment to giving your dog a fuller, richer life.

No competition.

No timelines.

Just you, your dog, and the next adventure.

Patch Qualification

Complete the following adventure tasks checklist with your Adventure Dog:

Visit a State or National Park

Explore a designated state or national park together. Adventure Dogs must be leashed, well-mannered, and under control at all times. Follow posted rules and respect the environment.

Shop at a Dog-Friendly Retail Store

Visit a retail location that welcomes dogs and practice calm, confident behavior in a public indoor setting.

Dine at a Dog-Friendly Restaurant

Enjoy a meal together at a restaurant or café that allows dogs, typically outdoor or patio seating.

Complete a Trail or Urban Adventure Walk

Plan and complete a purposeful adventure walk on a marked hiking trail, nature preserve, riverwalk, or urban exploration route.

Attend a Dog-Friendly Community Event

Participate in a farmers market, outdoor festival, charity walk, brewery visit, or similar public event where dogs are permitted.

Document the Adventure

Take at least one photo of your Adventure Dog during each completed task.
Post your photo(s) on social media, write a short description of the experience, and tag:
@AdventureDogK9
#ADK9 #AdventureDogK9

Once all five adventure tasks are completed:

Earn Your Explorer’s Club Patch

Send us an email or direct message

Include your photos or links to your posts

We’ll get your Adventure Dog K9 Explorer’s Club Patch headed your way ASAP.

This patch represents more than a checklist — it represents time invested, memories made, and a dog that is better prepared to confidently navigate the world.

Adventure Dog K9 Explorer’s Club

Who This Program Is For

Dogs of all ages and breeds

City dogs, suburban dogs, and rural dogs

New adventure teams and seasoned explorers

Anyone who believes dogs deserve more than just a backyard

If you love your dog…
If you enjoy getting outside…
If you believe experiences matter…

You’re already one of us.