support for dogs and their people
Our Mission is to bring dogs and their people together for exercise, education, and socialization in a positive, welcoming, and fun environment.
The NH Dog Walking Club, formerly known as the It Takes a Village Dog Walking Club, offers dog owners several options and benefits with membership, including access to special events, official club walks, online presentations, member-only events, discounts, community connection, prize giveaways, and more.
We partner with dozens of experts, including dog trainers, canine fitness experts, veterinarians, pet photographers, animal communicators, pet stores, pet rescues, and others to bring our members a one-of-a-kind experience that cannot be found anywhere in New England.
In early 2022, members will have exclusive access to the P.A.W.S. Trail (Positive, Active, Wagging, Safe) Curriculum – our dog training success path.
Monthly, members also have the opportunity to connect with other members, dog trainers, and pet professionals in our online Zoom Room for additional support and education.
P.A.W.S. Trail Curriculum
The P.A.W.S. Trail (launching early 2022) is a collaborative effort between the NH Dog Walking Club, several certified dog trainers, and other pet professionals located throughout NH. This interactive curriculum welcomes and introduces Club members to the Pack and gives them the dog training support needed.
5 stages of dog training success
Your Club membership will lead you through our 5 stages of dog training success (launching fall 2021), including:
- Welcome to the Pack
- Pack Member
- Sport Dog
- Trick Dog
- Traveling with Dog
At each stage, you will receive the resources and education needed for you and your dog to learn valuable dog training skills. You then advance to the next stage and earn Club badges to mark your achievements.
your tribe is waiting for you
Welcome! We are a community of like-minded people who believe dogs are family. We help strengthen the human/dog bond through fun and unique events, positive training methods, and spending time in the natural world.
Join the Club at the 6-month or 1-year option and benefit from exercise, education, and socialization in a positive, welcoming, and fun environment.
benefits of membership

Discounted Special Events
Members receive discounts on our unique outings for dogs and their people, including our popular doggy Easter egg hunt every April, nature walks, and other special events.

Walks/Hikes
Attend as many official club events, pop-up walks, doggy socials (w/o an expert), and pack adventures at no additional charge with your membership.

P.A.W.S. Trail
With the help of our 5-stage, dog training success path, you and your dog will receive the resources and education needed to learn valuable dog training skills. (Launching February 2022.)

Doggy Socials
Social, off-leash events for your dog in a private space (seasonally). This is a great opportunity for your dog to play off-leash with other dogs in a controlled and monitored environment.

Online Events
Enjoy access to our online and member-only events with pet professionals and other experts as well as Q&A sessions at no additional charge with your membership.

Community Connection
Connect with our community of dog lovers who are dedicated to the health and wellness of their pets using positive reinforcement techniques and sustainable pet care practices.
experience all that we have to offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Our community on Facebook has over 2,400 engaged and passionate dog lovers who discuss all types of topics everyday. To join, simply click HERE, answer the membership questions, wait to be admitted, and join the conversation!
Absolutely! You do not need to be an official member of the Club to attend our walks/hikes, online, and other special events. Instead, you can pick and choose the events you want to attend and pay the event fee. We also offer a punch card that can be purchased in our store for 10 events at a discounted rate.
Currently, the Club is an open membership. However, we do raise our rates seasonally as more benefits and curriculum are added. Joining now locks in your rate as long as you are a member in good standing.
We collaborate with certified dog trainers, canine fitness experts, veterinarians, pet photographers, animal communicators, and other pet professionals who demonstrate a commitment to our Core Beliefs. Most experts we work with are located in NH, ME, or MA, but we occasionally bring in national experts who offer topics of interest to members.
Annually, our members choose a NH-based, pet charity to support through an application process. The Club raises funds for this nonprofit throughout the year, creates awareness of its cause, and features them in promotional materials.
Sustainable pet care is the BALANCE between the NEEDS of our pets and the needs of the environment. Helping your pet live its best life saves you money and time, and has a direct and POSITIVE IMPACT on the planet. We interweave these messages into everything we do and teach through the NH Dog Walking Club.
Walking with the Club is about connection, education, and exercise. A lot of research and preplanning goes into making sure our participants are safe and have an enjoyable time at our events.
This includes:
- Visiting trails ahead of scheduling a walk to look at conditions and trail signage.
- Confirming event locations can accommodate our parking needs.
- Checking for safety guidelines during hunting season, covid restrictions, and leash laws.
- Emailing and calling land organizations to clarify details and/or request special permission.
- Working with conservation commissions and select boards to get approval for first of its kind events.
- Planning fun and unique activities for dogs and their people.
The fees we charge for walks and events also help us cover insurance costs.
The P.A.W.S. Trail (launching January 2022) is a collaborative effort between the NH Dog Walking Club, several certified dog trainers, and other pet professionals located throughout NH. This interactive curriculum welcomes and introduces members to the Pack, and gives them access to education and resources that have been developed for members based on survey feedback.
Monthly, members also have the opportunity to connect with other members, dog trainers, and pet professionals in our online Zoom Room for additional support and education.
Your membership leads you through our 5 stages of dog training success, including:
- Welcome to the Pack
- Pack Member
- Sport Dog
- Trick Dog
- Traveling with Dog
At each stage, you will receive the resources and education needed for you and your dog to learn valuable dog training skills. You then advance to the next stage and earn Club badges to mark your achievements.
After attending 6 Official Club Events in a calendar year, you will earn a Club t-shirt. This opportunity is available each year since our t-shirt designs change. Members and non-members can earn the Club t-shirt.
Fun & Unique Events
Monthly, we host many different fun and unique events, activities, and presentations for dogs and their people.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Official Club Events
- Pop Up Walks
- Special Events
- Nature Walks
- Doggy Socials
- Pop Up Talks
- Online Club Pawtys
- Hikes & Hops
- Wine & Wags
- Mutts & Mead
- Pack Adventures
- Members Only Monthly Info Sessions w/Featured Expert
- Scavenger Hunts
- Doggy Bingo
- Peanut Butter Painting Class
- Tie-Dye T-shirts (coming soon)
- Doggy Summer Olympics
- Corn Maze & Halloween Pawty
- Luau Pawty (coming soon)
We are always creating new events and activities. Our team is hard at work researching, testing, and networking with our experts to offer the most awesome experiences possible! Have an event or activity you would like to see the Club offer? If yes, please contact us with your idea. It may earn you an official Club t-shirt!
what we stand for
Our Mission
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To bring dogs and their people together for exercise, education, and socialization in a positive, welcoming, and fun environment.
Our Vision
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To build a community of dog owners who are dedicated to the health and wellness of their pets using positive reinforcement techniques and sustainable pet care practices.
Our Core Beliefs & Values:
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We believe dogs are family.
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We believe that the human/dog bond is strengthened through quality time spent with a community of people who have similar interests and beliefs about pet care.
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We believe dogs learn best using positive, fun, and enriching training methods.
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We believe collaborations with pet professionals benefits our members by offering the best educational resources for learning and growing.
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We believe that time spent in the natural world reduces stress, increases happiness, and improves the health of dogs and their people.
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are you ready to join us?
Together, we will build a community of dog owners who are dedicated to the health and wellness of their pets using positive reinforcement techniques and sustainable pet care practices.
We look forward to welcoming you into our MEMBERS ONLY group.
