Marisol Vega
Founder and canine behaviour director
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT-KA) and Fear-Free Certified Professional with 11 years running temperament evaluations and safe small-group play.
Neighbourhood walks & small-group daycare · Bend
Calm, unhurried care for dogs who feel like family
From temperament-matched daycare groups with a proper midday rest to GPS-tracked walks around the neighbourhood, Thicket & Trail Dog Walking gives a dog real exercise, calm supervision and a photo update the same day.
Daycare, neighbourhood walks and overnight stays
Options for energetic social dogs, puppies still learning their manners and quiet seniors who would rather stroll alone. A price that begins with “from” is confirmed at the home meet-and-greet.
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GPS-tracked solo walk
Thirty minutes one-to-one with a vetted walker, a water refill, a paw wipe and a live GPS map. An hour is $40.
from $28
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Puppy visits and Preschool
Midday potty breaks, lunch and crate breaks at home for pups under seven months. Puppy Preschool days are $46.
from $26
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Half-day play session
Up to five hours of matched play and puzzle games, as a morning or an afternoon.
$29
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Full-day enrichment daycare
Small-group play, sniff games, a midday cot rest and an afternoon photo report card.
from $38
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Small-pack buddy walk
Forty-five minutes with one or two matched neighbourhood friends, and no time spent riding in a van.
$24
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Overnight boarding
A private sleep suite plus daytime playgroups, kept for dogs who already attend daycare.
$74 a night
Small matched groups, never a free-for-all
Crowded warehouse daycares put dozens of dogs of every size in one echoing room, and even friendly dogs come home overstimulated. Here groups are split by size and play style, there are never more than ten dogs to a certified supervisor, a quiet midday rest on raised cots is built into the day, and a photo report card follows every afternoon.
Out on the trails and in the playroom
A few of the regulars, from flat-out runs on the grass to a busy afternoon in the daycare room at Thicket & Trail Dog Walking.
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A high-drive collie at full stretch during a supervised run on the grass. -
A matched playgroup together on the daycare-room floor between rest periods. -
Bubble chasing in the fenced yard, a quick favourite for young, busy dogs.
Meet your certified handlers and walkers
Four employees, every one trained in Pet First Aid and CPR and in positive-reinforcement handling. An owner may ask for a particular one through the contact form.
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Declan Ruiz
Neighbourhood walking coordinator
Fear-Free Certified Pet Sitter who runs the GPS-tracked routes, the key and smart-lock routine, and calm solo walks for sensitive or senior dogs.
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Priya Raghavan
Puppy socialisation and enrichment lead
Animal Science graduate and positive-reinforcement specialist who runs the Puppy Preschool groups and the brain-game enrichment sessions.
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Tobias Lindqvist
Lead daycare supervisor and boarding manager
PACCC Certified Pet Care Provider and Pet First Aid and CPR instructor who oversees playroom rotations, cleaning and overnight boarding care.
What local dog parents say
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Twelve-year-old Roscoe has hip arthritis and reacts on the lead, and Declan handles him with more patience than anyone we have ever hired.
Patrick D.
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Priya saved our house-training routine when we both went back to the office. No crate accidents, and an easy move into daycare.
Hannah W.
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Barnaby pulls us towards the door every Tuesday morning and comes home peacefully tired instead of wired and hoarse.
Lauren & Greg S.
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A separate group just for small dogs turned our timid puppy into a confident little social butterfly.
Amira K.
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No missed walks in two years, double-clipped harnesses every time, and a fair rate for our two beagles.
Marcus & Theo J.
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Puzzles plus matched play finally gave our high-drive herding dog a proper job while I am on client calls.
Erica V.
Vaccines, trials and walks: common questions
How does the daycare trial morning work?
A three-hour trial ($25, credited to the first pack). Your dog explores the empty yard, meets one calm ambassador dog, then a few compatible friends.
Which vaccinations are required?
Rabies, DHPP and Bordetella, a negative faecal check within the year, and monthly flea and tick prevention for daycare and boarding.
How large are the groups?
Never more than ten dogs to a certified supervisor, and most groups have six to eight, split by size and play style.
What if my dog does not like groups?
That is fine. The GPS-tracked solo walk gives one-to-one attention on quiet side streets, at whatever pace your dog prefers.
Ready for a meet-and-greet or a trial morning?
Tell the office a little about your dog through the contact form, or use Book to start the arrangements. A place is confirmed by the office once the dog has been met.