WPA: Multi-Sport Dog Adventures, Boarding & Training
Wild Pup Adventures offers expert dog training, in-home dog boarding and the most unique and epic dog adventures you can find!
Dogs, our family and closest companions, deserve a life filled with joy, enrichment, and exceptional care. That’s WPA provides industry-leading services, designed to ensure every dog loves their life. We offer more than just dog care — we provide dogs with true and sincere love as we meet their emotional, physical, and social needs through our services.
With us, your dog joins a small community where they develop long-term friendships with other dogs, while building a new skillset, increasing confidence and fitness. We offer mileage and experiences you can’t find anywhere else — all under the care of a single trustworthy professional, with decades of experience, who treats every pup like family.
Wild Pup Adventure’s Services
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Multi-Sport Off-Leash Dog Adventures Club:
Our off-leash dog adventures include multi-sport wilderness experiences. From hikes and kayak swims to dirt-bike runs, every adventure strengthens confidence, social skills, and fitness.
Every week, Wild Pups join small, expert-led packs. Our signature programs combine exercise, socialization, and real-world obedience skills to keep dogs healthy, confident, and happy.
There are two pack options: Raven’s Pack for more gentle dogs (going 3-6 miles each day) and Wilder Pack for the truly wild ones (traveling 8-15 miles each adventure.)
Founded by Toby Joy Zelt, WPA blends a lifetime of canine experience with extensive wilderness adventure knowledge. Our dog packs are carefully managed, so each dog receives one-on-one attention, their safety is prioritized, and every dog adventure adventure meets the needs of all participants.
Whether your dog is a high-energy breed or just loves exploring nature, Wild Pup Adventures is Oregon’s premier option for dogs who want more than a walk in the park.
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Dog Boarding:
When you go away, your dog goes on vacation too... to the Wild Pup House. It’s their home away from home. They love it so much, many dogs walk back towards out door when their parent comes to pick them up.
Comfortable, safe, with lots of company and attention- we only take a couple of guests at a time. Dogs may make themselves comfortable on the beds and sofas. They have access to our double lot back yard and enjoy the company of 3 resident dogs.
Pet Parents can add adventures to their dog’s stay!
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Dog Training Programs:
We offer personalized training to match your dog’s learning style, including PupScouts Academy, private in-person sessions, and virtual video analysis. Every session strengthens obedience, confidence, and the bond you share with your dog.
PupScouts Academy
Do you enjoy hiking, camping, road trips, kayaking, swimming, mountain or dirt biking, skiing, or snowshoeing? This weekly, 3-month off leash dog training intensive teaches your dog the skills they need to safely join you. We use Learner-Centered Dog Training methods developed by Toby, the Owner and Adventure Leader of Wild Pup Adventures.
In-Person Training
Training challenges are stressful and they lower quality of life for both you and your dog. Imagine if the issue were resolved? The relief, the peace, the enjoyment that would take it’s place… that’s the goal. Where other training programs miss the mark, Wild Pup nails it! We have unique methods and approaches that both train dogs in learning new skills AND resolves issues your’e stuck on.
Virtual Video Analysis
No matter where you live, Video Analysis gives you the opportunity to send video showing your training challenge, including issues of dog psychology, relationship dynamics, or other behavioral concerns. Toby will closely analyze what you can’t see and give you a full game plan to resolve the problem.
Our reviews are literally all 5-Stars.
Read a few Testimonials:
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"I sent Tucker, my cattle dog to Toby... and it was the best thing I've ever invested in..."
Sara Manly
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“Wild Pup days are my dog's favorite day of the week! Toby is AMAZING and takes the pups on incredible excursions…”
Whitney B.
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“There are no adequate words that encapsulate how awesome Wild Pup Adventure is!!!”
Charlotte Katz
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"We LOVE Wild Pup Adventures! Our dog, Olive, has been on adventures and has stayed with Toby. Toby truly treats her as her own, which is very comforting. We can completely relax on vacation, knowing our sweet Olive is safe. "
Cathy Wentworth
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"Toby must have been a dog in her past life. She has an affinity and love for them that is unparalleled.”
Whitney B.
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Wild Pup Adventure is the best service in Portland for active dogs! They go to epic locations and really treat each dog like part of their extended family. Everything they do is with the client’s well-being in mind
Aaron E.
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"Toby is the best- my high energy pup has the best day each week when she gets to go on her adventure. Such a great alternative to doggy day care!!"
Annemarie R.
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"Toby is incredibly devoted to her craft and very knowledgable. She always has the best interest of the dog at heart and is very thorough and detailed in her training sessions. A true expert!"
Meridith Allen
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“We wouldn’t trust our dogs with just anyone. This service is worth every penny.”
Todd Beck
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"I highly recommend Toby and Wild Pup Adventures to anyone looking for exceptional pet care. She is an extraordinary human who genuinely loves what she does, and it shows in every interaction."
Stefanie Nordness.
Schedule a phone call or Meet n Greet
The first step when considering services with us is to meet up so we can get to know you and your dog, talk about services, and answer your questions! But if you want to check in by phone first, please do!
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