Why Summer Pack Walks Are So Valuable for Our OLK9 Grads
Summer in Missoula is the perfect season to get outside with your dog—but for our Off Leash K9 Training grads, it’s more than just a walk in the park. Our exclusive Pack Walks, offered only to OLK9 grads, are designed to reinforce the training you’ve already invested in while giving your dog the structure, focus, and continued exposure they need to thrive in real-world settings.
If you’ve completed one of our programs, these walks are a powerful way to strengthen and maintain your dog’s skills.
What Is a Pack Walk?
A Pack Walk is a structured group walk led by our trainers, where OLK9 grads walk their dogs together—on leash, in a calm and controlled environment, with guidance and coaching provided throughout. These aren’t play sessions or social hours. They’re focused, purposeful walks designed to build discipline, confidence, and a stronger bond between you and your dog.
Why OLK9 Grads Love Our Pack Walks
🐾 Reinforce Obedience in Public
Even the most well-trained dogs need continued practice. These walks help reinforce essential commands like “heel,” “sit,” and “place” in a real-world setting with distractions like bikes, wildlife, other dogs, and more.
🐾 Maintain Momentum Post-Training
Training doesn’t stop after graduation. In fact, consistency is what helps those results stick. Pack Walks give you and your pup the opportunity to apply your training in a new environment—while still getting support from our team.
🐾 Encourage Calm Behavior Around Other Dogs
Whether your dog is reactive or just overly excited, these walks help them learn to stay neutral around other dogs without the pressure of interaction. It’s a safe space to build social confidence without overstimulation.
🐾 Trainer Support Along the Way
Our trainers are right there with you—coaching, correcting, and answering your questions throughout the walk to help you and your pup succeed.
Who Can Join?
Our Pack Walks are exclusively for Off Leash K9 Missoula grads. If your dog has completed our Board & Train program or Private Lessons, you’re welcome to join! Limiting participation to grads allows us to ensure a safe, structured environment where everyone knows the foundation of training.
What to Expect During a Pack Walk
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Structured, on-leash walking
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Guidance from certified OLK9 trainers
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A community of like-minded dog owners and their well-trained pups
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A relaxed, rewarding way to reinforce training while enjoying Montana’s summer
How to Join In
We send out Pack Walk invitations via text and email to our grads. If you’ve graduated from one of our training programs and want to attend, make sure we have your up-to-date contact info!
📞 Call or text us at (406) 946-3037
📩 Or message us on Facebook or Instagram
Let’s Keep the Progress Going
You and your dog worked hard to build a strong foundation—and Pack Walks are here to help you maintain it. With structured movement, exposure to distractions, and support from your trainers and fellow grads, you’ll walk away stronger and more connected than ever.
🐾 We can’t wait to see you at our next Pack Walk!
