Trail Club

Ingrid Bostrom

Trail Club is where the human-dog team takes center stage. You and your dog join the pack on the trail together, deepening your bond, building on what you've already accomplished, and growing as part of the community we're creating here.

Join the Pack
A black dog with a brown bandana sitting outdoors among green plants and yellow flowers, with a bright blue sky in the background.
A person with glasses and a red bandana is standing in a shallow rocky creek, holding a blue leash attached to a black and brown dog with a red bow on its head, as the dog explores a large rock in the water surrounded by other rocks, trees, and green

Dogs practice neutrality, build stamina, and learn to move well in a pack. 

Humans practice reading their dog, managing real situations, and respond to their dog in real time under the guidance of our coaches and the community’s shared experiences.

Together, you build clarity, connection, and consistency.

When

Monday: 10 - 12PM

Wednesday: 10 - 12PM + 3 - 5PM (Beginning in June)

Friday: 10 - 12PM

Trail Locations

Trail Club locations rotate between Goleta and Carpinteria, including coastal bluffs, beach trails, foothill trails, and routes in Los Padres National Forest.

All meeting points are within about a 30 minute drive of downtown Santa Barbara.

Exact locations are shared after registration. 

Trail Options

We offer three trail options to fit any day: easy, moderate, and hard.

The more you show up, the stronger you both become, and the whole pack benefits. We guide. You leave stronger together.

Our trails are chosen intentionally for safety, pack flow, and the overall experience for both dogs and humans.

❋ Easy Routes

Flatter terrain and steady footing

❋ Moderate Routes

Include mixed terrain, water crossings, and elevation.

❋ Hard Routes

Feature rock scrambles, challenging terrain, and steep elevation

  • Nature can be unpredictable. DOG GYM does its best to ensure the trail route level published for the day does not change.

    All meeting points are within about a 30 minute drive of downtown Santa Barbara.

    Santa Barbara includes Los Padres National Forest

    Exact locations are shared after registration.

    May

    5/1 Goleta *

    5/4 Santa Barbara ***

    5/6 Carpinteria *

    5/8 Santa Barbara **

    5/11 Carpinteria *

    5/13 Santa Barbara **

    5/15 Santa Barbara ***

    5/18 Santa Barbara **

    5/20 Carpinteria *

    5/22 Santa Barbara **

    5/25 Santa Barbara **

    5/27 Carpinteria *

    5/29 Santa Barbara **

  • Nature can be unpredictable. DOG GYM does its best to ensure the trail route level published for the day does not change.

    All meeting points are within about a 30 minute drive of downtown Santa Barbara.

    Exact locations are shared after registration.

    JUNE

    Week 1

     6/1 (Mon) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Los Padres National Forest **

     6/3 (Wed) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Santa Barbara - Beach **

     6/3 (Wed) 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Santa Barbara - Beach **

     6/5 (Fri) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Carpinteria - Beach *

    Week 2

     6/8 (Mon) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Santa Barbara - Beach **

     6/10 (Wed) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Los Padres National Forest **

     6/10 (Wed) 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Carpinteria - Beach *

     6/12 (Fri) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Los Padres National Forest ***

    Week 3

     6/15 (Mon) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Los Padres National Forest **

     6/17 (Wed) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Carpinteria - Beach *

     6/17 (Wed) 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Carpinteria - Beach *

     6/19 (Fri): CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH

    Week 4

     6/22 (Mon) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Santa Barbara - Beach **

     6/24 (Wed) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Los Padres National Forest ***

     6/24 (Wed) 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Santa Barbara - Beach **

     6/26 (Fri) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Los Padres National Forest **

    Week 5

     6/29 (Mon) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Los Padres National Forest **

Trail Club Package:

6 for the price of 5!

Ready to hit the trails? Get your pup moving with our Trail Club Package and get 6 sessions for the price of 5! It’s the perfect way to build endurance, practice focus in nature, and save while doing it. Grab your package today and let’s explore the trails together!

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Frequently Asked Questions - Trail Club

  • One dog per handler.

    To ensure safety, maintain proper social neutrality, and allow you to give your dog 100% of your focus and guidance on the trail, we limit attendance to one pup per person. If you have multiple dogs, you are welcome to bring a second handler along, or alternate which dog joins us each week!

  • All dogs must start the session on-leash.

    Your dog may only be moved to off-leash work once you receive an explicit "OK" from one of the DOG GYM coaches during the hike.

    You are welcome to use the gear that works best for your current level of training (standard 6-foot leash, a 10-foot, a 30-foot long line, e-collar…)

  • We control the environment so you can advocate for your dog's space. While dog-to-dog interactions do happen on the trail, we actively manage the pack to ensure it remains a safe working environment. Off-leash dogs are closely monitored and taught to respect boundaries, staying away from teams that need extra distance. Our coaches are always there to help you control the space so your dog can build neutrality and focus at their own comfort level.