Run. Splash. Play. Repeat.
Based in Southern Vermont, Ravlin's Pack Adventure specializes in off-leash dog hiking adventures in Chester and the surrounding okemo valley communities.
Owner Julia Ravlin leads packs on explorations of the area’s many forested trails, providing high energy, quality exercise for your Dog.
How will Ravlin’s Pack adventures benefit your dog?
A vigorous physical and mental workout
A strong and confident Pack leader with a deep compassion for dogs and all animals
Improve skills and learn new skills on the trail such as Sit- Stay, Down- Stay, 3 Second or Less Recall, Pack Walking, Impulse Control and more!
Socialization in a unique and methodical practice that is always positive
The ability to exert energy in a safe and fun environment that is natural
Learn social cues that will allow other dogs to feel safe and welcoming around your dog
The ability to feel free and learn to be happy and calm for life!
How will Ravlin’s Pack adventures benefit you?
The feeling of knowing your dog(s) are happy and thriving outdoors
Free Pick-up and drop-offs at your home
The better formation of a well- rounded canine who can maintain a relaxed state of mind
Avoid the time and money spent on Doggie Daycare AND Basic Training by having it all done for you at one time!
Come home to a satisfied, TIRED dog
Peace of mind that you are letting your dog live his/her best life!
Services
Pack Hiking
Pack hikes take place on forested trails that always have a fresh water supply(brook, stream, pond) for drinking and recreational swimming! The duration of the hikes are a MINIMUM of 1.5 hours- but typically last 2+ hours. Owner Julia Ravlin will pick up and return the dog(s) to their home for each pack adventure. During this time Julia focuses on each dog’s emotional state so that she can help them learn to be calm and happy!
Dogs ideal for this service are over the age of 1 year, are in good health, love other dogs and people, and already have learned or are in process of learning off-leash recall.
Curious to learn more? Contact Julia for a free evaluation today. She’ll ask questions about your dogs and together you can discuss what desires and outcomes you have for your dog while on an adventure with Ravlin's Pack.
training
Julia offers a Behavioral Modification Style Training called Training Between The Ears(TBTE). This system was developed by Mark and Stephanie McCabe out of Maryland. The TBTE system is for any dog, at any age! From a puppy just learning to become optimistic about life and keeping that outlook for life, to the fearful adult dog that needs help feeling safe and learn to become optimistic.
TBTE focuses primarily on teaching dogs relaxation as a skill and Free Shaping behaviors. From there- teaching Obedience, Agility, or any other fun tricks is so easy! The TBTE system not only teaches a dog relaxation as a skill, but it opens up an entire world of communication between owners and dogs and resolves human/canine conflicts.
Training appointments are setup week to week typically. Julia prefers to meet with clients on a week to week basis, being available as many weeks as needed, versus packages. Since every dog is unique and learns at their own pace. Reach out today to learn more!
““Julia has been excellent helping train our dog. She is very knowledgeable about the TBTE training system. What were once stressful situations for my dog and myself, are now a walk in the park. The methods she shares are easy to use on my own. My dogs outlook on life is completely changed in the most positive way possible. Not only has she learned, but I have too! The results are amazing and I am so happy to have found her.”
Lauren”
“Julia is an intuitive dog trainer and uses positive reinforcement to build relationships and bonds with dogs. There is no one I would trust more than her with my babies. And, she is a phenomenal human being and caregiver.”
About
Meet Julia
Julia Ravlin, a Vermont Native, was born with a deep connection to animals. She has worked with animals in a variety of settings throughout her life. A kennel worker trained as a vet assistant at her local Veterinary hospital at the age of 15, as well as working for the local doggie daycare and boarding provider, she proceeded to become a Veterinarian Technician. After a little over 6 years she decided being a Vet Tech was not the right path and pursued her interests in farming. Julia found herself working at the local Dog Daycare and Boarding facility yet again as she missed working with dogs so much! After learning of the idea of an off-leash pack that works with dogs in a natural and more relaxed environment, Julia knew this was where her path would continue.
Meet Baxter
Baxter is a red heeler mix that Julia rescued from South Carolina through Maple Leaf Mutts in Rutland, VT. When Baxter and Julia met it was love at first sight!
"When I first saw him in his transport vehicle, our eyes locked and his soul sent me a message of "will you keep me please?" My heart said yes before my mind did."
Baxter came to Julia with a love of other dogs and passion for retrieving, but also with a high prey drive that is very common being part Australian Cattle Dog and having the instinctual need to work or hunt. Throughout the last couple of years Baxter has achieved a 3-second or less re-call of leash- a HUGE achievement for a dog with a high prey drive. Baxter has tremendously helped build Ravlin's Pack Adventures, and continues to become the perfect ambassador for off-leash adventures with the pack!
Julia is a graduate of the My Dog Camp course taught by Rhonda Bilodeau, a certified dog trainer and owner of Vermont Dog Pack.
Ravlin's Pack Adventures is insured under the Business Insurers of the Carolina's. Julia is a member of IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals).
Julia’s sweet Baxter, ready for adventure
Rates
Please see Pricing Lists for service rates. Multiple dogs from one household that participate in Ravlin's Pack Adventures could be eligible for a discount! Contact us to learn more.
Training Rates begin at $95/hr.
““Julia has been helping care for our pack for the last 17 years. She has always gone above and beyond to make sure each one of our babies has their needs met and exceeded. She is one of the few people that I trust to care for my very diverse pack. “”
““My husband and I went away to Maine for a few days and so we asked Julia Ravlin to go to our house to let our pups out and watch them. She’s super amazing with all our three dogs. She gave me updates when she went over to the house and it was really nice to have someone we trust while we were away.”
Hailee”