Your Dog at Work While You’re at Work!
Serving Midhurst and BArrie
Transform your home with structured dog running and pack adventures that go beyond basic exercise—delivering mental, physical, and emotional fulfillment to every dog, right in your neighborhood.
Calm Home
Mental Clarity
Physical Health
Social Confidence
Calm Home
Mental Clarity
Physical Health
Social Confidence
Calm Home
Mental Clarity
Physical Health
Social Confidence
Calm Home
Mental Clarity
Physical Health
Social Confidence
Fitness for people, fulfillment for dogs.
Running for us is about fitness, but running for dogs is about fulfillment. We go beyond the neighbourhood walk around the block to provide structured, long or short distance pack runs that satisfy your dog’s biological drive to move, explore, and belong.
ABOUT US
Building Fulfillment—One Home at a Time in Barrie & Midhurst
At Run The Dog, our mission is to help every dog achieve true fulfilment. We believe a well-exercised, mentally stimulated dog doesn’t just behave better outdoors — it brings more peace, calm, and joy back into your home.
Founded in Midhurst and proudly serving Springwater and surrounding areas, Run The Dog specializes in structured dog running, group hikes, and on-leash walks designed to meet each dog’s individual needs.
For busy owners looking for a helping hand, we provide more than just exercise. We offer structure, socialization, mental stimulation, and purposeful movement to help dogs feel balanced and fulfilled. Our goal is to become part of your family — and your dog’s second favourite person.
We go beyond the typical dog walker by tailoring exercise to your dog’s breed, energy level, and natural instincts. Every outing is an opportunity to work both the mind and body through structured movement, basic obedience, and reinforcement of calm, positive behaviour.
With pickup and drop-off included, you can count on us to give your dog the adventure, guidance, and fulfilment they crave — making every visit something they genuinely look forward to.
Why Choose Run the Dog for Your Home?
What set's up apart from other dog walking services:
We go beyond traditional dog walking by providing structured exercise with purpose. While some dogs are fulfilled with a casual walk around the block, many high-energy breeds require more physical exercise and mental stimulation to truly feel balanced and content. That’s why we offer dog running, hiking, and structured walks designed to help dogs burn energy in a healthy and productive way while keeping their minds engaged. Dogs naturally thrive when they experience new environments, new smells, and purposeful movement — which is why every outing is designed to feel like an adventure.
Our small, carefully managed groups of 4–5 dogs allow us to give each dog more individual attention, structure, and guidance while encouraging healthy socialization in a calm environment. From the excitement of hopping into the car to exploring new places alongside their pack, we create experiences dogs always look forward to.
More Than a Walk: Short and long distance running to reduce Fat and Obesity
Small Pack Guarantee: Groups are limited to 5 dogs or less for safety and individual focus.
Training Integrated: Leash manners, recall, and impulse control reinforced on every-time.
Founder-Led Care: Your dog is run personally by Chantal, not a rotating staff.
Behavioral Support: Help in managing anxiety, reactivity, and high-energy needs.
Safety First: Fully insured, vetted packs, and rigorous emergency protocols.
RUN. HIKE. THRIVE.
OUR SERVICES
From private assessments to long-distance pack adventures, we offer expert-led exercise for high-energy dogs in Barrie and Midhurst.
Private Dog Running
We strongly encourage a private solo session for the first few times to build a relationship with your dog before introducing it to a pack. Sometimes more than one private session is recommended.
Pack Dog Running
Structured group runs for high-energy dogs—starting and ending at your home. Different distances for every level, all with safety, training, and fulfillment at the core. Your dog returns home happy, tired, and balanced.
Group Dog Hikes
Off leash 90 minute hike for high energy breeds. Must have reliable recall, E collars are recommended. Includes working the mind and body to allow your dog to have fun and roam freely in safe trails in Midhurst.
On-Leash Group Walks
Structured on leash walks offered in low/medium inviroment in Midhurst for a calm structured pack walk. We also offer Higher Socialization walks for dogs who have reactivity or would like to gain more confidence and calmness around distractions.
REVIEWS
What Our Clients Say
We’d love to hear about your experience with us! Your feedback not only helps us continue improving, but it also helps others feel confident in choosing our services. If we’ve made a positive impact, we’d truly appreciate you taking a moment to share your thoughts. Your review means a great deal to our team and plays an important role in supporting our business. Thank you for helping us grow!
FAQS
ask us anything
How does Run the Dog help my dog behave better at home?
Our structured runs and hikes channel your dog’s energy and provide mental stimulation, so they return home tired, calm, and less likely to engage in destructive behaviors.
Will my dog be picked up and dropped off at my home?
Yes, all services include pick-up and drop-off at your home in Barrie, Midhurst, or Springwater—making it easy for busy families.
Can you help with barking, chewing, or restless behavior at home?
Yes. Many clients see improvements in home behavior as their dogs’ energy needs are properly met and their minds are engaged during runs and group walks.
Is it safe for my dog to run with a pack?
Absolutely. We assess all new dogs with a solo intro run, group by temperament, and keep pack sizes small for safety and a positive homecoming.
What if my dog is shy or reactive at home?
We specialize in confidence-building and carefully integrate nervous dogs, so they return home more self-assured and comfortable in their environment.
