Epic Escapes

Epic Escapes are trainer-led adventure days designed for dogs who thrive on exploration and need their training to translate into real life. These outings are intentionally structured experiences that blend enrichment, adventure, and advanced training in genuine, everyday environments.

Held once a month on a Tuesday and limited to just four dogs per outing, Epic Escapes offer a small-group, trainer-led experience with a strong focus on quality, individual attention, and meaningful outcomes. Each Escape is led by Bernadette, ensuring dogs are supported by an experienced trainer throughout the day.

Every Epic Escape takes dogs beyond familiar spaces and into the real world. Dogs are guided through new environments, surfaces, smells, people, and distractions while practising skills that build confidence, engagement, neutrality, and reliable obedience. No two Escapes are the same, keeping the experience mentally stimulating and relevant.

Pick-up and drop-off is available across Birdwood, Williamstown, Angaston, Tanunda, Eden Valley, Springton, and Mount Pleasant, with the option of home collection or designated pick-up and drop-off points for clients outside these areas.

What’s Included

• Trainer-led Epic Escape, capped at 4 dogs
• Structured adventure day with real-world training
• Exposure to new environments, people, dogs, and distractions
• Focus on confidence, engagement, neutrality, and reliable obedience
• Pick-up and drop-off, home collection or designated meeting points available
• Photo and video updates for owners via WhatsApp
• Ongoing support through access to the Private EpicDog Community Facebook Page

Activities

Activities may include swimming sessions at Gumhaven K9 AquaPlay, forest hikes incorporating recall work, wildlife desensitisation, and handler engagement, café manners and public access training with a focus on neutrality to people, dogs, and distractions, and visits to dog-friendly public spaces such as Bunnings. Optional add-ons, including weight pull and resistance work, may be available for dogs requiring additional physical conditioning.

Please note that some activities require the hire of external facilities. Where applicable, an additional fee may apply to cover venue hire costs. All pricing details will be confirmed in advance.

Epic Escapes are ideal for dogs who already have foundational skills and are ready to take their training beyond the basics. New destinations and experiences will continue to be introduced throughout 2026 to keep each Escape fresh, challenging, and rewarding.

Upcoming Dates

See the single current schedule on our Term Dates & Special Events page. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.