Canine Coach Team Walk - Oceanside Harbor
Details
Come join us for a productive and scenic team walk at the Oceanside Harbor with your dog! Our Team Walks are a fantastic opportunity to expose your dog to a new environments while enhancing your handling skills in a supportive and structured group setting. We'll be walking around the harbor towards the Oceanside Yacht Club and back. (Approximately 2.2 miles). Please read all details before signing up.
Cost: FREE. Consider making a $5-$20 Donation to Canine Coach/Venmo to support continued team walks.
Walks are led by Coach Ariel Santa Maria, owner and trainer of Canine Coach, a dog obedience and behavioral training company in North County, San Diego. Team Walks are open to all owners and their dogs regardless of whether you have trained with Canine Coach before, as long as you adhere to the Team Walk Guidelines.
Is this your first Team Walk with us? Great, we would love to meet you and your dog! Come out and learn how to improve your dogs behaviors and your lives together.
This event is Crossposted. If spots fill here on Meetup and you want to attend, DM us and we will send you the link.
PARKING INFORMATION
We recommend parking in the FREE parking lot (Oceanside Harbor Lot 1) at 498-100 Riverside Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054 where we will be meeting to start the walk.
MEETING PLACE
We'll be meeting at this location which is just before the walking tunnel that leads to the Harbor near Joe's Crab Shack. https://maps.app.goo.gl/9oLRPs1bRtXCwa4f6?g_st=ic Please arrive on-time or you may miss the group. We're planning to start the walk at exactly 945AM.
UPON ARRIVAL
When you arrive, please find a spot near the others. Make sure there’s enough space for everyone, keeping at least 3 feet between each dog. Coach Ariel will start by introducing herself to the group, and then we’ll go around the circle so you can share about you if there is time before we begin.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Where: See details above.
Meeting Time: 9:30AM
Walk Distance: ~ 2.2 Miles from Helgren's Sportfishing booth to the Oceanside Yacht Club and back.
Walk Duration: Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes , with 1-2 breaks for exercises and discussion.
Route Difficulty: Easy, flat
Route Type: Out and Back
Terrain: Sidewalk, crosswalks, asphalt street, grass
Environment: Outdoor, moderate-traffic, including cars, bikes, people, dogs walking with owners on leash, boats, harbor noises, sealions, sea birds, and the possibility of feral cats that live in the harbor.
THINGS TO KNOW
This walk is mostly along a sidewalk. We will pass a few street crossings and parking lots so be aware of cars. It's getting warm so be prepared with water, appropriate clothing, a hat, and active shoes.
JOIN IN OUR TRAINING EXERCISES
We may stop to do a few exercises and practice our dog handling skills depending on the amount of dogs and time. Please have moderate-high value treats for your dog.
MEET THE TRAINER!
Coach Ariel Santa Maria of Canine Coach will be leading our walk so GET YOUR QUESTIONS READY! This is a great opportunity to seek FREE advice from a professional dog trainer who has over 17 years of experience and has helped thousands of dogs and their owners. Ask away and gain valuable insights to help you and your canine thrive! If you're interested in finding out more about working with her, ask to scan the link she'll have to schedule your free phone consultation!
FORMAL CLOSE
At the end of our time together, Coach Ariel will formally conclude the event. You’re welcome to leave at any time that suits you and your dog.
ENDING TIME ~11 AM
Canine Coach Team Walk - Oceanside Harbor