Van Nuys/Lake Balboa Pack Walk

*******PLEASE NOTE STARTING TIME AT 8:00AM******

Casual walk around the Lake. Dogs get to be with their humans and see other dogs with their humans. Reinforce those engagement skills in an area with lots of distractions.

Weather on Sunday 5/18/2025 morning is forecasted cloudy and about 57 degrees @ 8:00 AM with a high of 72 for the day. PLEASE GET THERE EARLY. WE WANT TO STEP OFF RIGHT AT 8AM!! Even though it's cooling down, please bring plenty WATER for you and your dog. If necessary, we will be taking an extra shade break along the way.

REQUIRED: Participants must submit a member form and participant release of liability each year. Click here to submit one. If you don't recall completing one this year, complete one now, please and thank you.

First rule of our pack walks is to BE SAFE so that everyone has fun

All participants must comply to ALL guidelines below or will be asked to leave the event.

MEETING LOCATION:
Let's meet at the Parking Lot of the Balboa Soccer Fields, 5903 Balboa Blvd., Encino 91316, south of Victory, just south the river, on the west side of Balboa. It's a small parking lot but plenty enough of room for us all.
PARKING: Free parking at the park during the week.
WATER AND TREATS: PLEASE BRING WATER for you and your dog. We may do some mental exercises, so bring treats for your pup, too!
PACK WALK DISTANCE: About 2 miles round trip. We will start at the soccer field parking lot, cross Balboa (underneath) and head over and around the lake and back to the parking lot.
TRAIL: Mostly paved
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DISTRACTION LEVEL: Medium (other park visitors, other dogs, ducks)

LARPBO PACK WALK GUIDELINES:

#1 All dogs must be on a secure collar and leash. Dogs using e-collars must also be on a leash. Prong collars should be backed up with a carabiner. Short leashes are recommended (less than 6 feet). Retractable leashes are not allowed as it provides little control.

#2 PLEASE NO NOSE TO NOSE CONTACT (dog to dog that is). We recommend maintaining a six-foot distance.

#3 Please bring doggie poop bags.

#4 Make sure you bring water for you and your dog.

#5 One dog per handler.

#6 Share the road. Move to the right to let others pass.

• All breeds welcome.
• There will be foot traffic, bikes, and several others dogs. If your dog tends to be reactive to any of these distractions, please be EXTRA mindful and prepared.
• If you have additional questions, please read the full basic LARPBO rules of conduct (https://www.meetup.com/LARPBOCOMMUNITY/messages/boards/thread/10461764/0/#39849559) in the discussion forum.**