Van Nuys/Lake Balboa Pack Walk **NEW STARTING LOCATION/STARTS 7:30**

*******NEW STARTING LOCATION/STARTS AT 7:30******
We're moving the starting location back to the parking lot of the Woodley Lakes Golf Course, 6331 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys 91436.
Enter the second driveway south of the Orange Line busway on the west side of Woodley.

IF THE TEMPERATURE GOES UP HIGHER, THE WALK WILL BE CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR NOTIFICATIONS.

IT'S GOING TO BE HOT, please bring plenty of WATER for you and your dog.
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 8/24/2025 morning is forecasted SUNNY AND HOT about 77 degrees @ 7:30 AM with a high of 99 for the day. PLEASE GET THERE EARLY. WE WANT TO STEP OFF RIGHT AT 7:30AM!! It's going to be hot so 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 Woodley Lakes Golf Course, 6331 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys 91436. Enter the the second driveway south of the Orange Line busway on the west side of Woodley.
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 parking lot, walk along the busway, over towards the west side of the park (dirt path and 2 bridges), over another bridge back to the lake, around the south end of the lake, through the playground to the creek and along the east fence back over a bridge to the golf course.
TRAIL*: Half paved, half dirt
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DISTRACTION LEVEL: Medium (other park visitors, other dogs, ducks, squirrels)

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 other 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.**