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**NEW PACK WALK/HOST**
NOTE: There are TWO parks in LA called Veterans Memorial; one in Sylmar and one in Culver City. Make sure your map is directing you to Veterans Memorial Community Regional Park in SYLMAR!!
Please read the entire description before you RSVP.

REQUIREMENTS: 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.

RULES:

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.

  1. Participants limited to 20 people. RSVP is required to hold a spot. As soon as you know you cannot attend, cancel your reservation. We understand last-minute changes take place; however, if you don't show up more than two times you will be placed on the wait list for future events.
  2. If you feel even slightly ill (including a headache, sniffles, minor fever or even an allergy), do not attend this event. Stay home for your health and safety of others. Remember to cancel your reservation.
  3. Maintain a 6 foot distance from other participants not in your household.
  4. Face mask/shield is optional. Please maintain a 6' distance from anyone choosing to wear a mask.

MEETING LOCATION: Meet at grassy area near the second parking lot within the park. Here is an Apple dropped pin: https://maps.apple/p/QX-d.jdi4hsYZi // Coordinates: 34.32674° N, 118.41536° W
PARKING: Free parking at the park. There are multiple parking lots. We will be meeting near the second one up the hill once you enter the park. If confused, call me! (818) 391-7536

WATER AND TREATS: Bring lots of water for you and your dog. We may do some mental exercises, so bring high-value treats for your pup, too!

PACK WALK DISTANCE: About 2 miles round trip. We will start walking in a circle at the meeting point to help relieve excess energy and let the dogs get into the "pack" mindset. Once everyone arrives, we will step off and start the walk, looping around twice.

TRAIL: Paved, grass

DIFFICULTY: Easy-medium (some incline)

DISTRACTION LEVEL: Medium/high (LOTS of squirrels, park visitors, dogs, kids). There are a TON of squirrels here, so much so that I call a section of the park "squirrel alley." Be prepared to work hard with your dog through this if they have a high prey drive.

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 and harnesses are not allowed as they provide little control.

#2 PLEASE NO NOSE TO NOSE CONTACT (dog to dog that is). Always maintain a six-foot distance between dogs. There should be no dog-on-dog interaction. Some of these dogs have been walking together for a long time and, therefore, are comfortable walking side by side. This is not the case for everyone. Assume every dog needs space and ask before approaching. Advocate for your dog's space as well!

#3 Please bring doggie poo bags.

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

#5 One dog per handler. No exceptions!

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

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