Train & Play Adventure Sessions
Structured Dog Adventures in Poole & Dorset
Jurassic Tails Train & Play Adventure Sessions are structured half-day adventures designed to give dogs the exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation many dogs are missing in modern life.
Led by a qualified reward-based dog trainer, every session combines off-lead exploration, confidence building, enrichment and real-world training opportunities to help dogs become calmer, more confident and mentally fulfilled.
Dogs have the opportunity to:
• Explore new environments
• Use their noses and solve problems
• Build confidence around natural and man-made obstacles
• Develop calm, appropriate social skills
• Practise useful behaviours in the real world
• Express natural canine instincts in safe, structured ways
Every adventure lasts a minimum of 3.5 hours door-to-door, giving dogs time to explore, think, play and learn rather than simply burning energy on another walk.
Because every group of dogs is different, every adventure is different too.
I adapt each session to the dogs in front of me, using the environment to build confidence, encourage natural behaviours and create exciting learning opportunities through play.
Dogs return home happy, fulfilled and ready for a well-earned nap.
Convenient Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Your dog will be collected from your home or workplace in Poole or the close surrounds between approximately 9:00 and 9:30am.
There’s no need for you to travel or rearrange your day.
I take care of everything from collection through to dropping your dog safely back home.
Safe & Comfortable Travel
Once everyone has been collected, we head to one of Dorset’s incredible adventure locations.
This might include:
• Woodland
• Forest
• Heathland
• Beaches
• Lakes
• Rivers
• Countryside
• Dog-friendly play spaces
Dogs travel safely in oneof my adapted vehicles with individual ventilated spaces and climate-controlled transport, so comfort and safety always come first.
Every Adventure Is Different
No two sessions are ever the same.
Rather than repeating the same route every day, I use whatever the environment offers to create exciting learning opportunities.
- A fallen tree may become a balance beam.
- A bridge could become a confidence challenge.
- Long grass becomes the perfect place for scent work.
Logs, rocks, benches and natural obstacles become opportunities for climbing, balancing, jumping, problem solving and body awareness.
Everything is adapted to the confidence, experience and energy levels of the dogs in that day’s group.
What Dogs Get Up To
Every adventure is designed around play, learning and natural canine behaviours.
Activities may include:
Dog parkour Environmental agility Confidence building Search & retrieve Scent work and tracking Recall practice Engagement games Impulse control Problem solving Balance and coordination Climbing and obstacle work Swimming and paddling Water retrieves Foraging opportunities Digging Hide and seek Appropriate social play Calm decompression Bubble play Herding games
Some adventures focus on confidence, others focus on problem solving, teamwork or simply allowing dogs to express natural behaviours in appropriate ways.
No two adventures are ever the same.
Small Groups, Individual Attention
To keep adventures enjoyable, groups are intentionally kept small.
Most adventures include just three or four dogs, with an absolute maximum of five only at my discretion.
Dogs are matched carefully based on:
• Confidence
• Energy levels
• Play style
• Compatibility
• Individual needs
This creates calmer, safer adventures where every dog has the opportunity to learn, explore and enjoy themselves.
More Than Physical Exercise
Dogs don’t just need exercise.
They need opportunities to think, investigate, solve problems and use the behaviours they were bred to perform.
Throughout each session your dog is encouraged to make choices, build confidence and engage with the environment at their own pace.
If something feels challenging, I’ll simply reduce the difficulty. One dog may confidently jump onto an obstacle, while another may only place two paws on it that day.
Success looks different for every dog.
The goal isn’t perfection.
The goal is building confidence, resilience and enjoyment.
Mid-Adventure Refuelling
Around halfway through the adventure we stop for a well-earned break.
Dogs are encouraged to decompress before enjoying fresh water and a snack, which may include grain-free treats, fruit, vegetables or natural chews depending on the day’s activities.
This quieter period helps bring energy levels back down before the adventure continues.
Wagging Tail Touchdown
After the adventure, muddy paws are cleaned, wet dogs are towel dried where needed and everyone settles comfortably back into their own crate for the journey home.
Most dogs are asleep before we’ve even left the car park.
Homeward Bound
Once back home, your dog will be safely returned to your house or workplace.
If requested, I’m happy to:
• Top up water bowls
• Feed meals
• Secure doors or gates
Your dog will return home physically exercised, mentally fulfilled and ready to relax for the rest of the day.
Is This Right For My Dog?
Train & Play Adventure Sessions are ideal for:
Busy owners Working line & high-energy breeds Dogs that get bored on normal walks Nervous or less confident dogs Dogs needing more mental stimulation Dogs that enjoy learning Dogs that love exploring
These sessions are not suitable for dogs that cannot safely work in a small group environment or dogs displaying reactivity towards other dogs.
If your dog needs individual support first, one-to-one training is available before progressing to group adventures.
Ready for Your Dog’s Next Adventure?
If you’re looking for something more than a standard dog walk, Train & Play Adventure Sessions could be the perfect fit.
I’d love to hear about your dog and help you decide whether they’re suited to joining one of our adventures.