Riding Certified Retreats

Riding Certified isn't only about buckling up your pup in a certified seatbelt. It's about buckling up and going on adventures together. About enriching your dog's life, which also enhances yours. What's even better, is Riding Certified with friends!

Meet new people, new dogs. It's a dog-friendly community outing!

Once a month, you and your dog are invited to buckle up and hit the road with Dogs Ride Certified! It's fun to take your dog out, and it'll make him/her so happy. You'll be providing your dog with opportunities for socialization and a variety of experiences. It's also an amazing bonding experience for you and your pup, and you'll definitely go home with a tired dog!

Most retreats are free or low cost, because taking your dog out shouldn't cost a fortune. It should be simple, fun, and repeatable, and hopefully inspire you to continue taking your dog on adventures even when there's no organized retreat. For now, Riding Certified Retreats are only available in Maryland. If you live in another state, grab your fellow Riding Certified friends and find a similar event in your area - but hey, you're always welcome to head over and join the Maryland folks!

Dog Days at Linganore Winecellars - Dogs, music, food and wine. Bring your own picnic blanket. 4PM - 8 PM. Cost: Free admission! + Food and wine.

Sharp's at Waterford Farm - Hayride and explore the farm. Meet at 11AM. Cost: Hayride is $2.50/person + other personal farm purchases.

Catoctin Mountain - Meet at the Visitor Center at 9AM. Let's go for a brisk hike. Cost: Free!

No retreats. Happy Holidays and happy traveling!

1) To join a retreat, all you need to do is RSVP. That way you're up to date on event details.

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2) Make sure you have a certified seatbelt for your pup, so your dog is safe on the way to the outing and back home. If you're using a certified harness, your dog doesn't have to wear it on the outing, but it sure would be cool to see a bunch of pups running around in Sleepypods! It could inspire and spread awareness for seatbelt safety to other dog families at the location.

3) Show up and have fun!

The more the merrier! Piper's Walk (the dog festival for dog seatbelt safety) only comes around once a year. It's nice to have little things to do with your pup throughout the other months as well!

The Riding Certified Retreats are a fantastic way to put your certified seatbelt to work and practice those car rides with your dog.

You'll have a whole community of people to bounce stories and ideas around with, while your dog becomes a pack member of other well-loved dogs.

Come when you can or become a regular - just Ride Certified and have fun!