A new way to adventure with your dog
Discover A Whole New Community
CaniVenture helps people discover new ways to explore the outdoors with their dogs. From canicross, bikejoring, and other dog-powered sports to hiking, camping, kayaking, and community adventures, we make it easy to get started, connect with others, and find opportunities near you.
Whether you're looking for a new hobby, a local meetup, a coach, or your next big adventure, CaniVenture brings the dog adventure community together in one place.
DOG-POWERED SPORTS
HIKING & TRAIL ADVENTURES
CAMPING & RETREATS
WATER ADVENTURES
Start Your Adventure
Free community meetups where people and dogs explore the outdoors together.
Learn skills, equipment, and commands that make dog sports safe and fun.
Find one-on-one coaches and small group instructors. Or better yet, become one.
Find the community that’s right for you.
Featured Upcoming Activities
FREE MEETUPS: McHenry County Canicross (MCCX): meets Wednesday Evenings & Saturday Mornings [GET STARTED]
RESCUE RUNNERS: This program matches volunteers with people who want to run or walk with rescue dogs. [LEARN MORE]
INTRO TO CANI-HIKE: Get your feet wet learning the fundamentals of Cani-Hike - Next Session Oct 25th, 2026 [LEARN MORE]
INTRO TO CANICROSS: Learn the basics on gear, commands and running with your dog - Next Session Nov 8th, 2026 [LEARN MORE]
U.P. WINTER ADVENTURE: Experience Dog Sledding at the UP200 along with skijoring, snow shoeing and more! Fear 11-14th 2027 - MORE INFO COMING SOON!
What is
CaniVenture?
CaniVenture is a community platform designed to help people discover adventures with their dogs.
We connect people with local groups, coaches, events, classes, and outdoor experiences while helping grow the communities that make those adventures possible.
Our mission is simple:
Help more people and dogs get outside, try new things, and build lasting connections through shared adventure.
Whether you're a first-time participant, a competitive athlete, or simply looking for new ways to enjoy the outdoors with your dog, CaniVenture helps you find your next adventure.
Not Sure Where to Start?
New to Group Activities?
Join a FREE MEETUP or take an Intro class—most people and dogs are learning too.
Have a Reactive or Unsocialized Dog?
Check out our “Trail Ready: For Reactive or Unsocialized Dogs” Series
Bring CaniVenture to Your Community
Many communities still don't have local opportunities for people to explore dog-powered sports and outdoor adventures with their dogs.
CaniVenture chapters help create those opportunities through meetups, classes, educational programs, social events, and local adventures.
If you're passionate about helping people and dogs get outside, we'd love to help you start a chapter in your area.
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