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.
Upcoming Events & Activities
McHenry County Canicross (MCCX): meets Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays - Join their FB Group for times and locations
Rescue Runner Program: meets Sundays at 10am starting July 5th
Free Meetups
LOCATIONS: IN MCHENRY COUNTY, IL - ANNOUNCED PRIOR TO DATE BASED ON WEATHER, TRAIL CONDITIONS AND PARTICIPATION
Paws & Presence - Mondays 6:30pm - Starting July 20th
Trail Ready - 1st Thursday of the month 6:30pm - Starting August 6th
Cani-Hiking Fundamentals - 2nd Thursday of the month 6:30pm - Starting August 13th
Intro to Canicross - 3rd Thursday of the month 6:30pm - Starting August 20th
Kayaking With Your Dog - July 18th 11am
Classes
Events
September 25th-27th Camping at Devil’s Lake
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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