we live every day for the dogs
Meet the Pack!
Brian
I live Every Day for the Dogs and feel so lucky to do so. A life long dog lover, I developed my passion for pack hiking deep in the hills of Apalachia. My pack and I have now returned to my hometown to share our Appalachian Action with our friends in the Pacific Northwest.
Emily
I keep the pack pointed in the right direction. Puppies are my passion and my trusted sidekick, Gibson, and I prep our Preschool Pack Campers for their big new world.
Elvis
I’m the big boy of the bunch. Better known as Wild Ginger, my dad foster failed with me and now I’m living my best life leading our adventure hikes.
Eloise
I’m Weezy. I bring up the back of the pack. People say I’m pretty much perfect and I’d have to agree!
Junebug
Hey y’all, I’m June, the South Carolina stray turned spitfire of the pack. I’m a lot of energy and a lot of fun and the best packmate you’ll ever have.
Root
Born in the Bahamas, I’m the baby of the family. I went from feral to first class and now my goal in life is having fun with my friends.
Pancho
Howdy. My two loves in life are cuddling on the couch and adventure hiking with my pack, Vamos y’all.
Gibson
An experienced foster brother who leads Preschool Pack Camp for the puppies and a monthly Pibble Parade.
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Cooter
Working with Brian from PackwalkingPair has been so helpful to me, my husband and our dog Cooter. We had resorted to many work arounds due to dog reactivity which left us fearful. Brian took it slow and gave us tools to make Cooter comfortable on pack walks. He taught us about advocating, setting boundaries and trusting our dog. Cooter has been to Pack Camp, packwalks, & boarded with Brian. We all love him and couldn’t recommend him enough. Every time he was in boarding, Brian took him on adventures, and I knew he was in the best of hands. He is a truly caring & knowledgeable individual who will help you grow your relationship with your dog. 20/10 stars! Thank you so much!
Stevie
Brian and his Pack Camp have completely changed our dog’s life. Stevie is a young 2 year old golden retriever and very active. I just had a baby around a year ago so sending our dog to camp to get his energy out was so helpful. At Pack Camp they go on adventures that ALL dogs would absolutely love! They go into the woods and can be their true silly puppy self. When we get Stevie back he is wiped out and I don't have to feel guilty about whether I got his energy out enough that day. Brian is such a dog lover and treats every dog like it’s his own. If I ever came back to this world as a dog I would want to be one of Brian’s. Even in the rain these dogs do activities. We will miss Pack Camp so much here in North Carolina but whoever gets to take their dog to Pack Camp in Washington will get to experience Brian’s light and love for animals.
Ghost
My dog, Ghost has loved every minute of Pack Camp. He’s a high energy pup and was so happy to be able to hike and play with other dogs all day long while mom was stuck at work. He can sometimes get a little possessive of toys, especially a ball, but Brian had him otherwise engaged and Ghost never had a problem sharing while he was there. Ghost was also a regular boarder and I was never concerned or worried about him when he was with Brian. Brian always took the best care of him. We highly recommend pack camp to anyone lucky enough to be able to go!
Annabelle
Brian at PackwalkingPair has been my favorite dog sitter and trainer for my service dog Annabelle. Annabelle is a brindle pit bull and is as stubborn as she is goofy and she instantly fell in love with Brian and his pack. She quit jumping on people, became much better behaved and was so happy when she was with the pack. I always knew she was safe and loved. He always updated me with adorable photos and videos and I knew he cared for Annabelle as much as I did whenever she was with him. Western North Carolina is losing the best dog sitter, trainer, and packwalker that we've ever had and he'll be greatly missed!!
Mingo
How great is Brian and his Pack Camp services? When your doggy camp and boarding person tells you they are moving and you seriously considering packing up and moving across country too, that is how great working with Brian has been. I searched for a year to find a place where my dog comes back happy and calm after boarding/camp and never looked back after we found Brian. He has been a great friend and partner in taking care of our high energy dog. Brian’s time is worth every dollar!
Maya
My two year old pittie mix Maya joined Brian's pack camp about six months ago. Our initial meet and greet did not go well - Maya can be leash reactive and was barking and lunging at Brian's dogs during the meeting. Brian was extremely patient with her, and was willing to take Maya on a hike with the pack. From day one, Maya began to thrive with Brian and his pack on their adventures in the woods. Now, she hikes with Brian and the pack twice a week. When Brian comes to pick her up, Maya is bursting with excitement! Brian takes safety very seriously: he transports the dogs in individual crates, and each of them has a fi-collar during the hike. Brian carefully chooses a route for the day depending on conditions, and after each hike, sends a video recap of how Maya did. He cares deeply for each of the dogs that he takes hiking, as if they were his own. Brian has a gentle but firm demeanor that dogs like Maya respond well to. Brian is very talented with dogs and is committed to learning more in order to create an even better experience for his pack adventures. I am very grateful that Maya can be part of Pack Camp!
Kevin
Our puppy, Kevin, absolutely loves going on weekly hikes with Brian and the pack. I appreciate how attentive and safety-focused Brian is, while still giving the dogs freedom to explore. It's the perfect balance of adventure and care. As an overbearing dog owner, I feel confident trusting in Brian. Not only was he thorough in the assessment process and choosing what pack day would be best for Kevin but he is diligent in his communication of when he's on his way for pick-up and drop-off. He also posts videos to social media so we can follow along in the fun! This is one of the best decisions we've made for our pup, and we feel lucky to have found Brian.
Biggie
Prior to finding Brian and his pack, we scoured the internet for options on how Biggie (our dog) could meet and socialize with other dogs, in a safe and nurturing environment. After meeting with Brian and his pack, it was a no brainer. The attentiveness and care Brian provides for our dog matches our own. Biggie loves going on the pack hikes and is always excited to see Brian and his pack. We really love that Brian provides us with video content of the hikes they go on and also a recap video of how the hike went, if there were things he notices that we could work on or anything he’s improving on. We find it hard to trust people with our dog, but found that Brian treated our dog as his own and it was very evident and obvious from the start. Without question, we recommend this to anyone who wants their dogs to enjoy the outdoors, socialize with other dogs and generally just get some healthy and fun exercise.
Frank, Clara, Rose & Pearl
I am eternally grateful for Pack Camp. I signed up my husky and shepherd to hike just to get their energy out and have a little fun. But when Brian met my little feral hound and agreed to work with him to learn to walk on a leash and get to hike with his sisters, I was hopeful, but honestly unsure how it would go. Brian taught my little scared dog to walk on a leash and to hike with the pack and it has changed the life of this pup. Now when Brian shows up to pick them up, all three are so excited to go because they know what fun they'll have. 10 out of 10 recommend
Pearl
Brian has been amazing with our Great Dane Pearl! Pearl can be reactive with other dogs and has even been in a bad dog fight, but Brian has always been very patient with Pearl and us and showed us a few techniques to use with her. We have used Brian to dog sit Pearl a number of times and we feel so lucky that Pearl has had the opportunity to be with Brian and his dogs. Pearl always comes home tired and happy! We love PackwalkingPair!
Gidget
The highlight of my dog's week is her Wednesday hike with Brian and the pack. She waits at the door and when he arrives, she flies out and into his van. At the end of each hike, she can barely keep her eyes open as Brian recaps the day.
Hiking with Brian has been a good mid-week deviation from the norm and provides our dog with necessary mental and physical stimulation as well as socialization. We can take our dog anywhere knowing she will fit in with any human or animal environment because of her pack training. It's the best gift you can give yourself and your dog.
Jasper
From the moment we met Brian, we immediately knew that he has a special way with dogs. Our 4 year old Weimaraner, Jasper, hiked with Brian 3x a week. This is serious hiking - not just a walk. Each day Jasper came home happy and importantly, exhausted. Brian’s summary videos showed some really breathtaking scenery and amazing adventures for the pups! We were relieved knowing that Jasper could explore the beautiful PNW in good hands while we were busy at work during the day. Over time, we were touched to see Jasper’s confidence grow during his pack hikes, with other dogs, and with us. He absolutely loved Brian, who became like family for Jasper. We would highly recommend Brian to anyone who wants their dog to experience a full and magical life!
Odie
In August 2024 I began the process of adopting a deaf, blind Australian Sheppard in Georgia. His foster family felt that Odie was aggressive and a nipper. But my heart was set on being his mom. So arrangements were made to send him to PackwalkingPair in the North Carolina Mountains. With Brian’s gentle touch "our" Odie thrived. Brian understood Odie wasn't aggressive, he was scared and unsure whom to trust. This young man was abandoned when he was a tiny pup. Thru Brian Odie learned human touch and interaction was something to enjoy not fear. With Brian Odie learned to love being outdoors feeling the breezes and warmth of the sun. He learned outdoors could be for pleasure not survival. Brian always updated me on Odie’s progress. Chats, pictures, you name it. In mid October, after the hurricane, I went to pick my young man up. And got the pleasure of making a friend. To this day if I find myself needing advice Brain responds. He helps me understand Odie. You will never go wrong sending your fur babies to Pack Camp. Brian truly is passionate with his gentle handling and love for our doggies. I am certain his moving is going to be a major loss for his NC community and Pack families. But we all certainly wish him the success and Pack Family in WA as amazing as the one he created in NC was. P.S. your furs also will have a wonderful Grandma in Brian’s mom. I am so very grateful for Brian.
Finn
Thank you Brian for providing Finn with the best care and fun! I don’t trust many people with my boy, but you show him so much love! You give him adventures that I could not provide for him, all with his friends!! I cannot recommend your Pack Camp enough! The videos of his adventures are such an amazing extra. It’s wonderful to see how much he loves hanging out and exploring new trails. He comes home afterwards a happy, tired pup! Thank you for sharing your love of nature with him. Finn’s family
Juno
PackwalkingPair entered my life by pure chance and quickly became one of the most important tools in rehabilitating my reactive pup. Brian has an energy about him that resonates with dogs and their people. He handles each pup with skill and care in a way that results in dogs quickly growing to trust him. Hikes with PackwalkingPair have helped my dog grow in confidence week after week. I am sure it’s her favorite way to spend each Thursday.
What an amazing gift this has been.10 out of 10. Incredible experience.
Zeke
Brian has been fantastic for our excitable German shepherd, Zeke. We needed someone who truly understands high-energy dogs and can give them structured fun, and Brian delivers every time. Zeke comes home happy and fulfilled, and the hike report videos are an added bonus that let me see how he did on the trail. I highly recommend Brian and PackwalkingPair!
Gaia
Brian is incredibly patient and knowledgeable about dogs, and he actually cares about them, so we never worry about Gaia when out with him, and she absolutely loves her pack time. We always recommend Brian to anyone we know with an overactive pup!