{"title":"Adventures \u0026 Experiences","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003ePurposeful adventures that combine movement, training, and enrichment. From weekly structured days at Ted’s Place to guided monthly Epic Escapes, each experience is designed to build confidence, engagement, and real-world skills in a controlled, trainer-led environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adventure-days","title":"Adventure \u0026 Training Days","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurposeful adventures that build real-world skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mondays, excluding public holidays and school holidays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCapped at 4 dogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooking options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Casual or ongoing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick-up and drop-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Available across Birdwood, Williamstown, Angaston, Tanunda, Eden Valley, Springton, and Mount Pleasant, with home collection or designated pick-up and drop-off points available for clients outside these areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $165\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdventure \u0026amp; Training Days are structured, trainer-led days designed for dogs who thrive on movement, learning, and purposeful engagement. Held at Ted’s Place Adventure \u0026amp; Training Park, these days combine outdoor exploration, real-world training foundations, and carefully managed social experiences within a controlled environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet across 60 acres, Ted’s Place offers dogs the opportunity to move, explore, and learn in a way that supports both physical and mental wellbeing. Dogs also have access to off-lead time in Ted’s Place private, fully fenced 2-acre dog park, allowing for safe freedom of movement, play, and decompression. This is not free-for-all play or doggy daycare. Each day follows a clear structure, balancing adventure, training, enrichment, and rest to help dogs remain regulated, focused, and receptive to learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDogs participate in guided outdoor exploration, structured play, and training sessions that reinforce real-life skills such as recall, loose lead walking, down stays, neutrality around other dogs and responding reliably to cues in stimulating environments. Social interactions are supervised and intentional, ensuring dogs gain positive experiences without becoming overwhelmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumbers are intentionally kept small, so each dog receives individual attention and support. This allows us to tailor the day to the dogs present, adjusting activities, training intensity, and rest periods as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick-up and drop-off is available across Birdwood, Williamstown, Angaston, Tanunda, Eden Valley, Springton, and Mount Pleasant, with the option of home collection or designated pick-up and drop-off points for clients outside these areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Trainer-led Adventure \u0026amp; Training Day at Ted’s Place Adventure \u0026amp; Training Park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Outdoor exploration across a private 60-acre property\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Off-lead access to Ted’s Place private, fully fenced 2-acre dog park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Structured play, movement, and enrichment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Real-world training foundations reinforced throughout the day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Supervised and intentional social interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Small group sizes for individual attention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Rest periods built into the day for regulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pick-up and drop-off options available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Photo and video updates for owners via WhatsApp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Ongoing support through access to the Private EpicDog Community Facebook Page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAdventure \u0026amp; Training Days are ideal for dogs who enjoy being active, benefit from routine and structure, and need consistent reinforcement of skills in a dynamic but safe environment.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule \u0026amp; Term Dates (2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdventure \u0026amp; Training Days will recommence from 2 February 2026 and will run in structured terms. 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