Guided escapes that take training into the real world.
At a Glance
When: Once a month on a Tuesday
Group size: Capped at 4 dogs
Booking options: Casual or ongoing
Pick-up and drop-off: 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
Investment: $165
Epic Escapes are trainer-led adventure days designed for dogs who thrive on exploration and need their training to translate into real life. These outings are intentionally structured experiences that blend enrichment, adventure, and advanced training in genuine, everyday environments.
Held once a month on a Tuesday and limited to just four dogs per outing, Epic Escapes offer a small-group, trainer-led experience with a strong focus on quality, individual attention, and meaningful outcomes. Each Escape is led by Bernadette, ensuring dogs are supported by an experienced trainer throughout the day.
Every Epic Escape takes dogs beyond familiar spaces and into the real world. Dogs are guided through new environments, surfaces, smells, people, and distractions while practising skills that build confidence, engagement, neutrality, and reliable obedience. No two Escapes are the same, keeping the experience mentally stimulating and relevant.
Pick-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.
What’s Included:
• Trainer-led Epic Escape, capped at 4 dogs
• Structured adventure day with real-world training
• Exposure to new environments, people, dogs, and distractions
• Focus on confidence, engagement, neutrality and reliable obedience
• Pick-up and drop-off, home collection or designated meeting points available
• Photo and video updates for owners via WhatsApp
• Ongoing support through access to the Private EpicDog Community Facebook Page
Activities may include swimming sessions at Gumhaven K9 AquaPlay, forest hikes incorporating recall work, wildlife desensitisation, and handler engagement, café manners and public access training with a focus on neutrality to people, dogs, and distractions, and visits to dog-friendly public spaces such as Bunnings. Optional add-ons, including weight pull and resistance work, may be available for dogs requiring additional physical conditioning.
Please note that some activities require the hire of external facilities. Where applicable, an additional fee may apply to cover venue hire costs. All pricing details will be confirmed in advance.
Epic Escapes are ideal for dogs who already have foundational skills and are ready to take their training beyond the basics. New destinations and experiences will continue to be introduced throughout 2026 to keep each Escape fresh, challenging, and rewarding.
Upcoming Epic Escapes for 2026 are outlined below.
Additional dates and destinations will be announced later in the year.
Upcoming 2026 Epic Escapes
17th February – Gumhaven K9 AquaPlay
18th March – Gumhaven K9 AquaPlay (Wednesday)
12th May – Forest Exploration & Training
16th June – Murray River
Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.
Please note: Owners are required to supply their dog’s own food for the day to prevent stomach upset and maintain dietary consistency. We recommend Prime100 as a suitable option for training and feeding during outings.