K10’s Adventure Dog Initiative
An adventure dog program supporting rescue dogs through structured enrichment
In partnership with Oregon Dog Rescue
One good day can change a dog’s future.
Some dogs do not fail adoption because they are “bad dogs.”
They fail because they are overwhelmed, overstimulated, and never given the chance to reset.
K10’s Adventure Dog Initiative exists to give shelter dogs that chance.
In partnership with Oregon Dog Rescue, we take shelter dogs out of the kennel and into the real world through structured outdoor adventures that reduce stress, build confidence, and help dogs show who they truly are. When dogs feel better, they behave better. When they behave better, they get adopted and stay adopted.
This program turns stressed, overlooked rescue dogs into dogs people can say yes to.
Contributions support program operations and are not tax-deductible.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Your support funds more than a single outing. It funds consistency, skilled handling, and the structure shelter dogs need to become adoptable.
- $50 helps cover part of a structured decompression session, supporting staff time and planning that allow a dog to safely leave the kennel environment.
- $75 sponsors one complete Social Walk, giving a shelter dog a calm, confidence-building outing with skilled handling and predictable routines.
- $150 supports two structured outings, helping a dog begin forming the consistency that reduces stress and improves behavior.
- $300 helps fund a full week of adventures, giving a dog repeated opportunities to decompress, practice real-world skills, and recover between sessions.
- $1,000 supports the backbone of the program, including coordination, transportation readiness, safety standards, and the infrastructure that allows dogs to participate reliably over time.
Every contribution helps create consistency. Consistency is what changes outcomes.
The Difference You Make
- Calmer kennel behavior and reduced stress
- Increased confidence and emotional resilience
- Improved leash manners, focus, and foundational training skills
- Better adaptability to new environments and routines
- Stronger connections with adopters and fewer failed placements
What We Do
We take selected shelter dogs on behavior-focused adventure outings designed around emotional state, safety, and long-term adoption success.
Outings may include calm neighborhood walks, trail and nature outings, controlled exposure to real-world environments, and enrichment breaks with rest and recovery.
Growing People While Helping Dogs
A core mission of K10’s Adventure Dog Initiative is education. This program creates hands-on learning opportunities for volunteers to build real-world dog handling and training skills under guidance and clear structure.
Built to Serve Shelters, Not Burden Them
A long-term goal of K10’s Adventure Dog Initiative is to offer this program free of charge to shelters. Program support helps cover the costs so shelters can participate without diverting critical resources.
Transportation Matters
Reliable transportation allows dogs to leave the kennel regularly, experience predictable routines, and participate safely and consistently.
Share the Journey
After adventures, we share photos and video highlights so supporters, volunteers, and adopters can see the progress and celebrate each dog’s growth.
About Our Partner
Oregon Dog Rescue is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs in need.
Get Involved
Your support helps dogs, people, and shelters move forward together.
Contributions to K10’s Adventure Dog Initiative currently support program operations through K10 Academy, a for-profit organization. Contributions are not tax-deductible. Nonprofit formation is in progress.