The Canine Country Getaway is a remarkable vacation where you and your dog can enjoy lush trails, wandering through huge flowering meadows, passing towering trees in the Hemlock Forest, or resting creekside as water rushes over fallen logs.
 Miles of trails lead you through distinctive features of the Farm suitable for human and canine alike: hiking, swimming and wading, agility, tracking, frisbee, and more. Bring out the naturalist in you and have fun identifying wildflowers and birds in the meadows or spotting deer, beaver, otter, herons and foxes. If you like taking photos, what better place to be inspired than a 60-acre meadow or hemlock forest? How about fishing? The creek is a superb trout stream, catch and release only, of course.
Of course, the beauty of nature may compel you to want to just sit back and relax and take in the surroundings. You'll find strategically placed tables, benches and lounging chairs with umbrellas and hammocks to take a load off while your dog(s) cool off in the Creek. The locations of these special places along the trails were "paw-picked" by our very own canine experts.
Hiking through a wilderness wonderland
Each trail leads you into a wilderness wonderland that has been well-traversed by dogs. In fact, the trails follow the routes our own dogs showed us when we created the Farm. Dogs know how to enjoy the great outdoors and are a joy to watch as they dash and dart and explore the freshness of undisturbed country. Follow their lead and you will be sure to have an adventure!
The trails cross varied terrain depending on where you are on the property. Most are flat or rolling grassy footpaths through the meadows and creekside or cleared trails through the woods with exposed tree roots and some loose rocks. There are several rocky inclines so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Water water everywhere
Our spring-fed pond, Bullfrog pond with fountain can be either serene and relaxing for you or wildly fun for canine water lovers. Dogs can wade in from the beach area or take a flying leap off the floating dock.
Butternut Creek, reknown for its beauty, runs throughout the Farm offering endless chances for your dog go for a swim, or simply just wade in to cool off. From light reflecting babbling brooks to fast currents and hidden swimming holes, a surprise lay around every bend. The Creek is also a superb trout stream, catch and release, of course! Note that you are responsible for obtaining a New York State Fishing License.
Sporting fans take note!
Our agility equipment is available for use anytime during your stay. With 2 complete courses of obstacles, you can practice any aspect of the sport you like and use each day to build greater skills or just have fun challenging both you and your dog. If you've always wanted to try agility, this is a wonderful opportunity! You can even hire a private trainer to work with you and your dog during your stay at the Farm! See "Combining fun with learning" below.
Throughout the property are wide clearings--open fields that make great places to perfect that Frisbee toss or practice tracking and other nose-work with your canine pal.
New for 2012: we've added a 10-acre sport field, nice and flat great for frisbee and ball throwing!
 Combining fun with learning
Training expertise available!
Agility competitor, judge and trainer, Jessica Ajoux, is available to work with you and your dog on any aspect of agility. Whether your aspirations lie in the competition ring or fun in the backyard, she is dedicated to helping you and your dog succeed. If you are interested, please contact us so we can connect you with Jessica to get even more out of your vacation time at the Farm.
Jessica runs Ready...Go! Agility Training for all levels, along with puppy and basic obedience. She also teaches at our summer Canine Country Camp and has taught Agility Mini-Camps here at the Farm. She has trained and learned from a variety of top trainers, including world-renowned trainer, Diane Bauman. Jessica co-authored Agility Start to Finish, a comprehensive Agility training manual, with Diane, which was published in April 2008.
Get in touch with your dog
Imagine if you had a way to really understand your dog better? Are you confused by certain behaviors of your dog or are you looking for a way to hear what your dog really wants or needs or enjoys in living with you? This is very possible with the skills of an animal communicator. Using highly developed intuitive skills, an animal communicator converses with the animal you love and passes the information onto you. This is invaluable in building a stronger, deeper relationship. Consider a private session with Lillie Goodrich, co-founder of Glen Highland Farm, a 175-acre rescue sanctuary.
 Lillie spends her life listening to the dogs at the Farm, those in the rescue program and those that visit with adopters. Her entire focus, 24/7, is tuning into dogs. She studied in Advanced Interspecies Communication with renown telepathic communicator, Penelope Smith. Lillie's sessions are $70 for 20 minutes and can be extended, according to need. Topics to consider:
- behavior challenges such as chewing, growling, dog to dog interactions, anxiety reactions, etc.
- reconnecting with deceased pets
- healing health pains
- handling change such as moving, new children, new dogs, divorce, etc.
- general emotional and mental relationship building to insure the well-being of your dog
Contact us if you are interested in scheduling an animal communication session with Lillie during your visit.
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