AKC Fit Dog Walks are open to the public.  For clients of Sit Means Sit, these are not group classes and will not be counted against your class for the week. You do not need to register in TimeTap.  Just show up .

Your dog does not need to be AKC registered to come.  It’s a great opportunity to enjoy walking your dog and getting some exercise with like minded people.

If you are working towards your AKC Fit Dog Title, please bring paperwork and an AKC evaluator leading the walk will fill it out at the end of the walk.

Click here for more information about Fit Dog Titles

As a reminder, dogs should not approach or interact with other dogs unless you have verbally asked the other dogs owner if it is ok to have your dogs meet. These walks are open to all, even people with reactive/aggressive dogs. We ask that if your dog is reactive or aggressive that your dog wears a yellow bandanna, just to let others know you and your dog need more space to be successful.

Click here for more information on the Yellow Dog Project – a non-profit organization that educates the public on how to greet a dog safely.

 

2025 Schedule

**Walks will be at 1:30 pm**

All walks are on the 2nd Saturday of the month unless otherwise noted.

  • January 11, 2025: River Bends Park (22 mile entrance *dirt paths*)
    • 5700 22 mile road, Shelby Twp 48317
  • February 8, 2025: Dodge Park 40620 Utica Rd. Sterling Heights, 48313
  • March 8, 2025: Downtown Rochester Walk (Off University. Meet in library parking lot)
    • 500 Olde Towne Rd. Rochester Hills, 48307
  • April 12, 2025: Bear Creek Park (*dirt paths*)  740 West Snell Rd. Rochester, 48306
  • May 10, 2025: Detroit River Walk (Rivard Plaza) 1340 Atwater Street, Detroit, 48207
  • June 14, 2025: Paint Creek Trail (Water access points. Meet at Paint Creek Cider Mill)
    • 4480 Orion Rd. Rochester 48363
  • July 12, 2025: Yates Cider Mill (*dirt paths*) 1950 E Avon Rd. Rochester, 48307
  • August 9, 2025: Innovation Hills 2800 W Hamlin Rd. Rochester, 48309
  • September 13, 2025: River Bends Park (22 mile entrance *dirt paths*)
    • 5700 22 mile road, Shelby Twp 48317
  • October 11, 2025: Spencer Park (fee may apply) 3701 John R Rd. Rochester, 48307
  • November 8, 2025: Raintree Park 3775 John R Rd. Troy, 48083
  • December 13, 2025: Downtown Rochester Walk (Off University. Meet in library parking lot).
    • 500 Olde Towne Rd. Rochester Hills, 48307