REGULAR START8:00am Van Nuys/Lake Balboa Pack Walk

\\ Regular start time: 8:00 am\\
The starting location is at the parking lot of the Woodley Lakes Golf Course, 6331 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, 91436.
Enter the second driveway south of the Orange Line busway on the west side of Woodley.

Casual walk around the Lake. Dogs get to be with their humans and see other dogs with their humans. Reinforce those engagement skills in an environment with many distractions.

The weather on Sunday, 9/13/2026, morning should be sunny, about 68 degrees at 800 AM, and a high of 82 for the day. PLEASE GET THERE EARLY. WE WANT TO STEP OFF RIGHT AT 800 AM!!

REQUIRED: Participants must submit a member form and participant release of liability each year. Click here to submit one. If you don't recall completing one this year, complete one now, please and thank you.

MEETING LOCATION:
Let's meet at the Woodley Lakes Golf Course, 6331 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, 91436. Enter the second driveway south of the Orange Line busway on the west side of Woodley.
PARKING: Free parking at the park during the week.
WATER AND TREATS: PLEASE BRING WATER for you and your dog. We may do some mental exercises, so bring treats for your pup, too!
PACK WALK DISTANCE: About 2 miles round trip. We will start at the parking lot, walk along the busway, over towards the west side of the park (dirt path and 2 bridges), over another bridge back to the lake, around the south end of the lake, through the playground to the creek, and along the east fence back over a bridge to the golf course.
TRAIL: Half paved, half dirt
DIFFICULTY: Easy
DISTRACTION LEVEL: Medium (other park visitors, other dogs, ducks, squirrels)

All participants must comply with ALL guidelines below; failure to do so will result in being asked to leave the event.

LARPBO PACK WALK GUIDELINES:

First rule of our pack walks is to BE SAFE so that everyone has fun

1 All dogs must be on a secure collar and leash. Dogs using e-collars must also be on a leash. Prong collars should be backed up with a carabiner. Short leashes are recommended (less than 6 feet). Retractable leashes are not allowed as they provide little control.

2 Harness Use: Harnesses are not recommended due to diminished control and increased risk of escape. Should a harness be used for medical reasons, it must be backed up with a flat or Martingale collar. Small “Toy” dogs, under 20 lbs, may use a harness due to the risk of injury to the neck.

3 PLEASE NO NOSE TO NOSE CONTACT (dog to dog that is). We recommend maintaining a six-foot distance.

4 One dog per handler.

5 Please bring doggie poop bags.

6 Make sure you bring water for you and your dog.

7 Share the road. Move to the right to let others pass.

There will be foot traffic, bikes, and several other dogs. If your dog tends to be reactive to any of these distractions, please be EXTRA mindful and prepared.
If you have additional questions, please read the full basic LARPBO General Rules of Conduct