Hello! I'm Chelsea Callahan, the founder of Callahan's K9 Camp and a lifelong resident of Hamden, Connecticut. For me, life has always been defined by the love of animals.

Growing up, my home was a revolving door for pets of all types—from dogs to a pet mouse and even snakes. I was the neighborhood's go-to pet sitter and dog walker, which naturally led to my first professional role as a dog bather during my freshman year of college. The passion only grew from there: by sophomore year, I was juggling classes with my own fledgling dog-walking business and even caring for horses at a local barn.

My journey took a beautiful turn one day when a neighbor asked if her dog could join me and my own dog on a hike. That was the spark! Combining my lifelong love of animals with my passion for fitness—I'm an avid hiker, former Rugby and Lacrosse player, and current CrossFit enthusiast—the idea for Callahan's K9 Camp was born, officially launching in June 2016.

Though the business took a brief hiatus during COVID-19, I used that time to expand my expertise by working as a veterinary technician assistant at an emergency veterinary hospital. Now, I'm thrilled to be back, ready to apply all the knowledge and skills I've gained to offer the safest, most invigorating dog hiking groups possible.

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At Callahan's K9 Camp, we are dedicated to assisting dog owners in promoting balance and happiness in their furry companions by returning them to their roots through exercise, socialization, and immersion in nature. Every dog is treated with the same love and care as if they were my own. Our services, based in Hamden, Connecticut, offer an off-leash hiking experience that allows dogs to fully engage with the great outdoors.