Pet Services in Volusia and Flagler county.

We Provide The Care That Your Pet Deserves!

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Premium small-group dog excursions. Beach outings, nature hikes, and socialization play-dates. Door-to-door pickup and drop off included.

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Who We Are

We Love Your Pet, Just as You Do!

Dogs weren’t built for our backyards. They were built to run, sniff, explore, and socialize. A single adventure does more for a dog’s mental and physical health than a week of backyard time.  Our services will reduce anxiety, burn energy, and build the kind of calm confidence that makes them easier, happier companions at home.

Too much energy = problems

A dog with pent-up energy isn't a bad dog. It's a bored one. And boredom in dogs doesn't look like a pet quietly napping on the couch, it looks like chewed-up furniture, torn cushions, and scratched doors. It sounds like incessant barking that rattles the neighbors and frays your nerves. It feels like a dog that jumps on every guest, pulls relentlessly on the leash, or circles the house in restless, anxious loops. That's where we come in! Our service is built around one simple truth: a tired dog is a happy dog and a happy dog makes for a happy home.

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Choose Your Pup's next adventure

We have a variety of curated adventures that are guaranteed your pup comes straight home to take a nap!

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Beach Outing
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Beach Outing

An action packed adventure amongst the surf, sand, and seagulls. Great for getting rid of all that anxious energy and meeting all of your dog's needs.

Nature Hike

Nature Hike

Florida's trails were made for dogs. With canine pals in tow, we'll have big adventures with pure exploration through local nature preserves and state parks.

Playdate

Play-date

New friends. Open space. Zero rules (well, a few). Our gated group playdates are matched by size and temperament so every dog leaves with a new best friend and a very long nap ahead.

Lake Trip

Lake Adventure

A premium small-group exploration along Florida's stunning inland waterways and lakefronts. Curated for maximum enjoyment.

Meet the team behind the pups!

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Starla - Founder & Lead Adventure Guide

Dogs have been Starla's greatest passion for over 30 years. What started as a lifelong love for animals grew into a vision, a business that gives dogs the real adventures they deserve. At home, Starla shares her life with Buddy and Apollo, two beloved Staffordshire Terriers who inspired everything Pup Platoon stands for. When you trust us with your dog, you're trusting someone who genuinely understands what dogs mean to a family.

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Bruno - Co-owner & Adventurer

Bruno brings dedication, patience, and a deep love for all animals to every single outing. Whether he's navigating a trail, supervising a beach romp, or keeping a watchful eye on the pack at the water's edge, Bruno's calm and caring presence makes every dog feel safe and every owner feel confident. Animals have always been at the heart of who he is and it shows every day.

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