Adventures for tired, happy dogs.
Small-group park adventures for city dogs. Door-to-door pickup, 90 minutes of decompression and exploration in nature, and a full report without you having to lift a finger.
Sound familiar?
Your dog comes home from daycare wired instead of tired — overstimulated by eight hours of non-stop dog-on-dog chaos rather than genuinely rested.
They're high-energy in a way that a 20-minute sidewalk loop doesn't touch. They need to move — and they need terrain, smells, and space to do it.
You're a busy professional or a family that doesn't have time to feel guilty about it. You want your dog cared for by people who actually know dogs — not a rotating cast of strangers.
Or your dog just needs to decompress. Not every dog thrives in the daycare environment. Some need quiet, nature, and a small familiar group — and they're calmer, more settled, and easier to live with when they get it.
Borough Hound Adventures were built for that dog.
From Start to finish
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Pickup: We collect your dog from your door
No need to be home — we coordinate entry ahead of time and gather your dog and supplies while you’re at work or on errands.
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Drive: A short ride to a nearby park
We head to Liberty State Park or Lincoln Park just a few minutes from JC or Hoboken.
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Hike: 90 Minutes of Walking, Sniffing, and Decompressing
Small groups matched by size, energy, and temperament. Basic manners reinforced along the way to build good habits.
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Home: Dropped of tired and fulfilled
You’ll get photo and a full write-up within 60 minutes of drop-off — how they did, who they hiked with, what they practiced.
WHAT SETS US APART
Safety is our standard. Expert care is our promise.
Small Groups, Matched with Care
Adventure dogs are grouped by size, energy, and temperament
Experienced Handlers
Staff are coached on body language, handling, and behavior by training experts.
Total Transparency
Follow along with your dog via GPS tracking as they explore the outdoors.
The Details
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Schedule your 30-minute Meet and Greet with a Borough Hounds handler. This is gives us a chance to get to know your pup and ensure they are the right fit for adventures!
Meet and Greets are $30
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Once the handler has confirmed your dog is the right fit for our service, reach out through email or the Time to Pet app to schedule your first adventure.
Half Day Adventures are $75
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Send your dog on their first adventure! Once we have the whole crew we’ll head to Liberty State Park or Lincoln Park. They get to spend their time exploring the outdoors and practicing their manners while you’re at work or running errands!
Pickups for adventures are between 9-10 AM
drop-offs are between 11:30-12:30 PM.
FOUNDING HIKERS
We’re launching small on purpose
Starting small means more personal attention and a real say for members in how we shape the experience as we grow. This isn't a replacement for daycare — it's what you add when you want to diversify your dog's week. Think of it as a different kind of tired: structured movement, a small calm group, real time in nature.
Free meet-and-greet before your first hike
Consistent, familiar handlers your dog gets to know
A special discount off your first 5 services
Priority booking for founding members
Founding Member Rate: $69.75 for your first 5 hikes!
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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Right now, Liberty State Park and Lincoln Park — both a short drive from Jersey City and Hoboken. We may add more locations as the pack grows.
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Six dogs max, with two handlers on every hike — a 1:3 handler-to-dog ratio, the professional standard for safe group trail walks.
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By size, energy, and temperament — never just by whoever booked that day. We get to know your dog at the meet-and-greet before they ever join a hike.
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No. We collect your dog from your door using a securely stored key or code and bring them home the same way — you don't need to rearrange your day around us.
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That's exactly what the free meet-and-greet is for. We assess temperament and energy before your dog is ever matched into a group, and we're honest if group hikes aren't the right fit yet.
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Proof of vaccinations. Plus a quick meet-and-greet so we can get to know your dog and go over pickup logistics.
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Yes — every handler is background-checked, and trained in canine behavior and safety protocols by our co-founders who are both trainers/behavior experts. They work under the same standard we'd want for our own dogs.
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We'll reach out ahead of time if a hike needs to be rescheduled — safety for the dogs and handlers comes first.
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Not yet — hikes are live now, with dog walking and pet sitting launching soon. Let us know you're interested and we'll reach out first when they're available.