Welcome to Pups and Recreation
Welcome to Pups and Recreation
Clients Served
5 Star Google Reviews
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Raised for Charity
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Appointments
Fully Insured & Bonded
CPR & First Aid Certified Team
ADB Certified Canine Behavior Counselor on Call
Serving Morris County Since 2022
Fully Insured & Bonded
CPR & First Aid Certified Team
ADB Certified Canine Behavior Counselor on Call
Serving Morris County Since 2022
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Basking Ridge is a commuter town wrapped around a historic village. Families here catch the Gladstone Branch at Basking Ridge or Lyons station, work at campuses like Verizon's headquarters, and drive I-78, I-287, and US 202. Next door, Harding Township's New Vernon is estate country. We serve both, with routes planned around local park rules, including Great Swamp, where dogs are much more restricted than most people expect.
Three reasons Basking Ridge clients pick Pups and Recreation:
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Bernards and Harding have excellent walking. These are the routes we use, plus a few local rules every dog owner should know:
A note on Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge: pets are allowed only on Pleasant Plains Road and in the parking areas, never on the refuge trails or boardwalks. That's why we use Loantaka and Jockey Hollow for trail walks. Whether you're in the village, Liberty Corner, or New Vernon, we'll plan a route that fits your dog.
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Highly recommend Pups and Recreation! They are reliable and professional. I love their post-walk report cards and pictures they send. And I always know my dog is in good hands!
We were in a last minute pinch and Pups and Recreation were very accommodating. The app is very easy to use and you can leave specific instructions. Their team was always prompt and left photos and an update after each visit. Highly recommend!
Alison, Luigi and their crew went above and beyond to take care of my little zoo. They gave timely, detailed updates from every visit during our vacation, and they really took the time to win over our skeptical, skittish rescue pups.
I can’t recommend Pups & Rec enough! I felt at ease during my vacation knowing my dog was in good hands with them. Anthony took great care of my dog, kept me posted on how she was doing & sent lots of pics.
I'm so glad I was able to find Pups & Recreation! I have been looking for a reputable team of animal lovers to help watch my dog when i'm in need. They were more than accommodating for last minute scheduling and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend their fantastic team!
Could not recommend Pups and Rec more! Alison, Luigi, and their team are incredible! From the first phone consultation and meet and greet, you can tell they have such a love and passion for dogs and they would treat your furry friend like their own! They are so reliable, extremely responsive, leave detailed report cards with the cutest photos, and take such good care of my Guinness on their weekly walks. So grateful for the love and attention they give to Guinness!
Each month we fundraise for one of these great causes and donate what we can to help them save as many lives as possible. We host Walkathons every year on various Holidays where we donate our entire day to one of these causes, with 100% of all proceeds going directly to them. Since 2022 we've raised over $72,000 and have helped hundreds of pets find their furever homes!
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We provide dog walking and pet sitting throughout Basking Ridge and the surrounding Somerset County area, including:
Basking Ridge neighborhoods:
All you need to do is Book Any Service at least Once a Week on a Recurring Basis and Congrats! You and your pets are bone-a-fide Pup Club Members. Your Discount is based on your weekly frequency and now you’ll enjoy those discounts on all of your other Petcare Services with us!
Weekly Pack Walks
Behavior & Training Work
Monthly Doggy Field Trips
Monthly Doggy Socials
Book a Minimum of 20 Visits on any consecutive days, and receive 15% off your entire booking!
Book a Minimum of 10 Visits on any consecutive days, and receive 10% off your entire booking!
Book a Minimum of 6 Visits over a weekend, Saturday or Sunday, and receive 5% off your entire booking!
Standard pricing for a single solo dog walk or Drop In Visit. Add $5 per additional pet.
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
3 Hours
One hour or more of one on one trail walking at a local park or trail near you!
Just your pup and one of our Walkers out in nature! Perfect for dogs who prefer quality time with a human and need a good long walk for some exercise.
Pups just need to be well mannered in the car and have a harness for the ride there and back!
*Includes transportation to and from a local park or trail less than 15 minutes from your home!
60 minutes of pack walking in a neighborhood near you. Your pup will enjoy all the benefits of working as a team with their very own local dog pack! Have a neighborhood bestie? Invite them along and you both save $5!
Current Locations
Randolph, NJ
Wharton, NJ
Mendham, NJ
Morristown, NJ
Denville, NJ
Pup Club Members Only*
Must be booked weekly.*Must be within 10 minutes of one of our pack walk members and be well mannered in the car with a harness.
- Includes a personalized harness for your pup.- Must be prepaid for the current month of service.- Must cancel within 48 hours to retain credit for the following month.
- Includes a personalized harness for your pup.- Must be prepaid for the current month of service.- Must cancel within 48 hours to retain credit for the following month.
- Includes a personalized harness for your pup.- Must be prepaid for the current month of service.- Must cancel within 48 hours to retain credit for the following month.
All dogs must pass our screening which includes 2 solo 30 minute walks the first week, (Current Pup Club members can skip this step), followed by a pack walk test with one of our current adventure daycare pups. Once completed they'll join us for an introductory day to see if they are a good fit for our pack.
Intro Days are $125 and include a personalized harness!
All of our Bi Weekly and Monthly Adventure clients must join our Pup Club by booking a minimum of one walk per week on any off weeks they're not in daycare. This ensures all of our Adventure Daycare pups retain the skills they've learned and stay familiar to our walkers.
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Yes. Pups and Recreation carries full commercial liability insurance and is bonded. We can provide a certificate of insurance on request.
Yes. Most commuting clients book a recurring weekday midday walk, and the same small team of walkers covers it every week, with a photo and GPS report card after each visit.
No. Paws Park Dog Run is for Bernards Township residents with their own licensed dogs, and professional trainers need a Township commercial use permit. We keep client dogs on leashed walks.
Not on the trails. The refuge allows pets only on Pleasant Plains Road and in parking areas, on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Pets aren't allowed on refuge trails, boardwalks, or in the visitor center, so we use Loantaka Brook Reservation and Jockey Hollow instead.
Yes. We serve all of Bernards Township, including Basking Ridge, Liberty Corner, and Lyons, plus Harding Township, New Vernon, and Mount Kemble Lake.
Standard dog walks and drop-in visits are $25 for 15 minutes, $35 for 30 minutes, $50 for 45 minutes, $60 for 60 minutes, $85 for 90 minutes, and $150 for 3 hours. Add $5 per additional pet. There are no holiday, weekend, or credit-card surcharges, ever.
