Welcome to Pups and Recreation

Chester NJ Dog Walking & Pet Sitting

Pups and Recreation provides professional dog walking and pet sitting throughout Chester, NJ, serving both Chester Borough and Chester Township, from the Main Street shops and the Route 24 and Route 206 crossroads to the farms and wooded lots around Hacklebarney, Milldale, and Pleasant Hill. Family-owned and headquartered in Wharton, we've been caring for Morris, Somerset, and Essex County dogs since 2022 with a fully insured and bonded team that's CPR and First Aid certified and includes an ADB Certified Canine Behavior Counselor on call. Experienced with long driveways, large properties, and the working-farm character of 07930. We operate 365 days a year with no holiday, weekend, or credit-card surcharges. Call or Text (908) 340-0078 to schedule a free phone consultation or just click Get Started to book your free meet and greet.

525+

Clients Served

185+

5 Star Google Reviews

$80k+

Raised for Charity

90k+

Appointments

since 2022

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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Why Chester Families Choose Pups And Recreation

Chester is two towns in one: a walkable historic village on Main Street, and a 29-square-mile township of farms, estates, and preserved land. Dogs here live big-yard lives, often with deer, livestock, and trout streams right outside the door. There's no train station, so most Chester households drive everywhere. When the commute or a trip pulls you away, you need a walker who shows up on time and doesn't mind the gravel.

Three reasons Chester clients pick Pups and Recreation:

  • An ADB Certified Canine Behavior Counselor on Call.

    Meredith Kiani holds the Association of Dog Behaviorists' Certified Canine Behavior Counselor credential and is a New Jersey Animal Control Officer. If your Chester dog is reactive, anxious, or still settling in after adoption, we don't just walk them, we structure each walk to support behavior progress. Most dog walkers have zero formal behavior training. We have a certified expert on call and a team ready to support that work.
  • Farm-country handling, built in.

    Our Pet Care Providers are comfortable with large properties, long driveways, gated entries, and dogs who share the yard with horses or chickens. We follow your property rules exactly, and every visit ends with a photo report card in our app.
  • No Holiday or Weekend Rates. No Credit Card Fees. Ever.

    Many local competitors charge $15–$25 extra for holidays, plus weekend premiums and a 3% credit-card processing fee. We don't. Our rate on July 4th is the same as our rate on a Tuesday in March, for every Chester client.
  • Open 7am to 9pm. 365 days a year. Our Team is available!

    We are there when you need it most. No need to check our availability or schedule! Whether its a same day appointment or vacation next year we can make it happen. Just simply book on our app and we’ll take care of the rest!
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Chester Parks, Trails & Walking Routes We Know

Chester is surrounded by some of the best trail access in Morris County. These are the routes we use most:

  • Cooper Gristmill / Patriots' Path — 66 Route 24. A 14-acre county historic site where Patriots' Path follows the Black River. A scenic, shaded walk for steady leash walkers.
  • Hacklebarney State Park — 119 Hacklebarney Road. 465 acres along the Black River gorge, with wooded trails we use for 90-Minute Solo Trail Walks (6-foot leash required).
  • Tiger Brook Park — Cooper Lane, Chester Township. 270 acres of township open space with walking trails and plenty of room for high-energy dogs.
  • Evans Family Forest Preserve — Trailhead on Willow Drive. A wooded township preserve with quiet trails, ideal for reactive dogs that need low-stimulation routes.
  • Grove Street Park — 162 Grove Street, Chester Borough. Paved paths close to town, great for short visits and puppies still learning the leash.
  • Main Street sidewalk loops — The historic Chester Borough business district. Wide sidewalks and plenty of new sights and sounds for socialization walks.

Whether your home is on Main Street in the Borough or out past Hacklebarney and Pleasant Hill, Chester Township's leash law is the same: 6 feet in public places, and no off-leash dogs in Township parks. We follow it on every walk.

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What Our Chester Clients Say

Our Causes

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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Pricing as Easy
As a walk in the park

  • No Holiday, Weekend, or Nightly Rates!

  • Add an Additional Pet for just $5.00 per appointment!

  • Free Cancellations with 48 hours notice.

  • Same Day or Next Day Emergency Service with a 20% Gratuity Included

What you see is what you get- no hidden fees, no checking your calendar or clock for how much our services will cost! We don't believe in charging you for every little thing. Our rates are clear-cut and designed to help you save money!

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Free add ons to Services  like

Leash Pulling Training

Leash Reactivity Training

Feedings

Medication

Accident Clean Ups

Package Handling

Recycle & Garbage

Serving All of Chester and Nearby Towns

We provide dog walking and pet sitting throughout Chester and the surrounding Morris County area, including:

Join pupclub membership & get extra benefits

Step 1: Duration of Visit

15 mins
($25)
15 30 45 60 90

Step 2: Number of Dogs/Pets

1 Pet
($0)
1 2 3 4 5

Step 3: Frequency Per Week

1 Day
(5% off)
1 3 5
Total: $23.75

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

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Vacation Packages

Book a package to save big on your next trip!

Extended Stay Package

  • 20 Visits

    Book a Minimum of 20 Visits on any consecutive days, and receive 15% off your entire booking!

  • 15% Off

Vacation Package

  • 10 Visits

    Book a Minimum of 10 Visits on any consecutive days, and receive 10% off your entire booking!

  • 10% Off

Weekend Package

  • 6 Visits

    Book a Minimum of 6 Visits over a weekend, Saturday or Sunday, and receive 5% off your entire booking!

  • 5% Off

Pup Club Members get whichever discount is higher.
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        Dog walks & Drop In Visits (Standard)

Standard pricing for a single solo dog walk or Drop In Visit. Add $5 per additional pet.

$25

15 minutes

$35

30 minutes

$50

45 minutes

$60

60 minutes

$85

90 minutes

$150

3 Hours

Trail & Pack Walks

90 Minute
Solo Trail Walk

$85

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.
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Pups just need to be well mannered in the car and have a harness for the ride there and back!
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*Includes transportation to and from a local park or trail less than 15 minutes from your home! 

Neighborhood
Pack Walk

$50

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
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‍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.

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Adventure Daycare Pricing

The Fun Starts Here!

Weekly Adventure

  • 1 Trip Weekly


    - 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.

Bi-Weekly
Adventure

  • 2 Trips Monthly


    - 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.

Monthly
Adventure

  • 1 Trip Monthly


    - 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.

Adventure Daycare is for Pup Club Members Only.

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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Have a special case?

Or need answers to specific questions about your pet?

Book a Free Consultation Call to discuss your pet’s need in detail!

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Chester NJ FAQs

Do you take care of dogs with behavior issues, like leash reactivity?

Yes. We routinely walk reactive, anxious, and rescue dogs, with structured behavior reinforcement on every walk at no extra charge. For more serious cases, we work with Meredith Kiani, our ADB Certified Canine Behavior Counselor and a New Jersey Animal Control Officer.

Do you walk dogs at Hacklebarney State Park?

Yes, for our 90-Minute Solo Trail Walk ($85). Hacklebarney requires pets on a 6-foot leash, and we follow that rule on every visit.

Can my dog go off-leash on your walks in Chester?

No. Chester Township requires dogs in public places to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and doesn't allow off-leash dogs in Township parks. Off-leash play is only offered in fenced areas or on your own property with your permission.

Do you serve both Chester Borough and Chester Township?

Yes. We serve every street in both Chester Borough and Chester Township, ZIP code 07930.

Do you charge extra for long driveways or farm properties in Chester Township?

No. The rate is the rate, whether you're on Main Street or on five acres off Route 206. We don't add mileage, driveway, or rural-address fees.

How much does dog walking cost in Chester, NJ?

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.