Welcome to Pups and Recreation

Mendham NJ Dog Walking  & Pet Sitting

Pups and Recreation provides professional dog walking and pet sitting throughout Mendham, NJ, serving both Mendham Borough and Mendham Township, from Main Street and the Black Horse Tavern area to the country estates along Tempe Wick Road and the equestrian properties south of Route 24. Family-owned and headquartered nearby in Wharton, we've been walking Mendham 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. Comfortable on estate properties, long driveways, and around horses and other livestock. 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.

450+

Clients Served

170+

5 Star Google Reviews

$72k+

Raised for Charity

85k+

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 Mendham Families Choose
Pups and Recreation

Mendham has a distinctly rural, equestrian, estate-property character, different from the most of Morris County. Your dog walker needs to understand that. Five-acre lots, gravel driveways, dogs with off-leash recall expectations, horses on the property, deer crossing the field at dusk. We get it. Many of our team members live in or directly border Mendham, and we structure our routing to handle the longer driveways and country-road realities of Mendham service. Cell service can be tricky here, but our app backs up offline so your appointment data is always tracking even if cell service levels aren't ideal.

Three reasons Mendham clients pick Pups and Recreation:

  • Discreet, professional, in-home service.

    We arrive, do the work, and leave a detailed photo report in your app. Our Pet Care Providers know how to stay out of the way while still providing your furry friends with the top quality service you both deserve.
  • Certified canine behavior expertise.

    Meredith Kiani, our ADB Certified Canine Behavior Counselor has been training hunting dogs most of her life, and helps our staff handle livestock-guard breeds, working line dogs, rescue dogs with anxiety, and any specialized behavior needs your Mendham pets requires. Our staff is ready to support your on going training as well , at no additional cost.
  • No surcharges, ever.

    No holiday fees, no weekend rates, no credit-card surcharges. The same rate every day of the year. We believe in transparent pricing that doesn't make you feel robbed just to go on vacation or celebrate holiday in peace.
  • 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 ofthe rest!
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Randolph's trail system runs a 16-mile course traversing five parks, the Clyde Potts Reservoir Watershed, and 2,000 acres of pristine open space. The trails link together schools with neighborhoods and connect to Patriots' Path at Combs Hollow and Old Brookside.

Randolph's trails should be viewed as a work in progress as we continue to pursue
easements and funding to expand our trail network. The township funds 90% of design and construction costs through state grants and developer contributions. To date, over $1.5 million in state grants and developer contributions have been invested in Randolph's trails.

Open year-round, the trails can be used from dawn to dusk and are closed at night. During the winter months, there is no snow or ice removal, providing a wonderful opportunity for cross-country skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts.

View a map of the Randolph Trail System (PDF). Prefer a hard copy? Printed maps are available at all of the trailheads, at the town hall, and at the recreation office on Calais Road.

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Mendham Parks, Trails
& Walking Routes we Frequent.

Mendham's natural beauty is one of its defining features, we've walked them thousands of times and we know the trails as well as anyone:

  • India Brook & Buttermilk Falls Natural Area — A 4.5-mile moderate hike through historic Mendham Township terrain, featuring a waterfall. Dogs on leash. One of our favorite adventure-walk destinations for high-energy Mendham dogs.
  • Hacklebarney State Park — Just south of Mendham via Chester. 5-mile trail system through the Black River gorge with waterfalls. Dogs swim in the river pools in summer.
  • Morristown National Historical Park (Mendham Overlook) — Trail access from the Mendham Overlook area connects to the park's extensive Green, Red, and Yellow trail loops through the Jockey Hollow ridge system.
  • Patriots' Path through Mendham Township — Connects to Chester and Morristown trail networks through meadows and wooded corridors.
  • Great Swamp Watershed Association Conservation Management Area  — 73-acre conservation area at 1 Tiger Lily Lane with 3.5 miles of boardwalk and mulched trails; leashed dogs welcome.

For our daily-walk Mendham clients, we run quiet country-road routes along Mountain Avenue, Cherry Lane, Mountainside Road, and the residential streets surrounding the Phoenix House and the Mendham Borough downtown.

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What Our Mendham 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 Mendham Township, Mendham Borough,  
and Surrounding Areas

We provide dog walking and pet sitting throughout Mendham Township, Mendham borough,
and the surrounding Morris/Somerset 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

  • Pup Club Facebook Group

  • 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.

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! 

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
Mendham, NJ
Morristown, NJ
Randolph, NJ
Chester, 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.

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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 walksthe first week, (Current Pup Club members can skip this step), followed bya pack walk test with one of our current adventure daycare pups. Oncecompleted they'll join us for an introductory day to see if they are a good fitfor our pack.

Intro Days are $125 and include a personalized harness!

All of our Bi Weekly and Monthly Adventure clients must join our Pup Clubby booking a minimum of one walk per week on any off weeks they're notin daycare. This ensures all of our Adventure Daycare pups retain theskills 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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Mendham NJ FAQs

Do you charge extra for long driveways or rural addresses?

No. The rate is the rate. We've built our pricing to work for Mendham service from day one. Flat Rate with no surcharges or holiday rates. Our price stays consistent all year round.

Can you walk multiple dogs in the same household?

Yes. Mendham households often have 2–4 dogs; we have per-household pricing that accommodates multi-dog families.

Will you walk dogs in the rain or in winter conditions?

Yes, 365 days a year. We have rain gear, snow equipment, and protocols for severe weather. We never cancel a Mendham walk unless conditions are genuinely dangerous ( ice storms, state of emergencies, blizzards); if we do need to cancel, we give fair warning and waive all cancellation fees.

My Mendham home has horses and livestock. Do you walk dogs with that in mind?

Yes. Several of our team members have equestrian backgrounds. We understand how to handle dogs around horses, livestock, and farm dogs working in their own environment.

Do you serve estate properties in Mendham Township?

Yes, we routinely service estate properties with gated entrances, gravel driveways, multiple outbuildings, and property staff. We coordinate with house managers, follow all property access protocols, and maintain absolute discretion.