Welcome to Pups and Recreation
Welcome to Pups and Recreation
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Full Day Trips every week from 9am to 3pm to our private fenced in play area with nearby hiking trails!
Your pup will experience the wonders of nature and working as a team with a trail pack hike lead by our most experienced staff.
Recess is now in session! Build your dog's confidence and socialization skills during our monitored free play hour.
Enrichment and Stimulation each day with various games and activities to stimulate your dog's physical, mental and emotional needs while promoting good social skills.
Think of us as your pup's personal Cruise Director, and just overall Captain of Fun for the day!
Pick Up and Drop Off in our Adventure School Bus Luna or one of our Transportation Vehicles is included. We currently are only running on Wednesdays with stops in Wharton, Parsippany, Hanover, Morristown, Florham Park, Randolph, Mendham, and Chester!
- 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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I can’t say enough about Pups and Recreation! I trust them 100% with my 2 furry babies! I have such peace of mind knowing they are going to be in the best of hands.
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!
If you want the best possible care for your dog, look no further!!! Alison and Luigi and their team are so good at what they do, they are professional, lovely to interact with and genuinely love dogs. We just moved to the area and count
We couldn’t be happier with our experience! While we were away, Luigi and Alison took amazing care of our new puppy Reiki, and made us feel completely at ease by sharing daily pictures and updates. It was so reassuring to see how happy and ...
We’ve had an amazing experience with Pups and Recreation! Luigi and Alison run such a fantastic service and working with them has been a pleasure. My dog, Willow, is absolutely obsessed with Alison and Anthony!! She lights up every time
We had peace of mind on our vacation knowing that our pups were getting their daily walks and lots of love and treats.
Pups and recreation are amazing! My pup had surgery and was limited on her walks- they were very knowledgeable and accommodating in helping her get exercise despite the injury!
The owners are so helpful and accommodating. They come every day to walk the dogs and give them treats. We’re happy knowing they get loved on while we’re not home. They also take the time to give a written update after each visit with pictures. Highly recommend!
Treat yo' dog! I have been using Pups and Rec for a few weeks and they are literally the best. Luigi and his team always have someone available to meet your needs. My dog loves all of her walkers. If you book three or more walks in a week, they offer a discount.
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.
We love Pups and Recreation! Our friends recommended Pups and Rec to us and we couldn't be happier knowing our pup is in such great hands whenever we are away. Alison and Luigi have built a great company and assembled a fabulous team …
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.
We've been using Pups & Rec for years, and we can’t say enough good things about the incredible care they’ve given our pup, Scarlet. Alison and Luigi treat her like family, and she absolutely adores their team of walkers — so much so that
The Pups and Recreation crew took the best care of our dog, Murphy, while we were away. We never felt quite settled leaving Murphy in doggie daycare or boarding when traveling. From my first conversation with Luigi and our meet and greet with Alison I knew this was the best option for us. The communication through the app was great, photos were shared of Murphy from every visit and he looked so happy. Cannot recommend this crew enough, we will definitely be regular customers.
Highly recommend. Wonderful & caring dog walking service. Very personal touch with our pup.
We are so happy with Pups and Recreation. Alison and Luigi are so caring and attentive to our puppy and they've helped us learn how to train him. All the dog walkers are respectful and have a ton of experience. We never have to worry …
Extremely professional, and so very kind and caring to our 4 month old pup!
Amazing service! They take excellent care of our pup and even have improved his leash walking. All of their walkers are reliable and friendly. I can’t recommend them highly enough!
100% the BEST AROUND!!!! Alison and the Pups and Rec crew are top notch. It’s almost going on a year with the crew come this fall, and we could not be happier with what they do for our pups. Our pups are just an extension of our family, so
I had a terrific experience with Pups and Recreation! They took such good care of my senior girl and kept us updated through the app the entire time we were away. Rosie was well rested and happy when we walked through the door and staying
We decided to switch dog‑walking services last year after some issues with how our dogs were previously handled on our annual vacation. We have now used Pups and Recreation 3 times for our senior dogs who can require more help at times
We booked recurring home visits with Pups n Rec for our 15.5-year-old dog, who has never stayed in a kennel and only ever been with family. I was a little nervous about him meeting multiple sitters, but every single staff member was
I am so glad I found Pups and Recreation after recently moving to Morris County. Allison and Luigi and the rest of the staff have been super responsive, attentive, and trustworthy with my wild and crazy dog and I look forward to working
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!
Luigi And Alison and their crew, have been amazing. They walk my elderly father’s dog 3 times a day and always share where they’ve walked Little Lucy and give feedback about their visit with my father, which is invaluable, highly recommend!
NJSH Pet Rescue based in Chester, NJ received a strong recommendation for Pups and Recreation when we were seeking help with dog walking for two of our dogs, Finn and Fiona who are both in foster in Wharton. The Pups and Recreation team is
We've had such a positive experience with Luigi and Pups and Recreation! Luigi is remarkably responsive, always shifting around to fit our schedule. We did the 4 pack Owner Coaching sessions and cannot recommend it more! We had one session
We love pups & recreation! The app is amazing making it very easy to schedule walks and adjust schedules. They make it really easy to request standard things like give a treat and fill up water bowls. They take the time to understand your …
So very lucky to have found Pups & Rec who are kind and caring with my two dogs. They arrive on time and I receive a report every walk which eases my mind. My 'boys' are a big part of my life and I trust Pups & Rec to care for them when I am not at home. Good people with a great service who come highly recommended by me.
My dog is not easy!!!! And all of their staff was so great with her while we were away!!!
I love pups and rec! I have used them since my vizsla puppy was 8 weeks old. The app is so user friendly and convenient. I just schedule walks and drop ins whenever I need
To say this was perfect from start to finish would be to sell it short. My dogs don’t do doggy hotels well. One of them didn’t poop for a week last time they went to one after just three days away. …
The staff is so amazing I don’t worry about my cats when we go away. The staff always visits during the scheduled block of time and my instructions are followed. I am so glad we found them two years ago.
We’ve been using Pups and Recreation for the past two years for dog walks, drop-in visits, and most recently overnight care while my husband and I were away on a 10 day international trip. …
Highly recommend! My dog is very anxious with new people and isn't friendly with other dogs, but the walkers are always on time, patient, and genuinely caring. They keep him calm, avoid stressful situations with other dogs, and stick to the …
Pups and Recreation are so wonderful to work with and have given us so many helpful tips for training our pup. It is obvious how passionate they are about our furry friends. Coconut is a huge fan.
Pups and Rec is the best! My 5yo dog tends to be suspicious of new people and is leash reactive, so I worried about finding a new walker once we moved to the area. But the company immediately alleviated my concerns during the consultation. All the walkers are kind, professional, and well-trained. Our usual walker (shout out to Carleigh) was so patient with my dog through the initial stages and now he adores her. The detailed notes/report card after the visit is a big perk- I really appreciate getting an update on how he did, where they walked, and any photos taken. Highly recommend!
We have a 4 month old puppy and they have been amazing!! They help to get his energy out, but have also done such a great job training him! He loves the play time and we love the picture updates from every visit. Very happy we went with Pups & Recreation!
Pups and rec has been a lifesaver for me when I got a new job that requires me to be back in the office. My dog is nervous around new people, especially men, and they worked very well with her to make sure she is comfortable. I am also struggling with her reactivity during walks which they are helping me work through. Highly recommend!
We are delighted with Luigi Alison and Leigh, our team of walkers for our boisterous puppy. They provided skilled training during his walks to compliment our training and our pup’s behavior and reactivity has improved tremendously. They are also flexible, super responsive to changes needed and completely reliable. They have never let us down. I highly recommend.
Every single one of their walkers have always been so sweet, loving, and patient with my puppy. You can see the love they have for animals with every interaction. They also aided us in what to expect and buy for our first puppy and even helped create a schedule for potty training that worked for our work schedule. I can't recommend them enough.
I cannot speak highly enough of Luigi, Allison, and Pups and Recreation. I have two ornery, older Great Danes who are skittish and have very specific needs. Alison and Luigi have been wonderful with them, taking the time to get to know them and to make sure their needs are understood and met. We’ve used Pups and Recreation for walks, check-ins, and overnights and I always know that they will go above and beyond in caring for them. The first time we left them, my nervous female had stomach trouble and Allison kept me fully updated, going out of her way to make rice for her and thoroughly clean up after her. They are so flexible and helpful about schedule — I don’t know what we’d have done if we hadn’t found them
Luigi and Alison watched our dog for 2 nights in March 2024. It was easy to plan the stay as they were responsive, very easy to work with, and answered our many questions. They were on time and took great care of our dog, giving updates along the way and of course sent photos ☺️ We had a bit of a hiccup when our dog wouldn’t come back in the house (from the fenced in backyard) during the drop-in visit and they went above and beyond to get her back in the house safely and stay with her to decompress once she eventually came back in. We’re so grateful for the great care they gave our dog and I would recommend them. Thank you!!
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!
I am so grateful I found this place. I have always been hesitant about trusting anyone else with my fur child but immediately after talking to Luigi and meeting Alison- I knew I found the right people. Both of them, as well as the other walkers who work there, have been amazing for my dog. I love that they send pictures too!! They truly care about animals, communicate very well, and I highly recommend them for anyone looking for kind, trustworthy, reliable pet care!
Adventure daycare is by application first, then booking. Existing clients can request it through our app, and we will schedule a temperament check-in if your dog has not joined a group outing before. Spots are limited to keep the ratio low, so we recommend booking a few weeks out.
Most dogs are, but not all. We require dogs to be up to date on Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella, spayed or neutered if over 12 months, and comfortable in a small group. Reactive or fearful dogs may be a better fit for private walks first, and we are happy to talk it through at your meet-and-greet.
We rotate through spots across Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties, plus occasional trips to the Delaware Water Gap and Jersey Shore beaches. Locations depend on the season, the weather, and the group of dogs. You always know the location in advance through our app.
Traditional daycare keeps your dog indoors in a group setting for 8 hours. Adventure daycare takes them out into nature with a handler-to-dog ratio of about 1 to 3, on real trails, with structured exercise and decompression. Dogs come home tired in a good way, not overstimulated from a day of chaos.
Adventure daycare is our seasonal outing service where a small group of pre-approved dogs join our team for a half-day or full-day trip to places like Allamuchy State Park, Lewis Morris Park, Turkey Mountain, Schooley's Mountain, and beaches on the Jersey Shore. Real hikes, real water, real enrichment. Not a warehouse full of dogs on rubber floors.