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How it Works

REQUIRED CANINE ASSESSMENT

Each new customer must fill out a Client Info form, which provides us with information on your dog's health and any special needs. It also begins to give us a sense of your dog's temperament and any behavior issues we need to know about. We pride ourselves on accepting only friendly, non-aggressive dogs to ensure the safety and happiness of all!

 

To receive your form, please contact us:

 

 

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

All dogs must have:

 

  • Up to date vaccinations, including proof of rabies and DHPP

  • Current ID tag and license

  • Heartworm preventative treatment

  • Flea/tick preventative treatment 

  • Lyme disease vaccination strongly recommended

  • Proof of spay or neuter (limited exceptions; please call us)

 

Hike Hounds Canine Adventures, LLC reserves the right to prohibit from participation any dog whose behavior or medical condition would cause a risk to himself or any members of the pack. Safety is our number one priority!

 

MANDATORY VISIT

We love showing off our Puppy Paradise!

 

After you send back your forms, we will arrange a meet & greet on either weekdays or on weekends. We will take you and your dog on a tour of our Hackettstown area farm and trails, while the puppies get to know each other. Dogs will be off leash, and the entire property is fenced. Then we go inside to review the assessment forms and show you just how many comfy pillows you can fit into one house, as well as answer any questions. If all goes well, we sign you up!

 

Visits are made by appointment only to make sure we're not out on a hike!

NO EXCEPTIONS! 

 

LOCATION:

Located minutes from Routes 80, 78, 46, 206, 57 and 31, we are convenient to the entire Northern Jersey area. Customers provide transportation for Boarding and Daycare

 

FEES

DAY CARE

$45/day

Hours: 9am - 4pm (flexible)

 

No contract necessary; you can sign up for once or twice or seven times per week, or on an as-needed, flexible schedule (including weekends). Last minute reservations are accepted, but we fill up fast so it's always better to plan ahead if you can.


Includes:

* Real-time videos of your dog's journeys sent to your phone

* Multiple daily off leash hikes, including swimming in streams 

* Plenty of fresh water and healthy snacks

* Socialization in small groups of friendly dogs for the entire day

* Training reinforcement and humane handling modelled on reward-based positive training, fair leadership and gentleness. Force and punishment are never used!

 

BOARDING (per 24 hour period)

1 dog: $85

2 dogs from the same household: $145

Each additional dog: full price

 

  • Home environment with 24/7 supervision, care & freedom

  • No Hidden Fees

  • No crates, runs, concrete or isolation 

  • Daily off leash hikes included

  • Customer drops off and picks up any time. We are flexible - please contact us to discuss timing.

We are open all year round and fill up quickly around holidays and school vacations, so please reserve your "Spot" early!

 

Last minute requests are always welcome - we'll squeeze you in if we can!

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