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OUR MISSION
DoggieVentures NYC is on a mission to enrich and lengthen the lives of dogs while bringing peace to the humans who love them, using exploration and connection to nature as our primary tools.
Welcome to DoggieVentures NYC, Where avid-hiker dog-professionals bring urban pups on excursions to wild trails just outside of the city. Aside from having fun, regular nature treks evidently have profound positive effects to a dogs behavior, temperament, life expectancy, and overall wellness.
Tackle your busy life while being at peace knowing your dog is getting the most of their life, rather than being stressed out in a kennel or cooped up at home for long hours.
SERVICES
Group Hikes
Our group hikes are best suited for dogs who get along with others, and respond well to the recall command. Each hiker handles no more than 4 doggies at a time, so everyone is guaranteed one-on-one attention. Each dog wears a GPS tracker collar as an extra precaution. Typically the first hike with a new dog, we will first do a private session with a 30 foot recall leash. After that we will try a group hike with the leash before veering toward regular off-leash adventuring. Keeping a leash on is an option if preferred. Our day begins with a pick-up between 8:30-10:00 a.m., a good long day spent on the trails and drop-off between 4-6 p.m. Also Included are many photos of our adventure!
Private Hikes
Private Hikes are best suited either for dogs who do not got along with others, or for dogs who are new to longer treks and may need some training to get accustomed before being able to keep up with others. We will start out with an 8:30-10 a.m. Pick up, a whole day spent out on the trails and drop- off between 4 to 5 P.m. Typically our first hike will be with a 30 foot recall leash before veering toward off-leash adventures. Continuing with a leash on is an option if preferred. Also included are many photos of our adventure!
In-Home Pet Sitting
We offer over-night and day-sitting in the comfort of your pet's own home. Pet Sitting includes all walks, feeding, medications if needed, any other routine specifics, plus plenty of love and undivided attention through the duration of our time together. We pay attention to detail and emulate your pet's regular routine to eliminate any stress.
Pet Portraits!
Using the beautiful photos taken on our hikes, or a photo of your choice, Our hiker/dog lover Shaina offers hand-drawn portraits of pooches as either an add-on or separate service to our hikes. These portraits help fund the continuation of our voluntary service to animals in local rescue shelters.
PRICING
Group Hikes
Private Hikes
1 Group Hike: $145
4+ Weekly Group Hikes (Package): $130 each
8+ Weekly Group Hikes (Package): $110 each
2 dogs same household 1 hike: $270 each
2 dogs same household 4+ Weekly Hikes (Package): $235 each
2 dogs same household 8+ Weekly Hikes (Package): $210 each
*Includes Free Pick-Up and Drop Off!*
1 Private Hike: $195
4+ Weekly Private Hikes (Package): $170 each
8+ Weekly Privvate Hikes (Package): $150
2 dogs same household, 1 Private Hike: $300
2 dogs same household 4+ Weekly Private Hikes (Package): $270 each
2 dogs same household 8+ Weekly Private Hikes (Package): $220
​*Includes Free Pick-Up and Drop-Off!*
Hand-Drawn Pet Portraits
Pet Portrait: $260
Pet Portrait (2 Pets): $300
Deduct $50 if purchasing as an add-on to 4+ Weekly Hikes Package!*
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In-Home Pet Sitting
24/hr Overnight Dog or Cat sitting: $110
(8 a.m. - 8a.m.)
Day-Sitting In-Home: $20/hour (minimum 3 hours)
Add Day Hike: +$100 , for 2nd dog +$50
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How we give back
Our services also extend to many forgotten lives of dogs living in shelters throughout NYC. We aim to dedicate at least 1 day a week volunteering to treat dogs from local shelters to a nature trek. We've seen first hand how enrichment and stimulation through nature, socialization, and lots of TLC are powerful, essential tools to improve dogs' behavior and demeanor. The goal is to not only watch their tails wag all day, but ultimately increase their chances of being adopted into a forever home.
Get in Touch
Please send us a message to book a service or to answer any questions you may have. We are looking forward to meeting your furry friend!
732-614-2249
Our Story
Meet Shaina, founder of DoggieVentures NYC
As a kid, my overwhelming adoration of dogs led me to befriend nearly every one of them that lived within a mile radius of my home. When I wasn't with our family dog, Boomer, I was walking neighbor's dogs for fun. When I wasn't doing that, I was drawing.
Growing up in New Jersey, my friends and I would regularly take our dogs out on nearby trails or to the beach for exercise, which they loved, as did we. Much of my inspiration creatively is fueled by my appreciation for nature.
After high school, I decided to use money I'd saved to backpack and travel to numerous countries around the world before settling in NYC at 19 to study at The Art Students League, while simultaneously working as a dog walker. After walking/sitting dogs for several years, I saw how difficult it is to give my clients, or even my own dog the active outdoor time and connection to nature that they crave when living in a metropolis.
In 2023, I adopted a rescue from the ACC in Brooklyn (a high-volume kill shelter), Mila, who was scared of her own shadow, reluctant to walk even a block away from my apartment with fear of every sound and siren she heard. My husband and I, being avid hikers, decided to bring Mila along on our adventures and just watched as she blossomed. We watched her gain confidence with each trip and her mood elevate for days to come. Clients' dogs who had struggled with stress or energy-induced behavioral issues finally found relief after a good hike. As they say, "A tired dog is a good dog", and a happy one at that.
One thing that has remained top of mind for me since I was a child is the welfare of animals in shelters. I found that I could use art as a tool, in addition to volunteering, to raise money and awareness for forgotten animals. Long story short, I decided to combine my greatest passions: dogs, hiking/nature, and drawing, to cultivate Doggie Ventures NYC. Offering dog hiking, sitting, and pet portrait services in an attempt to better the lives of dogs and their human counterparts.
PET PORTRAITS
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