DOGGIE DAYCARE OUTDOORS
DoggieVenturesNYC
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 out of their's.
SERVICES
Group Hikes
Our group hikes are best suited for dogs who get along with others, and respond well to the recall command. With a maximum of 5 pups per pack, each dog is guaranteed one-on-one attention. With a new dog, we will first schedule a "meet n' greet" before introducing to the group and beginning our adventures. Option for leash on or off-leash trekking depending on owner preference and dog's recall. Our day begins with a pick-up between 8-10:00 a.m., a good long day spent on the trails and drop-off between 4-6 p.m. Dogs return home calm, happy, and tired out. Also Included are photos and an end-of-day report of our trip.
Private Hikes
Private Hikes are best suited either for dogs who do not get along well with other dogs, or 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. Option for leash on or off depending on owner preference and dog's recall. Dogs will return home calm, happy, and tired out. Included are many photos of our adventure and an end-of-day "report card"!
In-Home Pet Sitting
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, 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
MEMBERS: $130
(3 hikes per month minimum) Priority scheduling + pack placement
Two dogs same-household MEMBERS: $235/hike
1 Group Hike: $150
Two dogs same household 1 group hike: $250/hike
​Pick-up & drop-off included (Manhattan)
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Private Hikes
1 Private Hike: $300
2 dogs same household, 1 Private Hike: $400
2 dogs same household MEMBERS: $350/hike
​Pick-up & drop-off included (Manhattan)
Hand Drawn Pet Portraits
Pet Portrait: $250
Pet Portrait (2 Pets): $300
*MEMBERS deduct $50*
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In-Home Pet Sitting
24/hr Overnight Sitting: $110
(8 a.m. - 8a.m.)
Add Day Hike: +$100 (For a 2nd dog, add additional $50)
Day-Sitting In-Home: $22/hour (minimum 3 hours)
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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.
Our Story
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.
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 much as we did. After moving to New York, 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.
