Care shaped around your dog

Our Services

From woodland adventures to dependable everyday care, we’ll help determine the best fit for your dog's temperament and needs.

Ian and Leslie hiking on a woodland trail with dogs

Woodland Hikes

Exercise and socialization are key for a happy, balanced, well-behaved dog. Our hikes are made up of small groups led by an experienced, knowledgeable pack leader. This allows your dog to run, play, and explore while learning proper dog behavior and social skills in their natural environment.

We go in all weather that is safe for dogs and driving. We train as we go using positive reinforcement and “catching them doing something right.” At the end of the trip, your dog returns tired, happy, and fulfilled.

We offer morning and mid-day trips Monday–Friday. Each trip is a minimum of 60 minutes of outdoor time in good weather plus transportation time to and from your home.

$40 per trip

Dog Requirements: Dogs must have a good recall, have a low prey drive and a high pack drive, be totally non-aggressive with people we meet or other dogs, and not be too independent. Dogs without a good recall but who have good leash manners are welcome.

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Walks, Boarding & Pet Care

Neighborhood Walks

If your dog would prefer a shorter, private mid-day break, we’ll explore your neighborhood on leash. Walks are generally solo trips for 15–30 minutes, but we will form a group of up to three to provide social time when feasible.

Combination leash walks are available in some areas that can be broken into time at a dog park plus leash walking if the dog is higher energy, great with people and dogs, but not suited for hikes.

$30 for 30 minutes
$20 for a 15-minute pee break

Boarding

Boarding is in our home in Malden, MA near Melrose. We have comfortable couches, a fenced yard and a relaxed, family atmosphere that includes two hospitable dogs of our own plus four dog-safe cats.

Dogs generally have the run of the main floor, but we can provide separate spaces for naps, feeding, etc. Guests get plenty of personalized attention and exercise with daily walks included. Sometimes we go to a beach. You’ll wish your concierge took such great care of you!

$75 per 24 hours

Guest Requirements: Guests must be calm inside, non-destructive, and not be nuisance barkers or overly anxious when temporarily separated. They must also be up to date on all vaccines and flea/tick treatments and have a negative fecal. Please provide food and any special bedding or toys that can be shared.

Pet Sitting

The HfH team will visit your home once daily to take care of your cats or other pets. We’ll play, tummy and ear rub, feed and scoop the poop. We’ll also adjust curtains, lights or temperature controls.

We have experience with cats, small mammals, fresh water fish, reptiles, and poultry. If you would like your dog to stay in your home we can visit multiple times per day.

$25 per 30 min. visit

If you prefer to have a team member stay overnight in your home, call to discuss rates.

Customized Services

Need something different? We can customize services based on your pets, schedule and care needs. Call or email us to discuss what would work best.

Add $10 to all services on weekends and federal holidays.

Service Area

Malden, Melrose and nearby locations.

Dogs enjoying a supervised pond outing