πŸ—½ Now Walking in New York City

Professional Dog
Walking & Care

Happy Tails is coming to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Rockaways. One dog, one walker, a photo update every visit, rain or shine.

Every tail tells a story 🐾

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Cooper

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Cooper

good boy

Luna

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Luna

good girl

Biscuit

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Biscuit

good boy

Rosie

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Rosie

good girl

Milo

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Milo

good boy

Daisy

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Daisy

good girl

Duke

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Duke

good boy

Stella

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Stella

good girl

Archie

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Archie

good boy

Ruby

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Ruby

good girl

Finn

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Finn

good boy

Coco

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Coco

good girl

Teddy

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Teddy

good boy

Penny

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Penny

good girl

Charlie

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Charlie

good boy

Lola

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Lola

good girl

Baxter

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Baxter

good boy

Bella

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Bella

good girl

Max

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Max

good boy

Maple

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Maple

good girl

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What We Offer

Services built for
happy tails

πŸ•30 or 60 min

Dog Walking

One-on-one attention for your precious pup. Customized routes, solo attention the whole time.

From $30

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🌳90 min

90-Minute Walk

A long, solo walk for high-energy pups who need more than a quick loop around the block.

$70/walk

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🏑30 min

Drop-In Visits

Quick check-ins while you're away. Potty break, fresh water, feeding, and a photo update.

$30/visit

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Simple Process

Getting started is
easy as 1-2-3

01
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Tell Us About Your Pup

Fill out our quick booking form with your dog's name, breed, any special needs, and your schedule. Takes about 2 minutes.

02
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Meet & Greet

We'll set up a free intro visit at your home so we can meet your dog, learn their personality, go over your routine, and make sure everyone's comfortable.

03
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Happy Tails Start Wagging

That's it! We handle the rest. You'll get photo updates, daily report cards, and a very tired, very happy pup when you get home.

Why Happy Tails

We treat your dog
like family

Your dog gets a walker who knows their name, their pace and their favorite hydrant. No packs, no rotating strangers, no rushed laps around the block. Just real attention and a photo of the fun when it's done.

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1-on-1 Walks

Your dog only, never a pack

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Photo Updates

A report card after every visit

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Rain or Shine

We show up, every time

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Dog-First Approach

Personalized care, big love

Benji the bulldog on a Brooklyn brownstone block
Your Walker

Meet the heart behind
Happy Tails

Melissa with Benji

Melissa

Founder & Lead Walker

🐾 Her Story

When Melissa's dog Benji was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, everything changed. The world got quieter. The walks got slower. And every single minute together became something she held onto with both hands.

Watching Benji fight β€” and beat it β€” Melissa felt something she couldn't unfeel: our pets pour every ounce of their short, beautiful lives into loving us. Unconditionally. Without hesitation. Without ever asking for anything in return.

Happy Tails was born from that experience. Melissa started this to give back β€” not just walks, but presence. Real, attentive, joyful presence β€” the kind your dog gives you every single day. Because they deserve nothing less.

β€œBenji taught me that love looks like showing up, tail wagging, every single day. That's exactly what I bring to every walk.”— Melissa

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πŸ—½ Your NYC Walker

Meet Line

Line lives in Rockaway Beach and is leading Happy Tails in New York. Same promise as back home: one dog at a time, a photo update every visit, and a walker who actually shows up. Se habla espaΓ±ol.

🐾 The Pack

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Happy Owners

Tails wagging all
from the Shore to the city

"Happy Tails has been a blessing! My anxious rescue Max transformed into the most confident boy after just a month of daily walks with Melissa."

Amanda K.

Max, Golden Retriever

"We get daily photo updates and our pup literally runs to the door when she hears Melissa coming. We wouldn't trust anyone else!"

Tom & Rachel

Bella, Frenchie

"The app makes scheduling so easy and knowing our pup is in great hands gives us total peace of mind. Worth every penny and then some."

Derek L.

Biscuit, Doodle

Where We Walk

Dog walking & care across
New York City

We're starting in the Rockaways and growing across Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. Open times depend on your neighborhood, and your calendar shows what's available when you book.

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Queens & the Rockaways

Our NYC home base

Rockaway BeachRockaway ParkArverneBelle HarborNeponsitBreezy PointFar RockawayBroad ChannelHoward BeachAstoriaLong Island CityForest Hills

Our NYC walker lives right in Rockaway Beach, so the peninsula gets the most open times: boardwalk loops, beach-block strolls and midday potty breaks.

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Brooklyn

Dog Walking & Pet Care

Park SlopeProspect HeightsWilliamsburgGreenpointBed-StuyCrown HeightsBrooklyn HeightsCobble HillCarroll GardensDUMBOBay RidgeSheepshead Bay

Brownstone blocks, Prospect Park loops and quick midday breaks while you're at work.

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Manhattan

Dog Walking & Pet Care

Upper West SideUpper East SideHarlemChelseaWest VillageEast VillageLower East SideTribecaFinancial DistrictBattery Park City

Park walks, elevator-building pickups and drop-ins. Ask us about times in your neighborhood.

Not sure if we cover your area? See the NYC coverage map or call (332) 333-1922.

Simple Pricing

No surprises, just
happy walks

Starter

30-min solo walk, pay as you go

$30/ walk
  • βœ“ 30-min solo walk
  • βœ“ 1 photo update
  • βœ“ Post-walk report
  • βœ“ Text check-in
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⭐ Most Popular

5-Pack

$125 total β€” save $25

$25/ walk
  • βœ“ 5 Γ— 30-min solo walks
  • βœ“ 3 photo updates per walk
  • βœ“ Daily report card
  • βœ“ Priority booking
  • βœ“ Text updates
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Premium

60-min walk + full service

$50/ visit
  • βœ“ 60-min solo walk + play
  • βœ“ Feeding & water
  • βœ“ Medication admin
  • βœ“ Video update
  • βœ“ Dedicated walker
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πŸ’š Best Value

10-Pack

$230 total β€” best rate

$23/ walk
  • βœ“ 10 Γ— 30-min solo walks
  • βœ“ Everything in 5-Pack
  • βœ“ Best per-walk rate
  • βœ“ Priority booking
  • βœ“ Text updates
Best Value 🐾

Add-ons & Surcharges

Extra dog: +$5/walkWeekends: +$5Holidays & after-hours: +$15
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Ready to make your dog
the happiest pup on the block?

No commitment, no contracts β€” just pure tail-wagging joy.

Book Your First Walk Today