Pricing
Prices include everything listed next to them with zero hidden fees. Door-to-door pickup and drop-off across Manhattan and Brooklyn are included for every hike.
Calculate Your Monthly Hike Value
Compare standard single-hike pricing against our monthly memberships. Monthly members guarantee their standing spot on the roster and save between $25 and $50 on every hike.
Monthly Membership Tiers:
- Explorer ($450/mo): 2 full-day hikes ($225/hike). Saves $50/mo.
- Summit ($880/mo): 4 full-day hikes ($220/hike). Saves $120/mo.
- Athlete ($1,600/mo): 8 full-day hikes ($200/hike) + 1 complimentary bath. Saves $495/mo.
Up to 2 unused monthly hikes roll over to the following month.
Catskills Dog Hikes & Memberships
Membership Details →Single Catskills Mountain Hike
Door-to-door pickup (7:15–8:30 AM), ~4 hours trail & water time, tick check, rinse, towel dry, photos & GPS track. Drop-off 4:30–6:00 PM.
Explorer Membership (2 Hikes/Mo)
$225 per hike. Guaranteed bi-weekly standing spot on the roster. Up to 2 unused hikes roll over. Saves $50/mo.
Summit Membership (4 Hikes/Mo)
$220 per hike. Weekly guaranteed standing spot. Priority scheduling and holiday access. Up to 2 unused hikes roll over. Saves $120/mo.
Athlete Membership (8 Hikes/Mo)
$200 per hike. Twice-weekly standing spots. Includes 1 complimentary monthly after-hike bath. Up to 2 unused hikes roll over. Saves $495/mo.
Private Spa Grooming
Grooming Details →Bath & Hand Dry
Private 1-on-1 session. Warm hydro-surge bath, botanical shampoo, conditioner, de-shedding, hand blow dry, nails, ears, and paw balm. Zero cage dryers.
Full Haircut & Styling
Everything in Bath & Dry, plus precision scissor work, sanitary trim, and breed-standard or teddy-bear face and feet shaping. Price depends on coat condition and size.
After-Hike Mud Bath Add-On
Warm hydro-bath, complete undercarriage de-mudding, 12-point tick inspection, and hand dry added to any Catskills hike day.
Private Dog Training (Force-Free)
Training Details →Behavior Assessment (75 min)
In-home temperament and behavioral evaluation with Christopher Mejo. Comprehensive written training roadmap delivered within 24 hours. Credited in full if you enroll in a course.
6-Week City Manners
Six 60-minute private lessons (home, street, building elevator/lobby), video homework, and continuous direct text support with Christopher.
AKC CGC Prep & Test
Two preparatory private lessons plus official American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen testing and certification. Passing dogs skip the hike consult.
Off-Leash Recall Course
6-week program: 4 private lessons in NYC parks on a 30-ft line + 2 full off-leash days on private Catskills acreage.
Service Dog Task & Public Access Training
Service Dog Details →Candidate Assessment (2 hours)
Comprehensive temperament, device neutrality, and physical screening with written feasibility report. Credited toward program fee upon acceptance.
Task Training Module (8 × 75 min)
Focused task conditioning for mobility assistance (item retrieval, door pull-straps, buttons) or psychiatric grounding (deep pressure, crowd buffers).
Comprehensive 6-Month Program
Full service dog development: task conditioning, device integration, 10 weeks of public access conditioning (subways, Grand Central, kneeling buses, restaurants), and ADI-aligned public access evaluation.
Specialized Transport, Camp & Reactive Care
Reactive Dog Hikes
Private solo or 2-dog hike on secluded Catskills trails with ample flight distance. Basket muzzles welcome. Zero forced greetings.
Private Dog Transport
Point-to-point chauffeured transit in our custom climate-controlled Sprinter with crash-tested Swedish Variocages. 3-hour minimum ($375).
Catskills Summer Camp
Week-long and month-long stays from June through September: morning mountain hikes, private pond swims, and climate-controlled rest.
Policies
Questions
Why does a Catskills dog hike cost more than a neighborhood dog walker?
A conventional NYC dog walker walks 6 to 8 dogs simultaneously on city sidewalks for 30 minutes. A Gotham Paw hike takes about 10 hours door to door, with strictly at most 4 dogs personally managed by founder Christopher Mejo. It includes round-trip Sprinter transit, ~4 hours on forest trails and swimming streams, Garmin Alpha satellite GPS collars, a thorough tick check, rinse, towel dry, and photos sent to your phone.
Is there a minimum monthly commitment?
No. You are welcome to book single hikes ($250) whenever your dog is approved on our active roster. However, our monthly memberships save between $25 and $50 per hike and guarantee your dog's recurring weekly spot.
How does payment work?
We maintain a secure credit card on file. Single hikes and grooming are charged after each service is completed. Monthly memberships are billed on the 1st of each month.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations made 48 hours or more before pickup receive a full refund. Cancellations made between 24 and 48 hours receive a 100% account credit. Inside 24 hours, the hike is charged. If Gotham Paw cancels for weather (lightning, heat index >85°F, or wind chill <15°F), you receive an immediate full credit or refund.
Book Your Free 30-Minute Consult
Every new companion begins with a complimentary in-person consultation with Christopher Mejo to evaluate temperament and verify vaccination clearances. Dogs with an AKC CGC certificate can skip the consult.