Running Paws Athletic Club is staffed with our caring team 24 hours a day. Our normal business hours (when the our doors open to the public) are 7:00am-9:00pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00am-6:00pm Saturday and Sunday.

All Day Play hours of operation are from 7am-7:30pm, Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are from 8:00am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday.

24 Hour Care guests are supervised around the clock. Drop-off and pick-up can be anytime during our normal business hours, 7am-9:00pm Monday through Friday and 8:00am-7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Advanced reservations are required for most services at RPAC. We do our best to accommodate any last minute requests, but cannot guarantee service without a reservation.

All Day Play reservations can be made up to four weeks in advance, and are required 24 hours prior to drop-off. Emergency situations will be handled on an individual basis and we will always do our best to accommodate last-minute requests if we have room in the Athletic Club.

24 Hour Care reservations are accepted up to two months in advance and are required at a minimum of three days prior to drop off. A 50% deposit is required to reserve 24 Hour Care for your dog. As always, we do our best to provide our 24 Hour Care without advanced notice, but please understand we cannot guarantee space unless a reservation has been made.

We're still working on putting together our cancellation policy. Check back soon for an update.

Late pick-ups are subject to additional fees based on time, day and service.

All Day Play ends at 7:30pm Monday through Friday and 6:00pm Saturday and Sundays. Dogs registered in All Day Play should be picked by the end of the session. If pick-up is after 7:30pm M - F or 6:00 pm Sat & Sun there will be a $10 late pickup fee. After 9:00pm our facility closes and no pick-up will be allowed. Dogs will be required to stay in 24 Hour Care and will be charged accordingly.

24 Hour Care Dogs staying at the Athletic Club for 24 Hour Care are charged based on a 24 hour period. After the 24 hour period, dogs are charged a full or half-day Active Care rate, based on the amount of hours in daycare.

We know many of you go away and need overnight care for your dogs during the holidays. In order to assure we are properly staffed, Running Paws Athletic Club will be open for advanced-reserved service only. Holiday surcharges will apply, and service availability may be subject to change. Running Paws Athletic Club observes the following holidays: New Years Day; MLK, Jr. Day; Presidents Day; Memorial Day; Fourth of July; Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

All Day Play  requires advanced reservations on holidays and holiday weekends. There is a $5 holiday surcharge applied to the daily rate and hours of pick-up and drop-off are subject to be shortened.

24 Hour Care Advanced reservations are required for 24 Hour Care during a holiday week or weekend. There is a $10 holiday surcharge applied for holiday 24 Hour Care, which also includes the following dates: 12/24-12/26 (Christmas); 12/31-1/2 (New Years); MLK, Jr. Day weekend (Fri-Mon); Presidents Day weekend (Fri-Mon), Memorial Day weekend (Fri-Mon); Fourth of July weekend (Fri-Mon); Labor Day weekend (Fri-Mon) and Thanksgiving week and weekend (Wednesday- Sunday.)

Your dog’s safety is our primary concern, but in an active environment with a large number of dogs, accidents can happen. Running Paws will contact both you and your dog’s local Veterinarian on record in the event of an emergency.

Use of the Athletic Club implies your agreement that Running Paws is authorized to allow a Vet or trained professional to administer emergency medical treatment in the event we can not contact you for consent. If your dog’s Vet of-record cannot be reached, we will contact the closest emergency Vet available.

With all the activity going on at Running Paws Athletic Club, it’s understandable if your dog seems more hungry than normal when he or she gets home. We do discourage feeding during playtime unless necessary, as feeding can cause agitation and territorial behaviors. We will, though, handle feeding on an individual basis (dependant upon service) as we strive to keep your dog as happy and healthy as possible.

All Day Play feeding: Feeding is not recommended during All Day Play in order to prevent conflict between dogs, and will be handled on an individual needs basis. If a dog requires to be fed during his play time at the Athletic Club, food should be provided with specific instructions. Food should be labeled with dog and owner name and amount and time of feeding.

24 Hour Care feeding: 24 Hour Care guests are required to bring their own food and provide specific feeding instructions. Dogs in 24 Hour Care will be fed one to three times a day, based on their normal feeding schedule. We will monitor and report the dogs food consumption during the stay, but please know it’s normal for a dog to eat less when he or she is away from home. If food runs outs during the stay, we’ll provide a house brand of sensitive stomach food (to avoid any potential irritations.) Any left-over food will be thrown out after a 24 Hour Care stay ends.

Although we want your dogs to feel as comfortable as possible while they are here, personal bedding or toys are not allowed in the Running Paws Athletic Club (as we can’t be responsible for any personal belongings.) A dog’s personal item can cause territorial behavior, which puts other dogs and our team at risk. Additionally, due to the high-volume traffic and unpredictable nature, these items may easily become destroyed or lost.

24 Hour Care guests should not bring their personal bedding for overnight care. Running Paws will provide dog beds for those accustomed to sleeping with blankets or a bed.

At check-in, one of our team members will remove and store your dog’s collar and leash.

We want your dogs to be healthy and safe, and will do our best to accommodate any medical needs he or she may have.

Running Paws must know the reason for the medication, administration instructions and any side-affects or changes in behavior that may result from the medication. Medication must be labeled with the following: Dog and owner name; Frequency, time of day and dosage of medication; Prescribing Veterinary name and number; and any other specific instructions.

A surcharge may be applied based on the frequency and difficulty of the medication procedure.

We love your dogs as much as you do, and we understand you want to check on them when you are away. Feel free to call us or email us during your dogs stay and we will be happy give you an update on all of the fun and activity.

We prefer email as we can better respond to you without potential distraction, although we understand email may not always be an option.

All dogs are required to be collared and on-leash when entering or exiting the club. Dogs in our lobby must remain on-leash until they are accompanied out of the lobby by one of our team members where their leash will be removed. Please note that you will not be allowed to enter the Athletic Club if your dog is un-leashed, there are no exceptions to this requirement.

All dogs using our All Day Play and 24 Hour Care are required to provide proof of current vaccinations for the following; rabies, parvo, distemper, and kennel cough (bordetella).

We're still working out the details for age requirements, however if your dog is at least eight months old he or she will be able to use the club. We are looking into solutions for pups younger than eight months so check back soon for an update.

We welcome dogs of all sizes, from 2 lbs to 200 lbs. Our program offers customized fitness plans based on the fitness and health needs of dogs of all sizes.

All Day Play guests are separated based on their size, temperament and play-style. We have an intimate run specifically for our tiny guests. We closely monitor dogs interactions and do our best to ensure all dogs are having an active, fun time.

Our goal is keep all dogs happy, healthy and fit! All dogs must be in good health in order to spend time at the Athletic Club. This doesn’t mean they must be in tip-top physical shape, this just means they must be without any known sicknesses or health problems. Owners must report any illnesses or health concerns to the staff prior to dropping them off. Because we care for a large number of dogs, we must have the right to remove or separate a dog we feel may pose a health risk to any of the other dogs.

We're still working out the details of this requirement so check back soon for an update.

Owners must let Running Paws know of any aggression issues their dog has had towards other dogs or people. We will do our best to avoid situations that may agitate any aggression without compromising the safety of other dogs and our staff. Our philosophy is that aggression can sometimes be a result of lack of stimulation and exercise for urban dogs, and will work with aggressive dogs and their owners on a customized fitness and training plan. If a dog becomes too worked up, we will separate this dog from the activity until we feel it’s safe to return the dog to the group.

All dogs are required to have a local Veterinarian on file in case of any emergency. If your dog doesn’t have a local Vet, we’ll assign the closest available Veterinary Clinic to your dog in case of an emergency.

Each dog and owner must have fully complete paperwork on-file. This includes emergency contact info, pet profile, local vet, permission to pick-up list, active credit card and a signed client waiver.

Owners that have not completed all paperwork will not be allowed to use the club's services until they do.

Running Paws requires an active credit card on file in order to receive services.

When you're dog is using any of the club's services, Running Paws requires each guest to wear our standard ID - either in the form of a reusable collar or ID tag.

Running Paws Athletic Club is a full-service “sports center” for our four-legged friends. Our Athletic Club offers activities and programs to keep urban dogs fit, happy, stress-free and safe. We are dog fitness providers because we focus on exercising your dogs- with indoor and outdoor runs and socialization and play time.

Our All Day Play (daycare) includes hours in our massive supervised dog run. Supplement this play with either our indoor treadmill sessions or our outdoor running sessions on the East River. The club also offers other services to keeping your dog physically and mentally healthy, such as with training, grooming, massage and more.

Out of shape dogs benefit just as much, if not more, than our fit doggy guests! In addition to the highly active play-time, out of shape dogs can supplement their days with indoor (treadmill) or outdoor jogs. While your out of shape dog is exercising, our staff will be carefully monitoring him or her for any signs of over-exertion.

Our indoor jogging sessions are on state-of-the-art, all new treadmills. The sessions are closely monitored by our staff, watching for any distress or over-exertion. Treadmill use is limited to 1 - 1.5 miles depending on your dogs fitness level. We will not allow your dog to remain on the treadmill for a distance longer than 1.5 miles so please don't ask. Indoor jogging is becoming more prevalent and is now found in homes, Veterinary clinics, dog daycares and even seen on TV.

We're happy to offer supplemental outdoor jogging sessions from the Athletic Club along the beautiful East River. We offer 1 mile or 1.5 mile runs, private (paired with one other dog) or exclusive (alone.) Outdoor jogs are highly recommended for hyper or overactive dogs, out of shape dogs, aggressive dogs, dogs who suffer from separation anxiety and all dogs who appreciate and thrive on fresh air.

We're industry leaders and innovators, we have a strong reputation and track record of excellent service and reliability. Take a minute to learn more about why Running Paws is the right choice. "Why choose Running Paws?"

We are not yet enrolling dogs in the Athletic Club, but will be shortly. If you are interested in signing up, please use the contact form and select request for more information. Please include your name, contact info (telephone, email address), dog’s name and service you are most interested in.

Although Running Paws is not currently offering transportation, we are happy to provide a list of pet transportation companies in the city.

24 Hour Care dogs are fed their evening meal and then relax in our cage-less pen. Dogs rest in an open run area, where they can nap independently or snuggle up with friends. If necessary, dogs will be separated by disposition and habits. Dogs in 24 Hour Care are fed separately according to their instructions. After a night of supervised care, dogs join All Day Play in the morning. Dogs in 24 Hour Care can also schedule fitness sessions (indoor or outdoor) to exercise the stress of staying away from home.

1. First and foremost, our policies have been established to protect the safety and quality of service for your pet .
2. We also must ensure a safe and positive experience for our staff, which allows us to hire and retain such high-quality resources.
3. Following our policies allows us to consistently meet, and often exceed, your expectations.

For many services, payment is due at the time of service rendered.

Active Care payments are due on the Friday at the end of each week of service. Running Paws Athletic Club members can set up monthly billing if requested.

24 Hour Care requires a 50% deposit paid at the time reservations are made. The remaining balance for boarding will be charged at final pick-up.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express credit cards and cash as forms of payments. We do not accept checks at this time.

We are always looking for quality people to join our team. Please see our Employment section for job opportunities.

We are located at 1105 First Avenue (between 60th and 61st street.) We are best accessible by the 59th Street stop on the N,R, 4,5,6 train; the Lexington Ave/63rd Street stop on the F train; or the M15 bus.